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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users © 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-E204 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone No: 201-930-6970 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...

  • Page 4: Fcc Part 68

    Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. Repair of the modem should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (1-800-222-7669). Telephone Consumer...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ... ii Safety Information ... ii Regulatory Information... iii FCC Part 68 ... iv Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991... iv Chapter 1 — Identifying Components Front View ... 2 Drives ...3 Buttons and Switches ...4 Indicators ...5 Rear View ...
  • Page 6 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replacing the Left Side Panel ...27 Installing an Add-In Card ...28 Removing an Add-in Card ...29 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...31 Installing System Memory ...34 Removing a Memory Module ...37 Detaching the Diskette Drive ...39 Removing a Slot Cover ...40 Covering an Open I/O Slot ...41 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive ...42 Chapter 4 —...
  • Page 7 Chapter 6 — Fax/Modem Card Connectors ...72 Chapter 7 — BIOS Setup Options Main Screen ...75 Advanced Screen ...80 Security Screen...83 Power Screen...84 Boot Screen ...86 Exit Screen ...87 Chapter 8 — Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords ...90 Beep Code Error Messages ...91 PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages ...92 DMA Channel Assignments ...94...
  • Page 8 Power Supply ...102 CPU Environment ...102 viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Identifying Components

    Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of the VAIO MicroTower. Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Front View

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Front View Front panel OM04694X.VSD...

  • Page 11: Drives

    Drives Drive Diskette drive DVD-ROM drive * DVD-ROM drive also plays CD-ROM discs. Data on the DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 2X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1385 kbytes/s).

  • Page 12: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Buttons and Switches Button or switch Power on/off switch Diskette eject button DVD-ROM disc eject button Emergency-eject hole Description Turns system power on and off. Ejects a diskette. Automatically opens and closes the DVD-ROM tray. Ejects a DVD-ROM disc or CD-ROM disc. DVD-ROM drive disc eject button Power on/off switch Emergency-eject hole...

  • Page 13: Indicators

    Indicators Indicator Power-on indicator Diskette drive access indicator DVD-ROM drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Identifying Components Drive access indicator Power-on indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Diskette drive access indicator Description On (amber) indicates the computer is in standby mode.

  • Page 14: Rear View

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Rear View Mouse Optional Keyboard Serial Printer Monitor Game Headphones Line In Line Power socket S Video Out Video Out Telephone KY0001.VSD...

  • Page 15: Icons

    Icons Icon Description Mouse connector Optional Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones Line In jack (audio) Microphone jack S Video Out jack Video Out jack Identifying Components Icon labels OM04692X.VSD...
  • Page 16 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Icon Description Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone (for phone)

  • Page 17: I/O Connectors

    I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Optional Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard and mouse connectors are physically identical and have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2-type female connectors. USB Ports Port 1 Serial Port The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector.
  • Page 18 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Printer Port The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. S Video Out The S Video Out connector is a standard 4-pin S Video jack. KY0005.VSD KY0006.VSD...
  • Page 19 Video Out The Video Out jack is for composite video. It is a standard RCA phono jack. Case ground Signal (center) Do not plug video cables into the wrong connectors, as this may damage the video card in the computer and the equipment to which it is connected. Monitor The Monitor connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA- type connector.
  • Page 20 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are physically identical, but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. Headphones Line In Connector Description Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical) Electrolet condenser microphone input Line In 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance Telephone and Line...

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots Two dedicated PCI slots are available for expansion. The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/modem card. Identifying Components OM04577B.VSD...
  • Page 22 VAIO MicroTower System Reference...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System

    Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. Configuring your system can consist of the following: Making changes to the BIOS settings Making changes to the display's power management settings Changing the system board jumper position...

  • Page 24: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see “BIOS Setup Options” settings). Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows Reboot the system. The following message appears during the inital boot sequence: Press <F3>...

  • Page 25: Changing The Display's Power-Management Settings

    Changing the Display's Power-management Settings A display that has power management capability is designed to operate on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a specified period of time. Start From the menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. Double-click the Display icon.

  • Page 26: Configuring The System Board

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Configuring the System Board The system board contains two configuration jumpers that provide three modes of operation: Normal mode, Clear Password mode, and BIOS Recovery mode. Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 66 MHz (fast mode), and the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) uses the User CMOS settings (as opposed to the System CMOS settings).
  • Page 27 Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see “Configuration Jumpers” SPEED Reinstall the bottom panel (see page 23). Reinstall the side panel (see page 27). on page 67). “Removing the Bottom Panel” “Replacing the Left Side Panel” OM04588.VSD...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, And Replacing Components

    Chapter 3 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, replacing, or troubleshooting the components. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.

  • Page 30: Removing The Left Side Panel

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Left Side Panel You must remove the left side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives. From the rear of the unit, remove the two thumb screws that secure the panel to the chassis.

  • Page 31: Removing The Bottom Panel

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Bottom Panel You must remove the bottom panel to access internal components. Remove the left side panel (see page 22). Remove the screw that secures the bottom panel to the chassis. Pull up on the bottom panel until it stops. The panel moves up about ½...

  • Page 32: Removing The Front Panel

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install system memory, which requires pulling the diskette drive out about two inches. Follow steps 1 to 3 in the sequence shown to prevent damage to the front tray cover. Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole to open the tray.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Front Panel

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Front Panel Insert the two plastic tabs (located on the bottom of the front panel) into the slots at the bottom of the chassis. Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place. Push the top of the front panel until it is flush with the chassis.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Bottom Panel

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replacing the Bottom Panel Lay the chassis down with the open side facing up and the bottom end facing you. The arrows show the location of the slots. Position the bottom panel up against the bottom of the chassis, with the top of the panel about ½...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Left Side Panel

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Left Side Panel Position the left side panel against the side of the unit, with the left side panel offset from the rear of the unit by about ¼ to ½ inch. Hold the unit in position with your left hand as you slide the left side panel forward with your right hand until the panel snaps into place.

  • Page 36: Installing An Add-In Card

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing an Add-In Card Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system board (see Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector.

  • Page 37: Removing An Add-In Card

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing an Add-in Card Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. Remove the left side panel (see page 22).
  • Page 38 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or connector contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity in your body.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after turning it off. The lithium battery has a typical life of three years, after which the battery may be too weak to power the CMOS memory.
  • Page 40 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 41 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, press F3, then press F2 to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s BIOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps.

  • Page 42: Installing System Memory

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a Memory Module”...
  • Page 43 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Indicates pin 1 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated.
  • Page 44 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replace the front panel (see Replace the left side panel (see page 27). Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn it on. No further action is required. “Replacing the Front Panel” “Replacing the Left Side Panel”...

  • Page 45: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
  • Page 46 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in a static-free bag. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module.

  • Page 47: Detaching The Diskette Drive

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Detaching the Diskette Drive You need to detach the diskette drive and pull it out approximately two inches to access the system memory. Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive carrier to the chassis.

  • Page 48: Removing A Slot Cover

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove. Remove the left side panel (see page 22).

  • Page 49: Covering An Open I/O Slot

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Covering an Open I/O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled. This may damage some components, especially the main processor (which generates the most heat).

  • Page 50: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional hard disk drive. The drive you install must not require front panel access. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
  • Page 51 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out (C). Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply. Drive holder First hard disk drive Second drive connector Second power connector First power connector First drive connector Drive holder KY0081.VSD...
  • Page 52 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. Secure the drive to the drive holder using any two of the three holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive).
  • Page 53 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components the drive holder back so that the tabs slip into the notches at the bottom of the slot (C). Replace the two screws that secure the holder to the chassis. Replace the bottom panel (see page 26).
  • Page 54 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on. Format and partition the new drive following the instructions provided with the drive.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 - System Board

    Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector and jumper on the system board. Optional Keyboard, Mouse Display, COM1, Printer CPU Speed Mic In, Line In, Line Out, Game TV Out Modem In CD In...

  • Page 56: Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 20-inch header (1 pin is removed for the key) that provide connections to various front panel functions. A 20-pin connector with only eight wires is used to interface the system board to the front panel.

  • Page 57: Diskette Drive Connector

    System Board Diskette Drive Connector Key (pin 5) OM04701H.VSD...

  • Page 58: Memory Module (Dimm) Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors OM04710A.VSD Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to the left of pin 1. Be sure to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the connector indicates pin 1).

  • Page 59: Slot Connectors

    Slot Connectors There are a total of three slot connectors: one ISA (slot #1) and two PCI slot connectors (slot #2 and #3). The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/ modem card. The two PCI slot connectors are available for PCI cards. Slot #2 and #3 (PCI) connectors do not support bus mastering.
  • Page 60 VAIO MicroTower System Reference PCI Slot Connectors There are two PCI slot connectors. PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in cards. A49 A52 B49 B52 OM04599B.VSD...

  • Page 61: Ide Connectors

    System Board IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector. Each IDE connector supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors. OM04701G.VSD...

  • Page 62: Power Connector

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power supply connector labelled P1. OM04701I.VSD...

  • Page 63: Optional Keyboard And Mouse Connectors

    Optional Keyboard and Mouse Connectors The optional keyboard connector and the mouse connector are 6-pin ® female PS/2 -type (mini-DIN) connectors. They have identical pinouts. Mouse Optional Keyboard Optional Keyboard and Mouse Signal Name DATA LOGIC GND +5V (fused) CLOCK System Board KY0032.VSD...

  • Page 64: Usb Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference USB Connectors There are two standard USB ports that permit connection of two USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub. If more USB devices are needed, connect an external hub to either USB1 or USB2.

  • Page 65: Serial, Printer, And Monitor Connectors

    Serial, Printer, and Monitor Connectors The Serial, Printer, and Monitor connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board. The Serial connector is a DB-9 male connector. The Printer connector is a DB-25 female connector. The Monitor connector is a DB-15S female connector. PRINTER COM1 MONITOR...
  • Page 66 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Printer connector Signal Name STROBE - DATA BIT 0 DATA BIT 1 DATA BIT 2 DATA BIT 3 DATA BIT 4 DATA BIT 5 DATA BIT 6 DATA BIT 7 ACK - BUSY SELECT AUTO-FEED - ERROR - INIT - SELECT-IN -...
  • Page 67 Monitor connector Signal Name GREEN BLUE LOGIC GND RED GND RTN GREEN GND RTN BLUE GND RTN +5V PULL-UP LOGIC GND DDC DAT HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC DDC CLK System Board...

  • Page 68: Fan Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Fan Connectors The CHA-Fan and CPU-Fan connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header connectors and have the same pinout. PS-Fan is a 2 x 3-pin connector that controls the cooling fan in the power supply. CHA and CPU Fan Connectors Signal Name LOGIC GND +12 VDC (FAN PWR ON)

  • Page 69: Game Connector

    Game Connector The Game connector is a female DB-15 connector for connecting to a game controller/joystick or MIDI device. Game Game Connector Signal Name +5 VDC (fused) GP4 (JSBUTO) GP0 (JSX1R) Ground Ground GP1 (JSY1R) GP5 (JSBUT1) +5 VDC (fused) +5 VDC (fused) GP6 (JSBUT2) GP2 (JSX2R)

  • Page 70: Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors The Headphones jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to headphones. The Line In jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a stereo audio source (not an audio source from a video device). The Mic In jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a microphone.

  • Page 71: Ring Connector

    System Board Ring Connector The Ring connector (J20) is a 1 x 2-pin straight header that connects to the wake signal (J3) from the fax/modem card to enable the phone ring signal to wake the system from the sleep state. This permits the system to go into the sleep state while monitoring the fax/modem card for a ring signal.

  • Page 72: Modem In Connector

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Modem In Connector The Modem In connector (J9) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header connector and connects to the audio output connector (J4) on the fax/ modem card. Signal Name MONO_O (to modem chip) MONO_I (to sound chip) KY0061.VSD...

  • Page 73: Cd In Connector

    CD In Connector The CD In connector (J12) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header connector and connects to the DVD-ROM drive’s audio output connector. Signal Name LEFT RIGHT System Board KY0062.VSD...

  • Page 74: Tv Out Connector

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference TV Out Connector The TV Out connector (J16) on the motherboard is a 2 x 5-pin straight header connector and connects to the composite video out connector (J5) on the TV-Out Paddle card. Signal Name COMPOSITE OUT LUMINANCE OUT CHROMINANCE OUT RESERVED...

  • Page 75: Configuration Jumpers

    Configuration Jumpers The configuration jumpers provide for CPU speed (JP1), password clear (JP2), and BIOS recovery (JP3) selections. CPU Speed The processor speed jumper (JP1) is a 2 x 5 header that is preconfigured for the maximum speed, as shown in the following table. SPEED Position 266 MHz...

  • Page 76: Clear Password And Bios Recovery

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Clear Password and BIOS Recovery The computer is shipped with an unused jumper cap on pins 2 and 3 (pin 3 is floating) for future use. The jumper cap should remain in this inactive position unless otherwise directed by a technical support person. BIOS CLEAR RCVRY...

  • Page 77: Chapter 5 Tv-Out Paddle Card

    Chapter 5 TV-Out Paddle Card The TV-Out Paddle card is installed in I/O slot #4, but does not occupy a slot on the system board. Instead, a ribbon cable connects between J5 on the TV-Out Paddle card and J16 on the system board. The two connectors on the front of the I/O bracket provide composite video out and S Video out.

  • Page 78: Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Name S Video Out Composite Video Out Connector Type Description S-video connector Connects to S video input of video device RCA phono jack, Connects to video input of yellow band composite video device...

  • Page 79: Chapter 6 Fax/Modem Card

    Chapter 6 Fax/Modem Card The fax/modem card occupies ISA slot #1. A two-wire twisted-pair cable connects JP3 on the fax/modem card to J20 (Ring) on the system board. Another two-wire twisted-pair cable connects J4 on the fax/modem card to J9 (Modem In) on the system board. There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone.

  • Page 80: Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Name Connector Type Telephone RJ-11 Line RJ-11 4-pin connector on board 2-pin header Description Connects to phone Connects to telephone line Connects to Modem In (J9) connector on system board Connects to Ring (J20) connector on system board...

  • Page 81: Chapter 7 Bios Setup Options

    Chapter 7 BIOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” The PhoenixBIOS setup has six menu items on the menu bar. These are: Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets.
  • Page 82 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Press Esc to go back to the main menu. Press F10 to save the changes and exit, or press Esc to discard the changes. Follow the on-screen prompts for other choices. The bottom of the screen presents a summary of the keys to use for navigation and control.

  • Page 83: Main Screen

    Main Screen System Time: System Date: Language: Legacy Diskette A: Legacy Diskette B: BIOS Setup Options [00:00:00] [01/01/1988] [English (US)] [Disabled] 360 KB 5¼” 1.2 MB 5¼” 720 KB 3½” 1.44/1.25 MB 3½” 2.88 MB 3½” [Disabled] 360 KB 5¼” 1.2 MB 5¼”...
  • Page 84 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Primary Master Type: Cylinders Heads*: Sectors*: Total Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers † LBA Mode Control † 32 Bit I/O † Transfer Mode † Ultra DMA Mode * This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto and the device is a hard drive. †...
  • Page 85 Primary Slave Type: Maximum Capacity Multi-Sector Transfers † LBA Mode Control † 32 Bit I/O † Transfer Mode † Ultra DMA Mode * This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto and the device is a hard drive. †...
  • Page 86 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Secondary Master Type: Maximum Capacity Multi-Sector Transfers † LBA Mode Control † 32 Bit I/O † Transfer Mode † Ultra DMA Mode * This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto and the device is a hard drive. †...
  • Page 87 Secondary Slave Type: Cylinders Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers † LBA Mode Control † 32 Bit I/O † Transfer Mode † Ultra DMA Mode QuickBoot Mode: System Memory: Extended Memory: * This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto and the device is a hard drive. †...

  • Page 88: Advanced Screen

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Advanced Screen Plug and Play OS: Reset Configuration Data: USB Legacy Support: PCI Configuration PCI Device, Slot #1 Option ROM Scan: Enable Master: Latency Timer: PCI Device, Slot #2 Option ROM Scan: Enable Master: Latency Timer: Secured Set Configuration [No] [No]...
  • Page 89 I/O Device Configuration Serial port A: Base I/O address Interrupt*: Parallel port: † Mode Base I/O address Interrupt‡: DMA channel Floppy disk controller: Base I/O address: Large Disk Access Mode: Local Bus IDE adapter: Sound: * This option appears only if the port is set to Enabled. †...
  • Page 90 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Advanced Chipset Control Enable memory gap: [Disabled] Conventional Extended...

  • Page 91: Security Screen

    Security Screen User Password Is: Supervisor Password Is: Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Password on boot: BIOS Setup Options Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Enabled...

  • Page 92: Power Screen

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Power Screen Power Savings: Auto Suspend Timeout: Resume on Modem Ring: Resume on Time: Resume Time: AC LOSS Control Advanced Options IDE Drive 0 Monitoring: IDE Drive 1 Monitoring: IDE Drive 2 Monitoring: IDE Drive 3 Monitoring: Audio, Joystick Floppy Disk Drive Serial Port A...
  • Page 93 Keyboard, Mouse, Video PCI Bus Mastering BIOS Setup Options [Enabled] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled...

  • Page 94: Boot Screen

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Boot Screen Hard Drive 1. [Example: IBM-DHEA-38451] 2. [Bootable Add-in Card] Removable Devices 1. [Legacy Floppy Drives] Floppy check: [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive] [Removable Devices] [Hard Drive] [Enabled] Disabled...

  • Page 95: Exit Screen

    BIOS Setup Options Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...
  • Page 96 VAIO MicroTower System Reference...

  • Page 97: Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: User and Supervisor password Beep code error messages PCI configuration status and error messages DMA channel assignments IRQ assignments System I/O address map Memory map...

  • Page 98: About User And Supervisor Passwords

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference About User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password and a Supervisor password) in the BIOS Setup Utility. The User password is required; the Supervisor password is optional. Access to the BIOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were previously set, as indicated next.

  • Page 99: Beep Code Error Messages

    OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred. The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how many beeps your system produces if there is an error, so be sure to count...

  • Page 100: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your system from time to time. Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict NVRAM Checksum Error, NVRAM Cleared NVRAM Cleared By Jumper NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared...
  • Page 101 Serial Port 2 Resource Conflict Static Device Resource Conflict System Board Device Resource Conflict Miscellaneous Technical Information Serial port 2 has requested a resource that is already in use. A non-Plug and Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use. A non-Plug and-Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use.

  • Page 102: Dma Channel Assignments

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Default Channel Assignment Open Printer port (LPT1) Standard diskette drive controller ES1938 DOS emulation DMA controller Open Open...

  • Page 103: Irq Assignments

    IRQ Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 will reassign resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices. IRQ # Default Assignment System timer Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Programmable interrupt controller LT WinModem NV #3 Communications port (COM1)

  • Page 104: System I/O Address Map

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference System I/O Address Map Address Description Range (hexadecimal) 0000 - 000F DMA controller 0010 - 001F In use by unknown device 0020 - 0021 Programmable interrupt controller 0022 - 003F In use by unkown device 0040 - 0043 System timer 0044 - 005F In use by unknown device...
  • Page 105 Address Description Range (hexadecimal) 0330 - 0331 ES1938 DOS emulation 0376 Shared between secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO) and Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller 0378 - 037B Printer port (LPT1) 0388 - 038B ES1938 DOS emulation 03B0 - 03BB Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX) 03C0 - 03DF Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)

  • Page 106: Memory Map

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF 000C0000 - 000CBFFF 000E0000 - 000FFFFF 00100000 - 03FFFFFF F4000000 - F4000FFF F4000000 - F40FFFFF F4020000 - F403FFFF F5000000 - F5FFFFFF F8000000 - FBFFFFFF FFF80000 - FFFFFFFF Default configuration System board extension for PnP BIOS...

  • Page 107: Chapter 9 - Specifications

    Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-E204. Processor ® 333 MHz Intel Pentium Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM type DIMM Configurations DIMM Size Non-ECC (64 bits) and ECC (72 bits)

  • Page 108: Graphics

    Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. Video Video playback “Sony-tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen playback at 30 fps, 640x480x16 Output connectors Composite out, S Video out...

  • Page 109: I/O And Expansion Slots

    Passwords Recovery boot block Power management Plug and Play devices * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony’s website at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronics- compatible port with ECP and EPP modes One (supports MIDI in/out or two joysticks —...

  • Page 110: Power Supply

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Power Supply Power management control Processor voltage regulator Power Current draw (maximum) * 5V current to expansion slots should not exceed 2A per slot. Combined 5V and 3.3V power not to exceed 30W. CPU Environment Operating temperature Non-operating (storage) temperature Operating humidity...
  • Page 111 Index add-in card installing removing address map, system audio specifications battery - See lithium battery beep codes BIOS setup utility advanced screen boot screen exit screen main screen options power screen screens security screen BIOS specifications bottom panel removing replacing card modem TV-Out paddle...
  • Page 112 VAIO MicroTower System Reference display - See monitor display, power management DMA channel assignments drive DVD-ROM specifications IDE connectors specifications DVD-ROM drive location of performance of discs specifications environment specifications error messages beep codes PCI configuration expansion slot specifications expansion slots expansion slots - See Also slots fan connectors PS-Fan...
  • Page 113 memory map memory module connector removing specifications messages error status and error microprocessor - See processor model numbers modem - See Also communications modem card connectors view of monitor - See display monitor connector mouse connector notice to users operating temperature - See environment output devices panel...
  • Page 114 VAIO MicroTower System Reference status and error messages supervisor password system board configuration jumpers configuring connectors diskette drive connector fan connectors front panel header IDE connectors ISA slot connector keyboard connector memory module connector mouse connector PCI slot connectors power connector Serial connector slot connectors USB connectors...

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