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Sony PCV-RX790G System Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Notice

    Environmental Protection Agency. Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on either the front or back panel of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location.

  • Page 3: Safety Information And Caution

    ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution—The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser...
  • Page 4 N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at...

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7751 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 6: Fcc Part 68

    Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4- SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

  • Page 7: Disposal Of Lithium Battery

    Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

  • Page 8: Industry Canada Notice

    viii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Industry Canada Notice NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s).

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents NOTICE ... ii Owner’s Record... ii Safety Information and Caution ... iii Regulatory Information...v FCC Part 68 ... vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ... vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)... vi Disposal of Lithium Battery ... vii Industry Canada Notice...
  • Page 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 — Upgrading and Maintaining Components . 25 Removing the Side Panel ...26 Replacing the Side Panel ...27 Removing a PCI Add-in Card ...28 Installing a PCI Add-In Card ...30 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...32 Removing a Memory Module ...35 Installing a Memory Module...37 Removing a Slot Cover...41...
  • Page 11 Chapter 7 — Specifications... 77 Processors ...77 Chipset ...77 AGP Bus ...77 PCI Bus ...78 Memory Modules ...78 Memory Configurations ...78 L2 Cache ...78 Graphics ...78 Audio ...79 Communications ...79 Giga Pocket I/O...79 I/O and Expansion Slots ...80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ...80 Hard Drives and Controller ...80 Optical Drives ...80 System BIOS ...81...
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  • Page 13: 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 Digital Studio™ computer. For details on the hardware confuguration of your system, see the online specifications sheet. To view this online information: Click Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 14: Front View

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Front View...

  • Page 15: Drives

    Drives Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Identifying Components Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Description See online specifications sheet for details. See online specifications sheet for details.

  • Page 16: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on/off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk. Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by mode.

  • Page 17: Indicators

    Indicators Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical disc drive access indicator Power/Stand by indicator Identifying Components Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Description On (green) indicates floppy disk drive activity.

  • Page 18: Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors Audio L In jack Video In jack S-Video In jack Connector Audio L In jack Video In jack S-Video In jack Audio R In jack i.LINK® port (IEEE 1394) USB1, USB2 ports To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port.

  • Page 19: Rear View

    Rear View Mouse port Keyboard port Ethernet port USB ports Printer/Parallel port S/P DIF Out port i.LINK port Serial port Headphone jack Line In jack Microphone jack VGA Monitor port AV Out jacks AV In jacks Line jack Identifying Components KEYBOARD MOUSE NETWORK LINK...

  • Page 20: Icon Labels

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Icon Labels Icon Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) S/P DIF Optical Out port KEYBOARD MOUSE NETWORK LINK PRINTER OPTICAL i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MONITOR VIDEO...
  • Page 21 Identifying Components Icon Description Printer/Parallel port i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) port Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Serial port VGA Monitor port Line jack Telephone jack VHF/UHF port Audio In jack Audio Out jack Video/S-video In jack Video/S-video Out jack...

  • Page 22: I/O Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. USB Ports The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports.
  • Page 23 Serial Port The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. Identifying Components...
  • Page 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual VGA Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port located on the AGP plug-in card. Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have different connections.
  • Page 25 Line Telephone S/P DIF Optical Out Port The Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) output port for the Sony®/Phillips Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to connect compatible audio or video equipment, such as CD/DVD players or MiniDisc recorders.
  • Page 26 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots There are three expansion slots. Expansion slot No. 1 is occupied by the fax/modem card. A V.90 compatible modem has two jacks (Line and Telephone). Expansion slot No. 2 is occupied by a Giga Pocket™ card. Expansion slot No. 3 is available for expansion. There is one AGP slot (No.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System

    Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings.

  • Page 30: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message appears at the bottom of the screen. Press <F2> for setup. Press F2.

  • Page 31: Changing Power Management Settings

    Changing Power Management Settings Power Management capability is designed to enable your computer to reduce power or shut itself off after being idle for a specified period of time. From the Start menu, point to Settings, click Control Panel, then click Display.

  • Page 32: Vaio Digital Studio System Reference Manual

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option enables you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key.
  • Page 33 Click the Advanced tab. Select the desired settings. Configuring Your System...
  • Page 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Click the Hibernate tab. Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
  • Page 35 Click the UPS tab. The UPS tab enables you to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your system. ✍ A UPS device is an optional accessory not supplied with your system. Select the settings most appropriate for your system and click OK. For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to your Microsoft®...
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  • Page 37: Chapter 3 - Upgrading And Maintaining Components

    Chapter 3 Upgrading and Maintaining Components This chapter describes upgrade and maintenance procedures. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. ✍...

  • Page 38: Removing The Side Panel

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel, and pull it back until the side panel releases.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Side Panel

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Replacing the Side Panel Align the tabs on the side panel to the chassis frame. Press the side panel firmly against the unit until it snaps into place.

  • Page 40: Removing A Pci Add-In Card

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a PCI Add-in Card Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Remove the side panel (see Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card you want to remove.
  • Page 41 Upgrading and Maintaining Components Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or 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 42: Installing A Pci Add-In Card

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing a PCI Add-In Card Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Remove the side panel (see Locate an available expansion slot.
  • Page 43 Upgrading and Maintaining Components Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). Replace the side panel (see Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card. “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 27).

  • Page 44: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after turning it off.
  • Page 45 ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion. Replace any add-in cards that were removed.
  • Page 46 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process 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 47: Removing A Memory Module

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. By default, all of your computer’s memory sockets are filled with a pair of RIMM modules and a pair of CRIMM modules.
  • Page 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module. Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out.

  • Page 49: Installing A Memory Module

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Installing a Memory Module Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table.
  • Page 50 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Remove the AGP add-in card. ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card from side to side. Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or contacts on the card.
  • Page 51 Upgrading and Maintaining Components Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. WARNIN G HO T Pin 1 side 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 52 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replace the AGP card and secure using the screw removed earlier. ✍ Be sure to press down firmly until the handle on the AGP slot is straight up and locked into the slot on the AGP card. Replace the power supply (see page 49).

  • Page 53: Removing A Slot Cover

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously empty slot. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 54: Covering An Open I/O Slot

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Covering an Open I/O Slot Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole.

  • Page 55: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Models that have one hard disk drive are equipped with an available bay to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66 or ATA-100 hard disk drives. Sony recommends an ATA 100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of the system's features.
  • Page 56 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Disconnect the drive connector (A). Disconnect the power connector (B). Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis. Drive connector Power supply connector Disk drive holder...
  • Page 57 Upgrading and Maintaining Components Slide the drive holder up and out. Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws in each of the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive).
  • Page 58 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Slide the drive holder back into the chassis so that the edge of the holder is flush with the chassis. Push in on the tab (A) to securely latch the holder to the chassis. Connect the inner drive cable connector (B) to the first drive.

  • Page 59: To Identify Additional Hard Disk Space

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk drive, it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. Log on in Windows® as Administrator. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and right-click on My Computer. A shortcut menu appears.

  • Page 60: Removing The Power Supply

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see “Removing a Memory Module” Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 61: Replacing The Power Supply

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Replacing the Power Supply Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 4 - System Board

    Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Processor Keyboard, Mouse USB, Ethernet S/P DIF, Printer, i.Link 1394 Header 2 Serial, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Video Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No.

  • Page 64: Memory Module (Rimm) Slots

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (RIMM) Slots Be sure to orient a RIMM module such that pin 1 of the RIMM module is on the same side as pin 1 of the slot. The RIMM module shows "A1" on the pin 1 end, and the system board shows “Pin 1”...

  • Page 65: Power Supply And Aux Power Headers

    Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. Power Supply header Signal Name +3.3 V +3.3 V Ground +5 V Ground +5 V Ground PWRGD (Power Good) +5 VSB +12 V +3.3 V...
  • Page 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Power Supply header (Continued) Signal Name Ground Ground No Connection +5 V +5 V Aux Power header Signal Name Ground Ground +12 V +12 V...

  • Page 67: Clr Cmos Jumper

    CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting. CLR CMOS Jumper settings Jumper Plug Position ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician. System Board Function Normal Clear CMOS Password CLR CMOS...
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  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 5 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are: ❑ Main ❑ Advanced ❑...
  • Page 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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 71: Main Screen

    Main Screen System Time System Date Primary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Primary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Secondary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Secondary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision/Version CMOS Setup Options [00:00:00] [01/01/2002] on page 60) on page 60) on page 60) on page 60)
  • Page 72 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual IDE Sub-Menus Type Translation Method † Cylinders † Heads ‡ Sectors CHS Capacity Maximum LBA Capacity Multi-Sector Transfers PIO Mode ULTRA DMA Mode †† Set Device As * This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD. †...

  • Page 73: Advanced Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Advanced Screen CPU Internal Frequency [1500MHz] I/O Device Configuration (see “I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 62) PCI Configuration (see “PCI Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 62) * CPU Internal Frequency may vary, depending on the model purchased.
  • Page 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard Lan Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode PCI Configuration Sub-Menu Slot 1 IRQ Slot 3 IRQ VGA BIOS Sequence Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled...

  • Page 75: Power Screen

    Power Screen Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart PWR Up On Modem Act Wake On LAN Hardware Monitor MB Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage +3.3V Voltage +5V Voltage +12V Voltage -12V Voltage CMOS Setup Options [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled]...

  • Page 76: Boot Screen

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. IDE Hard Drive 4. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled]...

  • Page 77: Exit Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...
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  • Page 79: Chapter 6 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Chapter 6 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 ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑...

  • Page 80: User And Supervisor Passwords

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

  • Page 81: Beep Code Error Messages

    During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred. If a system error occurs, the Sony Online Support technicians require the number of beeps your system produces.

  • Page 82: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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,...
  • Page 83 Message Static Device Resource Conflict System Board Device Resource Conflict Miscellaneous Technical Information Meaning 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 84: Dma Channel Assignments

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Default Channel Assignment Channel 4 Direct memory access controller Channel 2 Standard floppy disk controller...

  • Page 85: System I/O Address Map

    Description PCI bus Direct memory access controller PCI bus Intel Processor to AGP Controller nVIDIA® GeForce4 MX 440 (Sony) Intel Processor to AGP Controller nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 (Sony) Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) Lucent®...
  • Page 86 Printer Port (LPT1) Communications Port (COM1) Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Sony Memory Stick controller(WB) Intel® 82801BA Bus Master IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Intel®...

  • Page 87: Memory Map

    System board System board System board System board PCI bus Intel Processor to AGP Controller nVIDIA® GeForce4 MX 440 (Sony) PCI bus PCI bus Intel Processor to AGP Controlle nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 (Sony) Intel Processor to AGP Controller Intel Processor to AGP Controller...

  • Page 88: Irq Summary

    PS/2 Compatible Mouse Numeric data processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel nVIDIA® GeForce4 MX 440 (Sony) YAMAHA AC-XG Audio Device Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System...

  • Page 89: Chapter 7 - Specifications

    Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Processors See online specifications sheet for details. Chipset Intel 850 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) 1 AGP slot...

  • Page 90: Pci Bus

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots - not all slots are available. (See online specifications sheet for details.) Memory Modules Installed memory See online specifications sheet for details. Maximum memory 1 GB (256 MB in each socket) Voltage...

  • Page 91: Audio

    Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors Communications Modem i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface * Installed modem may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased. † This modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed.

  • Page 92: I/O And Expansion Slots

    VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem jacks USB ports PCI slots IDE headers * Universal Serial Port (USB) technology only supports version 1.1 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Hard Drives and Controller Drive...

  • Page 93: System Bios

    System BIOS Make and model Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Award-based 2 Mb Flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-configure...
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  • Page 95: Index

    Index address map, system AGP bus specifications audio specifications battery - See lithium battery beep codes BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen boot screen exit screen main screen options power screen screens BIOS specifications chipset specifications CLR CMOS Jumper CMOS - See Also BIOS...
  • Page 96 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual i.LINK connector I/O address map I/O connectors i.LINK keyboard and mouse mic, line in, headphones monitor printer port serial port 1 telephone and line USB ports I/O slot covering I/O slot specifications icons, description of IEEE 1394 - See i.LINK installing hard disk drive...
  • Page 97 specifications AGP bus audio BIOS chipset communications floppy disk drive and controller Giga Pocket graphics hard drives and controllers I/O and expansion slots L2 cache memory configurations memory module PCI bus processor status and error messages supervisor password system board CLR CMOS Jumper memory module connector power connector...
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