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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Do not use the modem or a telephone Sony, VAIO, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, to report a gas leak in the vicinity of and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. the leak. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information that to which the receiver is connected. Declaration of Conformity Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician Trade Name: SONY for help. Model No.: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S You are cautioned that any changes or Responsible Party: modifications not expressly approved in Sony Electronics Inc.

  • Page 4: Fcc Part 68

    FCC Part 68 Repair of the modem should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized This equipment complies with Part 68 of the agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest FCC rules. The ringer equivalence number you, call 1-800-222-SONY (1-800-222-7669).

  • 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 Connectors ...................6 Slots .......................7...
  • Page 6 Auxiliary (AUX) Connector .............54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector ........55 Line In and Line Out Connectors ...........56 Phones and Mic Connectors ............57 Sony Memory Stick Connector ............58 Configuration Jumpers ..............59 CMOS Clear (CMOS) ................59 VGA Enable (VGAEN) ..............60 INTEN ....................61 Chapter 5 —...
  • Page 7 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Screen........73 PNP AND PCI SETUP Screen ............. 75 LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS Screen..........77 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Screen ..........77 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Screen ..........77 USER PASSWORD Screen............77 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION Screen........77 SAVE & EXIT SETUP Screen............77 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Screen ..........
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  • 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 Computer. Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Front View

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Front View Flip-down panel SHA0001.VSD...

  • Page 11: Drives

    Identifying Components Drives CD-ROM disc drive Floppy disk drive SHA0002.VSD Drive Description Diskette drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte. CD-ROM drive CD-ROM disc read: 24X (maximum performance). * Data on a CD-ROM disc is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s).

  • Page 12: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Manual eject hole Power on/off Floppy disk eject CD-ROM disc eject SHA0003.VSD Button or switch Description Power/Standby switch Turns system power on and off. Floppy disk eject button Ejects a diskette. CD-ROM disc eject button Automatically opens and closes the CD-ROM tray.

  • Page 13: Indicators

    Identifying Components Indicators Power on/off Diskette drive access indicator CD-ROM drive access indicator Hard drive access indicator SHA0004.VSD Indicator Description Power/Standby indicator Standby (amber) indicates the computer is in standby mode. On (green) indicates the computer is out of standby mode, ready to use.

  • Page 14: Connectors

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Connectors PHONES VOLUME SHA0005.VSD Connector Description Connects to microphone. PHONES Connects to headphones. Connects to USB devices. VOLUME Controls volume.

  • Page 15: Slots

    Identifying Components Slots PC Card Slot Memory Stick Media Slot SHA0006.VSD Slot Description PC Card Slot Accommodates one Type II PCMCIA card ™ Memory Stick Media Slot Accommodates Memory Stick media...

  • Page 16: Rear View

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Rear View Power LINE PHONE PHON LINE VIDEO PRINTER SERIAL MONIT KEYBO PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR LCD* KEYBOARD LINE OUT LINE IN SHA0007.VSD Connector Description Power AC input power LINE Connects to phone cable from wall jack PHONE Connects to telephone PRINTER...

  • Page 17: I/O Connectors

    Identifying Components I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. PRINTER Port The PRINTER port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector assigned as LPT1. KY0005.VSD SERIAL Port The SERIAL port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector assigned as COM1.
  • Page 18 1.0 Vrms input (typical), 10 Kohm impedance LINE OUT 2.0 Vrms out (max) LCD (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only) The LCD connector is a 26-pin female MDR-type connector. KY0004.VSD Do not connect any other LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor.
  • Page 19 Identifying Components KEYBOARD ® The KEYBOARD connector is a standard 6-pin PS/2 -type female connector. KY0002.VSD LINE and PHONE The LINE and PHONE jacks are physically identical and have identical connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the LINE jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall jack, and the PHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone.

  • Page 20: Expansion Slot

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Expansion Slot One PCI slot is available for expansion. The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card. PCI Slot LINE PHONE LINE VIDEO PRINTER SERIAL MONIT KEYBO SHA0008.VSD...

  • Page 21: 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 CMOS settings Making changes to the display's power management settings Changing the system board jumper position...

  • Page 22: Accessing The Cmos Setup Utility

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the CMOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 65 for information on CMOS settings). ® Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows Reboot the system.

  • Page 23: Changing The Display's Power Management Settings

    Configuring Your System 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.
  • Page 24 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power. Power is reactivated when you move the mouse or press a key.

  • Page 25: Configuring The System Board

    Configuring Your System Configuring the System Board The system board contains the following configuration jumpers: Clear CMOS VGA Enable INTEN The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician. Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 26: Inten Jumper

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual To change the VGA enable jumper, perform the following steps: Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” page 20). Set the jumper to enable or disable (see “VGA Enable (VGAEN)” page 60). Reinstall the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover”...

  • Page 27: 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, and 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 28: Removing The System Cover

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing the System Cover You must remove the system cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives. From the rear of the unit, push down on the two tabs that secure the system cover to the chassis.

  • Page 29: Replacing The System Cover

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the System Cover Position the system cover over the chassis such that the front portion of the system cover extends past the front of the unit. Carefully lower the system cover down over the chassis. The rear of the system cover should be about ½...

  • Page 30: Vaio Computer Reference Manual

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual 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 system cover (see “Removing the System Cover”...

  • Page 31: 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 system cover (see “Removing the System Cover”...
  • Page 32 VAIO Computer Reference Manual If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see “Covering an Open I/O Slot” on page 33). Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover”...

  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, press DEL to access the CMOS Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s CMOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps.

  • Page 36: Installing System Memory

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual 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 37 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. Press down here Pin 1 side Handles DIMM2 DIMM1 Memory module (DIMM) Indicates pin 1 OM04586.VSD Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.

  • Page 38: Removing A Memory Module

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual 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 39 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in a static-free bag.

  • Page 40: Removing A Slot Cover

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot covers facing you. Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove.

  • Page 41: 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 43: Chapter 4 System Board

    Floppy Power Primary IDE USB2 Printer CPU Fan Reset Serial Secondary IDE CPU Bus Freq. PS Fan Multiplier Sony Memory Stick VGA Monitor Wake On LAN USB1 Line In PCI Riser Slot Line Out Memory Volume LCD Monitor Phone Keyboard/Mouse...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 10-pin header that provide connections to various front panel functions. Front panel header KY0031.VSD Pin # Name Description +5V from power supply LED (CD-ROM) Connects to LED on CD-ROM LED (FDD) Connects to LED on floppy disk drive LED (HDD)

  • Page 45: Diskette Drive (Floppy) Connector

    System Board Diskette Drive (FLOPPY) Connector The FLOPPY connector is a 26-pin connector for a slim notebook-type diskette drive. FLOPPY OM04701H.VSD Diskette Drive connector Signal INDEX DRIVE_SELECT_0# DSKCHG# READY# MOTOR_ON# DIRECTION# MODE_SELECT# STEP# WRITE_DATA#...
  • Page 46 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Diskette Drive connector (continued) Signal WRITE_GATE# TRACK_00# WRITE_PROTECT# READ_DATA# SIDE_ONE_SELECT#...

  • Page 47: Ide Connectors

    System Board IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector. The Primary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54mm pitch header-type connector for the 3.5 inch hard disk drive. The Secondary IDE connector is a 50-pin 2mm pitch header-type connector for the slim notebook-type CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 48 VAIO Computer Reference Manual IDE Primary connector (continued) Signal Data 12 Data 2 Data 13 Data 1 Data 14 Data 0 Data 15 (Key) DDRQ0 I/O Write# I/O Read# IOCHRDY P_ALE (Cable Select pull-up) DDACK0# IRQ 14 Reserved Address 1 Reserved Address 0 Address 2...
  • Page 49 System Board IDE Secondary connector Signal LOUT ROUT LRTN (AGND) RRTN (AGND) HRST HD08 HD07 HD09 HD07 HD10 HD05 HD11 HD04 HD12 HD03 HD13 HD02 HD14 HD01 HD15 HD00 DMARQ HIOR# HIOW# HIORDY DMACK# HIRQ HIOCS16# HA01 PDIAG# HA00 HA02...
  • Page 50 VAIO Computer Reference Manual IDE Secondary connector (continued) Signal HCSO# HSC1# DASP# CSEL Reserved DIGITAL OUT...

  • Page 51: Pci Slot Connectors

    System Board PCI Slot Connectors The system board contains one PCI Riser slot connector for a PCI riser card. The PCI riser card in turn provides two PCI slot connectors for PCI add-in cards. One PCI slot connector is available for an add-in PCI card. The other PCI slot connector is occupied by the fax/modem card.
  • Page 52 VAIO Computer Reference Manual PCI Riser Slot connector Side B Signal Side A Signal -12V TRST# +12V INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# PRSNT1# Reserved Reserved +5V (I/O) PRSNT2# Reserved Reserved *CLK2 RST# CLK1 +5V (I/O) *GND1# *REQ1# +5V (I/O) Reserved AD31 AD30 AD29 *GNT2#...
  • Page 53 System Board PCI Riser Slot connector Side B Signal Side A Signal IRDY# +3.3V TRDY# DEVSEL# STOP# LOCK# +3.3V PERR# SDONE +3.3V SBO# SERR# +3.3V C/BE1# AD15 AD14 +3.3V AD13 AD12 AD11 AD10 AD09 (Key) (Key) (Key) (Key) AD08 C/BE0# AD07 +3.3V +3.3V...

  • Page 54: Memory Module (Dimm) Connectors

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors DIMM1 DIMM2 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 55: Power (Atx Pwr) Connector

    System Board Power (ATX PWR) Connector The ATX PWR connector is a 20-pin Molex-type header connector that provides power to the ATX system board. ATX PWR OM04701I.VSD Power connector Pin # Name Pin # Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) PWRGD (power good) +5VSB...

  • Page 56: Fan (Cpu Fan, Ctrl Pwr) Connectors

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Fan (CPU FAN, CTRL PWR) Connectors The CPU Fan connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector that controls the CPU cooling fan. The CTRL PWR connector is a 2 x 3-pin connector that controls the power supply cooling fan.

  • Page 57: Keyboard/Mouse (Kb/Mouse) Connector

    System Board Keyboard/Mouse (KB/MOUSE) Connector The combination keyboard/mouse connector is a 6-pin female PS/2-type (mini-DIN) connector that can accommodate a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. KB/MOUSE KY0032.VSD Keyboard/Mouse connector Signal Name Keyboard data Mouse data +5V (fused) Keyboard Clock Mouse Clock...

  • Page 58: Usb Connectors

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual USB Connectors There are two 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 59: Printer, Serial, And Vga Monitor Connectors

    System Board Printer, Serial, and VGA Monitor Connectors The Serial connector is a DB-9 male connector. The Printer connector is a DB-25 female connector. The VGA Monitor connector is a 15-pin D-sub female connector. PRINTER SERIAL VGA MONITOR OM04701D.VSD Printer connector Signal Name Signal Name STROBE#...
  • Page 60 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Serial 1 connector Signal Name RXD# TXD# DTR# VGA Monitor connector Signal Name GREEN BLUE DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC...

  • Page 61: Lcd Monitor Connector (Vaio Slimtop Lcd Models Only)

    LCD Monitor Connector (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only) The LCD monitor connector is a 26-pin MDR-type connector for the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. LCD Monitor KY0094.VSD Do not connect any other LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. LCD Monitor connector Signal Signal...

  • Page 62: Auxiliary (Aux) Connector

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Auxiliary (AUX) Connector The AUX connector is a standard 4-pin ATAPI-style 2.54 mm single line header connector for external audio sound input. KY0095.VSD AUX connector Signal Left Line In Right Line In...

  • Page 63: Wake On Lan (Wol_Con) Connector

    System Board Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector The WOL_CON connector is a 3-pin header connector that provides the Wake On LAN function. WOL_CON KY0096.VSD Wake On LAN connector Signal +5V SB WOL signal...

  • Page 64: Line In And Line Out Connectors

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Line In and Line Out Connectors The Line In and Line Out jacks are stereo mini-jacks (3.5 mm) that connect to a stereo audio device (not an audio source from a video device). Connect a stereo audio output jack to the Line In jack, and the Line Out jack to a stereo audio input jack.

  • Page 65: Phones And Mic Connectors

    System Board Phones and Mic Connectors The Phones jack is stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to headphones. The Mic jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a microphone. Volume control knob Phones KY0058A.VSD Phones jack Signal Sleeve Left Out Ring...

  • Page 66: Sony Memory Stick Connector

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick Connector The Sony Memory Stick connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector. Sony Memory Stick KY0097.VSD Sony Memory Stick connector Signal Reserved Reserved Reserved SCLK...

  • Page 67: Configuration Jumpers

    System Board Configuration Jumpers The configuration jumpers include CMOS Clear, VGA Enable, and INTEN. CMOS Clear (CMOS) A jumper cap is installed on pins 2 and 3 (Normal) of the CMOS header when the computer is shipped. Do not move the jumper cap to the CMOS Clear position unless otherwise directed by a technical support person.

  • Page 68: Vga Enable (Vgaen)

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual VGA Enable (VGAEN) The VGAEN jumper is a 3-pin header that enables or disables the onboard VGA controller. The computer ships with a jumper cap in the Enable position. VGA Enable VGA Disable KY0092.VSD...

  • Page 69: Inten

    System Board INTEN The INTEN jumper is a 3-pin header that enables or disables the onboard VGA interrupt. The computer ships with a jumper cap in the Enable position. INT Enable INT Disable KY0093.VSD...

  • Page 71: Connectors

    Chapter 5 Fax/Modem Card ™ The K56flex technology/V.90-compatible data fax/modem card occupies PCI slot #1 in the Riser card. The fax/modem card has two RJ-11 jacks that are accessible from the rear panel: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone. Telephone Line KY0038.VSD...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 6 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY (see “Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility” on page 14). The CMOS Setup Utility presents the following menu items on the main screen: STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...

  • Page 74: Standard Cmos Setup Screen

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen Date (mm:dd:yy): [Mar 15 1999] Time (hh:mm:ss): [15:45:56] HARD DISKS Primary Master: Primary Slave: Secondary Master: Secondary Slave: Type [Auto] User None Mode [NORMAL] LARGE Drive A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 2.88M, 3.5 in. None 360K, 5.25 in.

  • Page 75: Bios Features Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen CPU Internal Core Speed: 400MHz Boot Virus Detection: [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 1 Cache: [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 2 Cache: [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check: [Disabled] Enabled BIOS Update: [Enabled] Disabled Turbo Mode: [Disabled]...
  • Page 76 VAIO Computer Reference Manual HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability: [Disabled] Enabled OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M: [Disabled] Enabled Silent Boot: [Enabled] Disabled Boot Up Sound: [Enabled] Disabled Boot Up Volume: [Medium] High Mute PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: [Disabled] Enabled Video ROM BIOS Shadow: [Enabled] Disabled C8000 - CBFFF Shadow:...
  • Page 77 CMOS Setup Options Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Typematic Delay (Msec): [250] 1000 Security Option: [System] Setup PS/2 Mouse Function Control: [Auto] Enabled...

  • Page 78: Chipset Features Setup Screen

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen SDRAM Configuration: [By SPD] Disabled 7ns (143MHz) 8ns (125MHz) SDRAM CAS Latency: [2T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay: [2T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time: [2T] DRAM Idle Timer: [10T] Infinite SDRAM MA Wait State: [Normal] Slow Fast...
  • Page 79 CMOS Setup Options Graphics Aperture Size: [64MB] 128MB 256MB 16MB 32MB Video Memory Cache Mode: [UC] USWC PCI 2.1 Support: [Enabled] Disabled Memory Hole At 15M-16M: [Disabled] Enabled DRAM are 64 (Not 72) bits wide Data Integrity Mode: Non-ECC Onboard FDC Controller: [Enabled] Disabled Onboard FDC Swap A &...
  • Page 80 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Onboard PCI IDE Enable: [Both] Primary Secondary Disable IDE Ultra DMA Mode: [Auto] Disable IDE0 Master PIO/DMA Mode: IDE0 Slave PIO/DMA Mode: IDE1 Master PIO/DMA Mode: IDE1 Slave PIO/DMA Mode: [Auto]...

  • Page 81: Power Management Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Screen Power Management: [User Define] Disable Min Saving Max Saving Video Off Option: [Suspend -> Off] Always On Video Off Method: [DPMS OFF] DPMS Reduce ON Blank Screen V/H SYNC+Blank DPMS Standby DPMS Suspend ** PM Timers ** HDD Power Down: [Disable]...
  • Page 82 VAIO Computer Reference Manual ** Power Up Control ** PWR Button < 4 Secs: [Soft Off] Suspend PWR Up On Modem Act: [Enabled] Disabled Automatic Power Up: [Disabled] Everyday By Date Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm: [17:32: 0] † Date Of Month Alarm: ** Fan Monitor ** CPU Fan Speed: [5273RPM]...

  • Page 83: Pnp And Pci Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options PNP AND PCI SETUP Screen PNP OS Installed: [No] Slot 1 IRQ: Slot 2 IRQ: [Auto] PCI Latency Timer: [32] PCI Clock 255 PCI Clock PCI Clock PCI Clock PCI Clock IRQ 3 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] IRQ 4 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] IRQ 5 Used By ISA:...
  • Page 84 VAIO Computer Reference Manual IRQ 14 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] IRQ 15 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] DMA 1 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] DMA 3 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] DMA 5 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] ISA MEM Block BASE: [No/ICU] C800 CC00 D000 D400...

  • Page 85: Load Bios Defaults Screen

    CMOS Setup Options LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS Screen Press Enter to load BIOS default settings except standard CMOS setup. LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Screen Press Enter to load setup defaults except standard CMOS setup. SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Screen Press Enter to change, set, or disable the supervisor password. Follow the prompts. USER PASSWORD Screen Press Enter to change, set, or disable the user password.

  • Page 87: Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Chapter 7 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 PCI configuration space map...

  • Page 88: About User And Supervisor Passwords

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual 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 89: 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 90: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO Computer 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 Meaning Floppy Disk Controller The diskette controller has requested a Resource Conflict resource that is already in use.
  • Page 91 Miscellaneous Technical Information Static Device Resource Conflict A non-Plug and Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use. System Board Device Resource A non-Plug and-Play ISA card has Conflict requested a resource that is already in use.

  • Page 92: Dma Channel Assignments

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Plug & Default Channel Play Assignment Open Sound Standard diskette drive controller Parallel port (for ECP) Reserved Open Open...

  • Page 93: Irq Assignments

    PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices. IRQ # Default Assignment Interval timer Keyboard buffer full Cascade interrupt from slave PIC COM2 (used for Sony Original Function) Communications ports (COM1 and COM3) PCMCIA Standard diskette drive controller Printer port (LPT1) System CMOS/real time clock IrDA...

  • Page 94: System I/O Address Map

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual System I/O Address Map Address Range Description (hex) 0000 - 000F DMA controller 1 0020 - 0021 Programmable interrupt controller 1 002E - 002F Super I/O controller configuration registers 0040 - 0043 Counter/timer 1 0048 - 004B Counter/timer 2 0060 Keyboard controller byte - reset IRQ...
  • Page 95 Miscellaneous Technical Information Address Range Description (hex) 0377 Diskette drive channel 2 command port 0377 (bit 7) Diskette drive change, channel 2 0377 (bits 6:0) Secondary IDE controller status port 0378 - 037F LPT1 0388 - 038D AdLib (FM synthesizer) 03B4 - 03B5 Video (VGA) 03BA...

  • Page 96: Memory Map

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Map Address range Default configuration 001000000 - 18000000 Extended memory 000FC000 - 000FFFFF Boot block 000FA000 - 000FBFFF ESCD (Plug and Play configuration and DMI) 000F9000 - 000F9FFF Reserved for BIOS 000F8000 - 000F8FFF OEM Logo or Scan User Flash 000E8000 - 000F7FFF POST BIOS 000E0000 - 000E7FFF...

  • Page 97: Pci Configuration Space Map

    Miscellaneous Technical Information PCI Configuration Space Map Device Function Description Numbe Number Number r (hex) (hex) (hex) Intel 82440LX (PAC) Intel 82440LX (PAC) AGP bus Intel 82371AB (PIIX4) PCI/ISA bridge Intel 82371AB (PIIX4) IDE bus master Intel 82371AB (PIIX4) USB Intel 82371AB (PIIX4) power management PCI expansion slot 1...

  • Page 99: Chapter 8 - Specifications

    Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-L400, PCV-L600, and PCV-L600S computers. Processors ® PCV-L400 400 MHz Intel Pentium II processor (with 100 MHz FSB) ® PCV-L600 500 MHz Intel Pentium III processor (with 100 MHz FSB) ®...

  • Page 100: Dimm Configurations

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L400 is shipped with 64 MB. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB. Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. Supports SDRAM memory.

  • Page 101: Audio

    Specifications Audio Sound chip Yamaha YMF724F synthesizer plus AC97 Wave synthesis Aureal wavetable synthesis effect Sound effects A3D stereo Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Front panel Mic (for microphone) Phones (for stereo headphone) Volume control (for headphone) Rear panel Line In (from audio output connector) Line Out (to audio input connector)

  • Page 102: Drives And Controllers

    ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Plug and Play devices Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts Special features PC-98 ready, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto- configure * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony’s web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 103 See Also BIOS Phones setup utility power specifications printer CMOS clear jumper serial CMOS setup utility Sony Memory Stick BIOS features setup screen system board menu items telephone PNP and PCI setup screen standard CMOS setup VGA monitor codes, beeps...
  • Page 104 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Wake On LAN cover graphics controller specifications slot system covering I/O slot header - See front panel header See Also processor I/O address map I/O connectors DIMM keyboard configurations monitor See Also memory modules printer port diskette drive connector serial port 1 display, power management...
  • Page 105 See Also system memory regulatory information Sony Memory Stick connector removing memory modules add-in card configurations memory module connectors slot cover removing system cover specifications replacing messages lithium battery error system cover status and error resolution - See graphics controller...
  • Page 106 VAIO Computer Reference Manual keyboard/mouse connector 1991 memory module connector TV interference power connector printer connector serial connector USB connectors slot connectors user password USB connectors VGA monitor connector system cover VGA controller, configuration jumper removing replacing VGA monitor system I/O address map connector system memory, installing Wake On LAN connector...

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