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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Record the serial number in the space This product contains software owned by provided here. Refer to the model and serial Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of number when you call your Sony Service such software is subject to the terms and Center.

  • Page 3: Safety Information And Caution

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Safety Information and To change the backup battery, Caution contact your nearest Sony Service Center. CD-RW Laser Diode Properties Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product Max. Laser output (read) will increase eye hazard. As the...
  • Page 4 N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. 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

    Only peripherals (computer input/output Model No.: PCV-L640 devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. with FCC Class B limits may be attached to Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 this computer product. Operation with...

  • Page 6: Fcc Part 68

    FCC Part 68 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony This equipment complies with Part 68 of the authorized agent. For the Sony Service FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.7.

  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

    Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or batterie identique ou de type 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. équivalent recommandé par le fabricant.

  • Page 8: Industry Canada Notice

    viii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement NOTICE: The Industry Canada label that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence identifies certified equipment. This Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. certification means that the equipment meets The Ringer Equivalence Number for this certain telecommunications network...
  • Page 9 VAIO Computer Reference Manual ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ..................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)........vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY ........vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE............
  • Page 12 LCD Connector ..................59 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector ........60 LINE IN and LINE OUT Connectors ..........61 PHONE and MIC Connectors ............62 Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector ..........63 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors ..........64 i.LINK Connectors ................65 Auxiliary Audio In Connector ............66 Configuration Jumper and Switches ..........67...
  • Page 13 xiii Contents Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card Chapter 6 — Ethernet Card Chapter 7 — CMOS Setup Options STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen ..........76 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen..........77 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen.......... 80 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Screen........82 PNP AND PCI SETUP Screen ............. 84 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Screen ..........
  • Page 14 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Audio ....................99 Communications ................99 I/O and Expansion Slots .............99 i.LINK Interface ................100 Ethernet Interface ................100 Drives and Controllers ...............100 System CMOS ................101...

  • Page 15: 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 Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this manual.

  • Page 16: Front View

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Front View DISC Flip-down panel SHA0001.VSD...

  • Page 17: Drives

    Identifying Components Drives DISC CD-RW disc drive Floppy disk drive SHA0002.VSD Drive Description Diskette drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte. CD-RW drive CD-ROM disc read: 20X (maximum performance). CD-R disc read: 20X (maximum performance). CD-R disc write: 4X (maximum performance). CD-RW disc read: 14X (maximum performance). CD-RW disc write: 4X (maximum performance).

  • Page 18: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Manual eject hole Power on/off Floppy disk eject DISC CD-RW 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-RW disc eject button Automatically opens the CD-RW tray.

  • Page 19: Indicators

    Identifying Components Indicators Power on/off DISC Diskette drive access indicator CD-RW 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 20: Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Connectors DISC i.LINK PHONES VOLUME SHA0005.VSD Connector Description Connects to microphone. PHONES Connects to headphones. ® i.LINK Connects to digital devices that have a 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector. Connects to USB devices. VOLUME Controls headphone volume. * To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system.

  • Page 21: Slots

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

  • Page 22: Rear View

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Rear View Power LINE ETHERNET PHONE LINE PHONE LINE I.LINK PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR KEYBOARD S400 KEYBOARD PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR i.LINK LINE OUT LINE IN SHA0007.VSD Connector Description Power AC input power. ETHERNET Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. LINE Connects to phone cable from wall jack.

  • Page 23: 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 24 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual USB Connectors A USB connector is located on the front and real panels. Rear panel Front panel KY0003.VSD PHONE, MIC, LINE IN, and LINE OUT The PHONES, MIC, LINE IN, and LINE OUT jacks are physically identical, but have different connections.
  • Page 25 MAN009.VSD The LCD connector is a 40-pin female MDR-type connector. KY0004.VSD Do not connect any LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. KEYBOARD/MOUSE The KEYBOARD/MOUSE connector is a mini DIN-type female connector that can be used for the supplied VAIO Smart convertible keyboard with wheel mouse, and a standard PS/2 keyboard.
  • Page 26 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual 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 27: 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 28: Accessing The Cmos Setup Utility

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 75 for information on CMOS settings). ® Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows Reboot the system.

  • Page 29: 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 30 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows 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. The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power.

  • Page 31: Configuring The System Board

    Configuring Your System Configuring the System Board The system board contains the following configuration settings: CMOS jumper CPU Multiplier switches AGP_INT switch VGA switch 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 32 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual To change the CMOS jumper, perform the following steps: Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24). Set the jumper as directed by a service technician (also see “CMOS Jumper” on page 67). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Normal CMOS Clear...

  • Page 33: Cpu Frequency Ratio Multiplier Switches

    Configuring Your System CPU Frequency Ratio Multiplier Switches The computer ships with the FREQ Ratio multiplier set to X6.0 (see SW table for positions of SW 1 through 4). Changing the FREQ Ratio multiplier will not change the speed of your CPU. Do not change the position of any switch unless directed by a technical support person.

  • Page 34: Agp_Int Switch

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual AGP_INT Switch You can enable or disable the onboard AGP interrupt. To enable or disable the AGP_INT, perform the following steps: Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24). Set the switch to ON (Enable) or OFF (Disable). The default is ON (see also “Configuration Switches (SW)”...

  • Page 35: Vga Switch

    Configuring Your System VGA Switch You can enable or disable the onboard VGA controller if you install a VGA PCI add-in card. To enable or disable the onboard VGA, perform the following steps: Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24).

  • Page 37: 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 38: Removing The System Cover

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 39: 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 40: Installing An Add-In Card

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 41: 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 42 VAIO Slimtop™ 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 45). Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover”...

  • Page 43: Setting The Configuration Switches

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Setting the Configuration Switches 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 any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card”...

  • Page 44: Setting The Cmos Jumper

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Setting the CMOS Jumper 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 45: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    CMOS memory. Sony recommends that you use an authorized service dealer to replace the lithium battery. However, if you wish to replace the battery yourself, read the following cautions, notes, and procedure.
  • Page 46 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up, and press down until the battery feels secure. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 47 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default CMOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 75). Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP from the main menu using the arrow keys, then press Enter. Type Y, then press Enter to save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 48: Installing System Memory

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 49 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin 1 side Handles DIMM2 DIMM1 Memory module (DIMM)

  • Page 50: Removing A Memory Module

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 51 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the diskette drive housing. MAN002A.VSD Lift up the hard drive carrier about ½ inch (until the tabs reach the stops), then pull sideways (away from the front panel) until the hard drive carrier is clear.
  • Page 52 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Flip the hard drive carrier upside down and let it rest on the power supply while you remove DIMM #1. MAN003.VSD Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD...
  • Page 53 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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. If the memory module you removed is DIMM #2, stop.
  • Page 54 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the diskette drive housing. Be sure you reattach the ground wire located at each screw. Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” page 25).

  • Page 55: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Hard Drive 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. Be sure to back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace the drive.
  • Page 56 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable from the hard drive connectors. MAN004.VSD Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the bottom of the drive carrier. Remove the hard drive from the drive carrier. Set the jumpers on the new hard drive to be the Primary Master IDE drive (refer to the instructions that came with your new hard drive).
  • Page 57 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Insert the drive carrier tabs into the chassis slots, then slip the drive carrier down until the holes in the hard drive carrier align with the holes in the diskette drive carrier. MAN002B.VSD Route the longest ground wire through the white plastic cable-tie. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the diskette drive carrier.

  • Page 58: Removing A Slot Cover

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 59: 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 61: Chapter 4 - System Board

    Secondary IDE Primary IDE Power CPU Fan USB2 Printer i.LINK Wake On LAN IEEE-1394 Serial Floppy CMOS Sony Memory Stick VGA Monitor USB1 1 2 3 4 5 6 PCMCIA Socket Line In Line Out i.LINK Memory IEEE-1394 Volume LCD Monitor Phone Config.

  • Page 62: Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 10-pin header that provides connections to various front panel functions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Front panel header KY0031.VSD Pin # Name Description +5V from power supply. LED (DVD-ROM) Connects to LED on DVD-ROM.

  • Page 63: 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 OM04701H.VSD...

  • Page 64: Ide Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual 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 2.54 mm pitch header-type connector for the 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The Secondary IDE connector is a 50-pin 2 mm pitch header-type connector for the slim notebook-type CD-RW drive.

  • Page 65: 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. The PCI slot connectors are occupied by the Ethernet card (slot #1) and the fax/modem card (slot #2).

  • Page 66: Memory Module (Dimm) Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 67: 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 system board. ATX PWR 1 2 3 4 5 6 OM04701I.VSD Power connector Pin # Name Pin # Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V...

  • Page 68: Fan (Cpu Fan, Ctrl Pwr) Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 69: 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 the supplied VAIO Smart convertible keyboard and wheel mouse, or a PS/2 keyboard only. 1 2 3 4 5 6 KB/MOUSE KY0032.VSD Keyboard/Mouse connector...

  • Page 70: Usb Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 71: 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 VGA MONITOR OM04701D.VSD PRINTER connector...
  • Page 72 VAIO Slimtop™ 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 73: Lcd Connector

    1 2 3 4 5 6 KY0094.VSD Do not connect any LCD other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that came with the PCV-L640. The Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that came with the PCV-L620/L630 is not compatible with the PCV-L640 system.

  • Page 74: Wake On Lan (Wol_Con) Connector

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector The WOL_CON connector is a 3-pin header connector that provides the Wake On LAN function to JP1 on the Ethernet card. WOL_CON 1 2 3 4 5 6 KY0096.VSD Wake On LAN connector Signal +5V SB WOL signal...

  • Page 75: Line In And Line Out Connectors

    System Board 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 76: Phone And Mic Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual PHONE and MIC Connectors The PHONES jack is a 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 PHONES KY0058A.VSD PHONES jack...

  • Page 77: Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector

    System Board Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector The Sony Memory Stick slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector. Sony Memory Stick 1 2 3 4 5 6 KY0097.VSD...

  • Page 78: I.link Interface Header Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual i.LINK Interface Header Connectors The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE-1394) interface header connectors. A cable connects each 6-pin header connector to the riser card. IEEE-1394 (front panel) 1 2 3 4 5 6 IEEE-1394 (rear panel) MAN001.VSD IEEE-1394 interface header connector (rear panel) Signal Name...

  • Page 79: I.link Connectors

    System Board i.LINK Connectors The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors: a 4-pin connector is accessible from the front panel, and a 6-pin connector is accessible from the rear panel. Use the front-panel connector to connect to devices that use a 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector. Use the rear-panel connector to connect to devices that use a 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector.

  • Page 80: Auxiliary Audio In Connector

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Auxiliary Audio In Connector The system board has an Auxiliary Audio In connector that is not used. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Auxiliary Audio In (not used) MAN011.VSD Auxiliary Audio In connector (not used) Signal Name Audio, left channel Ground Ground...

  • Page 81: Configuration Jumper And Switches

    A jumper cap is installed on pins 1 and 2 (Normal) of the CMOS jumper when the computer is shipped. Do not move the jumper cap to the CMOS Clear position unless directed by a Sony-authorized technical support person. 1 2 3 4 5 6...

  • Page 82: Configuration Switches (Sw)

    (SW 6) set to OFF (Disable), and with the FREQ Ratio multiplier set to X6.0 (see SW table for positions of SW 1 through 4). Do not change the position of any switch unless directed by a Sony-authorized technical support person.
  • Page 83 System Board Function SW 1 SW 2 SW 3 SW 4 SW 5 AGP_INT Enable AGP_INT Disable VGA Enable VGA Disable FREQ Ratio = X3.0 FREQ Ratio = X3.5 FREQ Ratio = X4.0 FREQ Ratio = X4.5 FREQ Ratio = X5.0 FREQ Ratio = X5.5 FREQ Ratio = X6.0 FREQ Ratio = X6.5...
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 Fax/Modem Card ™ The K56flex technology/V.90-compatible data fax/modem card occupies PCI slot #2 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 87: Chapter 6 - Ethernet Card

    Chapter 6 Ethernet Card The Ethernet card occupies PCI slot #1 in the Riser card. The Ethernet card has one connector that is accessible from the rear panel. Ethernet MAN010.VSD Name Connector Type Description Ethernet RJ-45 Connects to 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet network.

  • Page 89: Chapter 7 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 7 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 90: Standard Cmos Setup Screen

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen Date (mm:dd:yy) [Sat, Oct 16 1999] Time (hh:mm:ss) [14 : 52: 53] HARD DISKS Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave TYPE [Auto] None User MODE [AUTO] NORMAL LARGE Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 2.88M, 3.5 in.

  • Page 91: Bios Features Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen CPU Internal Core Speed 700MHz Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] Disabled Processor Serial Number [Disabled] Enabled BIOS Update [Enabled] Disabled Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] Disabled HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First: [IDE] SCSI Boot Sequence [CDROM,A,C] C only LS/ZIP ,C...
  • Page 92 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability [Disabled] Enabled Silent Boot [Enabled] Disabled Boot Up Sound [Disabled] Enabled Boot Up Volume [Medium] High Mute PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Enabled Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] Disabled C8000 - CBFFF Shadow [Disabled] Enabled CC000 - CFFFF Shadow [Disabled]...
  • Page 93 CMOS Setup Options Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] 1000 Security Option [System] Setup PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] Enabled...

  • Page 94: Chipset Features Setup Screen

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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] SDRAM Idle Timer [8T] Infinite SDRAM MA Wait State [Normal] Slow Fast...
  • Page 95 CMOS Setup Options Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] 2F8H/IRQ3 3E8H/IRQ4 2E8H/IRQ10 Disabled Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3] 3E8H/IRQ4 2E8H/IRQ10 3F8H/IRQ4 Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] 278H/IRQ5 Disabled 3BCH/IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode [Bi-direct] ECP+EPP ECP DMA Select Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] Primary Secondary Disable...

  • Page 96: Power Management Setup Screen

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual 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 97 CMOS Setup Options ** Power Up Control ** PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off] Suspend Automatic Power Up [Disabled] Everyday By Date Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [ 3: 2: 0] † Date Of Month Alarm ** Fan Monitor ** Power Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)] Ignore ** Thermal Monitor **...

  • Page 98: Pnp And Pci Setup Screen

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual 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]...
  • Page 99 CMOS Setup Options 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 D800...

  • Page 100: Load Setup Defaults Screen

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual 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. Follow the prompts.

  • Page 101: 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 102: About User And Supervisor Passwords

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 103: 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 104: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO Slimtop™ 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 105: Dma Channel Assignments

    Miscellaneous Technical Information 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 Standard diskette drive controller Direct memory access controller...

  • Page 106: Irq Assignments

    Vortex AU8810 multifunction PCI platform Vortex AU8810 PCI audio SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE-1394) PCI host controller ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC ®...

  • Page 107: System I/O Address Map

    Miscellaneous Technical Information System I/O Address Map Address Description Range (hex) 0000h-000Fh Direct memory access controller 0010h-001Fh Motherboard resources 0020h-0021h Programmable interrupt controller 0022h-003Fh Motherboard resources 0040h-0043h System timer 0044h-005Fh Motherboard resources 0060h-0060h Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 0061h-0061h System speaker 0062h-0063h Motherboard resources...
  • Page 108 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Address Description Range (hex) 03F0h-03F1h Motherboard resources 03F2h-03F5h Standard floppy disk controller 03F6h-03F6h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO) 03F6h-03F6h Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller 03F7h-03F7h Standard floppy disk controller 03F8h-03FFh Communications port (COM1) 04D0h-04D1h Motherboard resources 0CF8h-0CFFh PCI bus...

  • Page 109: Memory Map

    Sony PCI to Memory Stick interface controller DD800000h-DD83FFFFh Vortex AU8810 PCI audio DD800000h-DD83FFFFh Vortex AU8810 multifunction PCI platform DE000000h-DE003FFFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE-1394) PCI host controller DE800000h-DE8007FFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE-1394) PCI host controller ® DF000000h-DFEFFFFFh Intel 82443BX/DX/ZX Pentium II Processor to AGP controller ™...

  • Page 111: Chapter 9 - Specifications

    Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-L640 computer. Processor ® ® 700 MHz Intel Pentium III processor (with 100 MHz FSB) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.

  • Page 112: Dimm Configurations

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L640 is shipped with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB. Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory.

  • Page 113: Audio

    Specifications Audio Sound chip Aureal 8810 PCI sound controller 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)

  • Page 114: I.link Interface

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual i.LINK Interface Ports Two (one at front panel, one at rear panel) Speed Up to 400 Mbps Chipset TI TSB12LV22 and TSB41LV03 OHCI Enable/disable function From BIOS Ethernet Interface Connector RJ-45 Type of LAN Ethernet Speed 10Base-T/100Base-TX Drives and Controllers Diskette controller...

  • Page 115: System Cmos

    Specifications System CMOS Make and model Award 2Mbit flash-ROM Passwords User and supervisor passwords supported Recovery boot block Supported Power management APM 1.2 Advanced features 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...
  • Page 117 Index CMOS jumper, changing CMOS setup utility add-in card BIOS features setup screen installing menu items removing PNP and PCI setup screen address map, system standard CMOS setup AGP_INT switch, changing codes, beeps audio specifications COM1 port - See serial port communications specifications computer battery - See lithium battery...
  • Page 118 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick slot front view system board buttons and switches TELEPHONE connectors drives VGA MONITOR indicators Wake On LAN cover slot graphics controller, specifications system covering I/O slot hard drive, replacing See processor header - See front panel header CPU Multiplier switch, changing i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors...
  • Page 119 RAM - See Also system memory rear view I/O connectors memory recording See Also system memory regulatory information Sony Memory Stick slot connector removing add-in card memory map memory module memory modules slot cover configurations system cover...
  • Page 120 VAIO Computer Reference Manual chipset power connector CMOS PRINTER connector communications SERIAL connector drives and controllers slot connectors graphics USB connectors i.LINK interface VGA MONITOR connector I/O and expansion slots system cover L2 cache removing memory module replacing PCI bus system I/O address map processor system memory, installing...

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