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Sony Vaio Slimtop PCV-L620 Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users Safety Information © 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights Owner’s Record reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not The model number and serial number are be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any located on the back of your VAIO computer.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician Declaration of Conformity for help. You are cautioned that any changes or Trade Name: SONY modifications not expressly approved in Model No.: PCV-L620 Responsible Party: this manual could void your authority to 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 LCD Connector ..................55 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector ........56 LINE IN and LINE OUT Connectors ..........57 PHONE and MIC Connectors ............58 Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector ..........59 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors ..........60 i.LINK Connectors ................61 Configuration Jumpers ..............62 CMOS Clear (CMOS) ................62 VGA Enable (VGAEN) ..............63...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen ..........68 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen..........69 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen.......... 72 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Screen........74 PNP AND PCI SETUP Screen ............. 76 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Screen ..........78 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Screen ..........
  • Page 8 viii VAIO Computer Reference Manual Chapter 8 — Specifications Processor ..................89 Chipset ...................89 PCI Bus ...................89 Memory Modules (DIMMs) ............89 DIMM Configurations ..............90 L2 Cache ..................90 Graphics ..................90 Audio ....................91 Communications ................91 I/O and Expansion Slots .............91 i.LINK Interface ................92 Drives and Controllers ..............92 System CMOS ................92...

  • 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 Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this manual.

  • Page 10: Front View

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

  • Page 11: Drives

    Identifying Components Drives DISC DVD-ROM disc drive Floppy disk drive SHA0002.VSD Drive Description Diskette drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte. DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM disc read: 4.8X (maximum performance). CD-ROM disc read: 24X (maximum performance). * Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 2X at the innermost track to 4.8X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1385 kbytes/s).

  • Page 12: Buttons And Switches

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

  • Page 13: Indicators

    Identifying Components Indicators Power on/off DISC Diskette drive access indicator DVD-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 DISC i.LINK PHONES VOLUME SHA0005.VSD Connector Description Connects to microphone. PHONES Connects to headphones. ® i.LINK Connects to digital device that has 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 15: 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 16: Rear View

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Rear View Power LINE 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 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 VAIO Computer 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 19 On front panel KY0087.VSD The LCD connector is a 40-pin female MDR-type connector. KY0004.VSD Do not connect any other LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. KEYBOARD The KEYBOARD connector is a mini DIN-type female connector. KY0002.VSD...

  • Page 20: Expansion Slot

    VAIO Computer 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 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 67 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 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 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 VAIO Computer Reference Manual To change the Clear CMOS jumper, perform the following steps: Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” page 22). Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see “CMOS Clear (CMOS)” on page 62). Normal CMOS Clear KY0059.VSD...

  • Page 27: Vga Enable Jumper

    Configuring Your System VGA Enable Jumper You can enable or disable the onboard VGA controller if you install a VGA PCI add-in card. To change the VGA enable jumper, perform the following steps: Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” page 22).

  • Page 28: Inten Jumper

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual INTEN Jumper You can enable or disable the onboard VGA interrupt if you install a VGA PCI add-in card. To change the INTEN jumper, perform the following steps: Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” page 22).

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: Installing An Add-In Card

    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 33: 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 34 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 41). Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover”...

  • Page 35: 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 36 While holding the diskette drive ribbon cable out of the way, insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 37 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 38: 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 39 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 40: 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 41 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the diskette drive housing. MAN002.VSD Lift up the hard drive carrier about ½” (until the tabs reach the stops), then pull sideways (away from the front panel) until the hard drive carrier is clear.
  • Page 42 VAIO Computer 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 43 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in a static-free bag. KY0043.VSD 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 44 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the diskette drive housing. Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” page 23).

  • Page 45: 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 46 VAIO Computer 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. Configure the new hard drive as the Primary Master IDE drive (refer to the instructions that came with the new hard drive).
  • Page 47 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 Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the diskette drive carrier.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Covering An Open I/O Slot

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

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 System Board

    CTRL Clear Primary IDE Power CPU Fan USB2 Printer i.LINK Wake On LAN IEEE-1394 Serial Secondary IDE (not used) Sony Memory Stick VGA Monitor Floppy USB1 Battery Line In PCI Riser Slot Line Out Memory i.LINK (not used) IEEE-1394 Volume...

  • Page 52: Connectors

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

  • Page 53: 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...

  • Page 54: Ide Connectors

    VAIO Computer 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 2.54mm 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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. KB/MOUSE KY0032.VSD Keyboard/Mouse connector Signal Name Keyboard data Mouse data +5V (fused) Keyboard clock...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63: Lcd Connector

    System Board LCD Connector The LCD connector is a 40-pin MDR-type connector for the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. KY0094.VSD Do not connect any other LCD other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor.

  • Page 64: Wake On Lan (Wol_Con) Connector

    VAIO Computer 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. WOL_CON KY0096.VSD Wake On LAN connector Signal +5V SB WOL signal...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Phone And Mic Connectors

    VAIO Computer 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 PHONES KY0058A.VSD PHONES jack Signal Sleeve...

  • Page 67: 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 KY0097.VSD...

  • Page 68: I.link Interface Header Connectors

    VAIO Computer 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) IEEE-1394 (rear panel) MAN001.VS IEEE-1394 interface header connector (rear panel) Signal Name Ground TA1+...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Configuration Jumpers

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Configuration Jumpers The configuration jumpers include CMOS Clear, VGA Enable, and INTEN. CMOS Clear (CMOS) A jumper cap is installed on pins 1 and 2 (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 71: Vga Enable (Vgaen)

    System Board 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 72: Vga Int

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual VGA INT The VGA INT 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 73 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 75: 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 76: Standard Cmos Setup Screen

    VAIO Computer 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 77: Bios Features Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen CPU Internal Core Speed 500MHz 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 78 VAIO Computer 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 79 CMOS Setup Options Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] 1000 Security Option [System] Setup PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] Enabled...

  • Page 80: 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] SDRAM Idle Timer [8T] Infinite SDRAM MA Wait State [Normal] Slow Fast...
  • Page 81 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 82: Power Management Setup Screen

    VAIO Computer 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 83 CMOS Setup Options ** Power Up Control ** PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off] Suspend PWR Up On Modem Act [Disabled] Enabled Automatic Power Up [Disabled] Everyday By Date Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [ 3: 2: 0] † Date Of Month Alarm ** Fan Monitor ** CPU Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]...

  • Page 84: Pnp And Pci Setup Screen

    VAIO Computer 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 85 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 86: Load Setup Defaults Screen

    VAIO Computer 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 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...

  • 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: 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 ECP printer port (LPT1) for ECP Direct memory access controller...

  • Page 92: Irq Assignments

    ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering Ricoh RL5C475 cardbus controller Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host controller ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering RAGE LT PRO AGP 2X (English) ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering...

  • Page 93: System I/O Address Map

    Miscellaneous Technical Information System I/O Address Map Address Range Description (hex) 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 0064h-0064h Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 0065h-006Fh...
  • Page 94 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Address Range Description (hex) 03F0h-03F1h Motherboard resources 03F2h-03F5h Standard diskette controller 03F6h-03F6h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO) 03F6h-03F6h Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller 03F7h-03F7h Standard diskette controller 03F8h-03FFh Communications port (COM1) 04D0h-04D1h Motherboard resources 0778h-077Bh ECP printer port (LPT1) 0CF8h-0CFFh...

  • Page 95: Memory Map

    Ricoh RL5C475 cardbus controller DF800000h-DF8000FFh LT Win Modem E0000000h-E003FFFFh Vortex AU8810 PCI audio E0000000h-E003FFFFh Vortex AU8810 multifunction PCI platform E0800000h-E0803FFFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE-1394) PCI host controller E1000000h-E10007FFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE-1394) PCI host controller ® E1800000h-E3EFFFFFh Intel 82443BX Pentium III processor to AGP controller...

  • Page 97: Chapter 8 - Specifications

    Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-L620 computer. Processor ® ® 500 MHz Intel Pentium III processor (with 100 MHz FSB) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.

  • Page 98: Dimm Configurations

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L620 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 99: 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 100: I.link Interface

    VAIO Computer 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 Drives and Controllers Diskette controller 765A-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte) Diskette drive 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD EIDE controller...
  • Page 101 CMOS PHONE configuring power See Also BIOS PRINTER setup utility SERIAL specifications Sony Memory Stick slot CMOS clear jumper system board CMOS setup utility TELEPHONE BIOS features setup screen menu items VGA MONITOR PNP and PCI setup screen Wake On LAN...
  • Page 102 VAIO Computer Reference Manual covering I/O slot graphics controller, specifications See processor hard drive, replacing DIMM header - See front panel header configurations See Also memory modules diskette drive connector i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors display, power management i.LINK header connectors DMA channel assignments i.LINK interface, specifications drives I/O address map...
  • Page 103 - See Also I/O address map and RAM - See Also system memory memory map rear view memory I/O connectors See Also system memory recording Sony Memory Stick slot connector regulatory information removing memory map add-in card memory modules memory module configurations...
  • Page 104 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick slot connector PRINTER connector specifications SERIAL connector audio slot connectors chipset USB connectors CMOS VGA MONITOR connector communications system cover drives and controllers removing DVD-ROM drive replacing graphics system I/O address map i.LINK interface...

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