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  • Page 2: Notice

    INACCURATE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

  • Page 3: Owner's Record

    Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number:...

  • Page 4: Safety Information And Caution

    See the online specification sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport ❑...
  • Page 5 Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Avertissement : L’utilisation d’instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2220 PCV-2222 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 7: Fcc Part 68

    Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone...

  • Page 8: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991 (United States)

    viii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and...

  • Page 9: Disposal Of Lithium Battery

    Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center ✍ In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

  • Page 10: Industry Canada Notice

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice ... ii Owner’s Record... iii Safety Information and Caution ... iv Regulatory Information... vi FCC Part 68 ... vii Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ... viii Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)... viii Disposal of Lithium Battery ...ix Industry Canada Notice...x Avis de l’Industrie Canada...x Chapter 1 —...
  • Page 12 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Chapter 3 — Upgrading and Maintaining Components... 25 Removing the Cover ...26 Removing the cover ...26 Replacing the cover...28 Installing an Add-on Card ...29 About the Lithium Battery...32 Replacing the lithium battery...32 About Installing Memory...35 Removing a memory module...35 Installing a memory module ...36 Installing Memory Modules ...38...
  • Page 13 Chapter 6 — Miscellaneous Technical Information ... 65 User and Supervisor Passwords ...66 Beep Code Error Messages ...67 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ...68 DMA Channel Assignments ...69 System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS310) ...70 System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS320) ...72 Memory Map (PCV-RS310) ...74 Memory Map (PCV-RS320) ...75 IRQ Settings (PCV-RS310)...76...
  • Page 14 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual...

  • 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. Your computer's components may vary, based on the model and features you purchased. For details on the hardware configuration of your system, see the online specifications sheet.

  • Page 16: Front View

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Front View...

  • Page 17: Drives

    Drives Floppy disk drive Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Identifying Components S400 Description See online specifications sheet for details. See online specifications sheet for details. 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2...

  • Page 18: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on/off button S400 Description Automatically opens and closes the assigned optical drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk. Turns system power on, off, or into Standby mode. Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off...

  • Page 19: Indicators

    Indicators Power Standby Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicators Power indicator (VAIO) Standby indicator Identifying Components S400 Description Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. Light is amber while reading and writing data.

  • Page 20: Ports

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Ports i.LINK 4-pin S400 port Port i.LINK® S400 port (IEEE 1394) USB1, USB2 ports To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK cable can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port.

  • Page 21: Rear View

    Rear View PCV-RS320 series model AC Input port Mouse port Keyboard port Printer port VGA Monitor port i.LINK 6-pin S400 port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Microphone, Headphones, and Line In jacks Monitor (DVI) port Telephone Line jack Modem Line jack Identifying Components Speaker DC Out jack...

  • Page 22: Pcv-Rs310 Series Model

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual PCV-RS310 series model AC Input port Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Ethernet port VGA Monitor port Printer port i.LINK 6-pin S400 port Serial port Headphones jack Line In jack Microphone jack Telephone Line Jack Modem Line Jack...

  • Page 23: Icon Labels

    Identifying Components Icon Labels PCV-RS320 series model Icon Label Area MONITOR Icon Label Area...
  • Page 24 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual PCV-RS310 series model Icon Label Area Icon Description Mouse port Keyboard port VGA Monitor port Printer port i.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port Icon Label Area...

  • Page 25: Identifying Components

    Icon A DVI monitor port is available on selected models only. † For PCV-320 series models only. Identifying Components Description Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port Microphone jack Headphones jack Line In jack (audio) Monitor (DVI) port Telephone jack Modem line jack...

  • Page 26: I/O Connectors

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. USB Ports The USB ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 27 Printer Port The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. VGA Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port. Identifying Components...
  • Page 28 Line Line S/P DIF Optical Out Port The Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) output port for the Sony®/Phillips Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to connect compatible audio or video equipment, such as CD/DVD players or MiniDisc recorders. Line In Description Electret condenser microphone input.
  • Page 29 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are five expansion slots; however, four slot covers are visible from the back panel (see “System Board” Expansion Slot No. PCV-RS320 series model on page 49). Description Available for expansion (PCV-RS310 only). Occupied by a AGP BUS card (PCV-RS320 only).

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System

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

  • Page 32: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start menu, then select Restart. When the Sony logo appears, press F2. The AwardBIOS Setup Utility screen appears. Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration. Use the left and right arrow keys to select a menu from the menu bar.

  • Page 33: Changing Power Management Settings

    Changing Power Management Settings Power Management capability is designed to enable your computer to reduce power or shut itself off after being idle for a specified period of time. From the Start menu, click Control Panel, select Performance and Maintenance, then click Power Options. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens, with the Power Schemes tab displayed.

  • Page 34: Vaio Computer System Reference Manual

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use your computer. To change a power scheme, change the settings for Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, and System hibernates. The Turn off monitor option enables you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power.
  • Page 35 Click the Advanced tab. Select the desired settings. Configuring Your System...
  • Page 36 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Click the Hibernate tab. Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
  • Page 37 Click the UPS tab. The UPS tab enables you to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your system. ✍ A UPS device is an optional accessory not supplied with your system. Select the settings most appropriate for your system and click OK. For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to the Microsoft®...
  • Page 38 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 - Upgrading And Maintaining Components

    Chapter 3 Upgrading and Maintaining Components This chapter describes upgrade and maintenance procedures. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. Your computer may not include all of the hardware features shown in the illustrations of this section. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 40: Removing The Cover

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Removing the Cover Removing the cover Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. Position the system unit so that the back panel is facing towards you. Unscrew the three cover release screws located on the edges of the back panel and set aside.
  • Page 41 Upgrading and Maintaining Components When the screws are removed, the cover is released. Slide the cover towards the back of the unit to remove it. Removing the cover If you remove the cover immediately after you shut down your computer, the components may be too hot to touch.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Cover

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Replacing the cover Carefully align the cover to the chassis frame. The cover should align evenly against the chassis. Slide the cover firmly onto the unit, sliding it forward until the cover snaps into place. Replace the release screws.

  • Page 43: Installing An Add-On Card

    ✍ Add-on card configuration varies by model. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may contain preinstalled add-on cards. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer. Installing an add-on card Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer.
  • Page 44 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Removing/Installing the slot cover Install the add-on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and securing it with the screw from the expansion slot cover.
  • Page 45 Upgrading and Maintaining Components Installing an add-on card Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions supplied with the add-on card. Replace the cover. See Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. Turn on the computer. “Replacing the cover.”...

  • Page 46: About The Lithium Battery

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly.
  • Page 47 Upgrading and Maintaining Components Installing a lithium battery (PCV-RS320 series model) Battery Holder Tab Battery Holder...
  • Page 48 You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. To locate a Service Center near you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...

  • Page 49: About Installing Memory

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled. See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. ✍...

  • Page 50: Installing A Memory Module

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Removing/Installing memory (PCV-RS310 series model shown) Latch Installing a memory module Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. Remove the cover. See Gently place the unit on its side.
  • Page 51 Upgrading and Maintaining Components Press down evenly against the module's upper corners. The latches snap into position, holding the module in place. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to relieve pressure. The module clicks into place. Reinstall any components or add-on cards you may have removed.

  • Page 52: Installing Memory Modules

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Installing Memory Modules Your system supports DDR-SDRAM memory modules. See the "Specifications" chapter for details on the type of memory your system supports. The DDR-SDRAM memory modules can be single- or double- sided and installed in either socket. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 53 Upgrading and Maintaining Components Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static- electricity damage. Align the module over the appropriate slot, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the slot. Motherboard (PCV-RS320 series model shown) ✍...
  • Page 54 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated. ✍ When the module is fully seated, the latches on each side are upright and locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the latches are not upright, continue to press down gently on each side of the module until the latches lock into place.

  • Page 55: Covering An Open I/O Slot

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Covering an Open I/O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty slot. 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 56: About Hard Disk Drive Installation

    Add to Cart. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase. ✍ If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669.

  • Page 57: Installing An Additional Hard Disk Drive

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Installing an additional hard disk drive Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. Remove the cover. See Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave. See the configuration instructions supplied with your drive.
  • Page 58 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive to the holes in the drive holder. Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder.

  • Page 59: Identifying The Additional Hard Disk Space

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Replacing the drive holder Replace the cover. See Reconnect the power cord to your computer. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. Log on to Windows®...
  • Page 60 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Click on the Unallocated area of the disk and then right-click to display a shortcut menu. Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. Follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the process. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format.

  • Page 61: Removing The Power Supply

    Upgrading and Maintaining Components Removing the Power Supply Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see “Installing Memory Modules” Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 62: Replacing The Power Supply

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Replacing the Power Supply Rotate the power supply down and slide it into the chassis along the rails to each side of the chassis until the tab snaps into position. Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 - System Board

    Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Motherboard for (PCV-RS320 series model) Processor CPU Power Supply Keyboard, Mouse Printer Monitor, i.LINK USB5, USB6 Optical Out USB3, USB4 Ethernet Microphone In Line In Line Out CD-In Aux-In Slot No.

  • Page 64: Memory Module (Ddr-Dimm) Slots

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots PCV-RS320 series model Motherboard shown* * The PCV-RS310 series model has only two memory module slots on the motherboard. See the "Specifications" chapter for details. Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 1 1 1 Indicates pin 1 Align pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module DDR-SDRAM DIMM to the small triangle located on the memory module slot of the system...

  • Page 65: Power Supply Header

    Power Supply Header The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply connector labelled P1. System Board...

  • Page 66: Clr Cmos Jumper

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual CLR CMOS Jumper There is one user-configurable jumper for CMOS Clear. The computer ships with CMOS Clear in the Normal position. Do not change the position of this jumper unless directed by a technical support person.

  • Page 67: Chapter 5 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 5 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” The BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are: ❑ Main ❑ Advanced ❑ Power ❑...
  • Page 68 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Press F10 to save the changes and exit, or press Esc to discard the changes. Follow the on-screen prompts for other choices. The bottom of the screen presents a summary of the keys to use for navigation and control.

  • Page 69: Main Screen

    Main Screen Main Screen (PCV-RS310 series model) System Time System Date Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision Main Screen (PCV-RS320 series model) System Time System Date Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave AMI BIOS...
  • Page 70 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual IDE Sub-Menus (PCV-RS310 series model) I DE Sub-Menus Type Translation Method † Cylinders † Heads ‡ Sectors CHS Capacity Maximum LBA Capacity Multi-Sector Transfers SMART Monitoring PIO Mode ULTRA DMA Mode †† Set Device As * This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD.
  • Page 71 IDE Sub-Menus (PCV-RS320 series model) IDE Sub-Menus Type LBA / Large Mode Block Multi-Sector Transfers PIO Mode SMART Monitoring 32 Bit Data Transfer CMOS Setup Options [Auto] Not Installed CD-ROM ARMD [Auto] Disabled [Auto] Disabled [Auto] [Auto] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled...

  • Page 72: Advanced Screen

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Advanced Screen Advanced Screen (PCV-RS310 series model) CPU Speed I/O Device Configuration Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Onboard AC97 Modem Controller Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard LAN Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard USB 2.0 Controller Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode ECP DMA Select PCI Configuration...
  • Page 73 Advanced Screen (PCV-RS320 series model) Onboard Devices Configuration (see CPU Configuration Hyper Threading Technology * CPU Speed may vary, depending on the model purchased. CMOS Setup Options “I/O Device Configuration” [Enabled] Disabled on page 58)
  • Page 74 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-Menu (PCV-RS320 series model) Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-Menu Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Onboard AC97 Modem Controller Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] Disabled...

  • Page 75: Power Screen

    Power Screen Power Screen (PCV-RS310 series model) Power Up Control AC Power Loss Restart Wake/Power Up On External Modem [Disabled] Wake on LAN Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature Power Screen (PCV-RS320 series model) After AC Power Failure Wake On LAN Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature Chassis Temperature...

  • Page 76: Boot Screen

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Boot Screen Boot Screen (PCV-RS310 series model) 1. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. IDE Hard Drive 4. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled Disabled...
  • Page 77 Boot Screen (PCV-RS320 series model) Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device ATAPI CDROM Drives 1st Drive 2nd Drive Boot Settings Configuration Quiet Boot Security Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check * This option appears when Change Supervisor Password is set.

  • Page 78: Exit Screen

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...

  • Page 79: Chapter 6 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑...

  • Page 80: User And Supervisor Passwords

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

  • Page 81: Beep Code Error Messages

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

  • Page 82: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your system from time to time. Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict CMOS Checksum Error, CMOS Cleared CMOS Data Invalid, CMOS Cleared...

  • Page 83: Dma Channel Assignments

    DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Resource Channel 4 Channel 2 Miscellaneous Technical Information Device Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller...

  • Page 84: System I/O Address Map (Pcv-Rs310)

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS310) Resource 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000010-0x0000001F 0x00000020-0x00000021 0x00000022-0x0000002D 0x0000002E-0x0000002F 0x00000030-0x0000003F 0x00000040-0x00000043 0x00000044-0x0000005F 0x00000060-0x00000060 0x00000061-0x00000061 0x00000062-0x00000063 0x00000064-0x00000064 0x00000065-0x0000006F 0x00000070-0x00000073 0x00000074-0x0000007F 0x00000080-0x00000090 0x00000091-0x00000093 0x00000094-0x0000009F 0x000000A0-0x000000A1 0x000000A2-0x000000BF 0x000000C0-0x000000DF 0x000000E0-0x000000EF 0x000000F0-0x000000FF 0x00000170-0x00000177 0x000001F0-0x000001F7 0x00000274-0x00000277 0x00000279-0x00000279 0x00000376-0x00000376 0x00000378-0x0000037F 0x000003B0-0x000003BB 0x000003C0-0x000003DF...
  • Page 85 Resource 0x000003F2-0x000003F5 0x000003F6-0x000003F6 0x000003F7-0x000003F7 0x000003F8-0x000003FF 0x000004D0-0x000004D1 0x000004D6-0x000004D6 0x00000778-0x0000077B 0x00000A79-0x00000A79 0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF 0x00008000-0x0000807F 0x00008400-0x000084FF 0x00008800-0x0000883F 0x00009000-0x000090FF 0x00009400-0x0000940F 0x0000B800-0x0000B8FF 0x0000D000-0x0000D01F 0x0000D400-0x0000D41F 0x0000D800-0x0000D81F 0x0000E400-0x0000E47F 0x0000E800-0x0000E81F 0x0000EC00-0x0000EC3F 0x0000EC80-0x0000EC8F 0x0000ECC0-0x0000ECCF 0x0000ECD0- 0x0000ECDF 0x0000ECF0-0x0000ECFF ✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-on cards are not listed. Miscellaneous Technical Information Device Standard floppy disk controller...

  • Page 86: System I/O Address Map (Pcv-Rs320)

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS320) Resource 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF 0x0000EC00-0x0000EC07 0x000003B0-0x000003BB 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x0000E000-0x0000E01F 0x0000E400-0x0000E41F 0x0000E800-0x0000E81F 0x0000AC00-0x0000AC3F 0x00000A79-0x00000A79 0x00000279-0x00000279 0x00000274-0x00000277 0x00000020-0x00000021 0x000000A0-0x000000A1 0x00000081-0x00000083 0x00000087-0x00000087 0x00000089-0x0000008B 0x0000008F-0x0000008F 0x000000C0-0x000000DF 0x00000040-0x00000043 0x00000070-0x00000071 0x00000060-0x00000060 0x00000064-0x00000064 0x00000061-0x00000061 0x000000F0-0x000000FF 0x000003F0-0x000003F5 0x000003F7-0x000003F7 0x00000378-0x0000037F Device PCI bus Direct memory access controller...
  • Page 87 Resource 0x00000680-0x000006FF 0x00000290-0x00000297 0x00000010-0x0000001F 0x00000022-0x0000003F 0x00000044-0x0000005F 0x00000062-0x00000063 0x00000065-0x0000006F 0x00000072-0x0000007F 0x00000080-0x00000080 0x00000084-0x00000086 0x00000088-0x00000088 0x0000008C-0x0000008E 0x00000090-0x0000009F 0x000000A2-0x000000BF 0x000000E0-0x000000EF 0x000004D0-0x000004D1 0x00000800-0x0000087F 0x00000480-0x000004BF 0x0000FC00-0x0000FC0F 0x000001F0-0x000001F7 0x000003F6-0x000003F6 0x00000170-0x00000177 0x00000376-0x00000376 0x00000400-0x0000041F 0x0000D400-0x0000D4FF 0x0000D000-0x0000D03F 0x0000D800-0x0000D8FF 0x0000DC00-0x0000DC7F ✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-on cards are not listed. Miscellaneous Technical Information Device Motherboard resources...

  • Page 88: Memory Map (Pcv-Rs310)

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Map (PCV-RS310) Resource 0x0000-0x9FFFF 0xA0000-0xBFFFF 0xA0000-0xBFFFF 0xC8000-0xDFFFF 0xF0000-0xFFFFF 0x100000-0x1F7FFFFF 0x1F800000-0xFEBFFFFF 0xEC800000-0xEC8000FF 0xED000000-0xED0001FF 0xED800000-0xED8003FF 0xEE000000-0xEE000FFF 0xEE800000-0xEE8000FF 0xEF000000-0xEF0003FF 0xEF800000-0xEF87FFFF 0xF0000000-0xF7FFFFFF 0xFEC00000-0xFEC000FF 0xFEE00000-0xFEE00FFF 0xFFB80000-0xFFBFFFFF 0xFFF80000-0xFFFFFFFF Device System board PCI bus Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller PCI bus System board System board PCI bus Realtek®...

  • Page 89: Memory Map (Pcv-Rs320)

    Memory Map (PCV-RS320) Resource 0xA0000-0xBFFFF 0xA0000-0xBFFFF 0x1F800000-0xFFEFFFFF 0xF0000000-0xF7FFFFFF 0xFE780000-0xFE7FFFFF 0xFE77BC00-0xFE77BFFF 0xFE5FF000-0xFE5FFFFF 0xFE5FE000-0xFE5FEFFF 0xFED20000-0xFED8FFFF 0xFFB00000-0xFFBFFFFF 0xFEC00000-0xFEC00FFF 0xFEE00000-0xFEE00FFF 0xFFEFFC00-0xFFEFFFFF 0xFE77B800-0xFE77B9FF 0xFE77B400-0xFE77B4FF 0x0000-0x9FFFF 0xC0000-0xDFFFF 0xE0000-0xFFFFF 0x100000-0x1F7FFFFF 0xFFF00000-0xFFFFFFFF Miscellaneous Technical Information Device PCI bus Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller PCI bus Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller Intel®...

  • Page 90: Irq Settings (Pcv-Rs310)

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual IRQ Settings (PCV-RS310) Resource Device System timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard Communications Port (COM1) Standard floppy disk controller System CMOS/real time clock PS/2 Compatible Mouse Numeric data processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Intel®...

  • Page 91: Irq Settings (Pcv-Rs320)

    IRQ Settings (PCV-RS320) Resource Miscellaneous Technical Information Device System timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard Intel® 82801EB SMBus Controller - 24D3 Standard floppy disk controller System CMOS/real time clock Microsoft® ACPI-Compliant System Microsoft® PS/2® Mouse Numeric data processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Intel®...
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  • Page 93: Chapter 7 - Specifications

    Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for your computer. Processor See online specifications sheet for details Chipset See online specifications sheet for details PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 2 PCI slots open for expansion (See online specifications sheet for details) AGP BUS (PCV-RS320 series models only) AGP Interface specification, version 3.0 (supports (2x / 4x / 8x) One AGP Slot...

  • Page 94: Memory Modules

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Modules Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins Memory type Memory Configurations Memory module configurations (MB) PCV-RS310 Series PCV-RS320 Series * Your computer ships with at least 256 MB of memory. Your model may ship with more than 256 MB DDR- SDRAM depending on the configuration you purchased.

  • Page 95: Audio

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

  • Page 96: I/O And Expansion Slots

    VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Printer port Modem jack Telephone jack USB 2.0 ports PCI slots CNR Modem slot IDE headers i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) ports Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds. Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive...

  • Page 97: Optical Drives

    Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 System BIOS Make and model Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Specifications Description See online specifications sheet for details See online specifications sheet for details Award-based for PCV-RS310 series models AMI-based for PCV-RS320 series models 2 Mb Flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported...
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  • Page 99: Index

    Index address map, system audio specifications beep codes BIOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen boot screen exit screen main screen options power screen screens BIOS specifications caution lithium battery CMOS - See BIOS CMOS Clear configuration jumper CMOS RAM codes, beeps communications, specifications computer...
  • Page 100 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Giga Pocket initialize additional hard disk drive graphics controller - See graphics graphics specifications hard disk drive initializing additional hard disk space installing an additional hardware installing additional hard disk drive headphones connector i.LINK connector address map slot specifications I/O connectors...
  • Page 101 passwords, user and supervisor PCI Add-on Card inserting power management, configuring printer connector RAM - See system memory rear view I/O connectors icons removing unit cover Replacing the cover resetting date and time resolution - See graphics setup, BIOS slot - See I/O slot specifications audio BIOS...
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