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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, and i.LINK are translated, or reduced to any machine- trademarks of Sony. Intel, and Pentium are readable form without prior written trademarks of Intel Corporation.

  • Page 3: Safety Information And Caution

    Safety Information and To change the backup battery, Caution contact your nearest Sony Service Center. DVD Laser Diode Properties Caution - The use of optical Laser Output 0.4 mW(DVD) instruments with this product 0.14 mW (CD) will increase eye hazard. As the...
  • Page 4 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

    Trade Name: SONY modifications not expressly approved in Model No.: PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 this manual could void your authority to Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. operate this equipment. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Only peripherals (such as computer Telephone: 201-930-6970...

  • 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 1-888-4SONY-PC Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.79B.

  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

    Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or La manutention incorrecte du 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque...

  • Page 8: Industry Canada Notice

    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 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. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ..................ii Owner’s Record................... ii Safety Information and Caution ............. iii Regulatory Information...............v FCC Part 68 ..................vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)........vii Disposal Of Lithium Battery ............vii Industry Canada Notice..............
  • Page 12 VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components ............... 23 Removing the Side Cover ...............24 Replacing the Side Cover ................25 Installing a PCI Add-In Card ..............26 Removing a PCI Add-in Card ..............27 Installing an Add-On AGP Card ............29 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............31 Installing System Memory ..............34 Removing a Memory Module ..............37...
  • Page 13 xiii Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card .......... 69 HomePNA Modem ...................70 Connectors ..................70 Lucent 1648 Modem..................71 Connectors ..................71 Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options ........73 Main Screen ....................75 Advanced Screen ..................77 Power Screen....................78 Boot Screen ....................79 Exit Screen ....................80 Chapter 7 —...
  • Page 14 VAIO® System Reference Manual Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ............94 Hard Drives and Controllers ..............94 Optical Drives ...................95 System BIOS .....................96 Index.................. 97...

  • 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 the appropriate section of this manual.

  • Page 16: Front View

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Front View...

  • Page 17: Drives

    Identifying Components Drives DVD-ROM Drive CD-RW Drive Floppy Disk Drive Drive Description Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM read 16X maximum performance † CD-R/CD-ROM read 40X maximum performance ‡ CD-RW read 32X maximum performance CD-RW drive CD-RW read 20X maximum performance ††...
  • Page 18 VAIO® System Reference Manual ** Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 KBps). The average data transfer rate is 14X (2100 KBps).

  • Page 19: Buttons And Switches

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

  • Page 20: Indicators

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Indicators Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Description Power/Stand by indicator Stand by (red) indicates the computer is in Stand by mode. On (blue) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode, ready to use.

  • Page 21: Connectors

    Identifying Components Connectors USB2, USB3 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Connector Description i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. Connects to USB devices. To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.

  • Page 22: Rear View

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Rear View Mouse Power Keyboard USB1 Ethernet Monitor Printer i.LINK (IEEE1394) Serial Headphones Line In Line Telephone...

  • Page 23: Icons

    Identifying Components Icons Label Area Icon Description Mouse port Keyboard port USB port Ethernet port Printer/Parallel port Monitor port i.LINK® (IEEE1394) port Serial port Headphones jack...
  • Page 24 VAIO® System Reference Manual Icon Description Line In jack (audio) Mic (microphone) jack Line jack (for telephone line from service jack) Telephone (for telephone)

  • Page 25: I/O Connectors

    Identifying Components 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®-type female ports. USB Ports The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at the front and one at the rear of the system.
  • Page 26 VAIO® System Reference Manual Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port.
  • Page 27 Identifying Components Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The mic, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. HEADPHONES LINE IN Connector Description Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical). Electret condenser microphone input. Line In 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance.
  • Page 28 6-pin port supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices.

  • Page 29: Expansion Slots

    Identifying Components Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion (PCI No. 2 and No. 3). The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card (PCI No. 1). There is one AGP slot that is available for expansion. Slot No.
  • Page 30 VAIO® System Reference Manual...

  • Page 31: 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 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 selecting 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 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. From the Start menu, point to Settings, Control Panel, then click Power Options.

  • Page 34: Vaio® System Reference Manual

    VAIO® System 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 35 Configuring Your System Click the Advanced tab. Select the desired settings.
  • Page 36 VAIO® System Reference Manual Click the Hibernate tab. Select the desired settings, and then click OK.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, And Replacing Components

    Chapter 3 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the components. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 38: Removing The Side Cover

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Side Cover

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Side Cover From the rear of the unit, align the bottom of the side cover so that it slips into the lip on the bottom of the unit. Push the top of the side cover up against the top of the unit until the side cover snaps into position.

  • Page 40: Installing A Pci Add-In Card

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Installing a PCI Add-In Card Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover”...

  • Page 41: Removing A Pci Add-In Card

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card. Removing a PCI Add-in Card Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 42 VAIO® System Reference Manual Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot and store the card in an anti-static wrapper for future use. ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card from side to side.

  • Page 43: Installing An Add-On Agp Card

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Installing an Add-On AGP Card Your computer has one open AGP expansion slot. This slot enables you to install an AGP card to enhance your system’s graphics capabilities. The length of the AGP card should not exceed 9.05 inches. ✍...
  • Page 44 VAIO® System Reference Manual Secure the AGP card with the screw removed in step 2. Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 25). Attach the monitor cable to the monitor port on the AGP card. Turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that came with the AGP card to install the AGP card driver.

  • Page 45: 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 46 ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion. Replace any add-in cards that were removed.
  • Page 47 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s BIOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps.

  • Page 48: Installing System Memory

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Installing System Memory Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table.
  • Page 49 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Align the module over the appropriate slot, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the slot. Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DIMM 2 DIMM 1 Memory module (DIMM) 1 1 1 1 Indicates pin 1 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the slot.
  • Page 50 VAIO® System Reference Manual Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” page 46). Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 25). Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 51: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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 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 52 VAIO® System Reference Manual Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its slot. Push out Handles Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag.

  • Page 53: Removing A Slot Cover

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

  • Page 54: Covering An Open I/O Slot

    VAIO® System Reference Manual 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 55: Installing A 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The drive you install must not require front panel access. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active.
  • Page 56 VAIO® System Reference Manual Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). Drive connector Power supply connector Disk drive holder Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
  • Page 57 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Slide the drive holder up and out. Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws in each of the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive).
  • Page 58 VAIO® System Reference Manual Push in on the tab (A) to securely latch the holder to the chassis. Drive connectors Power connectors Disk drive holder Connect the inner drive cable connector (B) to the first drive. Connect the outer drive cable connector(C) to the second drive. Connect the first power connector (D) to the first drive.

  • Page 59: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see “Installing System Memory” on page 34). 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 60: Replacing The Power Supply

    VAIO® 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 61: Chapter 4 System Board

    Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board. Processor Memory CPU Fan CPU Therm Keyboard, Mouse Power Supply USB1, Ethernet Printer (top) Power Supply Monitor, i.LINK...

  • Page 62: Connectors And Headers

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Connectors and Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 20-pin header (one pin is removed for the key) that provides connections to various front panel functions. A 20-pin connector with only eight wires is used to interface the system board to the front panel.

  • Page 63: Floppy Disk Drive Header

    System Board Floppy Disk Drive Header Key (pin 5)

  • Page 64: Memory Module (Dimm) Slots

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 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 slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1).

  • Page 65: Pci Slots

    System Board PCI Slots There are a total of three PCI slots (slots No. 1 to No. 3). Two PCI slots (No. 2 and No. 3) are available. The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/ modem card (No. 1). Your modem may look different depending on whether it is a Lucent modem or an HPNA modem.

  • Page 66: Agp Slot

    VAIO® System Reference Manual AGP Slot There is one AGP slot (slot No. 4). This slot enables you to install an AGP card to enhance your system’s graphics capabilities. The length of the AGP card should not exceed 9.05 inches. ✍...

  • Page 67: Ide Headers

    System Board IDE Headers There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) headers on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE header. Each 40-pin IDE header supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors. Secondary IDE header Primary IDE header...

  • Page 68: Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard port and the mouse port are 6-pin female PS/2-type (mini-DIN) ports. They have identical pinouts. Mouse Keyboard Keyboard and Mouse Ports Signal Name DATA LOGIC GND +5V (fused) CLOCK...

  • Page 69: Usb Ports, Usb Header, And Ethernet Port

    System Board USB Ports, USB Header, and Ethernet Port There are three USB ports that permit connection of three USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub. USB1 is a standard USB port that is accessible from the rear panel. USBHEAD is a 12-pin header that connects to two standard USB ports (USB2 and USB3) that are accessible at the bottom of the front panel.
  • Page 70 VAIO® System Reference Manual USBHEAD (connects to USB2 and USB3 on front panel) (cont.) Ground Ground * Uses over-current protector. USB1 and Ethernet port Signal Name ACTLEDP ACTLEDN LILEDP LILEDN TXPCON TXNCON RXPCON LANP5 LANP5 RXNCON LANP8 LANP8 USBVCC1 USBP1- UCBP1+ * Uses over current protector.

  • Page 71: Printer, Monitor, And I.link Connectors

    System Board Printer, Monitor, and i.LINK Connectors The printer, monitor, and i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board. The printer connector is a DB-25 female connector. The monitor connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type connector.
  • Page 72 VAIO® System Reference Manual Printer connector (cont.) Signal Name SELECT AUTO-FEED - ERROR - INIT - SELECT-IN - LOGIC GND LOGIC GND LOGIC GND LOGIC GND LOGIC GND LOGIC GND LOGIC GND LOGIC GND Monitor connector Signal Name GREEN BLUE DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND...
  • Page 73 System Board i.LINK connector Signal Name VP (Power) Ground * Uses over-current protector.

  • Page 74: I.link Header

    VAIO® System Reference Manual i.LINK Header i.LINK header is an 8-pin header that connects to a 4-pin i.LINK connector that is accessible at the bottom of the front panel. An internal cable connects the i.LINK header to an interface board behind the front panel.

  • Page 75: Serial Port, Headphones, Line In, And Mic Connectors

    System Board Serial Port, Headphones, Line In, and Mic Connectors The serial connector is a DB-9 male connector. The headphones, line in, and mic jacks are stereo mini-jacks (3.5 mm). The headphones jack connects to headphones. The line in jack connects to a stereo audio source (not an audio source from a video device).
  • Page 76 VAIO® System Reference Manual Headphones Audio Right Out Audio Left Out Line In Audio Right In L Imbalance Audio Left In Electret bias voltage MIC imbalance MIC mono in...

  • Page 77: Power Supply Header

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

  • Page 78: Fan Headers

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Fan Headers The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN headers are 1 x 3-pin straight headers. The CPU_FAN header connects to the CPU fan and controls the CPU cooling. The PWR-FAN header is a 1 x 3-pin straight header. The PWR-FAN connects to the power supply and controls the power supply cooling fan.

  • Page 79: Cd-In Header

    System Board CD-In Header The CD-In header on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header that connects to the DVD-ROM drive. CD-In CD-In header Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In...

  • Page 80: Wake On Lan (Wol-Con) Header

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Wake On LAN (WOL-CON) Header The Wake On LAN header (WOL-CON) on the system board is a 3-pin header. It is not used. Wake On Lan Wake On LAN header Signal Name +5Vsb Ground WOL signal...

  • Page 81: Aux Audio Header

    System Board AUX Audio Header The AUX Audio header is a 4 pin standard 2mm single line header that connects to the AUX Audio signal input (not used). AUX Audio AUX Audio header Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In...

  • Page 82: Configuration Jumper (Cmos Clr)

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Configuration Jumper (CMOS CLR) 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 83: Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card

    Chapter 5 Fax/Modem Card The fax/modem card occupies PCI slot No. 1. Your computer is either installed with a HomePNA modem or Lucent 1648 modem depending on the configuration you purchased. To determine the modem installed on your computer, locate the RJ-11 jacks on the back of your system.

  • Page 84: Homepna Modem

    1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) in the telphone wall jack to accomodate both lines. Refer to the Home Networking Solutions: Using the HomePNA Modem with Sony V AIO Computers documentation that accompanied your computer(s) and the installation instructions that accompanied the HomePNA device(s) for further information.

  • Page 85: Lucent 1648 Modem

    Fax/Modem Card Lucent 1648 Modem There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone. Telephone Line Connectors Name Connector Type Description Telephone RJ-11 Connects to phone Line RJ-11 Connects to telephone line...
  • Page 86 VAIO® System Reference Manual...

  • Page 87: Chapter 6 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 6 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 18). The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are: ❑ Main ❑...
  • Page 88 VAIO® 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 89: Main Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2001] Primary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 76) Primary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 76) Secondary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 76) Secondary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 76) Supervisor Password [Disabled]...

  • Page 90: Hard Disk

    VAIO® System Reference Manual I DE Sub-Menus Type [Auto] User Type HDD CD-ROM LS-120 ZIP-100 Other ATAPI Device None Translation Method [LBA] Large Normal Match Partition Table Manual † Cylinders [1024] † Heads [255] ‡ Sectors [63] CHS Capacity 8422 MB Maximum LBA Capacity 30735 MB Multi-Sector Transfers...

  • Page 91: Advanced Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Advanced Screen CPU Speed 1000 MHz (PCV-RX450) 1200 MHz (PCV-RX460) I/O Device Configuration Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] 2F8H/IRQ3 3E8H/IRQ4 2E8H/IRQ10 Disabled Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]...

  • Page 92: Power Screen

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Power Screen Power Up Control AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] Enabled Power Up On Modem Act [Disabled] Enabled Wake On LAN [Disabled] Enabled Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)] CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)] CPU Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)] Power Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]...

  • Page 93: Boot Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 2. Removable Device [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO Disabled 3. IDE Hard Drive [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 4. Other Boot Device [Disabled] Network SCSI Boot Device 5. Silent Boot [Enabled] Disabled...

  • Page 94: Exit Screen

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

  • Page 95: 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 ❑...

  • Page 96: About User And Supervisor Passwords

    VAIO® System 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 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 97: 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 98: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO® 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 Meaning Floppy Disk Controller The floppy disk controller has requested a Resource Conflict resource that is already in use.

  • Page 99: Dma Channel Assignments

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

  • Page 100: System I/O Address Map

    VAIO® System Reference Manual System I/O Address Map Address Range Description (hex) 0000h-000Fh Direct memory access controller 0010h-001Fh Motherboard resources 0020h-0021h Programmable interrupt controller 0022h-002Dh Motherboard resources 002Eh-002Fh Motherboard resources 0030h-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...
  • Page 101 Miscellaneous Technical Information Address Range Description (hex) 03C0h-03DFh SiS 730S 03F0h-03F1h Motherboard resources 03F2h-03F5h Standard Floppy Disk Controller 03F6h-03F6h SiS 5513 Dual PCI IDE Controller 03F6h-03F6h Primary IDE controller (dual fifo) 03F7h-03F7h Standard Floppy Disk Controller 03F8h-03FFh Communications port (COM1) 0480h-048Fh Motherboard resources 04D0h-04D1h...

  • Page 102: Memory Map

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Memory Map Address range Default configuration 00000000h-0009FFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS 000A0000h-000AFFFFh SiS 730S 000B0000h-000BFFFFh SiS 730S 000C0000h-000CBFFFh SiS 730S 000F0000h-000FFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS 00100000h-07FFFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS E880000h-E8803FFFh Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE1394 Host Controller...

  • Page 103: Irq Settings

    Miscellaneous Technical Information IRQ Settings Settings System timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard Programmable interrupt controller BCM HPNA 10Mbps NIC Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering BCM V.90 56K Modem †...
  • Page 104 VAIO® System Reference Manual...

  • Page 105: Chapter 8 - Specifications

    Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 computer. Processor PCV-RX460: 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon™ processor (with 200 MHz FSB) PCV-RX450: 1 GHz AMD Athlon™ processor (with 200 MHz FSB) GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.

  • Page 106: Dimm Configurations

    VAIO® System Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 The PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 is shipped with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 512 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 107: Audio

    Specifications Audio Sound chip SiS 730S Audio Controller Wave synthesis 64 voice polyphony wave table synthesis Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Rear panel connectors MIC (for microphone) LINE IN (from stereo audio source) HEADPHONES (for stereo headphones) Communications Modem V.90-compatible data/fax modem...

  • Page 108: Vaio® System Reference Manual

    VAIO® System Reference Manual Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Description Floppy disk controller 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Hard Drives and Controllers Drive Description EIDE controller Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) IDE hard drive PCV-RX460: 60 GB ATA-100, (C = 16 GB, D = 44 GB)

  • Page 109: Optical Drives

    Specifications Optical Drives Drive Description DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM read 16X maximum performance † CD-R/CD-ROM read 40X maximum performance ‡ CD-RW read 32X maximum performance CD-RW drive CD-RW read 20X maximum performance †† CD-RW write 8X maximum performance ‡‡ CD-R read 32X maximum performance CD-R write 12X maximum performance...

  • Page 110: System Bios

    VAIO® System Reference Manual System BIOS Make and model Award-based 2 MB flash-ROM Passwords User and supervisor passwords 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 111: Index

    Index configuration jumper, CMOS Clear configuring add-in card BIOS setup utility installing power management removing connectors address map, system 4-pin on modem card AGP slot connector audio specifications CD-In i.LINK battery - See lithium battery beep codes KEYBOARD BIOS setup utility line advanced screen modem card...
  • Page 112 VAIO® System Reference Manual drives HEADPHONES IDE connectors i.LINK installing additional 3.5-inch KEYBOARD drive LINE DVD-ROM drive LINE IN performance of discs MONITOR MOUSE error messages PRINTER beep codes SERIAL PCI configuration TELEPHONE Ethernet connector expansion slots I/O slot covering specifications for icons, description of expansion slots - See slots...
  • Page 113 Index microprocessor - See processor slot - See I/O slot model numbers slot cover, removing modem - See communications specifications modem card AGP bus connectors audio view of BIOS monitor - See display chipset MONITOR connector communications MOUSE connector DIMM configurations floppy disk drive and controller graphics notice to users...
  • Page 114 VAIO® System Reference Manual TELEPHONE connector Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 TV interference USB connectors user password...

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