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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, Pentium, and readable form without prior written Celeron are 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. CD-RW Laser Diode Properties Caution - The use of optical Laser output 1.0mW(Read) instruments with this product 35mW (Write) will increase eye hazard. As the...
  • Page 4 N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1- 888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at...

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    Trade Name: SONY modifications not expressly approved in Model No.: PCV-J100 this manual could void your authority to Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. operate this equipment. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Only peripherals (computer input/output Telephone: 201-930-6970 devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that...

  • Page 6: Fcc Part 68

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

  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

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

  • 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 Safety Information and Caution ............iii Regulatory Information...............v FCC Part 68 ..................vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)........vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY ........vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE............
  • Page 12 VAIO® Reference Manual Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Side Panel ................22 Removing the Front Panel ...............23 Replacing the Front Panel ................24 Replacing the Side Panel .................25 Installing an Add-In Card ...............26 Removing an Add-in Card ..............27 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............29 Installing System Memory ..............32 Removing a Memory Module ..............36...
  • Page 13 xiii Chapter 8 — CMOS Setup Options Main Screen ....................71 Advanced Screen ..................73 Power Screen....................79 Boot Screen ....................81 Exit Screen ....................82 Chapter 9 — Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords ..........84 Beep Code Error Messages ..............85 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ........86 DMA Channel Assignments ..............87 System I/O Address Map ..............88 Memory Map ....................90...

  • 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® Reference Manual Front View Front panel OM04694X.VSD...

  • Page 17: Drives

    Identifying Components Drives CD-RW drive Diskette drive FRNTPNLA.VSD Drive Description Diskette drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte. CD-RW drive CD-RW read: 20X (maximum performance). CD-RW write: 4X (maximum performance). CD-R read: 32 X (maximum performance). CD-R write: 8X (maximum performance). CD-ROM read: 32X (maximum performance). * CD-RW writing speed may vary, depending on the media.

  • Page 18: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO® Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Eject hole CD-RW disc eject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Description Power/Standby switch Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode. Diskette eject button Ejects a diskette. CD-RW disc eject button Automatically opens and closes the CD-RW drive tray.

  • Page 19: Indicators

    Identifying Components Indicators Diskette drive access Power/Standby Hard disk drive access FRNTPNLC.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. Off (no color) indicates the computer is turned off.

  • Page 20: Rear View

    VAIO® Reference Manual Rear View MOUSE KEYBOARD USB1 USB2 SERIAL PRINTER MONITOR GAME/MIDI HEADPHONES Power LINE IN Ethernet i.LINK (IEEE1394) TELEPHONE LINE KY0001.VSD...

  • Page 21: Icons

    Identifying Components Icons Icon labels OM04692X.VSD Icon Description MOUSE connector KEYBOARD connector USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector SERIAL connector PRINTER connector GAME/MIDI connector HEADPHONES connector LINE IN jack (audio) MIC (microphone) jack MONITOR connector LINE (for telephone line from primary service jack)
  • Page 22 VAIO® Reference Manual Icon Description TELEPHONE (for phone) ® i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface Ethernet connector (10Base-T/100Base-TX)

  • Page 23: I/O Connectors

    Identifying Components I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. KEYBOARD and MOUSE The KEYBOARD and MOUSE connectors are physically identical and ® have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2 -type female connectors. KEYBOARD MOUSE KY0002.VS USB Connectors The USB connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors.
  • Page 24 VAIO® Reference Manual PRINTER Connector The PRINTER connector is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. KY0005.VSD MONITOR The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA- type connector. KY0004.VSD...
  • Page 25 Identifying Components GAME Connector The GAME connector is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. The GAME connector is also used to connect MIDI devices. KY0012.VSD MIC, LINE IN, and HEADPHONES The MIC, LINE IN, and HEADPHONES jacks are physically identical, but have different connections.
  • Page 26 VAIO® Reference Manual TELEPHONE and LINE The TELEPHONE and LINE 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, and the TELEPHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots

    Identifying Components Expansion Slots There are four PCI slots, one of which is available for expansion (PCI #4). The other PCI slots are occupied by the fax/modem card (PCI #1), i.LINK card (PCI #2), and Ethernet card (PCI #3). PCI #4 PCI #3 PCI #2 PCI #1...

  • Page 29: 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 Changing the system board jumper position...

  • Page 30: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit the Microsoft ® Windows operating system. Reboot the system. When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message appears at the bottom of the screen. Press <F2> for setup. Press F2. Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration.

  • Page 31: 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 32 VAIO® 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 System standby, Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power.

  • Page 33: Configuring The System Board

    Configuring Your System Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of reserved jumper blocks (do not change). The CMOS and Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) settings are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Access to specific setup fields is controlled by a supervisor password or user password.

  • Page 35: 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 the Windows operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.

  • Page 36: Removing The Side Panel

    VAIO® Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. From the rear of the unit, remove the single screw on the right side. Slide back the panel about ½...

  • Page 37: Removing The Front Panel

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install, remove, or replace internal components such as a drive, diskette drive, or CD-RW drive. Lay the system down on its side. Pull up and out on the two plastic tabs (1 in diagram) at the bottom of the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Front Panel

    VAIO® Reference Manual Replacing the Front Panel Insert the two flat plastic tabs (located on the top of the front panel) into the slots at the top of the chassis. Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place.. Front panel KY0093.VSD...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Side Panel

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Side Panel Align the bottom of the side panel with the bottom of the chassis, with the side panel extending about ½ inch from the rear of the unit. Slide the side panel forward until the lip on the side panel is flush with the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 40: Installing An Add-In Card

    VAIO® 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 cover (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).

  • Page 41: Removing An Add-In Card

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing an Add-in Card ® Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit the Windows operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Side Panel”...
  • Page 42 VAIO® 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 39). Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Side Panel”...

  • Page 43: 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 44 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up, and gently press down until the battery snaps into place. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 45 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 46: Installing System Memory

    VAIO® 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 47 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Slide the diskette drive out about two inches (the attached cables limit this distance). VOY001.VSD...
  • Page 48 VAIO® Reference Manual Align the memory module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DIMM2 DIMM1 Memory module (DIMM) Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. Gently push the power supply cables and ribbon cables aside as you slip your hands into the system to reach the module connector.
  • Page 49 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Slide the diskette drive back in and replace the screw that secures the diskette drive to the chassis. Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 24). Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel”...

  • Page 50: Removing A Memory Module

    VAIO® 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 the Windows operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
  • Page 51 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Locate the memory module you wish to remove. KY0073.VSD Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Push out Handles KY0042.VS Gently push the power supply cables and ribbon cables aside as you reach inside the system to access the module connector.

  • Page 52: Removing A Slot Cover

    VAIO® Reference Manual Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. Disconnect the power cord from the computer. Lay the system on its side. Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel”...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Installing A 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive

    VAIO® Reference Manual Installing a 3½” Internal Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional 3½” IDE 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 55 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Slide the drive holder forward (towards the diskette drive) about a ½ inch, and then lift out. Disk drive holder KY0081.VSD Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply. Disk drive holder KY0081B.VSD...
  • Page 56 VAIO® Reference Manual Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. Align holes KY0083.VSD Secure the drive to the drive holder using the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). Do not overtighten the screws.
  • Page 57 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Lower the drive holder down and slide it back against the chassis (A in next diagram). Be sure the drive holder feels secure against the chassis. Disk drive holder KY0086.VSD Push the tab down to secure the drive holder. Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel”...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 - System Board

    Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector, jumper, and switch on the system board. Memory CPU Fan Keyboard, Mouse Power Supply Fan USB1/2 USB Header (not used) Power Supply Serial, Monitor, Printer...

  • Page 60: Connectors

    VAIO® Reference Manual Connectors Front Panel Header (J25) The front panel header is a 20-pin header (1 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 61: Diskette Drive Connector

    System Board Diskette Drive Connector Key (pin 5) OM04701H.VSD...

  • Page 62: Memory Module (Dimm) Connectors

    VAIO® Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 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 63: Pci Slot Connectors

    System Board PCI Slot Connectors There are a total of four PCI slot connectors (slot #1 to #4). One PCI slot connector (slot #4) is available. The other PCI slots are occupied by the ® fax/modem card (slot #1), i.LINK card (slot #2), and Ethernet card (slot #3).

  • Page 64: Ide Connectors

    VAIO® Reference Manual IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector. Each IDE connector supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors. OM04701G.VSD Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power...

  • Page 65: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors

    System Board KEYBOARD and MOUSE Connectors The KEYBOARD connector and the MOUSE connector are 6-pin female PS/2-type (mini-DIN) connectors. They have identical pinouts. MOUSE KEYBOARD KY0032.VSD KEYBOARD and MOUSE Signal Name DATA LOGIC GND +5V (fused) CLOCK...

  • Page 66: Usb Connectors

    VAIO® 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. USBHEAD (not used) USB1 USB2 KY0033.VSD USB1, USB2 Signal Name USBVCC1 USBP0# USBP0 Ground...

  • Page 67: Serial, Printer, And Monitor Connectors

    System Board SERIAL, PRINTER, and MONITOR Connectors The SERIAL, PRINTER, and MONITOR connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board. The SERIAL connector is a DB-9 male connector. The PRINTER connector is a DB-25 female connector. The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type connector.
  • Page 68 VAIO® Reference Manual SERIAL connector Signal Name LOGIC GND PRINTER connector Signal Name Signal Name STROBE - SELECT DATA BIT 0 AUTO-FEED - DATA BIT 1 ERROR - DATA BIT 2 INIT - DATA BIT 3 SELECT-IN - DATA BIT 4 LOGIC GND DATA BIT 5 LOGIC GND...
  • Page 69 System Board MONITOR connector Signal Name GREEN BLUE DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC...

  • Page 70: Fan Connector

    VAIO® Reference Manual Fan Connector The PWR-FAN connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector. PWR-FAN connects to the power supply and controls the power supply cooling fan. PWR-FAN KY0034.VSD PWR-FAN Connector Signal Name Ground FAN_CTRL (+12V) FAN_SEN...

  • Page 71: Game Connector

    System Board GAME Connector The GAME connector is a female DB-15 connector for connecting to a game controller/joystick or MIDI device. GAME KY0056.VSD GAME Connector Signal Name GAMEVCC JOYB0 JX1R JY1R JOYB1 GAMEVCC GAMEVCC JOYB2 JX2R MIDI_TxD JY2R JOYB3 MIDI_RxD...

  • Page 72: Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors

    VAIO® Reference Manual HEADPHONES, LINE IN, MIC Connectors The HEADPHONES jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to headphones. The LINE IN jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a stereo audio source (not an audio source from a video device).

  • Page 73: Cd-In Connector

    System Board Electret bias voltage MIC imbalance MIC mono in OM04713A.VSD CD-IN Connector The CD-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header connector that connects to the CR-RW drive’s audio output connector. CD-IN KY0062.VSD CD-IN Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground...

  • Page 74: Aux-In Connector

    VAIO® Reference Manual AUX-IN Connector The AUX-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header connector. AUX-IN KY0062B.VSD AUX-IN Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In...

  • Page 75: Wol Connector

    System Board WOL Connector The WOL (Wake on LAN) connector on the system board is a 1 x 3-pin header connector that connects to JP1 on the Ethernet card. KY0062D.VSD Signal Name +5V SB Ground WOL signal...

  • Page 76: Configuration Jumper

    Configuration Jumper There is one user-configurable jumper for CMOS Clear. The other two jumpers are reserved (do not change). 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 77 Chapter 5 Fax/Modem Card The fax/modem card occupies PCI slot #1. There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone. TELEPHONE LINE KY0038.VSD Connectors Name Connector Type Description TELEPHONE RJ-11 Connects to phone LINE RJ-11 Connects to telephone line...

  • Page 79: Chapter 6 - I.link ® Card

    Chapter 6 ® i.LINK Card The i.LINK (IEEE-1394) card occupies PCI slot #2. There is one header connector (CN3) that connects to the power supply, and a jumper header for factory test use only. PCI3VAUX EXT3V PCI3V to P7 on power supply (+12V) i.LINK 1 (IEEE1394)

  • Page 81: Chapter 7 - Ethernet Card

    Chapter 7 Ethernet Card The Ethernet card occupies PCI slot #3. The Ethernet card has one connector that is accessible from the rear panel. To WOL header on system board Ethernet VOY002.VSD Name Connector Type Description Ethernet RJ-45 Connects to 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN cable.

  • Page 83: Chapter 8 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 8 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 16). The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are: Main Advanced Power Boot...
  • Page 84 VAIO® 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 85: Main Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2000] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 2.88M, 3.5 in. None 360K, 5.25 in. 1.2M, 5.25 in. 720K, 3.5 in. Legacy Diskette B [None] 360K, 5.25 in. 1.2M, 5.25 in. 720K, 3.5 in.
  • Page 86 VAIO® Reference Manual IDE Sub-Menus Type [Auto] User Type HDD CD-ROM LS-120 ZIP-100 Other ATAPI None Translation Method [LBA] Large Normal Match Partition Table Manual † Cylinders [ 1024] † Heads [255] ‡ Sectors [63] CHS Capacity 8422MB Maximum LBA Capacity 15364MB Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]...

  • Page 87: Advanced Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Advanced Screen CPU Core:Bus Freq. Multiplier [5.5x] 6.0x 6.5x 7.0x 7.5x 8.0x 2.0x 2.5x 3.0x 3.5x 4.0x 4.5x 5.0x CPU Level 1 Cache [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] Enabled BIOS Update...
  • Page 88 VAIO® Reference Manual Chip Configuration Sub-Menu SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] User Define 7ns (143MHz) 8ns (125MHz) SDRAM CAS Latency [3T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T] SDRAM Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) [5T, 7T] 6T, 8T SDRAM Page Closing Policy [All Banks] One Bank...
  • Page 89 CMOS Setup Options I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap] Swap AB Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] Read Only Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] 2F8H/IRQ3...
  • Page 90 VAIO® Reference Manual PCI Configuration Sub-Menu Slot 1 IRQ [Auto] Slot 3 IRQ PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Enabled PCI Latency Timer [32] SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto] Disabled USB Function [Enabled] Disabled VGA BIOS Sequence [PCI/AGP] AGP/PCI Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enabled...
  • Page 91 CMOS Setup Options PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion Sub-Menu IRQ 3 Reserved [No/ICU] IRQ 4 Reserved [No/ICU] IRQ 5 Reserved [Yes] No/ICU IRQ 7 Reserved [No/ICU] IRQ 9 Reserved [No/ICU] IRQ 10 Reserved [No/ICU] IRQ 11 Reserved [No/ICU] IRQ 12 Reserved [No/ICU] IRQ 14 Reserved [No/ICU]...
  • Page 92 VAIO® Reference Manual Shadow Configuration Sub-Menu Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] Disabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow [Disabled] Enabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow [Disabled] Enabled D0000-D3FFF Shadow [Disabled] Enabled D4000-D7FFF Shadow [Disabled] Enabled D8000-DBFFF Shadow [Disabled] Enabled DC000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled] Enabled...

  • Page 93: Power Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Power Screen Power Management [User Define] Disabled Min Saving Max Saving Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off] Always On Video Method [DPMS OFF] DPMS Reduce ON Blank Screen V/H SYNC+Blank DPMS Standby DPMS Suspend HDD Power Down [Disabled] 1 Min 2 Min...
  • Page 94 VAIO® Reference Manual Power Up Control Sub-Menu AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] Enabled PWR Up On Modem Act [Disabled] Enabled Wake On LAN [Disabled] Enabled Hardware Monitor Sub-Menu MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore CPU Fan Speed [Ignore] (displays actual RPM)

  • Page 95: 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 Plug & Play O/S [No] Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]...

  • Page 96: Exit Screen

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

  • Page 97: Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Chapter 9 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: User and Supervisor password Beep code error messages PCI configuration status and error messages DMA channel assignments IRQ assignments System I/O address map Memory map PCI configuration space map...

  • Page 98: About User And Supervisor Passwords

    VAIO® 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 99: 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 100: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO® 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 101: Dma Channel Assignments

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

  • Page 102: System I/O Address Map

    VAIO® Reference Manual System I/O Address Map Address Range Description (hex) 0000 - 000F Direct memory access controller 0010 - 001F Motherboard resources 0020 - 0021 Programmable interrupt controller 0022 - 002D Motherboard resources 002E - 002F Motherboard resources 0030 - 003F Motherboard resources 0040 - 0043 System timer...
  • Page 103 Miscellaneous Technical Information Address Range Description (hex) 0376 - 0376 Secondary IDE controller 0378 - 037F ECP printer port (LPT1) ® 03B0 - 03BB Intel 810 chipset graphics driver ® 03CO - 03DF Intel 810 chipset graphics driver 03F0 - 03F1 Motherboard resources 03F2 - 03F5 Standard diskette controller...

  • Page 104: Memory Map

    System board extension for ACPI BIOS E1800000 - E18000FF Lucent WinModem E2000000 - E2003FFF Sony OHCI i.LINK (IEEE 1394) PCI host controller E2800000 - E28007FF Sony OHCI i.LINK (IEEE 1394) PCI host controller E3000000 - E303FFFF Vortex AU8810 PCI audio ®...

  • Page 105: Irq Settings

    ® Intel 82801AA USB universal host controller Lucent WinModem ® Sony OHCI i.LINK (IEEE 1394) PCI host controller ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus MPU-401 compatible ®...

  • Page 107: Chapter 10 - Specifications

    Chapter 10 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-J100 computer. Processor ™ 600 MHz Intel Celeron processor (with 66 MHz FSB) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance. Chipset ®...

  • Page 108: Dimm Configurations

    VAIO® Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-J100 is shipped with 64 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 109: Audio

    Specifications Audio Sound chip Intel 810 Wave synthesis Yamaha AC-XG wavetable 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 14.4 kbps maximum ®...

  • Page 110: Drives And Controllers

    VAIO® Reference Manual Drives and Controllers Diskette controller 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte) Diskette drive 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD EIDE controller Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/66 Mode drives) † IDE hard drive 15.0 GByte ‡...
  • Page 111 Index communications, specifications computer add-in card lithium ion battery installing computer safety information removing configuration jumper, CMOS Clear address map, system configuring audio specifications BIOS setup utility AUX-IN connector power management system board connector battery - See lithium battery Ethernet beep codes connectors BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 112 VAIO® Reference Manual diskette drive HEADPHONES connector connector specifications for display, power management disposal of lithium ion battery address map DMA channel assignments slot covering drives slot specifications IDE connectors I/O connectors installing additional 3½" drive GAME specifications for HEADPHONES i.LINK KEYBOARD error messages...
  • Page 113 disposal removing safety precautions add-in card front panel memory module map - See Also I/O address map and side panel memory map slot cover memory - See Also system memory replacing memory module front panel connector lithium battery removing side panel specifications for resolution - See graphics messages...
  • Page 114 VAIO® Reference Manual LINE IN connector system memory, installing memory module connector MIC connector MONITOR connector TELEPHONE connector MOUSE Telephone Consumer Protection Act of PCI slot connectors 1991 power connector TV interference PRINTER connector SERIAL connector USB connectors USB connectors system I/O address map user password...

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