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Sony PCV-LX700 - Vaio Slimtop Computer Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States.

  • Page 3: Safety Information And Caution

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Safety Information and To change the backup battery, Caution contact your nearest Sony Service Center. CD-RW Laser Diode Properties Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product Max. Laser output (read) 1.0 mW will increase eye hazard. As the Max.
  • Page 4 N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at...

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    Only peripherals (computer input/output Model No.: PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. with FCC Class B limits may be attached to Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 this computer product. Operation with...

  • Page 6: Fcc Part 68

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

  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

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

  • Page 8: Industry Canada Notice

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

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ..................ii Safety Information and Caution ............iii Regulatory Information...............v FCC Part 68 ..................vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)........vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY ........vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE............
  • Page 12 USB Connectors .................50 VGA MONITOR Connector ............51 LCD Connector ..................52 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector ........53 PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors ........54 Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector..........55 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors ..........55 i.LINK Connectors ................57 CD-In Connector ................58 Configuration Switches ..............59...
  • Page 13 xiii Contents Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options Main Screen ................... 65 Advanced Screen ................68 Power Screen .................. 73 Boot Screen ..................75 Exit Screen..................76 Chapter 7 — Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords ........78 Beep Code Error Messages ............

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Identifying Components

    Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is ® visible from the exterior of the VAIO Computer. Internal components are identified in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this manual.

  • Page 16: Front View

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

  • Page 17: Drives

    Identifying Components Drives CD-RW drive SHA0002.VSD Drive Description CD-RW drive CD-ROM disc read: 32X (maximum performance). CD-R disc read: 32X (maximum performance). CD-R disc write: 8X (maximum performance). CD-RW disc read: 20X (maximum performance). CD-RW disc write: 4X (maximum performance). * The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s.

  • Page 18: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Buttons and Switches CD-RW disc eject P.C. Card eject Power on/off SHA0003.VSD Button or switch Description Power/Standby switch Turns system power on and off. CD-RW disc eject button Automatically opens the CD-RW tray. P.C. Card eject button Ejects a PCMCIA card...

  • Page 19: Indicators

    Identifying Components Indicators Sony Memory Stick access indicator Hard drive access indicator CD-RW drive access indicator Power on/off SHA0004.VSD Indicator Description Power/Standby indicator Standby (amber) indicates the computer is in standby mode. On (green) indicates the computer is out of standby mode, ready to use.

  • Page 20: Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Connectors i.LINK SHA0005.VSD Connector Description ® i.LINK (IEEE1394) Connects to digital devices that have 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 21: Slots

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

  • Page 22: Rear View

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Rear View Power MONITOR USB1 USB2 ETHERNET PHONES LINE IN LINE i.LINK PHONE USB3 SHA0007.VSD Connector Description Power AC input power. ETHERNET Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. LINE Connects to phone cable from wall jack. PHONE Connects to telephone.

  • Page 23: Identifying Components

    Identifying Components Connector Description i.LINK (IEEE1394) Connects to digital device that has a 4-pin or 6-pin i.LINK connector. ™ Connects to VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. * 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 24: I/O Connectors

    USB2 are located beneath the Ethernet connector, and USB3 is located on the Fax/Modem plug-in card. The fourth USB connector (USB4) is located on the front panel between the i.LINK connector and the Sony Memory Stick slot. Rear panel USB3...
  • Page 25 Identifying Components PHONE, LINE IN, and MIC The PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC jacks are physically identical, but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks and are located on the rear panel. PHONES LINE IN KY0013.VSD Connector Description PHONES 1.0 Vrms output (typical) at 31 mW (32 ohm) output (max).
  • Page 26 The LCD connector is a 32-pin female MDR-type connector and is located on the rear panel. KY0004.VSD Do not connect any LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. LINE and PHONE The LINE and PHONE jacks are physically identical and have identical connections.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System

    Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. Configuring your system can consist of the following: Making changes to the CMOS settings Making changes to the display's power management settings Changing the system board jumper position...

  • Page 28: Accessing The Cmos Setup Utility

    Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows Reboot the system. Press F2 when the Sony screen appears. Use the left and right arrow keys to select an item from the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item within the screen.

  • Page 29: Changing The Display's Power Management Settings

    Configuring Your System Changing the Display's Power Management Settings A display that has power management capability is designed to operate on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a specified period of time. Start From the menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
  • Page 30 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 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 31 Configuring Your System Click the Hibernate tab. Select the desired settings, and then click...

  • Page 32: Configuring The System Board

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Configuring the System Board The configuration should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician. Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 33: Configuration Switches

    Configuring Your System To enable or disable the CMOS Clear or onboard VGA Interrupt, perform the following steps: Do not change any configuration switch unless directed by an authorized Sony technician. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 22).

  • 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 Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.

  • Page 36: Removing The System Cover

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Removing the System Cover You must remove the system cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives. From the rear of the unit, hold down the system cover while you pull out on the handle located at the rear panel.

  • Page 37: Replacing The System Cover

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the System Cover Insert the front of the chassis into the opening at the rear of the system cover, then slide the chassis in until it is flush with the front and rear. KY0077.VSD...

  • Page 38: Installing An Add-In Card

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover”...

  • Page 39: Removing An Add-In Card

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing an Add-in Card Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover”...
  • Page 40 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see “Covering an Open I/O Slot” on page 41). Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover”...

  • Page 41: Setting The Configuration Switches

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Setting the Configuration Switches Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. Remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card”...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    CMOS memory. Sony recommends that you use an authorized service dealer to replace the lithium battery. However, if you wish to replace the battery yourself, read the following cautions, notes, and procedure.
  • Page 43 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up, and press down until the battery snaps into position. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 44 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, press DEL to access the CMOS Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s CMOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps.

  • Page 45: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Power Supply You must remove the power supply to replace the CMOS battery. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Power Supply

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Lift the power supply up and out, and rest it upside down on top of the PCI card holder. MER002.VSD Replacing the Power Supply Lower the power supply down into position and press down until the power supply latches to the chassis. Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis.

  • Page 47: Installing System Memory

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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 48 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Press down here Pin 1 side Handles DIMM2 DIMM1 Memory module (DIMM) Indicates pin 1 OM04586.VSD Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.

  • Page 49: 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 any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
  • Page 50 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in a static-free bag. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module. If the memory module you removed is DIMM #2, stop.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Hard Drive Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. Be sure to back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace the drive.
  • Page 52 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable (see 1 in diagram) from the hard drive. MER005.VSD Remove the four pins (see 2 in diagram) from the hard drive. Insert the four pins in the new hard drive in the same position as they were in the old hard drive.
  • Page 53 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Align all four pins on the hard drive with the four slots in the drive carrier and gently press down until the drive is firmly into position. MER006.VSD Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” page 23).

  • Page 54: Removing A Slot Cover

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot covers facing you. Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove.

  • Page 55: 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 57: Chapter 4 - System Board

    Wake On LAN (not used) PWR Fan to Modem/ VGA Monitor USB3 PCMCIA USB1, USB2, Ethernet Socket Line In Line Out Sony i.LINK Memory Stick 1394 i.LINK USB4 LCD Monitor i.LINK (unused) CD-IN Memory Sony Panel 1394 i.LINK SW1 (Config. switch) CPU Fan OM04581.VSD...

  • Page 58: Connectors

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

  • Page 59: Ide Connectors

    System Board IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector. The Primary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type connector for the 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The Secondary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type connector for the 5.25-inch CD-RW drive.

  • Page 60: Pci Slot Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual PCI Slot Connectors The system board contains one PCI Riser slot connector for a PCI riser card. The PCI riser card in turn provides two PCI slot connectors for PCI add-in cards. One PCI slot connector is occupied by the fax/modem card (slot #2), which also contains a USB connector.

  • Page 61: Memory Module (Dimm) Connectors

    System Board Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors DIMM1 DIMM2 OM04710A.VSD Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to the left of pin 1. Be sure to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the connector indicates pin 1).

  • Page 62: Power (Atx Pwr) Connector

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Power (ATX PWR) Connector The ATX PWR connector is a 20-pin Molex-type header connector that provides power to the system board. ATX PWR OM04701I.VSD Power connector Pin # Name Pin # Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) PWRGD (power good)

  • Page 63: Fan (Cpu Fan, Ctrl Pwr) Connectors

    System Board Fan (CPU FAN, PWR FAN) Connectors The CPU Fan connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector that controls the CPU cooling fan. The PWR FAN connector is a 2 x 3-pin connector that controls the power supply cooling fan.

  • Page 64: Usb Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual USB Connectors There are three USB ports (USB1 and USB2) on the system board that permit connection of USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub. If more USB devices are needed, connect an external hub to either USB port.

  • Page 65: Vga Monitor Connector

    System Board VGA MONITOR Connector The VGA MONITOR connector is a 15-pin D-sub female connector. VGA MONITOR OM04701D.VSD VGA MONITOR connector Signal Name GREEN BLUE DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC...

  • Page 66: Lcd Connector

    Slimtop LCD monitor. KY0094.VSD Do not connect any LCD other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that came with the PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800. The Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that came with earlier PCV-L models is not compatible with the PCV-LX700/...

  • Page 67: Wake On Lan (Wol_Con) Connector

    System Board Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector The WOL_CON connector is a 3-pin header connector that provides the Wake On LAN function (not used). WOL_CON (not used) KY0096.VSD Wake On LAN connector Signal +5V SB WOL signal...

  • Page 68: Phones, Line In, And Mic Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors The PHONES jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to headphones. The MIC jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a microphone. The LINE IN jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connect to a stereo audio device (not an audio source from a video device).

  • Page 69: Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector

    System Board Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector The Sony Memory Stick slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector. Sony Memory Stick KY0097.VSD i.LINK Interface Header Connectors The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface header connectors. A cable connects each 6-pin header connector to the front panel.
  • Page 70 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual IEEE1394 interface header connector (front panel) Signal Name Ground TPA2+ TPA2- TPB2+ TPB2- Ground...

  • Page 71: I.link Connectors

    System Board i.LINK Connectors The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectors: a 4-pin connector is accessible from the front panel, and a 6-pin connector is accessible from the rear panel. Use the front-panel connector to connect to devices that use a 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector.

  • Page 72: Cd-In Connector

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual CD-In Connector The system board has a CD-In connector that connects to the CD-RW drive. CD-In MAN011.VSD CD-In connector Signal Name Left CD-In Ground Ground Right CD-In...

  • Page 73: Configuration Switches

    The computer ships with the CMOS switch (#1) set to OFF (Normal) and the VGA_INT switch (#2) set to OFF (Disable). Do not change the position of any switch unless directed by a Sony- authorized technical support person. Configuration switches (SW1)

  • Page 75: Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card

    Chapter 5 Fax/Modem Card This card combines a Lucent 1648/V.90-compatible data fax/modem and a USB connector, and occupies PCI slot #2 in the Riser card. The fax/modem uses two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone. A USB connector (USB3) is also located on this card.

  • Page 77: Chapter 6 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 6 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility” on page 14). The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are: Main Advanced Power Boot...
  • Page 78 VAIO Slimtop™ 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 79: Main Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2000] Legacy Diskette A [None] 360K, 5.25 in. 1.2M, 5.25 in. 720K, 3.5 in. 1.44M, 3.5 in. 2.88M, 3.5 in. Primary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 66) Primary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus”...
  • Page 80 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual IDE Sub-Menus Type [Auto] User Type HDD CD-ROM LS-120 ZIP-100 Other ATAPI Device None Cylinders [ 1024] † Heads [255] † Sectors [63] CHS Capacity 8422MB Maximum LBA Capacity 40020MB (actual size depends on model) Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum] Disabled 2 Sectors...
  • Page 81 CMOS Setup Options Keyboard Features Sub-Menu Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] 15/Sec 20/Sec 24/Sec 30/Sec 6/Sec 8/Sec 10/Sec Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] 1/2 Sec 3/4 Sec 1 Sec...

  • Page 82: Advanced Screen

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Advanced Screen Current CPU Internal Frequency 733 MHz (depends on model) CPU Frequency Mutiple [5.5x] FSB/SDRAM Freq. (MHz) [133/133] CPU Level 1 Cache [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] Enabled Processor Serial Number...
  • Page 83 CMOS Setup Options Chip Configuration Sub-Menu SDRAM Timing [By SPD] User Define SDRAM CAS Latency [3T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [4T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T] Refresh RAS Assertion [5T] Refresh Queue Depth [12] SDRAM Refresh Mode [Simultaneous] Staggered 1T Memory Hole At Address [None] 15M-16M...
  • Page 84 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual VGA LCD TV Display Type [Auto (BIOS Default)] CRT1 Only Composite NTSC CRT1 + Composite NTSC Composite PAL CRT1 + Composite PAL S-Video NTSC CRT1 + S-Video NTSC S-Video PAL CRT1 + S-Video PAL SCART CRT1 + SCART LCD with Scaling CRT1 + LCD with Scaling LCD without Scaling...
  • Page 85 CMOS Setup Options I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] 3F8H/IRQ4 2F8H/IRQ3 3E8H/IRQ4 2E8H/IRQ10 Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3] 3E8H/IRQ4 2E8H/IRQ10 Disabled 3F8H/IRQ4 Onboard Parallel Port [Disabled] 3BCH/IRQ7 378H/IRQ7 278H/IRQ5 PCI Configuration Sub-Menu Slot 1 IRQ [Auto] Slot 2 IRQ...
  • Page 86 VAIO Slimtop™ 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 87: 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 88 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] Enabled Automatic PWR Up [Disabled] Everyday By Date HardWare Monitor MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore Power Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)] Ignore CPU Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]...

  • Page 89: Boot Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 2. Removable Device [USB FDD] USB ZIP Disabled Legacy Floppy LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO 3. IDE Hard Drive [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 4. Other Boot Device [INT18 Device (Network)] SCSI Boot Device Disabled Plug &...

  • Page 90: Exit Screen

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

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: User and Supervisor password Beep code error messages PCI configuration status and error messages DMA channel assignments IRQ assignments System I/O address map Memory map...

  • Page 92: About User And Supervisor Passwords

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

  • Page 93: 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 94: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your system from time to time. Message Meaning Floppy Disk Controller The diskette controller has requested a Resource Conflict resource that is already in use.

  • Page 95: Dma Channel Assignments

    Miscellaneous Technical Information DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows Me reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Default Channel Assignment Direct memory access controller...

  • Page 96: Irq Assignments

    Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard Programmable interrupt controller Communications port (COM2) Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host controller SiS 900 PCI fast ethernet adapter ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller...

  • Page 97: System I/O Address Map

    Miscellaneous Technical Information System I/O Address Map Address Description Range (hex) 0000h - 000Fh Direct memory access controller 0010h - 001Fh Motherboard resources 0020h - 0021h Programmable interrupt controller 0022h - 002Dh Motherboard resources 0030h - 003Fh Motherboard resources 0040h - 0043h System timer 0044h - 005Fh Motherboard resources.
  • Page 98 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Address Description Range (hex) 03F0h - 03F1h Motherboard resources 03F2h - 03F2h In use by unknown device 03F6h - 03F6h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller 03F6h - 03F6h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO) 0480h - 048Fh Motherboard resources 04D0h - 04D1h Motherboard resources...

  • Page 99: Memory Map

    WDM communication device CC000000h - CC003FFFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host controller. CC800000h - CC8007FFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host controller CD000000h - CD0003FFh Sony PCI to Memory Stick I/F controller CD800000h - CD81FFFFh SiS 630 CD800000h - CDFFFFFFh...

  • Page 101: Chapter 8 - Specifications

    Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 computer. Processor ® ® PCV-LX700: 733 MHz Intel Pentium III processor (with 133 MHz FSB) ® ® PCV-LX800: 800EB MHz Intel Pentium III processor (with 133 MHz FSB) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed.

  • Page 102: Dimm Configurations

    VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * The PCV-LX700 is shipped with 64 MB. The PCV-LX800 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 103: Audio

    Specifications Audio Sound chip SiS7018 sound controller plus AC97 Wave synthesis SiS7018 Sound effects DirectSound-compatible Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Front panel Mic (for microphone) Phones (for stereo headphone) Rear panel Line In (from audio output connector) Communications Modem Lucent 1648/V.90-compatible data/fax modem...

  • Page 104: I.link Interface

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

  • Page 105: System Cmos

    Specifications System CMOS Make and model Award 2Mbit flash-ROM Passwords User and supervisor passwords supported Recovery boot block Supported Power management APM 1.2 Advanced features ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Plug and Play devices Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts Special features...
  • Page 107 LINE OUT modem card card, fax/modem PHONES CD-RW drive power access indicator PRINTER disc eject button SERIAL emergency-eject hole Sony Memory Stick slot location of system board performance of discs TELEPHONE specifications chipset specifications VGA MONITOR CMOS Wake On LAN configuring...
  • Page 108 VAIO Computer Reference Manual cover slot hard drive, replacing system header - See front panel header covering I/O slot See processor i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectors i.LINK header connectors DIMM i.LINK interface, specifications configurations I/O address map See Also memory modules I/O connectors display, power management Ethernet...
  • Page 109 Index add-in card memory module memory slot cover See Also system memory system cover Sony Memory Stick slot connector replacing hard drive memory map lithium battery memory modules system cover configurations resolution - See graphics controller connectors specifications removing riser card, for PCI add-in cards...
  • Page 110 VAIO Computer Reference Manual memory module connector TV interference power connector PRINTER connector SERIAL connector USB connectors slot connectors user password USB connectors VGA MONITOR connector system cover VGA MONITOR removing I/O connector replacing See Also LCD Monitor and system I/O address map display system memory, installing VGA MONITOR connector...

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