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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users Safety Information © 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights Owner’s Record reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not The model number and serial number are be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any located on the back of your VAIO computer.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information that to which the receiver is connected. Declaration of Conformity Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician Trade Name: SONY for help. Model No.: PCV-R522DS/ PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS You are cautioned that any changes or Responsible Party: modifications not expressly approved in Sony Electronics Inc.

  • Page 4: Fcc Part 68

    FCC Part 68 Repair of the modem should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized This equipment complies with Part 68 of the agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest FCC rules. The ringer equivalence number you, call 1-800-222-SONY (1-800-222-7669).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ..................ii Safety Information ................ii Regulatory Information..............iii FCC Part 68 ..................iv Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991......... iv Chapter 1 — Identifying Components Front View ..................2 Drives ....................3 Buttons and Switches .................4 Indicators ....................5 Connectors ...................6 Rear View ..................
  • Page 6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ............30 Removing an Add-in Card ............31 Replacing the Lithium Battery .............33 Installing System Memory ............36 Removing a Memory Module .............39 Removing a Slot Cover ..............41 Covering an Open I/O Slot ............42 Installing a 3½”...
  • Page 7 Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen ..........78 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen..........79 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen.......... 81 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Screen........83 PNP AND PCI SETUP Screen ............. 85 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Screen ..........87 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Screen ..........
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Identifying Components

    Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Front View

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Front View Front panel OM04694X.VSD...

  • Page 11: Drives

    Identifying Components Drives CD-ROM (PCV-R522DS) DVD-ROM (PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS) 5.25" drive bay (open) (PCV-R522DS/PCV-R526DS) CD-RW (PCV-R528DS) Diskette drive FRNTPNLA.VSD Drive Description Diskette drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte. CD-ROM drive CD-ROM read: 32X (maximum (PCV-R522DS only) performance). DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM read: 6X (maximum † (PCV-R526DS/ performance).

  • Page 12: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical 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. Optical disc eject button Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray.

  • Page 13: Indicators

    Identifying Components Indicators Optical drive access 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 14: Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector Description i.LINK (IEEE-1394) 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 15: Rear View

    Identifying Components Rear View Mouse Optional Keyboard Power Serial Printer/Parallel i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Game/MIDI Headphones LINE IN Microphone Monitor Telephone Line KY0001.VSD...

  • Page 16: Icons

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon label area OM04692X.VSD Icon Description Mouse connector Optional Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack)
  • Page 17 Identifying Components Icon Description Telephone (for phone) i.LINK (IEEE-1394)

  • Page 18: I/O Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Optional Keyboard and Mouse The optional keyboard and mouse connectors are physically identical and ® have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2 -type female connectors.
  • Page 19 Identifying Components Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port 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 20 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Game Port The Game port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. This port 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 21: Identifying Components

    Identifying Components 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 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual ® i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Connectors The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts.

  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    Identifying Components Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion. The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card. PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 OM04577B.VSD...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 77 for information on BIOS settings). ® Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows Reboot the system.

  • Page 27: 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 28 VAIO Digital Studio 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 29: Configuring The System Board

    Configuring Your System Configuring the System Board The system board contains five configuration switches that provide the following: Switch 1: Normal mode and Clear CMOS mode. Switches 2 through 5: CPU Frequency multiplier. Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 100 MHz (fast mode), and the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) uses the User CMOS settings (as opposed to the System CMOS settings).
  • Page 30 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Set the switches as directed by a service technician (also see “Configuration Settings” on page 73). DIPSW OM04588.VSD Reinstall the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” on page 28). Reinstall the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 27).

  • Page 31: 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 any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.

  • Page 32: Removing The Cover

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. From the rear of the unit, press the two tabs on the right side. Remove the frame from the unit by gently pulling it from left to right.
  • Page 33 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Lift the three-sided outer panel up and over the unit by pulling up on the large tab that extends from the top rear. KY0064A.VSD...

  • Page 34: Removing The Front Panel

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install a 5¼” device. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24). Push down and out on the two plastic tabs from inside the bottom of the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Front Panel

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Front Panel Insert the two plastic tabs (located on the bottom of the front panel) into the slots at the bottom of the chassis. Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place. Push the top of the front panel in until it is flush with the chassis .

  • Page 36: Replacing The Cover

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Replacing the Cover Align the three-sided outer panel over the chassis and lower it onto the unit so that the tabs slip into the lips on the unit. Insert the three screws (removed earlier) to secure the panel. KY0067.VSD Insert the three small tabs on the frame into the slots on the left side of the unit.
  • Page 37 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Gently press the frame in until it clicks into position. KY0068.VSD...

  • Page 38: Installing An Add-In Card

    VAIO Digital Studio 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 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 cover (see “Removing the Cover”...
  • Page 40 VAIO Digital Studio 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 42). Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover”...

  • Page 41: 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 42 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 43 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 44: Installing System Memory

    VAIO Digital Studio 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 45 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DIMM2 DIMM1 Memory module (DIMM) Indicates pin 1 OM04586.VSD Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.
  • Page 46 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 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. No further action is required.

  • Page 47: 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 48 VAIO Digital Studio 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 socket. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag.

  • Page 49: 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. Disconnect the power cord from the computer. Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24). Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove.

  • Page 50: Covering An Open I/O Slot

    VAIO Digital Studio 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 51: Installing A 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Installing a 3½” Internal Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional 3½” 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. 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 52 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out. Disk drive holder KY0081.VSD Place the drive holder on top of the power supply. Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder.
  • Page 53 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Connect the second power connector to the new drive. Second power connector Second drive connector KY0085.VSD Make sure the drive connector is connected securely to the motherboard. Lower the drive holder down and slide it back into the chassis (A in next diagram).
  • Page 54 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Reconnect the power cord and then turn on your computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on. Format and partition the new drive following the instructions provided with the drive.

  • Page 55: Installing A 5¼" Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Installing a 5¼” Internal Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with an available 5¼” bay to hold an additional 3½” or 5¼” hard disk drive. The drive you install can access the front panel. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active.
  • Page 56 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Remove the drive bay cover (shiny and silver) by pushing it from behind (use a long object or your finger). Store for future use. Drive bay Drive bay cover KY0092.VSD Slide the drive into the drive bay until the holes on each side of the drive align with the holes on each side of the chassis.
  • Page 57 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Secure the drive with four screws (provided with new drive). Do not overtighten the screws. KY0095.VSD Attach the drive connector and power cable to the drive. Make sure the drive connector is connected securely to the motherboard. Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover”...

  • Page 58: Removing The Power Supply

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see “Installing System Memory” on page 36). Remove the three screws (A in next diagram) from the rear of the chassis.
  • Page 59 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Slide the power supply back (towards the 3½” drive bay) about ½” (or until the power supply detaches from the chassis tabs), then lift up until the power supply clears the chassis lip. KY0097.VSD...
  • Page 60 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Rotate the power supply horizontally by 180 degrees counterclockwise and rest it on top of the chassis where the CD- ROM/DVD-ROM drive is located. KY0098.VSD...

  • Page 61: Replacing The Power Supply

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Power Supply Rotate the power supply horizontally by 180 degrees clockwise and lower it into the chassis until it is flush against the square hole at the rear of the chassis. Slide the power supply forward (away from the 3½” drive bay) until the power supply latches onto the chassis tabs.

  • Page 63: 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. Processor Memory Configuration CPU Fan Optinal Keyboard, Switches Mouse Fan 2 Power Supply Fan USB1 USB Header Power Supply...

  • Page 64: Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio 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 65: Diskette Drive Connector

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

  • Page 66: Memory Module (Dimm) Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio 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 67: Pci Slot Connectors

    System Board PCI Slot Connectors There are a total of three PCI slot connectors (slot #1 to #3). Two PCI slots connector (#1 and #2) are available. The PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in cards. Slot 1 (PCI) Slot 2 (PCI) Slot 3 (PCI) A49 A52...

  • Page 68: Agp Connector

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual AGP Connector There is one AGP slot connector that supports a 2x AGP graphics card or an AGP retention module. A21 A26 B21 B26 OM04599C.VSD...

  • Page 69: Ide Connectors

    System Board 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 70: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 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 Optional Keyboard KY0032.VSD Keyboard and Mouse Signal Name DATA LOGIC GND +5V (fused) CLOCK...

  • Page 71: Usb Connectors

    System Board 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. USB2 is a standard USB connector accessible from the rear panel. USBHEAD is a 4-pin single-line header that connects to a standard USB connector (USB1) accessible at the bottom of the front panel.

  • Page 72: Serial 1, Printer, And I.link Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual USB2 Signal Name USBVCC1 USBP0# USBP0 Ground USBVCC2 USBP1# USBP1 Ground * Uses over-current protector. Serial 1, Printer, and i.LINK Connectors The Serial, Printer, and i.LINK connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board. The Serial 1 connector is a DB-9 male connector. The Printer connector is a DB-25 female connector.
  • Page 73 System Board LOGIC GND Printer connector Signal Name STROBE - DATA BIT 0 DATA BIT 1 DATA BIT 2 DATA BIT 3 DATA BIT 4 DATA BIT 5 DATA BIT 6 DATA BIT 7 ACK - BUSY SELECT AUTO-FEED - ERROR - INIT - SELECT-IN -...
  • Page 74 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual i.LINK connector Signal Name Ground VP (Power) Ground TPB* TPA* Ground TPA * Uses over-current protector.

  • Page 75: Fan Connectors

    System Board Fan Connectors The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header connectors. CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply. CPU-FAN PWR-FAN KY0034.VSD CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN Connector Signal Name Ground FAN_CTRL (+12V)

  • Page 76: Game Connector

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 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 JPYB0 JOYA0 JOYA1 JOYA2 GAMEVCC GAMEVCC JOYB2 JOYA2 MIDI_TxD JOYA3 JOYB3 MIDI_RxD...

  • Page 77: Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors

    System Board 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). The Mic In jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a microphone.

  • Page 78: I.link Header Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual i.LINK Header Connectors The system board has two i.LINK header connectors: 1394HEAD2 and 1394HEAD3. A cable connects the 8-pin header connector (1394HEAD3) to an interface unit mounted behind the front of the chassis. The interface unit connects to the 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector at the bottom of the front panel.

  • Page 79: Cd-In Connector

    System Board CD-IN Connector The CD-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header connector that connects to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive’s audio output connector. CD-IN KY0062.VSD CD-IN Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In...

  • Page 80: Aux-In Connector

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual AUX-IN Connector The AUX-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header connector that connects to the CD-RW drive’s (PCV-R528DS only) audio output connector. AUX-IN KY0062B.VSD AUX-IN Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In...

  • Page 81: Configuration Settings

    System Board Configuration Settings A 5-switch dual inline package (DIP) provides configuration settings for FREQ Ratio (CPU frequency multiplier) and Clear CMOS. The computer ships with the CMOS Clear (Switch 1) set to OFF (Normal). Do not change the position of Switch 1 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 #3. 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 85: Chapter 6 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 6 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 18). The CMOS Setup Utility presents the following menu items on the main screen: STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...

  • Page 86: Standard Cmos Setup Screen

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen [Sunday] Date (mm:dd:yy): [Mar 15 1999] Time (hh:mm:ss): [15:45:56] HARD DISKS Primary Master: Primary Slave: Secondary Master: Secondary Slave: Type [Auto] User None Mode [AUTO] LARGE NORMAL Drive A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 2.88M, 3.5 in.

  • Page 87: Bios Features Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen CPU Internal Core Speed: 450MHz Boot Virus Detection: [Enabled] Disabled Processor Serial Number: [Disabled} Enabled BIOS Update: [Enabled] Disabled Quick Power On Self Test: [Enabled] Disabled HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First: [IDE] SCSI Boot Sequence: CDROM, A, C D, A E, A...
  • Page 88 VAIO Computer Reference Manual PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: [Disabled] Enabled 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:...

  • Page 89: Chipset Features Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen SDRAM Configuration: [By SPD] Disabled 7ns (143MHz) 8ns (125MHz) SDRAM CAS Latency: [3T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay: [2T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time: [2T] DRAM Idle Timer: [10T] Infinite SDRAM MA Wait State: [Normal] Slow Fast...
  • Page 90 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Onboard Serial Port 1: [3F8H/IRQ4] 2F8H/IRQ3 3E8H/IRQ4 2E8H/IRQ10 Disabled Onboard Serial Port 2: [Disabled] 3F8H/IRQ4 2F8H/IRQ3 3E8H/IRQ4 2E8H/IRQ10 Onboard Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7] 278H/IRQ5 Disabled 3BCH/IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode: [Bi-direct] ECP+EPP Normal ECP DMA Select: [Disabled] Onboard PCI IDE Enable: [Both] Primary Secondary...

  • Page 91: Power Management Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Screen Power Management: [User Define] Disable Min Saving Max Saving Video Off Option: [Suspend -> Off] Always On Video Off Method: [DPMS OFF] DPMS Reduce ON Blank Screen V/H SYNC+Blank DPMS Standby DPMS Suspend ** PM Timers ** HDD Power Down: [Disable]...
  • Page 92 VAIO Computer Reference Manual ** Power Up Control ** PWR Button < 4 Secs: [Suspend] Soft Off AC PWR Loss Restart: [Disabled] Enabled Wake On LAN: [Disabled] Enabled Automatic Power Up: [Disabled] Everyday By Date...

  • Page 93: Pnp And Pci Setup Screen

    CMOS Setup Options PNP AND PCI SETUP Screen PNP OS Installed: [No] Slot 1 IRQ: Slot 2 IRQ: Slot 3 IRQ: [Auto] PCI Latency Timer: [32] PCI Clock 255 PCI Clock PCI Clock PCI Clock PCI Clock IRQ 3 Used By ISA: [Yes] No/ICU IRQ 4 Used By ISA:...
  • Page 94 VAIO Computer Reference Manual IRQ 14 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] IRQ 15 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] DMA 1 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] DMA 3 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] DMA 5 Used By ISA: [No/ICU] ISA MEM Block BASE: [No/ICU] C800 CC00 D000 D400...

  • Page 95: Load Setup Defaults Screen

    CMOS Setup Options LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Screen Press Enter to load setup defaults except standard CMOS setup. SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Screen Press Enter to change, set, or disable the supervisor password. Follow the prompts. USER PASSWORD Screen Press Enter to change, set, or disable the user password. Follow the prompts.

  • Page 97: 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 PCI configuration space map...

  • Page 98: About User And Supervisor Passwords

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual About User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password and a Supervisor password) in the 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 Computer Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your system from time to time. Message Meaning Floppy Disk Controller The diskette controller has requested a Resource Conflict resource that is already in use.
  • Page 101 Miscellaneous Technical Information Static Device Resource Conflict A non-Plug and Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use. System Board Device Resource A non-Plug and-Play ISA card has Conflict requested a resource that is already in use.

  • Page 102: Dma Channel Assignments

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Plug & Default Channel Play Assignment Open Sound Standard diskette drive controller Sound Direct Memory Access controller Open Open Open...

  • Page 103: System I/O Address Map

    Miscellaneous Technical Information System I/O Address Map Address Range Description (hex) 0000 - 000F DMA controller 0010 - 001F System board resources 0020 - 0021 Programmable interrupt controller 0022 - 003F System board resources 0040 - 0043 System timer 0044 - 005F System board resources 0060 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard...
  • Page 104 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Address Range Description (hex) 03B0 - 03BB ATI Rage 128 GL/VR SD AGP 2X (English) 03C0 - 03DF ATI Rage 128 GL/VR SD AGP 2X (English) 03F0 - 03F1 System board resources 03F2 - 03F5 Standard floppy diskette controller 03F6 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
  • Page 105 Miscellaneous Technical Information Address Range Description (hex) 0FC0 - 0FDF Alias of ATI Rage 128 GL/VR SD AGP 2X (English) 0FF6 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller Alias of primary IDE controller (dual FIFO) * ATI Rage 128 VR for PCV-R522DS and PCV-R526DS. ATI Rage 128 GL for PCV-R528DS.

  • Page 106: Memory Map

    VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Map Address range Default configuration 00000000 - 0009FFFF System board extension for ACPI BIOS 000A0000 - 000AFFFF ATI Rage 128 GL/VR SD AGP 2X (English) 000B0000 - 000BFFFF ATI Rage 128 GL/VR SD AGP 2X (English) 000C0000 - 000C7FFF ATI Rage 128 GL/VR SD AGP 2X (English)

  • Page 107: Chapter 8 - Specifications

    Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-R522DS, PCV-R526DS, and PCV-R528DS computers. Processors ® PCV-R522DS 466 MHz Intel Celeron processor (with 66 MHz FSB) ® 450 MHz Intel Pentium III processor (with 100 MHz FSB) PCV-R526DS ®...

  • Page 108: Dimm Configurations

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R522DS is shipped with 64 MB. The PCV-R526DS and PCV-R528DS are shipped with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB. Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. Supports SDRAM memory.

  • Page 109: Audio

    Specifications Audio Sound chip Aureal 8830 plus AC97 Wave synthesis Aureal wavetable synthesis effect Sound effects A3D stereo 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 headphone) Communications Modem...

  • Page 110: Drives And Controllers

    VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Drives and Controllers Diskette controller 765A-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/33 Mode drives) IDE hard drive PCV-R522DS: 10 GByte PCV-R526DS: 10 GByte...

  • Page 111: System Bios

    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 PC-98 ready, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto- configure * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony’s web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 113 Index standard CMOS setup codes, beeps add-in card COM1 port - See Serial installing communications, specifications removing computer safety information address map, system configuration switch AGP slot connector password clear audio specifications configuration switches AUX-IN connector CPU frequency multiplier configuring power management battery - See lithium battery system board...
  • Page 114 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual DIMM - See memory module Game connector diskette drive graphics controller - See graphics connector graphics specifications display, power management DMA channel assignments drive header - See front panel header CD-RW specifications headphones, line in, mic connectors IDE connectors installing an additional 3½"...
  • Page 115 rear view I/O connectors L2 cache specifications icons lithium battery, replacing recording regulatory information removing map - See Also I/O address map and add-in card memory map cover memory - See Also system memory front panel memory module memory module connector slot cover removing...
  • Page 116 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual headphones, line in, mic USB connectors connectors system I/O address map i.LINK connector system memory, installing i.LINK header connectors IDE connectors keyboard connector Telephone Consumer Protection Act of memory module connector 1991 mouse connector TV interference PCI slot connectors power connector printer connector...

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