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    provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCV-E201/PCV-E203/ PCV-E205 Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer to rain or moisture. u Never install modem or telephone wiring during
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    Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-E201/PCV-E203/ PCV-E205 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
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    . If trouble is experienced with this modem, for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. This equipment cannot be used on telephone-company-provided coin service. Connection to Party Line
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    3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Rear View 6 Icons ...7 I/O Connectors 9 Expansion Slots 14 Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing the Display's Power-management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board 18 Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing and
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    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory CPU Speed 63 Clear Password and BIOS Recovery 64 Chapter 5 - TV-Out Paddle Card Connectors 66 Chapter
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    vii Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup Options Main Screen 71 Advanced Screen 76 Security Screen 79 Power Channel Assignments 90 IRQ Assignments 91 System I/O Address Map 92 Memory Map 94 Chapter 9 - Specifications Processor 95 Memory Modules (DIMMs 95 DIMM Configurations 96 L2 Cache 96 Graphics 96
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    Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of the VAIO MicroTower. Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual. 1
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    2 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Front View Front panel OM04694X.VSD
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    Drives Identifying Components 3 CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) Diskette drive FNRTPNLA.VSD Drive Diskette drive CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) Description 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte. 24X (maximum performance).* 5X (maximum performance).† * Data on
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    4 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Buttons and Switches CD-ROM drive disc eject button (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive disc eject button (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) Power on/off switch Emergency-eject hole Diskette eject button Button or switch Power on/off switch Diskette eject button CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
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    Indicators Identifying Components 5 Drive access indicator for: CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) Power-on indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Diskette drive access indicator FRNTPNLD.VSD Indicator Power-on indicator Diskette drive access indicator CD-ROM/
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    6 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Rear View Mouse Keyboard USB Serial Printer Monitor Game Headphones Line In Mic Line Power socket S Video Out (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Video Out (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Telephone KY0001.VSD
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    Serial Bus (USB) connectors Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones Line In jack (audio) Microphone jack S Video Out jack (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Video Out jack (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) OM04692X.VSD
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    8 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Icon Description Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone (for phone)
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    Identifying Components 9 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. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports KY0002.VSD
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    10 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Printer Port The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 S Video Out (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) The S Video Out connector is a standard 4-pin S Video jack. 3 1 KY0005.VSD 4 2 KY0006.VSD
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    Identifying Components 11 Video Out (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) The Video Out jack is for composite video. It is a standard RCA phono jack. Case ground Signal (center) Yellow band KY0007.VSD WARNING ! Do
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    12 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Game Port The Game port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. This port is also used to connect MIDI devices. 8
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    Identifying Components 13 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
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    14 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Expansion Slots Two dedicated PCI slots are available for expansion. The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/modem card. PCI PCI ISA OM04577B.VSD
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    Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. Configuring your system can consist of the following: u Making changes to the BIOS settings u Making changes to the display's power management settings u Changing the system board jumper position 15
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    16 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "BIOS Setup Options" on page 69 for information on BIOS settings). WARNING Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows®. 1
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    Configuring Your System 17 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. 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, then click
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    BIOS update. If the recovery fails, beep codes alert you to the failure and the system waits for the insertion of a boot diskette in the A drive. No video is enabled at this point.  The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service
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    3 Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see "Configuration Jumpers" on page 63). JP1 CPU SPEED OM04588.VSD 4 Reinstall the bottom panel (see "Removing the Bottom Panel" on page 23). 5 Reinstall the side panel (see "Reinstalling the Side Panel" on page 27). 19
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    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and reinstalling major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, replacing, or troubleshooting the components. WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the
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    22 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and
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    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 23 Removing the Bottom Panel You must remove the bottom panel to access internal components. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 22). 2 Remove the screw that secures the bottom panel to the chassis. KY0065.VSD 3 Pull up on
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    You must remove the front panel to install system memory, which requires pulling the diskette drive out about two inches. 1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole on the CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) or CD/DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/ PCV-E205) to open the tray. 2 Pull the tray out
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    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 25 Reinstalling the Front Panel 1 Insert the two plastic tabs (located on the bottom of the front panel) into the slots at the bottom of the chassis. 2 Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place. 3 Push the top of the front
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    26 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Bottom Panel 1 Lay the chassis down with the open side facing up and the bottom end facing you. The arrows
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    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 27 Reinstalling the Side Panel 1 Position the side panel against the side of the unit, with the side panel offset from the rear of the unit by about ¼ to ½ inch. 2 Hold the unit in position with your left hand as you slide the side panel forward with
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    28 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing an Add-In Card WARNING Before opening lip after the card is fully inserted. KY0070.VSD 3 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 4 Reinstall the bottom panel (see "Reinstalling the Bottom Panel" on
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    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 29 Removing an Add-in Card WARNING 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. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page
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    30 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 6 If you do not reinstall the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the
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    battery has a typical life of three years, after which the battery may be too weak to power the CMOS memory. ! When you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. Although the computer can hold the charge for a short
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    32 VAIO MicroTower System Reference the battery out and dispose of it according to the instructions that came with the new battery. 12 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up.  The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. 13 Reinstall any add-in cards that were
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    the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps. 19 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS settings (see "BIOS Setup Options" on page 69). 20 Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using the right arrow key. 21 Select Exit Saving
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    size is 256 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules. Memory module configurations (MB)* Bank 0 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Bank 1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-E201 is shipped with 32 MB. The PCV-E203 is shipped with 48 MB. The PCV-E205 is shipped with 64 MB
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    appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Pin 1 side Press down here Handles Bank 0 Bank 1 Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04586.VSD 5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 6 Press down firmly and evenly at
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    36 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 Reinstall the front panel (see "Reinstalling the Front Panel" on page 25). 10 Reinstall the side panel (see "Reinstalling the Side Panel" on page 27). Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn it
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    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 37 Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all
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    38 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 7 Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 8 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
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    secure the diskette drive carrier to the chassis. KY0074.VSD 2 Slide the diskette drive carrier out approximately two inches (enough to provide access to the memory modules).  Be careful not to hook the plastic LED and power-switch cover when sliding the diskette drive in or out. The metal tab on
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    40 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. 1 Locate the slot
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    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 41 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
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    of each connector and jumper on the system board. Processor CPU Fan Memory (not used) Power Keyboard, Mouse USB Display, COM1, Printer CPU Speed Slot 2 (PCI) Slot 1 (ISA) Fan 2 BIOS Configuration Diskette Secondary IDE Primary IDE PS Fan Battery Ring CHA Fan (not used) Front panel
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    44 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 20-inch header (1 pin is removed for the key) that provide connections to
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    Diskette Drive Connector System Board 45 34 33 Key (pin 5) 2 1 OM04701H.VSD
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    46 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors Bank 1 Bank 0 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
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    ISA slot is occupied by the fax/ modem card. The two PCI slot connectors are available for PCI cards.  Slot #2 and #3 (PCI) connectors do not support bus mastering. ISA Slot Connector B1 B31 B49 A1 A31 A49 OM04712A.VSD
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    48 VAIO MicroTower System Reference PCI Slot Connectors There are two PCI slot connectors. PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in cards. A1 A49 A52 A62 B1 B49 B52 B62 OM04599B.VSD
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    System Board 49 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. 40 39 2 1 OM04701G.VSD
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    50 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power supply connector labelled P1. 10 23 1 14 OM04701I.VSD
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    System Board 51 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors The keyboard and mouse connectors are 6-pin female PS/2®-type (miniDIN) connectors. They have identical pinouts. Mouse 1 6 1 6 Keyboard Keyboard and Mouse Pin Signal Name 1 DATA 2 NC 3 LOGIC GND 4 +5V (fused) 5 CLOCK 6 NC KY0032.VSD
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    52 VAIO MicroTower System Reference USB Connectors There are two standard are included to provide state-of-the-art technology. Your operating system supports a limited number of USB devices. You may need to install software (device drivers) supplied with your USB device before using the USB device.
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    System Board 53 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 DB-15S female
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    54 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Printer connector Pin Signal Name 1 STROBE 2 DATA BIT 0 3 DATA BIT 1 4 DATA BIT 2 5 DATA BIT 3 6 DATA BIT 4 7 DATA BIT 5 8 DATA BIT 6 9 DATA BIT 7
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    Monitor connector Pin Signal Name 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 NC 5 LOGIC GND 6 RED GND RTN 7 GREEN GND RTN 8 BLUE GND RTN 9 +5V PULL-UP 10 LOGIC GND 11 NC 12 DDC DAT 13 HORIZONTAL SYNC 14 VERTICAL SYNC 15 DDC CLK System Board 55
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    56 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Fan Connectors The CHA-Fan and CPU-Fan connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header connectors and have the same pinout. PS-Fan is a 2 x 3-
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    System Board 57 Game Connector The Game connector is a female DB-15 connector for connecting to a game controller/joystick or MIDI device. Game Game Connector Pin Signal Name 1 +5 VDC (fused) 2 GP4 (JSBUTO) 3 GP0 (JSX1R) 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 GP1 (JSY1R) 7 GP5 (JSBUT1) 8 +5 VDC (fused) 9 +5 VDC (
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    58 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 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
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    System Board 59 Ring Connector The Ring connector (J20) is a 1 x 2-pin straight header that connects to the wake signal (J3) from the fax/modem card to enable the phone ring signal to wake the system from the sleep state. This permits the system to go into the sleep state while monitoring the fax/
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    60 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Modem In Connector The Modem In connector (J9) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header connector and connects to the audio output connector (J4) on the fax/ modem card. J9 J9 Pin Signal Name 1 GND 2 MONO_O (to
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    System Board 61 CD In Connector The CD In connector (J12) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header connector and connects to a CD-ROM (PCV-E201) or CD/DVD-ROM (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) drive's audio output connector. J12 J12 Pin Signal Name 1 LEFT 2 GND 3 GND 4 RIGHT KY0062.VSD
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    62 VAIO MicroTower System Reference TV Out Connector The TV Out connector (J16) on the motherboard is a 2 x 5-pin straight header connector and connects to the composite video out connector (J5) on the TV-Out Paddle card. J16 J16 Pin Signal Name 1
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    clear (JP2), and BIOS recovery (JP3) selections. CPU Speed The processor speed jumper (JP1) is a 2 x 5 header that is preconfigured for the appropriate speed, as shown in the following table. JP1 CPU SPEED OM04588.VSD JP1 Position 266 MHz (PCV-E201) 300 MHz (PCV-E203) 333 MHz (PCV-E205) Pins
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    64 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Clear Password and BIOS Recovery The computer is shipped with an unused jumper cap on pins 2 and 3 (pin 3 is floating) for future use. The jumper cap should remain in this inactive position unless otherwise directed by a technical support person. JP3 JP2 1 2 34
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    Chapter 5 TV-Out Paddle Card (PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) The TV-Out Paddle card is installed in I/O slot #4, but does not occupy a slot on the system board. Instead, a ribbon cable connects between
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    66 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Name S Video Out Connector Type S-video connector Composite Video Out RCA phono jack, yellow band Description Connects to S video input of video device Connects to video input of composite video device
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    Chapter 6 Fax/Modem Card The fax/modem card occupies ISA slot #1. A two-wire twisted-pair cable connects JP3 on the fax/modem card to J20 (Ring) on the system board. Another two-wire twisted-pair cable connects J4 on the fax/modem card to J9 (Modem In) on the system board. There are two RJ-11 jacks
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    68 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Name Telephone Line J4 JP3 Connector Type RJ-11 RJ-11 4-pin connector on board 2-pin header Description Connects to phone Connects to telephone line Connects to Modem In (J9) connector on system board Connects to Ring (J20) connector on system board
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    each screen in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 16). The PhoenixBIOS setup has six is the current option. The available options are shown without brackets in this guide, directly below the default option. The available options are listed in the order
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    70 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Press Esc to go back to the main menu. 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.
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    Main Screen System Time: System Date: Language: Legacy Diskette A: Diskette B: BIOS Setup Options 71 [00:00:00] [01/01/1988] [English (US)] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½" 2.88 MB 3½" Disabled 360 KB 5¼" 1.2 MB 5¼" 720 KB 3½" [Disabled] 1.44/1.25 MB 3½" 2.88 MB 3½" 360 KB 5¼" 1.2 MB 5¼" 720 KB 3½"
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    72 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Primary Master Type: Cylinders*: Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers†: LBA Mode Control†: 32 Bit I/O†: Transfer Mode†: Ultra DMA Mode†: [Example:
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    Slave Type: Cylinders*: Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers†: LBA Mode Control†: 32 Bit I/O†: Transfer Mode†: Ultra DMA Mode†: BIOS Setup Options 73 [None] [AUTO] NONE CD-ROM ATAPI Removable IDE Removable USER [0] [1] [0] 0 MB [Disabled] 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16
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    74 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Secondary Master Type: Cylinders*: Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers†: LBA Mode Control†: 32 Bit I/O†: Transfer Mode†: Ultra DMA Mode†: [CD-
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    : Cylinders*: Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers†: 32 Bit I/O†: Transfer Mode†: Ultra DMA Mode†: QuickBoot Mode: System Memory: Extended Memory: BIOS Setup Options 75 [None] [NONE] CD-ROM ATAPI Removable IDE Removable USER AUTO [0] [1] [0] 0 MB [Disabled] [Enabled] Disabled
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    76 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Advanced Screen Plug and Play OS: Reset Configuration Data: USB Legacy Support: PCI Configuration PCI Device, Slot #1 Option ROM Scan: Enable Master: Latency Timer: PCI Device, Slot #2 Option ROM Scan: Enable Master: Latency Timer: Secured Set Configuration [
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    BIOS Setup Options 77 I/O Device Configuration Serial port A: [Auto] Disabled Enabled Base I/O address*: [3F8] 2F8 3E8 2E8 Interrupt*: [IRQ 4] IRQ 3 Parallel port: [Auto] Disabled Enabled Mode†: [
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    78 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Advanced Chipset Control Enable memory gap: [Disabled] Conventional Extended
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    Security Screen User Password Is: Supervisor Password Is: Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Password on boot: BIOS Setup Options 79 Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Enabled
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    80 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Power Screen Power Savings: Auto Suspend Timeout: Resume on Modem Ring: Resume on Time: Resume Time: AC LOSS Control Advanced Options IDE
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    Keyboard, Mouse, Video PCI Bus Mastering BIOS Setup Options 81 [Enabled] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled
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    82 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Boot Screen 1. 2. 3. Hard Drive 1. [Example: Maxtor 90840D6] 2. [Bootable Add-in Card] Removable Devices 1. [Legacy Floppy Drives] Floppy check: [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive] [Removable Devices] [Hard Drive] [Enabled] Disabled
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    Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes BIOS Setup Options 83
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    84 VAIO MicroTower System Reference
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    Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: u User and Supervisor password u Beep code error messages u PCI configuration status and error messages u DMA channel assignments u IRQ assignments u System I/O address map u Memory map 85
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    86 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 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
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    short beep signifies that the system is 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 the number
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    88 VAIO MicroTower System Reference PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages The following Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not
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    Miscellaneous Technical Information 89 Serial Port 2 Resource Conflict Static Device Resource Conflict System Board Device Resource Conflict Serial port 2 has requested a resource that is already in use. A non-Plug and Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use. A non-Plug and-
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    90 VAIO MicroTower System Reference DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. DMA
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    Miscellaneous Technical Information 91 IRQ Assignments  This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 will reassign resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices. IRQ # 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Default
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    92 VAIO MicroTower System Reference System I/O Address Map Address Range (hexadecimal) 0000 - 000F 0010 - 001F 0020 - 0021 0022 - 003F 0040 - 0043 0044 - 005F 0060 0061 0062 - 0063
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    Miscellaneous Technical Information 93 Address Range (hexadecimal) 0330 - 0331 0376 0378 - 037B 0388 - 038B 03B0 - 03BB 03C0 - 03DF 03F0 - 03F5 03F6 03F7 03F8 - 03FF 04D0 - 04D1 0778 - 077F 0CF8 - 0CFF 1000 - 1007 1008 - 100F 1010 - 1013 1014 - 1017 1040 - 104F Description ES1938 DOS emulation
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    94 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX) System board extension for PnP BIOS System board extension for PnP BIOS Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX) Intel 82443LX/EX Pentium® II
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    the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-E201, PCV-E203, and PCV-E205. Processor PCV-E201 PCV-E203 PCV-E205 266 MHz Intel Celeron™ processor 300 MHz Intel Celeron processor 333 MHz Intel Pentium II processor Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM speed
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 104
    1X (English) (DirectX) 64-bit AGP Video memory PCV-E201: 2Mbytes (installed) PCV-E203: 4Mbytes (installed) PCV-E205: 4 Mbytes (installed) Resolution (displayed resolution depends (8 bits) Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays.
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 105
    Specifications 97 Video Video playback Output connectors Plug and Play "Sony-tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen playback at 30 fps, 640x480x16 PCV-E201: none PCV-E203: Composite out, S Video out PCV-E205: Composite out, S Video out Configuration of DDC-compatible displays Audio
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 106
    -E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) 765A-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte) 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/33 Mode drives) PCV-E201: 4.3 GByte (bus-mastering EIDE driver installed) PCV-E203: 6.4 GByte (bus-mastering
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 107
    Specifications 99 Power Supply Power management control Processor voltage regulator Power Current draw (maximum) Software On system board 135 W peak, 90 W continuous 1.5A at 12 VDC 12A at 5 VDC* 6A at 3.3 VDC* 0.2A at -12 VDC 0.72A at +5VSB * 5V
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 108
    100
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 109
    specifications 97 B battery - See lithium battery beep codes 87 BIOS specifications 98 BIOS setup utility 16 advanced screen 76 boot screen 82 exit screen specifications 98 CD-ROM - See Also drive CMOS - See Also BIOS codes beeps 87 COM1 port - See Serial communications specifications 97 composite
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 110
    102 VAIO MicroTower System Reference cover slot 40 covering I/O slot 41 CPU - See processor D DIMM - See memory module diskette drive connector 45 removing 39 display power management 17 display - See monitor DMA channel assignments 90 drive CD-ROM specifications 98 DVD-ROM
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 111
    connector 51 L L2 cache specifications 96 lithium battery replacing 31 M map - See Also I/O address map memory map 94 specifications 95 memory - See Also system memory memory map 94 memory module connector 46 removing 37 specifications 95 messages error 87 status and error 88 microprocessor - See
  • Sony PCV-E201 | Reference Manual - Page 112
    slot slot connectors 47 ISA 47 PCI 48 slot cover removing 40 specifications audio 97 BIOS 98 communications 97 drives and controllers 98 environment 99 graphics 96 I/O and expansion slots 97 L2 cache 96 memory 95 memory module 95 plug & play 97 power supply 99 processor 95 video 97 status and error
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