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
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To change the backup battery, contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the...
Page 4 N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. 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
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R553DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone: 201-930-6970 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Page 6: Fcc Part 68
Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1- 888-476-6972).
Page 7: Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
Center or Factory Service Center. In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
Page 8: Industry Canada Notice
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the userís satisfaction.
Page 9 ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui- même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Notice to Users ... ii Safety Information and Caution ... iii Regulatory Information...v FCC Part 68 ... vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ... vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)... vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY ... vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE...
Page 12 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover ...22 Removing the Front Panel ...24 Replacing the Front Panel ...26 Replacing the Cover ...27 Installing an Add-In Card ...29 Removing an Add-in Card ...30 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...32 Installing System Memory ...35 Removing a Memory Module ...38...
Page 13 Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card Chapter 6 — i.LINK Chapter 7 — Ethernet Card Chapter 8 — CMOS Setup Options Main Screen ...79 Advanced Screen ...81 Power Screen...87 Boot Screen ...89 Exit Screen ...90 Chapter 9 — Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords ...92 Beep Code Error Messages ...93 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ...94...
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 Digital Studio™ Computer. Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.
Page 16: Front View
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Front View Front panel OM04694X.VSD...
Page 17: Drives
Drives Drive Diskette drive DVD-ROM drive † CD-RW drive * Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.6X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 11.3X (15,255 kbytes/s).
Page 18: Buttons And Switches
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button Optical disc eject button Optical disc eject Diskette eject Power/Standby Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode. Ejects a diskette. Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray.
Page 19: Indicators
Indicators Indicator Power/Standby indicator Diskette drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Identifying Components Optical drive access Diskette drive access Power/Standby Hard disk drive access Description 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 Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Connectors Connector ® i.LINK (IEEE-1394) * 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: Rear View
Rear View MOUSE KEYBOARD SERIAL PRINTER MONITOR GAME/MIDI HEADPHONES LINE IN Ethernet i.LINK (IEEE-1394) LINE Identifying Components Power TELEPHONE KY0001.VSD...
Page 22: Icons
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Icons Icon Description MOUSE connector KEYBOARD connector USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector SERIAL connector PRINTER connector GAME/MIDI connector HEADPHONES connector LINE IN jack (audio) MIC (microphone) jack MONITOR connector Ethernet connector Icon labels OM04692X.VSD...
Page 23 Identifying Components Icon Description LINE (for telephone line from primary service jack) TELEPHONE (for phone) ® i.LINK (IEEE-1394) interface...
Page 24: I/O Connectors
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual 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 connectors. KEYBOARD USB Connectors The USB connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors.
Page 25 PRINTER Connector The PRINTER connector is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. MONITOR The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA- type connector. Identifying Components KY0005.VSD KY0004.VSD...
Page 26 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual GAME Connector The GAME connector is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. The GAME connector is also used to connect MIDI devices. MIC, LINE IN, and HEADPHONES The MIC, LINE IN, and HEADPHONES jacks are physically identical, but have different connections.
Page 27: 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 28: Expansion Slots
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector on the rear of the system is used to connect to a 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet network. Ethernet On back of system Expansion Slots There are four PCI slots, one of which is available for expansion (PCI #4). The other three PCI slots are occupied by the fax/modem card (PCI #1), i.LINK card (PCI #2), and D-Link card (PC #3).
Page 29: Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System
Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. Configuring your system can consist of the following: Making changes to the BIOS settings Making changes to the display's power management settings Changing the system board jumper position...
Page 30: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility
Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit the Microsoft ® Windows operating system. Reboot the system. When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message appears at the bottom of the screen. Press <F2> for setup. Press F2. Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration.
Page 31: Changing The Display's Power Management Settings
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. Double-click the Display icon.
Page 32 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 33: Configuring The System Board
Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of reserved jumper blocks (do not change). The CMOS and Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) settings are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Access to specific setup fields is controlled by a supervisor password or user password.
Page 35: Replacing Components
Chapter 3 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the components. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit the Windows operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
Page 36: Removing The 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 37 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 38: Removing The Front Panel
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install, remove, or replace internal components such as a hard drive, optical drive, or diskette drive. Remove the cover (see Insert a straightened paper clip into the CD-RW optical drive emergency-eject hole (1 in diagram) and gently push out the tray.
Page 39 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Reach inside the chassis and push down and out on the two flat plastic tabs (1 in diagram) at the bottom of the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel. Front panel Pull out the top end of the front panel to remove it.
Page 40: Replacing The Front Panel
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Replacing the Front Panel Insert the two flat 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 41: Replacing The Cover
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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. Insert the three small tabs on the frame into the slots on the left side of the unit.
Page 42 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Gently press the frame in until it clicks into position. KY0068.VSD...
Page 43: Installing An Add-In Card
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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 Locate an available expansion slot connector.
Page 44: Removing An Add-In Card
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Removing an Add-in Card Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit the Windows operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. Remove the cover (see Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card you want to remove.
Page 45 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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 an Open I/O Slot” Replace the cover (see on page 41).
Page 46: Replacing The Lithium Battery
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual 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 47 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 48 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual 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 49: 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 50 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Indicates pin 1 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated.
Page 51 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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 52: Removing A Memory Module
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit the Windows operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
Page 53 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. 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.
Page 54: Removing A Slot Cover
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. Disconnect the power cord from the computer. Remove the cover (see Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove. Lay the system on its side.
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 56: Installing A 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Installing a 3½” Internal Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional 3½” IDE hard disk drive. The drive you install must not require front panel access. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active.
Page 57 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out. 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. Secure the drive to the drive holder using the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive).
Page 58 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Connect the second power connector to the new drive. 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). Be sure to align all four slots on the drive holder with the tabs on top of the chassis.
Page 59 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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 60: 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” Remove the three screws (A) from the rear of the chassis. Remove the screw (B) from the power supply bracket. on page 35).
Page 61 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 62 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 63: 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 65: 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. Keyboard, Mouse USB1 USB Header COM1, Monitor, Printer Mic In, Line In, Line Out, Game CD-In (to DVD-ROM drive)
Page 66: 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 67: Diskette Drive Connector
Diskette Drive Connector System Board Key (pin 5) OM04701H.VSD...
Page 68: 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 69: Pci Slot Connectors
PCI Slot Connectors There are a total of four PCI slot connectors (slot #1 to #4). One PCI slot connector (#4) is available. The other three PCI slots are occupied by the fax/modem card (#1), i.LINK PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in cards. PCI slot connector System Board ®...
Page 70: Ide Connectors
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector. Each IDE connector supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors.
Page 71: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors
KEYBOARD and MOUSE Connectors The KEYBOARD connector and the MOUSE connector are 6-pin female PS/2-type (mini-DIN) connectors. They have identical pinouts. MOUSE KEYBOARD KEYBOARD and MOUSE Signal Name DATA LOGIC GND +5V (fused) CLOCK System Board KY0032.VSD...
Page 72: Usb Connectors
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual USB Connectors There are two USB ports that permit connection of two USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub. 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 73: Serial 1, Printer, And Monitor Connectors
USB2 Signal Name USBVCC1 USBP0# USBP0 Ground USBVCC2 USBP1# USBP1 Ground * Uses over-current protector. SERIAL 1, PRINTER, and MONITOR Connectors The SERIAL 1, PRINTER, and MONITOR connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board. The SERIAL 1 connector is a DB-9 male connector.
Page 74 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual SERIAL 1 connector Signal Name 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...
Page 75 LOGIC GND LOGIC GND LOGIC GND MONITOR connector Signal Name GREEN BLUE DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC System Board...
Page 76: Fan Connector
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Fan Connector The PWR-FAN connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector. PWR-FAN connects to the power supply and controls the power supply cooling fan. PWR-FAN Connector Signal Name Ground FAN_CTRL (+12V) FAN_SEN PWR-FAN KY0034.VSD...
Page 77: Cpu Fan Connector
CPU Fan Connector The CPU_FAN connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector. CPU_FAN connects to the CPU fan and controls the CPU cooling. CPU_FAN Connector Signal Name Ground FAN_CTRL (+12V) FAN_SEN CPU_FAN System Board KY0101.VSD...
Page 78: 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 GAME Connector Signal Name GAMEVCC JPYB0 JOYA0 JOYA1 JOYA2 GAMEVCC GAMEVCC JOYB2 JOYA2 MIDI_TxD JOYA3 JOYB3 MIDI_RxD KY0056.VSD...
Page 79: Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors
HEADPHONES, LINE IN, MIC Connectors The HEADPHONES, LINE IN, and MIC jacks are stereo mini-jacks (3.5 mm). The HEADPHONES jack connects to headphones. The LINE IN jack connects to a stereo audio source (not an audio source from a video device).
Page 80: Cd-In Connector
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual CD-IN Connector The CD-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header connector that connects to the DVD-ROM drive’s audio output connector. CD-IN CD-IN Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In KY0062.VSD...
Page 81: Aux-In Connector
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 audio output connector. AUX-IN AUX-IN Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In System Board KY0062B.VSD...
Page 82: Wol-Con Connector
WOL-CON Connector The WOL-CON connector on the system board is a 1 x 3-pin header connector that connects to the WOL (Wake On LAN) connector on the Ethernet card. WOL-CON Signal Name +5V SB Ground WOL signal WOL-CON KY0062D.VSD...
Page 83: Configuration Jumper
Configuration Jumper There is one user-configurable jumper for CMOS Clear. The other two jumpers are reserved (do not change). The computer ships with CMOS Clear in the Normal position. Do not change the position of this jumper unless directed by a technical support person.
Page 85 Chapter 5 Fax/Modem Card The fax/modem card occupies PCI slot #1. There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone. TELEPHOINE LINE Connectors Name Connector Type TELEPHONE RJ-11 LINE RJ-11 Description Connects to phone Connects to telephone line KY0038.VSD...
Page 87: Chapter 6 - I.link
Chapter 6 ® i.LINK Card The i.LINK (IEEE-1394) card occupies PCI slot #2. There are four header connectors, but only two are used: CN3 connects to the power supply, and CN4 connects to the 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front chassis through an interface board on the front chassis.
Page 89: Chapter 7 Ethernet Card
Chapter 7 Ethernet Card The Ethernet card occupies PCI slot #3. JP1 connects to the WOL_CON connector on the system board. To WOL header on system board Ethernet VOY002.VSD...
Page 91: Chapter 8 Cmos Setup Options
Chapter 8 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets.
Page 92 VAIO Digital Studio™ 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 93: Main Screen
Main Screen System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B Floppy 3 Mode Support Primary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Primary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Secondary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Secondary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Language Supervisor Password User Password Halt On Installed Memory CMOS Setup Options...
Page 94 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual IDE Sub-Menus Type Translation Method † Cylinders † Heads ‡ Sectors CHS Capacity Maximum LBA Capacity Multi-Sector Transfers SMART Monitoring PIO Mode ULTRA DMA Mode †† Set Device As * This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD. †...
Page 95: Advanced Screen
Advanced Screen CPU Core:Bus Freq. Multiplier CPU Level 1 Cache CPU Level 2 Cache CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check BIOS Update PS/2 Mouse Function Control USB Legacy Support OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M Chip Configuration (see I/O Device Configuration (see PCI Configuration (see Shadow Configuration (see CMOS Setup Options...
Page 96 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chip Configuration Sub-Menu SDRAM Configuration SDRAM CAS Latency SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay SDRAM RAS Precharge Time SDRAM Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) SDRAM Page Closing Policy CPU Latency Timer Onboard VGA Display Cache Paging Mode Video Memory Cache Mode Memory Hole At 15M-16M PCI 2.1 Support...
Page 97 I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard Lan Controller Onboard FDC Swap A & B Floppy Disk Access Control Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode Onboard Game Port Onboard MIDI I/O Onboard MIDI IRQ CMOS Setup Options Disabled...
Page 98 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual PCI Configuration Sub-Menu Slot 1 IRQ Slot 3 IRQ PCI/VGA Palette Snoop PCI Latency Timer SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS USB Function ONB VGA BIOS First [Auto] [Disabled] Enabled [32] [Auto] Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [No]...
Page 99 PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion Sub-Menu IRQ 3 Reserved IRQ 4 Reserved IRQ 5 Reserved IRQ 7 Reserved IRQ 9 Reserved IRQ 10 Reserved IRQ 11 Reserved IRQ 12 Reserved IRQ 14 Reserved IRQ 15 Reserved PCI/PNP DMA Resource Exclusion Sub-Menu DMA 1 Used By ISA DMA 3 Used By ISA DMA 5 Used By ISA...
Page 100 Shadow Configuration Sub-Menu Video ROM BIOS Shadow C8000-CBFFF Shadow CC000-CFFFF Shadow D0000-D3FFF Shadow D4000-D7FFF Shadow D8000-DBFFF Shadow DC000-DFFFF Shadow [Enabled] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled...
Page 101: Power Screen
Power Screen Power Management Video Off Option Video Method HDD Power Down ACPI Mode Suspend Mode PWR Button < 4 Secs Power Up Control (see Hardware Monitor (see CMOS Setup Options [User Define] Disabled Min Saving Max Saving [Suspend -> Off] Always On [DPMS OFF] DPMS Reduce ON...
Page 102 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Power Up Control Sub-Menu AC PWR Loss Restart PWR Up On Modem Act Wake On LAN Hardware Monitor Sub-Menu MB Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage +3.3V Voltage +5V Voltage +12V Voltage -12V Voltage...
Page 103: Boot Screen
Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. IDE Hard Drive 4. Other Boot Device Plug & Play O/S Boot Virus Detection Quick Power On Self Test Boot Up Floppy Seek Silent Boot CMOS Setup Options [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120...
Page 104: Exit Screen
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...
Page 105: Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Technical Information
Chapter 9 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: User and Supervisor password Beep code error messages PCI configuration status and error messages DMA channel assignments IRQ assignments System I/O address map Memory map PCI configuration space map...
Page 106: About User And Supervisor Passwords
VAIO Digital Studio™ 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 107: 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 108: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages
VAIO Digital Studio™ 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 Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict CMOS Checksum Error, CMOS Cleared CMOS Data Invalid, CMOS Cleared...
Page 109: Dma Channel Assignments
DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. The Microsoft Second Edition operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Default Assignment Channel Standard diskette controller Direct memory access controller Miscellaneous Technical Information ® ®...
Page 110: System I/O Address Map
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual System I/O Address Map Address Range Description (hex) 0000 - 000F Direct memory access controller 0010 - 001F Motherboard resources 0020 - 0021 Programmable interrupt controller 0022 - 002D Motherboard resources 002E - 002F Motherboard resources 0030 - 003F Motherboard resources 0040 - 0043...
Page 111 Address Range Description (hex) 0376 - 0376 Intel 82801AA bus master IDE controller 0376 - 0376 Secondary IDE controller 0378 - 037F ECP printer port (LPT1) ® 03B0 - 03BB Intel ® 03CO - 03DF Intel 03F0 - 03F1 Motherboard resources 03F2 - 03F5 Standard diskette controller 03F6 - 03F6...
Page 112: Memory Map
810 chipset graphics driver System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS Lucent WinModem Sony OHCI i.LINK (IEEE 1394) PCI host controller Sony OHCI i.LINK (IEEE 1394) PCI host controller Vortex AU8810 PCI audio ® Intel 810 chipset graphics driver ®...
Page 113: Irq Settings
Printer port (LPT1) System CMOS/real-time clock ® Intel 82801AA USB universal host controller Lucent WinModem Sony OHCI i.LINK ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus MPU-401 compatible ®...
Page 115: Chapter 10 - Specifications
Chapter 10 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-R553DS computer. Processor 650 MHz Intel Pentium * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance. Chipset ® Intel PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state...
Page 116: 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-R553DS is shipped with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB. Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory.
Page 117: Communications
Communications Modem ® i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Ethernet * Due to FCC limitations, the maximum permissible data speed is 53 kbps during download transmissions. Actual data speeds may vary, depending on line conditions. I/O and Expansion Slots Serial ports Parallel port Game/MIDI port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots...
Page 118: Drives And Controllers
VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Drives and Controllers Diskette controller 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte) Diskette drive 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD EIDE controller Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/66 Mode drives) IDE hard drive 30.0 GByte ‡...
Page 119 Index add-in card installing removing address map, system audio specifications battery - See lithium battery beep codes BIOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen boot screen exit screen main screen options power screen screens BIOS specifications card, modem CD-IN connector CD-RW drive location of performance of discs...
Page 120 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual disposal of lithium ion battery DMA channel assignments drives IDE connectors installing additional 3½" drive specifications for DVD-ROM drive performance of discs specifications for error messages beep codes PCI configuration expansion slots specifications for expansion slots - See Also slots fan connectors CPU-FAN PWR-FAN...
Page 121 LINE connector LINE IN connector lithium battery, replacing lithium ion battery disposal safety precautions map - See Also I/O address map and memory map memory - See Also system memory memory module connector removing specifications for messages error status and error MIC connector microprocessor - See processor model numbers...
Page 122 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual IDE connectors KEYBOARD connector LINE IN connector memory module connector MIC connector MONITOR connector MOUSE PCI slot connectors power connector PRINTER connector SERIAL 1 connector USB connectors system I/O address map system memory, installing TELEPHONE connector Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 TV interference...

Sony VAIO PCV-R553DS Reference Manual

Chapter 1 - Identifying Components

Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System

Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing

Chapter 4 - System Board

Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card

Chapter 6 - I.link

Chapter 7 Ethernet Card

Chapter 8 CMOS Setup Options

Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

Chapter 10 - Specifications

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