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Inserting an Add-on Board

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Inserting an Add-on Board

There are two PCI expansion slots in this computer. One slot contains the 
preinstalled modem card. The second slot is open for installation of an add-on 
board that supports Windows Me and the PCI revision 2.1 specification.

To insert an add-on board

1

Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your 
printer.

2

Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.

3

Remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” .

4

Locate the available expansion slot. Remove the screw, and then remove the 
slot cover.

Your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer cannot accommodate PCI add-on boards over 6.6 
inches in length.

Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to 
your Sony computer. See “Notes on Use”  in the V
AIO Slimtop™ LCD 
Computer User Guide.

Removing the slot cover

Summary of Contents for VAIO Slimtop Series

Page 1: ...ing electronic equipment Observe proper safety precautions when you modify your computer Read Notes on Use in the VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide before upgrading your Sony computer Always switch the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet before you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your compu...

Page 2: ...ing the top of system unit firmly pull the T lever on back of unit in the direction shown in the lower picture If you remove the cover immediately after you shut down your computer the components may be too hot to touch Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the cover Removing the cover Step 1 Step 2 ...

Page 3: ...uter and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover 4 Locate the available expansion slot Remove the screw and then remove the slot cover Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer cannot accommodate PCI add on boards over 6 6 inches in length Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions wh...

Page 4: ...d secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover 6 Attach any internal cables that the board requires see the manual for the add on board 7 Replace the cover and reinsert the screw at the top of the rear panel 8 Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord and then turn on the computer Installing a PCI card ...

Page 5: ...ripheral devices 3 Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover 4 If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the DIMM slots 5 Handle the DIMM only by the edges and remove it from its anti static package 6 Locate the notches on the bottom edge of the DIMM 7 Align the DIMM over the slot Always observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony...

Page 6: ...tches snap into place automatically 10 Reinstall any add on cards or components you removed 11 Replace the cover and reinsert the screw at the top of the rear panel Installing Memory To avoid damaging the DIMM slot move the DIMM slot latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module should then click easily into place Slot Center Latch Edge Connectors Notch Notch ...

Page 7: ... after several years and the system settings such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM may become inaccurate For detailed information on replacing the lithium battery see the System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport ...

Page 8: ...NOTE THIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY NOT INTENDED FOR PRINT ...

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