Sony VGC-RA834G Specification Guide
Model
VGC-RA834G
HARDWARE
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor 560J
with Hyper-Threading Technology
(3.60GHz
(3.60GHz
1
, 1MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
800MHz
Chipset
Intel
®
915P
Memory
1GB PC-3200 400MHz DDR
(512MB X 2)
(Expandable to 2GB)
(Expandable to 2GB)
Hard Drive
400GB
2
7200rpm SATA
(200GB x 2 in RAID 0 configuration)
Graphics
NVIDIA
®
GeForce™ 6600
256MB Video Memory
Graphics Interface
TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-Out (DVI
output: 1280x1024x60Hz max.)
16x PCI Express
Giga Pocket
Giga Pocket
®
MPEG2 Realtime
Encoder/Decoder board with TV
Tuner
Tuner
DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW
Drive
Drive
3
Double Layer
+R
DVD+R write (2.4x MAX)
DVD±RW
3
-RW
DVD-R write (8x MAX),
DVD-RW write (4x MAX)
DVD-RW write (4x MAX)
+RW
DVD+R write (16x MAX),
DVD+RW write (4x MAX)
DVD+RW write (4x MAX)
CD-RW
-RW
CD-R write (32x MAX),
CD-RW write (24x MAX)
DVD-ROM Drive
3
DVD-ROM Read (16x MAX)
CD-ROM Read (40x MAX)
CD-ROM Read (40x MAX)
Floppy Disk Drive
3.5” 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
Audio
5.1 Channel - Intel
®
High Definition
Audio
Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
(RJ-11)
Expansion Slots
Multi-Media Card Reader
5
(Memory
Stick
®
, Memory Stick PRO/Duo
™
,
Compact Flash
®
Type I andType II,
SD/ MultiMediaCard™, Smart
Media/xD Picture Card
Media/xD Picture Card
®
)
One x16 PCI Express (occupied by
Graphics Card)
Two PCI (one available)
One PCI Express x1 (occupied)
One PCI Express x1 (occupied)
Expansion Bays
Two 5.25” Half-Height (occupied)
One External 3.5” (occupied)
Three Internal 3.5” (two occupied)
One External 3.5” (occupied)
Three Internal 3.5” (two occupied)
(Four 3.5” SATA Hard Drives can be acco-
modated if Floppy Drive is removed.)
Port Connections
Seven USB 2.0 (three front/four rear)
Two PS/2
Two PS/2
®
(Mouse/Keyboard)
One VGA/DVI Monitor Out Port
One TV-In/Out Port
One S/PDIF Out / One Parallel Port
One 6pin i.LINK
One TV-In/Out Port
One S/PDIF Out / One Parallel Port
One 6pin i.LINK
®
4
Port (rear)/ One
4pin (front)
One Headphone / One Microphone/
One Line In
S-Video: Two Inputs (front and rear)
Composite Video / Audio Inputs
Composite Video / Audio Inputs
(front and rear)
Coaxial Input (VHF/UHF)
Power Requirements
364.7 watts max. / 100-240V ~7A
(50/60Hz)
Power Management
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
Weight (CPU)
34.172 lbs.
Dimensions (CPU)
7.4”(W) x 15.6”(H) x 15.3”(D)
Supplied Accessories
5.1 Surround Sound Speakers
IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR
IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR
Blaster
Wireless Keyboard
Wireless Mouse
Wireless Mouse
SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Media Center
Edition 2005
Sony Original Software
Click to DVD
™
- DVD Creation
SonicStage
®
Mastering Studio - Audio
Mastering & Remastering
PictureGear Studio
™
- Digital Photo
DVgate Plus
™
- Digital Video
SonicStage
®
- Digital Music
VAIO Media
™
- Network File Sharing
Other Software Applications
Adobe
®
Premiere
®
Standard Edition
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Album Starter
Edition
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements
®
2.0
Microsoft
®
Works 8.0 - Word
Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar,
Scheduling, Contact Management,
and Database
Scheduling, Contact Management,
and Database
Microsoft
®
Office 2003 60-Day
Student/Teacher Edition Trial
Intuit Quicken
®
2005 New User Edition
(Previous Quicken Users may require
additional upgrade)
additional upgrade)
InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
Sonic RecordNow!
®
7
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software
Norton
®
Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription - Norton AntiVirus
®
,
Norton Personal Firewall, Norton
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam
®
,
Norton Parental Control
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day
Subscription
VAIO
®
Recovery Wizard
VAIO
®
Help and Support
VAIO
®
Update
Online Center
America Online
®
90-Day Trial - For
new users only
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Limited Warranty and Onsite
Service
Service
1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite
Service
6
Telephone Support
1 Year toll-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24-hours, 7-
days-a-week
days-a-week
7.
On-line Support
Support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock
speed; other factors may affect application per
formance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
formance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to
hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may
vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as
a recovery partition.
vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as
a recovery partition.
3. DVD Media/Formats are not universally
compatible.
4. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to des
ignate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connector. All products with an i.LINK connec
tor may not communicate with each other.
connector. All products with an i.LINK connec
tor may not communicate with each other.
5. Does not support Memory Stick media and
Memory Stick PRO media using the MagicGate
function. Tested to support Memory Stick PRO
media for up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V
SmartMedia media or the ID function of
SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support
the SD Memory Card media copyright protec
tion function.
function. Tested to support Memory Stick PRO
media for up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V
SmartMedia media or the ID function of
SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support
the SD Memory Card media copyright protec
tion function.
6. When available. Sony will provide Onsite
Service in fulfifillment of its limited warranty
obligations. Any such services are subject to
the terms and conditions of the limited warran
ty. See actual Limited Warranty for details.
Onsite Service will be provided via thrid-party
technician to be dispatched as needed following
phone-base trouble-shooting. Some repairs
may be accomplished with self repair kits.
Onsite Service may not be available in all loca
tions.
obligations. Any such services are subject to
the terms and conditions of the limited warran
ty. See actual Limited Warranty for details.
Onsite Service will be provided via thrid-party
technician to be dispatched as needed following
phone-base trouble-shooting. Some repairs
may be accomplished with self repair kits.
Onsite Service may not be available in all loca
tions.
7. For certain third party software applications,
Sony provides first level Phone Support.
Additional telephone support may be available
Additional telephone support may be available
from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability
and schedule for any such support is deter
mined by the applicable software vendor.
mined by the applicable software vendor.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks stan-
dards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add-on hardware options. This
personal computer is not manufactured to any specific
software, and Sony does not and cannot make any war-
ranty or representation with respect to the performance
of this product with any particular software packages
and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those
mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any
representations or warranty that this product is compat-
ible with any combination of non-Sony products you
may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or
Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and
may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to
vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must deter-
mine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of
the hardware and software in each and every particular
instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not
include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed
on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change
without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.
dards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add-on hardware options. This
personal computer is not manufactured to any specific
software, and Sony does not and cannot make any war-
ranty or representation with respect to the performance
of this product with any particular software packages
and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those
mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any
representations or warranty that this product is compat-
ible with any combination of non-Sony products you
may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or
Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and
may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to
vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must deter-
mine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of
the hardware and software in each and every particular
instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not
include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed
on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change
without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO
Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus,
PictureGear Studio, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to
DVD, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation. Realone is a trademark
of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks are trade-
marks of their respective owners. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice. Weights and measure-
ments are approximate.
Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO
Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus,
PictureGear Studio, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to
DVD, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation. Realone is a trademark
of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks are trade-
marks of their respective owners. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice. Weights and measure-
ments are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 12/04
Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information:
1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
For more information:
1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
Television at your
Fingertips.
Fingertips.
Enjoy the quality TV viewing
experience that you've come
to expect from Sony. Watch
and record your favorite
shows with Microsoft
experience that you've come
to expect from Sony. Watch
and record your favorite
shows with Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Media Center
Edition 2005 enhanced by
Sony's Giga Pocket
Sony's Giga Pocket
®
engine.
It's convenient and easy with
on-screen program listings
and navigation.
on-screen program listings
and navigation.
Sony’s Professional
Tools are in your Hands.
Tools are in your Hands.
The VAIO
®
RA Digital Studio
Desktop Computer brings
Sony's professional audio,
video and broadcast expert-
ise directly to your desktop.
Create, manage, edit and
archive video, music and
photos just like a Pro.
Capture and edit high-defini-
tion camcorder video.
Convert VHS or 8mm videos
into high-quality DVDs
Sony's professional audio,
video and broadcast expert-
ise directly to your desktop.
Create, manage, edit and
archive video, music and
photos just like a Pro.
Capture and edit high-defini-
tion camcorder video.
Convert VHS or 8mm videos
into high-quality DVDs
3
.
Advanced Cooling and
Acoustic Technology.
Acoustic Technology.
The innovative liquid-cooling
system and advanced noise-
reduction technology en-
sures premier performance
without the heat or noise of
traditional PCs. A unique liq-
uid-flow heat pipe draws
heat away from the proces-
sor, while air-intake from the
desktop tower's mid-section
maximizes air flow and opti-
mizes acoustics.
system and advanced noise-
reduction technology en-
sures premier performance
without the heat or noise of
traditional PCs. A unique liq-
uid-flow heat pipe draws
heat away from the proces-
sor, while air-intake from the
desktop tower's mid-section
maximizes air flow and opti-
mizes acoustics.
Power for Demanding
A/V Applications.
A/V Applications.
Serial ATA hard drives in RAID
0 configuration deliver incredi-
ble hard-drive speeds and
accommodate a large collec-
tion of high-quality media files.
DVD+R Double Layer/
DVD±RW drive provides data
storage of up to 8.5GB on
one Double Layer DVD disc
0 configuration deliver incredi-
ble hard-drive speeds and
accommodate a large collec-
tion of high-quality media files.
DVD+R Double Layer/
DVD±RW drive provides data
storage of up to 8.5GB on
one Double Layer DVD disc
3
.
PCI Express Video graphics
capabilities enable cinematic-
quality effects and color.
capabilities enable cinematic-
quality effects and color.
The Sony VAIO
®
RA Series exem-
plifies cutting edge design and
superior performance - A sleek
black chassis with a revolutionary
liquid heat pipe cooling system,
spectacular acoustic presence
and breakneck performance.
Topped off with loads of expan-
sion headroom to take your
VAIO
superior performance - A sleek
black chassis with a revolutionary
liquid heat pipe cooling system,
spectacular acoustic presence
and breakneck performance.
Topped off with loads of expan-
sion headroom to take your
VAIO
®
PC experience wherever
your passion leads you.
The premier multimedia desktop PC.
Desktop
VGC-RA834G
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394)
Sony VAIO
®
RA Series
Digital Studio PC
Display not
Included.
Included.
Featuring One Year Onsite Service
6
and 24/7 Telephone Support
7