Hello everyone,
First post on the forum. I recently purchased a visiontek 5550 1GB DDR PCIe 2.1 x 16pin video card. When I install the card the computer does not boot up and both fans stay on constantly. No signal is sent either through the video card or the internal video card. Although I know my RB30 is a 2.0 x 16pin I was under the impression there is backward compatibility. I have actually upgraded my PSU to a Corsair HX650 so I doubt power is an issue. My RAM is upgraded to two 1 GB DDR sticks for a total of 2GB. My SDD is a samsung 830 series. I disabled the internal video card an Intel 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family via devmgmt.msc Am I missing something? Is it the card? Should I just return it to new egg and get something else? What is the newest card I can get for this computer. Thanks in Advance. Sal
Sony VAIO RB30C Specifications
Part # VGC-RB30
Key Specifications Sony VAIO RB30C
Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Part # VGC-RB30
Processor
Type Intel Pentium 4 530J 3.0GHz with Hyper Threading Technology
Data Bus Speed 800MHz FSB
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Installed Size 1 MB
RAM
Installed Size 512MB
Technology DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed 400MHz
System Type Desktop
Storage
Hard Drive 200GB 7200 rpm
Storage Controller
Type Serial ATA
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW CD-ROM
Read Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Write Speed 32x
Rewrite Speed 24x
Display
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 900
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio Output
Type Sound card
Compliant Standards AC '97
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max. Transfer Rate V.90 56Kbps
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Expansion
Expansion Slots Total 2 ( 0 ) x front accessible 5.25" x 1/2H
1 ( 0 ) x front accessible 3.5" x 1/3H
4 ( 3 ) x internal 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total 2 ( 0 ) x memory DIMM 184 pin
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 PCI
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick
1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card type I/II
1 ( 1 ) x xD Picture Card
1 ( 1 ) x SmartMedia Card
Interfaces 1 x network Ethernet 10Base, T/100Base, TX RJ 45
6 x Hi Speed USB 4 pin USB Type A
1 x keyboard, generic, 6 pin mini DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x mouse, generic, 6 pin mini DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x display / video, VGA, 15 pin HD D Sub (HD 15)
1 x parallel, IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP), 25 pin D Sub
1 x audio, line in, mini phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 6 pin FireWire
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 4 pin FireWire
1 x headphones, output, mini phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone, input, mini phone 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
Input Device Mouse, keyboard
Compliant Standards ACPI
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Corel WordPerfect, InterVideo WinDVD, Sony Click to DVD, Sony PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Sony DVgate Plus, VAIO Recovery Wizard, VAIO Help and Support, VAIO Update, VAIO Zone, Sonic RecordNow! 7, Sony SonicStage 2.1, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)
Power Device Type Power supply
Voltage Required AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational 305 Watt
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
Unit 7.13" x 15.24" x 16.9"
Weight
Unit 25.4 lbs.
First post on the forum. I recently purchased a visiontek 5550 1GB DDR PCIe 2.1 x 16pin video card. When I install the card the computer does not boot up and both fans stay on constantly. No signal is sent either through the video card or the internal video card. Although I know my RB30 is a 2.0 x 16pin I was under the impression there is backward compatibility. I have actually upgraded my PSU to a Corsair HX650 so I doubt power is an issue. My RAM is upgraded to two 1 GB DDR sticks for a total of 2GB. My SDD is a samsung 830 series. I disabled the internal video card an Intel 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family via devmgmt.msc Am I missing something? Is it the card? Should I just return it to new egg and get something else? What is the newest card I can get for this computer. Thanks in Advance. Sal
Sony VAIO RB30C Specifications
Part # VGC-RB30
Key Specifications Sony VAIO RB30C
Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Part # VGC-RB30
Processor
Type Intel Pentium 4 530J 3.0GHz with Hyper Threading Technology
Data Bus Speed 800MHz FSB
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Installed Size 1 MB
RAM
Installed Size 512MB
Technology DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed 400MHz
System Type Desktop
Storage
Hard Drive 200GB 7200 rpm
Storage Controller
Type Serial ATA
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW CD-ROM
Read Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Write Speed 32x
Rewrite Speed 24x
Display
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 900
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio Output
Type Sound card
Compliant Standards AC '97
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max. Transfer Rate V.90 56Kbps
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Expansion
Expansion Slots Total 2 ( 0 ) x front accessible 5.25" x 1/2H
1 ( 0 ) x front accessible 3.5" x 1/3H
4 ( 3 ) x internal 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total 2 ( 0 ) x memory DIMM 184 pin
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 PCI
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick
1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card type I/II
1 ( 1 ) x xD Picture Card
1 ( 1 ) x SmartMedia Card
Interfaces 1 x network Ethernet 10Base, T/100Base, TX RJ 45
6 x Hi Speed USB 4 pin USB Type A
1 x keyboard, generic, 6 pin mini DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x mouse, generic, 6 pin mini DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x display / video, VGA, 15 pin HD D Sub (HD 15)
1 x parallel, IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP), 25 pin D Sub
1 x audio, line in, mini phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 6 pin FireWire
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 4 pin FireWire
1 x headphones, output, mini phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone, input, mini phone 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
Input Device Mouse, keyboard
Compliant Standards ACPI
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Corel WordPerfect, InterVideo WinDVD, Sony Click to DVD, Sony PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Sony DVgate Plus, VAIO Recovery Wizard, VAIO Help and Support, VAIO Update, VAIO Zone, Sonic RecordNow! 7, Sony SonicStage 2.1, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)
Power Device Type Power supply
Voltage Required AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational 305 Watt
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
Unit 7.13" x 15.24" x 16.9"
Weight
Unit 25.4 lbs.