ZALMAN HD160XT User Manual

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HD160XT

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◈ Please read this manual thoroughly before installation.

◈ Please visit our website and watch the HD160XT installation video to assist you in the

installation process.

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Congratulations on your purchase of Zalman’s HD160XT Home Theatre PC

Enclosure! You are now about to experience Zalman’s world of silent computing.

The HD160XT is designed for ultra quiet home theatre PC operation, utilizing

optimized ventilation and anti-vibration reinforcements, making it ideal for

environments that require silence such as living rooms, bedrooms, educational

facilities, and offices.

1. Cautionary Notes 3

2. Design Patent Information 3

3. Components 4

4. Front Panel Buttons & Functions 5

5. Features 6

6. Specifications 9

7. Installation Guide 10

8. Recommended Use 18

9. Trademarks and Copyright Notice 19

▣ Introduction

▣ Contents

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Cautionary Notes

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Design Patent Information

1) Avoid inserting hands or any objects into the system while the power is ON.

It may harm the user or cause product damage.

2) Do not separate, repair, or alter the product arbitrarily.

3) The manual MUST be referenced BEFORE connecting the cables.

Wrong connections may lead to short circuits and fires.

4) Always shut down the operating system and switch the POWER OFF before

disassembling.

5) The air vents on four sides of the unit must not be blocked.

6) Use in a flat, stable, and well ventilated area.

7) Keep this unit away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

8) Keep this unit away from places exposed to rain, oil, and humidity.

9) Do not place the product on its front panel to prevent possible damage to the

LCD surface.

10) To clean the LCD surface, unplug the power cord and use a smooth, dry cloth.

11) Do not clean the product surface with chemicals or wet cloth.

(Chemicals : industrial brighteners, wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, mosquito

repellents, aromatics, lubricant, rinsing liquid etc.)

12) If this unit is to be transported a long distance, remove all HDDs

(Hard Disk Drive) for separate transport. And place the HD160 in its own box.

13) Do not drop or expose this unit to shock while it is in transit.

14) Check the condition of the unit and its components before installation.

If there is a problem with the unit and/or its components, please contact the

retailer for a replacement.

◈◈

Korea Design Application No. 06-0020894

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International design patent applications pending in the EU, USA, Japan,

and 30+ other countries.

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Disclaimer

Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to external causes,

including but not limited to, improper use, problems with electrical power, accident,

neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing.

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Components

1) HD160XT Main Components

2) Case Parts

3) M-Play Parts

HDD Chassis

Top Cover

ODD Chassis

Main Chassis

20 HDD Bolts
(PH #6-32X10)

4 Power Supply Bolts
(PH #6-32X6)

18 ODD / Motherboard

Bolts(PWH M3X6)

2 micro ATX Standoffs (M3)

20 Dampers

1 ODD Aluminum Bezel

1 Clamp 1

1 User’s Manual

1 Remote Controller

2 Batteries (AAA)

1 Install CD

1 User’s Manual

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Front Panel Buttons & Functions

①

Remote Control Receiver

②

System Power Indicator

③

Power Button

④

LCD Power Indicator

LCD Settings - Menu

LCD Settings - Enter / Auto Adjust

LCD Settings - Cursor Control (Up/down)

⑤

Audio (Headphone, Mic) Port

IEEE1394 (Firewire) Port

USB Port

⑥

Card Reader Slot (MS/Pro/Duo, CF/Micro drive, MMC, SD,SM)

⑦

Keyboard Arrow Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right)

⑧

Enter / Multimedia Player (Windows XP MCE, M-Play) Launcher

⑨

Backspace / Previous

⑩

Volume Control / Mute

⑪

ODD Tray OPEN / Close

①
②

③

④
⑤

⑪

⑩
⑨

⑧
⑥

⑦

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Features

1) Optimized for High Performance Ultra Quiet HTPC Operation

A. Designed for High TDP Processors

Opening the Air Vent on the top of the case will facilitate

the inflow of cool air from the outside for cooling the CPU.

The 3 ultra quiet, high-capacity fans are designed for

the quick discharge of heated air.

B. Designed for High Performance Power Supplies

A Dedicated Air Vent allows cool air intake from outside the

enclosure directly into the power supply, minimizing its noise

level and facilitating the highest possible efficiency.

PSU Brackets are also provided to allow a stronger and

more stable PSU Installation.

C. Designed for Optimal Graphic Card Performance

An Air Vent near the VGA card reinforces its cooling for

optimal operation of the VGA card.

D. Designed to Maximize HDD and LCD Lifespan

Carefully positioned fans quickly release air heated by

the hard disks and LCD to maximize their life span.

E. Fan Speed Control Software for custom optimization

of cooling performance and ultra quiet operation.

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2) Diverse Functions and Accommodations

A. The front panel LCD provides user access to various

features such as the Graphic Equalizer, Volume, CPU use,

Network Speed, Time, Fan Speed etc.

B. Touch Screen feature allows easy operation of programs

with the use of a fingertip.

C. The front panel’s basic keyboard feature buttons (Arrow

Keys, Enter, Backspace) provide direct user access to

multimedia programs.

D. The front panel’s USB, IEEE 1394(Firewire), and audio

I/O ports, provide easy access to a variety of media content

and facilitate the connection of headphones and a microphone.

E. The front panel’s memory card reader allows easy transfer

of data.

F. Windows XP MCE-Compatible Remote Control and Multimedia

Software are provided. This enables the user to easily control

the PC and execute various multimedia software.

G. Sliding HDD and ODD Chassis provide easy installation

and removal.

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3) Elegant Design

A. 7” Wide ZPD (Zero Pixel Defect) LCD provides a higher level

satisfaction.

B. Pure aluminum Components including the Front Panel

Volume Knob allow the enclosure to easily blend in with
other home theatre and Hi-Fi equipment.

C. Placement of the Memory Card Reader and IO (USB, 1394,

Audio Port) behind the Front Panel Door provides a sleek

exterior.

A. Five 3.5” bays and one 5.25” bay provide the user with the

highest level of expandability compared to other enclosures

of identical size.

B. The 7” LCD on the front panel can be used as the main

monitor, as an auxiliary monitor, or for various other functions

according to the user’s environment.

The ultimate high performance ultra quiet home theatre PC
can be built with Zalman’s CPU Coolers, VGA Coolers,
Power Supplies, and Northbridge Coolers. (CNPS9500,
VF700, VF900, ZM460B-APS, ZM600-HP, ZM-NBF47 etc.)

4) Excellent Expandability

5) Ideal Home Theatre PC

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Specifications

Enclosure Type Desktop

Dimensions (DXWXH) 460mm X 435mm X 160mm

(18.1” X 17.1” X 6.3”)

Weight 6.9kg (15.2lb)

Material Aluminum

Motherboard Compatibility Standard ATX / micro ATX

Power Supply Compatibility Standard ATX / ATX12V

PCI/AGP Card Compatibility Full Size

Drive Bays 5 X 3.5" Internal Drive Bays

1 X 5.25" External Drive Bay

Cooling Components Rear Panel : 2 X 80mm Exhaust Fans

Bottom Panel : 1 X 80mm Exhaust Fan

Side Panel : 1 X 92mm Exhaust Fan

Expansion Slots 7 Slots

Front I/O Ports 2 X USB Ports

1 X IEEE1394(Firewire) Port

1 X Microphone

1 X Headphones

Available Colors Silver / Black

LCD Screen Size : 7" Wide LCD

Screen Ratio : 15:9

Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768

Screen Output : RGB Output

Power Input : 12V DC

Touch Screen

ZPD (Zero Pixel Defect) LCD

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Installation Guide

1) Opening the Enclosure

To remove the Top Panel of the enclosure, unscrew the six Bolts (FH M3x6).

2) Removing the ODD and HDD Chassis

Remove the Bolts (PWH M4x5), and horizontally pull the ODD and HDD Chassis

approximately 15mm (0.6inch) away from the Side and Front Panels, then lift them

out of the enclosure.

Bolt (FH M3x6)

Top Panel

HDD Chassis

Bolt (PWH M4x5)

ODD Chassis

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3) Assembling the Motherboard and Power Supply

Mount the motherboard and power supply by using appropriate bolts. Mount the computer

components (CPU, VGA, RAM etc.) onto the motherboard.

To mount a microATX motherboard, first install the two enclosed microATX

Standoffs and align their height with the ATX Standoffs.

Note)

Bolt (PWH M3x6)

Motherboard

Power Supply

Bolt (PH #6-32X6)

ATX Standoff

microATX Standoff

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4) Installing 5.25” and 3.5” Drives

(1) Install the 5.25” drive (ODD) and 3.5” drive (HDD) onto the ODD and HDD Chassis with

the appropriate bolts.

(2) Slide the ODD and HDD Chassis onto the enclosure’s Side Panel and Front Panel,

then secure them onto the panels with the Fixing Bolts (PWH M4x5).

This product is provided with one 5.25” bay and five 3.5” bays.

For optimal HDD cooling, install in the order mentioned in the diagram below.

Note)

Bolt (PWH M4x5)

Damper

Bolt (PWH M3x6)

Bolt (PH #6-32x10)

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HHDDDD--④④((33..55””))

HHDDDD--②②((33..55””))

HHDDDD--③③((33..55””))

HHDDDD--①①((33..55””))

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5) Connecting the Cables

(1) Power and Data Transmission Cables

Connect the Power and Data Transmission Cables (IDE or SATA) required for the HDD,

ODD, FDD, VGA etc.

(2) Power LED Cable

Connect the Power LED Cable (2-Pin or 3-Pin) to the motherboard’s Front Panel Port

(refer to the motherboard’s manual).

(3) Front I/O Cables

Connect the USB Cable, IEEE1394(Firewire) Cable, and Audio Cable to the motherboard

(refer to the motherboard’s manual).

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(4) LCD and Control PCB Cables

① Connect the D-Sub (RGB) Cable to the system’s (VGA or motherboard) D-Sub (RGB) Port.
② Connect the Dual USB Cable that is connected to the USB Cable of the LCD and Control

PCB to the motherboard’s USB Port.

③ Connect the LCD Power Cable to the Power Supply.

If the individual USB connectors of the LCD and

Control PCB get disconnected from the Dual USB

Cable, the VCC (red) wires MUST be aligned when

reconnecting the individual USB connectors of the

LCD and Control PCB to the Dual USB Cable.

Incorrect alignment will cause a short circuit,

damage the components, and can be a fire hazard.

CAUTION)

Red

Red

Red

Control PCB USB Cable

LCD USB Cable

Dual USB Cable

LCD Power Cable

D-Sub Cable

Control PCB

LCD

Power Supply Connector

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④ Connect Fan Cables 1 and 2 to the Rear Fans, and connect Fan Cables 3 and 4 to the Bottom

Fan and Side Fan.

⑤ Place the Temperature Sensors on a place of preference inside the enclosure.

⑥ Connect the System Power Switch Cable (2 Pin) to the Motherboard’s Front Panel Port

(refer to the motherboard’s manual).

⑦ Connect the Standby Power Cable (20 Pin or 24 Pin) to the motherboard and to the Power Supply.

⑧ Connect the Control PCB’s Power Cable (4 Pin) to the Power Supply.

Control PCB

Rear Fans

Bottom Fan Side Fan

Control PCB
Power Cable

Fan Cable

Standby Power Cable

Power Supply

Motherboard

System
Power
Switch
Cable

Temperature
Sensor

①② ③④

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(5) Memory Card Reader Cable

Connect the Internal USB Cable attached to the Memory Card Reader to the motherboard

(refer to the motherboard’s manual).

1. The user MUST refer to the motherboard’s manual for the USB Port Pin arrangement

before connecting the USB cable.

GND : Black / USB+ (D+) : Green / USB-(D-) : White / VCC (USB +5V) : Red

2. If there is no available internal USB port on the motherboard, then use the enclosed

External USB Cable and connect it to the motherboard’s external USB port.

Note)

Memory Card Reader
Internal USB Cable

Motherboard
USB Port

Internal USB Cable

External USB Cable

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If you are facing difficulties in removing the Plastic ODD Bezel, please contact the place

of purchase or the ODD manufacturer.

Note)

6) Attaching the Aluminum ODD Bezel

(1) Connect power to the assembled system. Press the ODD Eject Button to eject the ODD Tray.

(2) Remove the Plastic ODD Bezel.

(3) Remove the Tape Film on the back side of the Aluminum ODD Bezel, and stick the Aluminum

ODD Bezel onto the ODD Tray.

7) Installing the Multimedia Software

Refer to the enclosed M-Play Quick Guide manual to install the software.

Plastic ODD Bezel

Aluminum ODD Bezel

ODD Tray

ODD Eject Button

Tape Film

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Recommended Use

1) Recommended Placement for the HD160XT

2) Management of the System’s Internal Cables

The internal airflow of the system makes a significant impact on the cooling of the

computer components. Even though the design of the enclosure itself is very important,

organized management of internal cables is the best method for optimizing internal

airflow. Pay special attention to make sure that the air vents and intake/exhaust fans are

not blocked by the cables.

Placement of this system in a well-ventilated area (good intake of cool air and release

of hot air) allows efficient cooling of computer components even in low RPM mode, for

ultra quiet operation. The noise level of the power supply (main factor of noise emission)

will also significantly decrease due to better cooling efficiency.

There must be good front to back airflow when placing the HD160XT in cabinets.

When the Top Panel’s vent is opened, placement of other devices above the HD160XT

can hinder CPU cooling performance.

Manage cables with the enclosed Clamps, and fix

them onto the Bottom Panel.

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3) Fan Speed Control with M-Play Fan Control

Cooling performance and noise level can be set to user preference by controlling the fan

speed in M-Play’s A.F.C. Mode. Use the Temperature Sensor and the M-Play Fan Control

to maintain the internal temperature of the unit to be no greater than 40

℃ (refer to the

enclosed M-Play Quick Guide).

4) Recommended Computer Components for an Ultra Quiet Home Theatre PC

󳢯 CPU : Any CPU on the market

󳢯 CPU Cooler : Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler with great cooling performance

󳢯 VGA : VGA card that is either equipped with an Ultra Quiet VGA Cooler or is capable

of being equipped with an Ultra Quiet VGA cooler

󳢯 VGA Cooler : Ultra Quiet VGA Cooler

󳢯 Power Supply : Power Supply equipped with a 120mm fan (HD160XT has a dedicated

Air Vent for power supplies equipped with a 120mm fan)

󳢯 Motherboard : Standard Full-ATX motherboard with no fans

󳢯 Northbridge Cooler : Fanless Northbridge cooler

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Trademarks and Copyright Notice

▣ All trademarks mentioned in this manual are properties of their respective

owners, and the use of these trademarks without the permission of their

respective owners is prohibited.

- ZALMAN and HD160XT are registered trademarks of ZALMAN Tech Co., Ltd.
󳟈 2006 by Zalman Tech Co., Ltd.

Copying or publishing this user’s manual without the consent of Zalman Tech Co., Ltd.

is prohibited.

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Note)

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