Zotac ZBOX user manual

ZOTAC ZBOX

ZOTAC ZBOX

User’s Manual

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ZOTAC ZBOX

Table of Contents

Product Specications -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Safety information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

Setting up your system ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Care during use -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

Welcome --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Package contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5

Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX -------------------------------------------------------- 6

Front view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Rear view----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

BIOS settings of specic functions --------------------------------------------------------- 8

How to disable the ring LED indicator ---------------------------------------------------- 8
How to enable USB2.0 charge (for S3/S4/S5 status) --------------------------------- 9
How to disable CIR controller (for internal IR receiver) ------------------------------- 11

Installing Hardware inside ZOTAC ZBOX ------------------------------------------------- 12

Installing a memory module ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Removing the memory module ------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Installing a hard disk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX ---------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX --------------------------------------------------------------- 19

Installing the stand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Installing your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor ----------------------------------------------- 19
IR receiver --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Remote control --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Function keys ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Lithium cell installation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

Installing drivers and software --------------------------------------------------------------- 22

Installing an operating system -------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Installing system drivers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Using your ZOTAC ZBOX ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

Conguring wireless connection ----------------------------------------------------------- 23
Conguring wired connection --------------------------------------------------------------- 23

Using a static IP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) -------------------------------------------- 24
Conguring audio output via an HDMI device ------------------------------------------ 24

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ZOTAC ZBOX

Product Specications

q Chipset
v Intel® NM70 Express
q Product Size
v 188mm x 188mm x 51mm
q Microprocessor support
v Intel® Core Processor (1.1 GHz, dual-core)
q Operating systems:
v Supports Windows 7 32bit/64bit and Windows 8 32bit/64bit
q System Memory support
v Two 204-pin SO-DIMMs DDRIII 1333/1066
v Up to 16 GB of memory
q USB Ports
v Two USB 3.0 ports (one front panel port, and one top panel port)
v Two USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel
q Onboard Serial ATA
v SATA 6.0 Gb/s transfer rates
v Supports one 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD (support the device with max 9.5mm

height)
q Onboard Dual LAN
v Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps operation
v Supports IEEE 802.3
q WiFi/Bluetooth support
v Compliant with IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 standard
v High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security
v Fully qualied Bluetooth v4.0
q Onboard Audio
v Optical SPDIF Output

v Stereo analog audio output and Microphone input
q Green Function
v Supports ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)
q Onboard Graphics support

v Nvidia GT610
v HDMI & DVI output (VGA compatible with adapter)

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ZOTAC ZBOX

Safety information

Your ZOTAC ZBOX is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for infor­mation technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read
the following safety instructions.

Setting up your system

 Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.
 Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
 Set up the system on a stable surface with the provided stand. Never use the system

alone without the stand.

 Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings.

Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert

objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

 Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0℃ and 35℃.

If you use an extension cord, please use the UL listed cord and make sure that

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the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed its ampere rating.

Care during use

 Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
 Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
 When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still ows. Always

unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning
the system.

 If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power

cord and contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.

¾ The power cord or plug is damaged.
¾ Liquid has been spilled into the system.
¾ The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.
¾ The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
¾ The system performance changes.

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ZOTAC ZBOX

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX. The following illustration displays
the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX. If any of the below items is damaged or
missed, contact your retailer.

Package contents

• 1 x ZOTAC ZBOX

• 1 x Stand

• 1 x VESA mount

• 1 x AC Adapter

• 1 x DVI-to-VGA Adapter

• 1 x Power Cord

• 2 x Antennas

• 1 x Remote Control with 2 x CR2032 batteries

• 1 x USB Extended IR Receiver for Remote Control

• 1 x Support DVD

• 1 x User Manual & Warranty Card

• 1 x Quick Start Guide

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ZOTAC ZBOX

Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX

Front view

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Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system

1. Headphone/Audio Out jack

The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out

signal to amplied speakers or headphones.

2. Microphone jack

The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video confer­encing, voice narrations or simple audio recordings.

3. Memory card slot

The built-in memory card reader reads SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC cards used in
devices like digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs.

4. USB 3.0 port

The USB 3.0 port supports the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices and is backwards
compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Use this port for USB 3.0 devices for
maximum performance with USB 3.0 compatible devices.

5. WiFi LED

The WiFi LED blinks when data is being transfered over WiFi.

6. Hard disk LED

The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk
drive.

7. Power switch

The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system

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Rear view

ZOTAC ZBOX

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Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system.

1. WiFi antenna connector

The WiFi antenna connector supports WiFi antenna module.

2. Optical (SPDIF OUT) jack

Plug an optical cable into this jack for digital audio transfer.

3. LAN ports

The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN ports support standard Ethernet cables for connection to
a local network.

4. USB 2.0 ports

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB devices such as
keyboards, mice, cameras and hard disk drives. They also support USB IR receiver
(please refer to page 20).

5. DVI port

The DVI port supports connection to analog monitors and displays.

6. HDMI port

The HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device
such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.

7. Bluetooth antenna connector

The bluetooth antenna connector supports bluetooth antenna module.

8. Power input (DC19V)

The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to
the PC, always use the supplied power adapter.

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The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the

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adapter and keep it away from your body.

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