Zotac ZBOX Giga ID72 Plus User Manual

ZOTAC ZBOX Giga

User’s Manual

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ZOTAC ZBOX Giga

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 Giga ------------------------------------------------- 6

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

Setting up the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga ----------------------------------------------------------- 9

IR receiver --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Remote control --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Function keys ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Lithium cell installation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Installing drivers and software --------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Installing an operating system -------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Installing system drivers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Giga --------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Conguring wireless connection ----------------------------------------------------------- 14 Conguring wired connection --------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Using a static IP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) -------------------------------------------- 15 Conguring audio output via an HDMI device ------------------------------------------ 15

ZOTAC ZBOX Giga

Product specications

Chipset

• Intel® H61 Chipset

Product Dimensions

• 210mm x 210mm x 67.5mm

Microprocessor support

• Intel® Core

i3-2100T (3M Cache, 2.50 GHz)

Onboard graphics

• Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 2000

• DX10.1 and OpenGL 3.0 are supported

• 3D Graphics Rendering Enhancements

• One HDMI port, one DisplayPort and one DVI-I port output support

Memory support

• 4 GB DDR3

USB ports

• Four USB 2.0 ports & two USB 3.0 ports

Storage

• 320 GB 2.5-inch SATA HDD

• One eSATA port

Network support

• Gigabit (10/100/1000Mbps) LAN

• IEEE 802.3 compatible

WiFi/Bluetooth support

• Compliant with IEEE802.11b/g/n standard

• Fully qualied Bluetooth v3.0

Audio

• 8 channel High Denition Audio (including one optical SPDIF output port)

• One SPDIF-out header on board

Operating System support

• Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7

• 32-bit and 64-bit support

Green Function

• ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) compatible

DVDRW Drive Support

• DVD read and write compliant, max speed: 8X

• CD read and write compliant, max speed: 24X

• Supports 8cm & 12cm diameter

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Safety information

Your ZOTAC ZBOX is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for infor-

mation 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 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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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga mini-PC. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX Giga. Please contact your retailer If any of the below items are damaged or missed.

Package contents

• 1 x ZOTAC ZBOX Giga PLUS

• 1 x AC Adapter

• 1 x DVI-to-VGA Adapter

• 1 x Power Cord

• 2 x WiFi Antennas

• 1 x Remote Control with 2 x CR2032 batteries

• 1 x USB Extended IR Receiver for Remote Control

• 1 x PowerDVD Software

• 1 x Support DVD

• 1 x User Manual & Warranty Card

• 1 x Quick Start Guide

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Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Giga

Front view

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

1. Optical drive

The optical drive is a slot-in type drive which supports compact discs (CD), and

digital video discs (DVD).

2. Optical drive eject button

The optical drive eject button ejects the disc from the optical drive.

3. DVD drive emergency eject

Users can use a pin to insert into the DVD drive emergency eject pin-hole to

manually eject disc.

4. 6-in-1 Memory card slot

The built-in memory card reader reads and writes MMC/SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/xD cards used in devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and

PDAs.

5. Power switch

The power switch turns the mini-PC ON and OFF.

Note: The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away

from your body.

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Rear view

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

1. PS2 Keyboard/Mouse port

The PS2 port is compatible with PS2 keyboard and PS2 mouse.

2. USB 3.0 ports

The USB 3.0 ports support the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices and are backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Use the ports for USB 3.0 devices for maximum performance with USB 3.0 compatible devices.

3. DisplayPort

DisplayPort supports both external (box-to-box) and internal (laptop LCD panel) display connections.

4. HDMI output

The HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) output supports Full HD 1080p displays such as an HDTV or monitor.

5. WiFi antenna connector

The WiFi antenna connector supports WiFi antenna module.

6. DVI-I ports

The DVI-I ports support DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-I) cables.

7. USB 2.0 ports

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB devices such as keyboards, mice, cameras and hard disk drives.

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8. eSATA port

The external SATA port is compatible with e.SATA devices such as external hard drives and Blu-ray drives.

9. Ethernet port

The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports standard Ethernet cable for connection to a

local area network (LAN) with speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps.

10. Optical SPDIF output

The optical SPDIF output supports optical SPDIF output cable.

11. Audio ports

Use the audio ports to connect audio devices.

12. Safety lock

Connects to compatible Kensington Safety Lock.

13. 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 mini-PC. To prevent damage to the mini-PC, always use the supplied power adapter.

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Setting up the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga

Please connect the peripherals before using the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga.

1. Connecting to PS2 Keyboard/Mouse

Connect a PS2 keyboard or PS2 mouse to the PS2 Keyboard/Mouse connector.

2. Connecting a DisplayPort display

Connect the DisplayPort connector to the DP port.

3. Connecting a WiFi antenna module

Connect a WiFi antenna module to the WiFi antenna connector.

4. Connecting USB 2.0 device

Connect USB 2.0 devices like wired/wireless keyboards (varying with areas), mouse devices and printers to the USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 ports also support

external USB IR receiver.

5. Connecting to a home network

Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a network hub, switch or router.

6. Connecting audio ports

Connect audio devices (such as microphone, back surround and side surround) to the audio ports.

7. Turning on the system

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the system rear panel and then press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system.

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8. Connecting USB 3.0 device

Connect USB 3.0 devices such as external hard drives, SSDs and ash drives to the USB 3.0 port.

9. Connecting to an HDMI display

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the system rear panel and the other end to a HDMI-compatible display such as an HDTV or monitor. (When both the HDMI and the DP are connected, the audio output is from HDMI

by default.)

10. Connecting a DVI port

Connect the DVI connector to the DVI port.

11. Connecting an eSATA device

Connect one end of an eSATA device to the eSATA port.

12. Connecting an optical S/PDIF output

Connect a digital audio device via optical S/PDIF output.

13. Connecting to a Kensington safety lock

Connect Kensington Safety Lock to ZBOX Giga and lock.

Note: When your ZOTAC ZBOX Giga is not in use, unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to

conserve power.

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External USB IR receiver

IR receiver

Enjoy more of your favorite entertainment by MCE (Media Center Edition) remote

controller with USB IR receiver.

Remote control

ZOTAC ZBOX Giga is shipped with a remote control. Follow the instructions below to use the remote control.

Function keys

Navigation Buttons

START

OK BACK

INFORMATION



DOWN LEFT



RIGHT

Shortcut Buttons

GUIDE SLEEP

Audio and Video Buttons

 





VOLUME

UP / DOWN





CHANNEL

UP / DOWN



MUTE

Playback Buttons

RECORD=PAUSE STOP



REW PLAY

 

FWD



SKIP



REPLAY

Numeric Keypad

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 #

CLEAR ENTER

Teletext Buttons

RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE

TELETEXT

 

WAKE

Note: Some remote control functions listed above are only available with the relative hardware equipments. If the hardware equipments you adopt are not compatible with the system, you are unable to use these functions. This product is designed to meet MCE standards.

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Lithium cell installation

1. Locate the arrow on the rear cover of the remote control, and push the cover as the arrow direction.



3. Gently press down on the CR2032 lithium cells, and reinstall the rear cover.

2. Remove the rear cover, and insert the CR2032 lithium cells into the battery jar

at a 45 degree angle.

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Installing drivers and software

Installing an operating system

The ZOTAC ZBOX Giga does not ship with an operating system preinstalled. An operating system must be installed before the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga can be used. The

following operating systems are supported:

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7

Follow the instructions below to install an operating system:

1. Insert disk for operating system into the optical drive.

2. Wait for the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga to boot from the disk.

3. Follow the onscreen directions to install the operating system.

4. Install system drivers to gain full functionality of the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga hardware and features.

Installing system drivers

Before you can use the full features of the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga, the system drivers must be installed. The following types of operating systems are supported by the

ZOTAC ZBOX Giga driver DVD:

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7 Follow the instructions below to install the system drivers:

1. Insert the ZOTAC ZBOX Giga driver DVD. If

autorun is enabled, the driver installation main menu will show up automatically.

Windows Vista may ask for further conrmation, please click “Allow” or “OK”

to proceed.

Note: If autorun is disabled, you can click the le

Launch.EXE to bring up the driver installation main

menu.

2. The following drivers are available on the

DVD:

• Intel Chipset Driver

• HDA Sound Driver

• Intel Graphics Driver

• Ethernet PCI-E Driver

• VIA USB 3.0 Controller Driver

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Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Giga

Conguring wireless connection

Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network:

1. Double-click the crossed wireless network icon (pic) in the

notication area.

2. Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list and click Connect.

3. After connection was established, you will see “Connected”.

Note 1: For security concerns, Do NOT connect to an unsecured network,

otherwise, the transmitted information without encryption might be visible to

others.

Note 2: Enter the network security key if necessary.

Conguring wired connection

Using a static IP

1. Right-click the network icon in the

notication area and select “Open Network Connections”.

2. Right-click “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.

3. Highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”.

4. Select “Use the following IP address”.

5. Enter your IP address, subnet mask and Default gateway.

6. Enter the preferred DNS server address if necessary.

7. After entering all of the related values, click “OK” to nish the conguration.

• Intel Management Engine

• Azurewave WIFI driver

• Card reader Driver

Note: Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX

Giga.

3. Select the driver you want to install. The driver installer should launch.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions for the selected driver to install.

5. Restart the system.

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Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection)

1. Repeat Step 1-3 in the previous section.

2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and click “OK”.

3. Click “Create a new connection” to start the NEW Connection Wizard.

4. Click “Next”.

5. Select “Connect to the Internet” and click “Next”.

6. Select “Set up my connection manually”.

7. Select your connection

type and click “Next”.

8. Enter your ISP Name and click “Next”.

9. Enter your User name and

Password. Click “Next”.

10. Click “Finish” to nish the conguration.

11. Enter your user name and password. Click

“Connect” to connect to the internet.

Note: Contact your internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to the network.

Conguring audio output via an HDMI device

Follow the steps below to enable audio output via HDMI when connecting the ZOTAC ZBOX to a TV or receiver via HDMI.

1. Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel.

2. Under Playback devices, click the display

device item “Philips 234EL” (the device

name depends on your display brand and model).

3. Click the “Set Default” in the lower right hand corner.

4. Click “OK” to exit the setup.

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