ZOTAC ZBOX ZOTAC ZBOX User’s Manual No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means,except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ZOTAC.
ZOTAC ZBOX Table of Contents Product Specifications--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Safety information--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Setting up your system------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 Care during use--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Welcome----------------------------------------------------------------------------
ZOTAC ZBOX Product Specifications • Chipset • Intel NM10 • Product Size • 188mm x 188mm x 44mm • Microprocessor support • Intel Atom D2550 • Operating systems: • Supports Windows 7 Windows 8 x86/x64 • System Memory support • Two 204-pin SO-DIMMs DDR3-1066 • Up to 4 GB of memory • USB Ports • 2 USB 3.0 ports (rear) • 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 1 top and 2 rear) • Onboard Serial ATA • SATA 3.0 Gb/s transfer rates • Supports one 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD (height limit: 9.
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.
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 are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
ZOTAC ZBOX Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Refer to the diagram above to identify the components on the front 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 amplified speakers or headphones. 2. Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect a microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations or simple audio recordings. 3.
ZOTAC ZBOX Rear view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system. 1. WiFi antenna connector The WiFi antenna connector supports the included WiFi antenna. 2. USB 3.0 ports 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. 3.
ZOTAC ZBOX How to disable the ring LED indicator 1. 2. 8 Turn on the ZBOX nano mini-PC, then press to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the PowerManagement menu and select Logo Indicate. 3. Press and select Disabled. 4. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC will reboot.
ZOTAC ZBOX Installing Hardware inside the ZOTAC ZBOX Before installing hardware, please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of your ZOTAC ZBOX. 1. Unscrew the 2 thumb screws 2. Gently slide the cover off as shown below. Installing a memory module 1. Locate the SO-DIMM memory slots and insert a SO-DIMM memory module into the slot at a 45 degree angle. Note: When installing two SO-DIMM memory modules, please insert a module into the lower slot first.
ZOTAC ZBOX 2. Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory slot. Note: 1. This ZOTAC ZBOX accomodates two DDR3 SO-DIMM memory modules. You must install at least one module in one of the two slots. 2. When installing only one DDR3 SO-DIMM module, please insert it into the upper slot: DDR3_2. Removing the memory module 1.
ZOTAC ZBOX Installing a hard disk 1. Locate the hard disk bracket and remove the thumb screw. 2. Lift up on the plastic flap. 3. Insert a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk into the bracket at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the connector. 4. Lower the plastic flap and reinstall thumb screw.
ZOTAC ZBOX Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX You need to connect peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 1. Connecting a WiFi antenna module Connect a WiFi antenna module to the WiFi antenna connector. Note: When using the ZOTAC ZBOX, please ensure the WiFi antenna is connected to the WiFi antenna connector for best WiFi/Bluetooth performance. 2. Connecting to USB 3.0 devices Connect USB 3.0 devices such as external hard drives, SSDs and flash drives to the USB 3.
ZOTAC ZBOX 5. Connecting to a DVI or VGA display Connect one end of a DVI/VGA cable to an HDTV or monitor, and the other end to the DVI port on the system rear panel. If using a VGA connection, please use included DVI-to-VGA adapter. 6. 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. 7.
ZOTAC ZBOX Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX Do not position the ZOTAC ZBOX where the ventilation holes are covered. To guarantee proper use, leave 4 inches (10 cm) of spacing in front of the ventilation holes. ZOTAC mini-PC systems provide ample connectivity in a tiny form factor, please choose connectors and cables in appropriate sizes to avoid interference. Installing the stand Stand your ZOTAC ZBOX up with the supplied stand. To do so : 1. Locate the knotch on the bottom of the ZOTAC ZBOX. 2.
ZOTAC ZBOX Installing drivers and software Installing an operating system The ZOTAC ZBOX does not ship with an operating system preinstalled. The user must install the operating system before the ZOTAC ZBOX can be used. The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 7 • Windows 8 Follow the instructions below to install an operating system: 1. Attach external DVD drive via USB. 2. Insert disk for operating system (Windows or Linux). 3. Wait for the ZOTAC ZBOX to boot from the disk. 4.
ZOTAC ZBOX • Bluetooth Driver • MassStorage Driver • USB Charger (optional) Note: If you want to use USB charging for iPhone/iPad, please install the driver at X:\Utility\Software\Usb Charger\setup.exe (X: your driver disk letter). Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX. 3. Select the driver you want to install. The driver installer should launch. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers. 5. Restart the system.
ZOTAC ZBOX 7. After entering all of the related values, click OK to finish the configuration. Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Repeat Step 1-3 in the previous section. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Click Create a new connection to start the NEW Connection Wizard. Click Next. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. Select Set up my connection manually. Select your connection type and click Next.
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