ZOTAC ZBOX nano ZOTAC ZBOX nano 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 nano Table of Contents Product specifications--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Safety information--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Setting up your system------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 Care during use--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Welcome-----------------------------------------------------------------------
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Product specifications Product Dimensions • 127mm x 127mm x 45mm Onboard CPU • 4th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Processor Onboard graphics • Intel HD Graphics 4400 • HDMI & DP output Memory support • One 204-pin DDR3L-1600/1333 SO-DIMM slot (1.35V) • Up to 8 GB of memory USB ports • Two USB 2.0 ports & four USB 3.0 ports Storage support • SATA 6.0 Gb/s transfer rates • Supports one 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (9.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Safety information Your ZOTAC ZBOX nano 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 nano Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX nano mini-PC. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX nano. Please contact your retailer If any of the below items are damaged or missed.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX nano Front view 3 1 2 5 4 7 6 8 Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system 1. Power switch The power switch turns the mini-PC ON and OFF. 2. HDD status indicator The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written onto or read from the hard disk drive 3. WiFi status indicator The WiFi LED blinks when data is being transfered over WiFi. 4.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Rear view 1 3 5 6 8 2 4 4 7 Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system. 1. 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. 2.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano BIOS settings of specific functions The ZOTAC ZBOX nano has specific functions that can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS settings such as LED indicator, and integrated IR receiver. 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 Power menu and select Logo indicator.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano 3. Press and select Turn Off. 4. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC will reboot. How to disable integrated IR receiver 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Features > OnBoard Device Control, and select CIR Controller.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano 2. Enter CIR Controller and select Disabled. Enabled: enable the internal IR receiver (default) Disabled: disable the internal IR receiver 3. 10 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Customizing the ZOTAC ZBOX nano Before installing hardware, please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of your ZOTAC ZBOX nano. 1. Remove the four screws securing the bottom cover into place. 2. Locate side with engraving that says “Pull Upward.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Installing a memory module 1. Locate the SO-DIMM memory slot and insert a SO-DIMM memory module into the slot at a 45 degree angle. 2. Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory slot.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Installing a hard disk 1. Locate the hard disk bracket, remove the 2 screws, and remove the hard disk bracket as shown in the image below. 2. Install the hard disk bracket onto a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk with 2 screws. 3. Insert the hard disk into the socket and gently slide into the connector.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano 4. Reinstall the screws for the hard disk bracket. Installing mSATA SSD modules 1. Install the HDD bracket on the nanoRAID adapter with two screws.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano 2. Insert an mSATA SSD into the slot at a 45 degree angle. 3. Gently press down on the mSATA SSD with one finger and ensure that the mSATA SSD is installed completely. 4. Insert the mSATA SSD bracket into the HDD slot at a 45 degree angle.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Connecting a S/PDIF cable 1. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the mini-Optical S/PDIF adapter. 2. Locate the front panel and connect the mini-Optical S/PDIF adapter to the headphone / mini-Optical S/PDIF jack.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Setting up the ZOTAC ZBOX nano Please connect your peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX nano. 1 2 3 1. Connecting a DisplayPort display Connect the DisplayPort connector to the DP port. 2. Connecting USB 3.0 device Connect USB 3.0 devices such as external hard drives, SSDs and flash drives to the USB 3.0 port. 3. Connecting the WiFi antenna module Connect the included WiFi antenna to the WiFi antenna connector.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano 4 5 6 7 4. 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. 5. 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.) 6.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Positioning the ZOTAC ZBOX nano • Do not position the ZOTAC ZBOX nano where the ventilation holes are covered. To guarantee proper use, leave 4 inches (10 cm) of spacing in front of the ventilation holes. • ZOTAC ZBOX nano mini-PC systems provide ample connectivity in a tiny form factor, please choose connectors and cables in appropriate sizes to avoid interference.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano 3. 20 Connect the ZOTAC ZBOX nano to your LCD monitor with an HDMI/DP cable.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Installing drivers and software Installing an operating system The ZOTAC ZBOX nano does not ship with an operating system preinstalled. The user must install the operating system before the ZOTAC ZBOX nano 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 3. Wait for the ZOTAC ZBOX nano to boot from the disk. 4.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Click the icon to review the Page 2 of the driver DVD: • Intel Rapid Storage Technology Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX nano. 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. Using your ZOTAC ZBOX nano Configuring wireless connection Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network: 1.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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”. 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.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano ZOTAC nanoRAID User Manual Users can configure nanoRAID by legacy mode and uEFI mode. Please follow the instructions below to set the nanoRAID. Legacy mode Setting up the BIOS 1. 2. 3. Setting your computer, then press to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow key to select Advanced menu. When enter the Advanced menu, select the item “Storage Configuration”. Enter Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection, and select “RAID”. 4.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Entering the RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST, press to enter the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu. 2. The main Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu appears. 3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items. Creating a RAID array 1. In the main Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Volume using the #$ arrow key then press . 2.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Note: The Select Disks item is only selectable when two drives are installed in the ZBOX. Users can select the drives to include in the RAID array in this sub-menu. Please note that selected disks will be formated and lose all data. 3. Press to confirm the creation of the RAID array. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . 4. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID array you created.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano uEFI mode 1. 2. 3. Turn on the ZBOX, then press to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow key to select Boot menu. When enter the Boot menu, select the item “Boot OS Selection”. Enter Boot OS Selection, and select “uEFI Win8” or “uEFI Win7”. Note: If you use “uEFI Win7” mode, you also need set the item “Launch Storage OpROM policy” as “UEFI only”.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano Creating a RAID array 1. 2. 3. 28 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots, and press to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow key to select Features menu, and enter the item “Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology”. Enter Create RAID Volume > RAID Level, and select the RAID level that you want to create: RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), or Recovery.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano 4. Select Disks. Deleting a RAID array 1. 2. At the Create RAID Volume menu, enter the item Create Volume. Select the item “Delete”.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano 3. 30 Select “Yes” to delete the RAID volue, or “No” to cancel.
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