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ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Table of Contents Product specifications--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Safety information--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Setting up your system------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 Care during use--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Welcome--------------------------------------------------------------------
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Product specifications Chipset • AMD Hudson M3L Product Dimensions • 106mm x 106mm x 37mm Onboard CPU • AMD E2-1800 (dual core, 1.7GHz) Onboard graphics • AMD Radeon HD7340, DirectX11 • Support HDMI (1920x1200 resolution) output • Support AMD UVD3.0 Memory support • One 204-pin DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM slot • Up to 8 GB of memory USB ports • Two USB 2.0 ports & two USB 3.0 ports Storage support • SATA one mSATA 6.0 Gb/s transfer rates • One combo eSATA / USB2.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Safety information Your ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS 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.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS mini-PC. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS. Please contact your retailer If any of the below items are damaged or missed.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Front view 1 2 3 5 4 6 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. IR receiver The IR receiver is used to receive the signal from the IR remote control. 3. Memory card slot The built-in memory card reader reads and writes MMC/SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/ SDXC cards used in devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs. 4.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Rear view 1 3 2 5 4 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. HDMI output The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output supports Full HD 1080p displays such as an HDTV or monitor. 3. USB3.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS BIOS settings of specific functions ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS has some specific functions which can be enabled or disabled in BIOS settings, such as LED indicator, USB2.0 charge and CIR controller. 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 Advanced menu and select Onboard Device Config.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS 3. Press to display the Onboard Device Control and navigate to Backlight Control. 4. Press and select Disabled. 5. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS How to enable USB2.0 charge (for S3/S4 status) 1. 2. In Advanced menu, select Onboard Device Config and press . Use the arrow keys to enter the item Rear USB2.0 Charge hotplug(Top/ Bottom) / Front USB2.0 Charge hotplug, and select Enabled. 3. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Note: Before charging via USB2.0 in S5 status, please make sure the Deep S5 (Deep S5 in PowerManage menu) is disabled.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS How to disable CIR controller (for internal IR receiver) 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Advanced > OnBoard Device Config > CIR Controller Configuration. 2. Enter CIR Controller and select Disabled. Enabled: enable the internal IR receiver (default) Disabled: disable the internal IR receiver 3. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Customizing the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS before customizing. 1. Loosen the 4 screws securing the bottom cover into place. 2. Gently remove the cover.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS 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 XS Installing an mSATA 1. Insert the mSATA into the slot and gently slide into the connector. 2. Install the screws of the mSATA.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Connecting a SPDIF cable 1. Connect the SPDIF cable to the headphone/SPDIF adapter correctly. 2. Locate the front panel and connect the headphone/SPDIF adapter to the headphone/SPDIF jack.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Setting up the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Please connect the peripherals before using the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS. 1 2 3 4 5 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Connecting USB3.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Positioning the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS • Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS. To ensure proper operation and reliability, leave aproximately 4 inches (10 cm) of spacing in front of the ventilation holes. • ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS mini-PC systems provide ample expansion in a miniature form factor, please use connectors and cables that are appropriate in size to avoid interference.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS 3. Connect the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS to your LCD monitor with an HDMI cable. IR receiver Users can control the ZBOX nano XS by either IR receiver or external USB IR receiver. 1. IR receiver Note: Please install CIR driver from DVD before you use the IR receiver. IR receiver 2. External USB IR receiver via USB 2.0 port Note: Refer to page 11 to disable internal IR receiver before connecting external USB IR receiver.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Remote control (optional) ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS is shipped with a remote control. Follow the instructions below to use the remote control. Function keys Playback Buttons OK START OK BACK UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT i Audio and Video Buttons + - VOLUME UP / DOWN MUTE STOP REW PLAY 1 4 7 *.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Lithium cell installation 1. Locate the arrow on the rear cover of the remote control, and push the cover as the arrow direction. 2. Remove the rear cover, and insert the CR2032 lithium cells into the battery jar at a 45 degree angle. 3. Gently press down on the CR2032 lithium cells, and reinstall the rear cover.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Installing drivers and software Installing an operating system The ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS does not ship with an operating system preinstalled. An operating system must be installed before the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS can be used. The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 7 • Windows 8 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 nano XS to boot from the disk. 3.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Note: Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS. 3. 4. 5. Select the driver you want to install. The driver installer should launch. Follow the onscreen instructions for the selected driver to install. Restart the system. Using your ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS Configuring wireless connection Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network: 1.
ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS 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.
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