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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 q Mini PC size v 154mm x 154mm x 161mm q Microprocessor support v Intel® Core™ i5-4200U Processor (1.6 GHz, dual core, up to 2.6GHz) q Operating systems: v Supports Windows 7 x86/x64 and 8.1 x86/x64 q System Memory support v Two 204-pin SO-DIMMs DDR3L 1600/1333 v Up to 16 GB of memory q USB Ports v Four USB 3.0 ports v Three USB 2.0 ports (two from rear, one from right) q Onboard Serial ATA v SATA 6.0 Gb/s transfer rates v Supports one 2.
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 illustration below 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 Rear view 10 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the ZBOX 1. Memory card slot The built-in memory card reader reads SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC cards used in devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs. 2. 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.
ZOTAC ZBOX 6. DisplayPorts The DisplayPort outputs support displays with resolutions up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz. 7. 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. 8. Ethernet port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports standard Ethernet cable for connections to local area networks (LAN) with speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps. 9. USB 2.
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. Hold the ZOTAC ZBOX with two hands, and rotate the cover counterclockwise. 2. Make sure to press the stripe located at the “Unlock” logo, and remove the cover off the ZOTAC ZBOX. 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.
ZOTAC ZBOX 2. Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory slot. Note: This ZOTAC ZBOX accomodates two DDR3 SO-DIMM memory modules. You must install at least one module for the system to function. Installing a hard disk 1. Insert the hard disk into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the connector. 2. Install the screw.
ZOTAC ZBOX Installing mSATA SSD module 1. Locate the mSATA SSD slot and insert an mSATA SSD module into the slot at a 45 degree angle. 2. Gently push the mSATA SSD module toward the board and install the screw.
ZOTAC ZBOX Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX Please connect your peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX 5 4 3 2 1 1. Connecting to a network Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a network router, hub or switch. 2. Connecting to USB devices Connect USB devices such as external hard drives, SSDs and flash drives to the USB port. 3. Connecting a DisplayPort display Connect the DisplayPort connector to the DP port of the monitor or display. 4.
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 port. 2. Insert disk for operating system (Windows or Linux). 3. Wait for the ZOTAC ZBOX to boot from the disk. 4.
ZOTAC ZBOX Note: 1. If you want to use high-amperage USB charging for smartphones and tablets, please install the driver USB Charger driver. 2. If you want to use Intel Rapid Storage Technology, please install the driver at X:\AHCI RAID\SetupRST\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.
ZOTAC ZBOX 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 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Introduction Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows-based application that provides improved performance and reliability for systems equipped with SATA disks for desktop, mobile, and server platforms. When using one or multiple SATA disks, you can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. When using more than one disk, you can increase protection against data loss in the event of disk failure. Note: 1.
ZOTAC ZBOX 3. When the window “Enable Acceleration” displays, select the cache memory size and the acceleration mode, and click “OK” to accelerate the storage. 4. If you want to change the setting, click “Disable acceleration” to disable the acceleration, or click “Change mode” to change the acceleration mode. 5. If you want to reset cache to available, click “Reset to available”.
