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ZOTAC ZBOX
ZOTAC ZBOX
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 ZOTAC. Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification purposes only.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Installing the stand --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Attaching your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor -------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Installing drivers and software -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Installing an operating system ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23 Installing system drivers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    Intel H170 chipset q Microprocessor support v Intel Core i7-6700T, quad core 2.8 GHz (8 M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz) for ZBOX-MI571 series v Intel Core i5-6400T, quad core 2.2 GHz (6 M Cache, up to 2.8 GHz) for ZBOX-MI551 series q Operating systems: v Supports Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 32/64-bit...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 5: Welcome

    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 is damaged or missed, contact your retailer. Package contents • 1 x ZOTAC ZBOX •...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Zotac Zbox

    Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the ZBOX 1. Headphone/Audio Out jack The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio output signal to amplified speakers or headphones.

  • Page 7: Rear View

    ZOTAC ZBOX Rear view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the back of the system. 1. WiFi antenna connector The WiFi antenna connector supports the included WiFi antenna. 2. Ethernet ports The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports standard Ethernet cable for connections to local area networks (LAN) with speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps.

  • Page 8: Bios Settings Of Specific Functions

    ZOTAC ZBOX BIOS settings of specific functions The ZOTAC ZBOX has some specific functions that can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS settings, such as LED indicator, and IR receiver. How to disable the ring LED indicator Turn on the ZBOX Mini PC and press <Delete> to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
  • Page 9 ZOTAC ZBOX Press <Enter> and select Disabled. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.

  • Page 10: How To Disable The Integrated Ir Receiver

    ZOTAC ZBOX How to disable the integrated IR receiver Use the arrow keys to navigate to Features > OnBoard Device Control, and select CIR Controller Configuration.
  • Page 11 ZOTAC ZBOX Press <Enter> and select Disabled. Enabled: enable the internal IR receiver (default) Disabled: disable the internal IR receiver Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.

  • Page 12: Installing Hardware Inside The Zotac Zbox

    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. Remove the two rear thumb screws. 2. Gently remove the cover as shown below.

  • Page 13: Installing A Memory Module

    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 DDR3L SO-DIMM memory modules. You must install at least one module for the system to function. 2. PLUS models include an memory pre-installed.

  • Page 14: Removing A Memory Module

    ZOTAC ZBOX Removing a memory module 1. Locate the SO-DIMM memory slot and gently press the two arms securing the memory module outwards, as shown in the image below, to release the memory module. 2. Remove the memory module from the slot at a 45-degree angle.

  • Page 15: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    ZOTAC ZBOX Installing a hard disk drive 1. Locate the 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive and the hard disk drive bracket. 2. Install the hard drive to the hard disk drive bracket.
  • Page 16 ZOTAC ZBOX 3. Insert the hard drive into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the connector. 4. Secure the installed drive with a thumb screw.

  • Page 17: Installing An M.2 Ssd

    ZOTAC ZBOX Installing an M.2 SSD 1. Remove the four screws of the fan cover. 2. Remove the CPUFAN3 connector and the fan cover. 3. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the connector.
  • Page 18 ZOTAC ZBOX 4. Secure the M.2 SSD with a screw. 5. Reinstall the fan cover and the CPUFAN3 connector. *PLUS models include a HDD/SSD pre-installed.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Zotac Zbox

    ZOTAC ZBOX Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX Please connect your peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX...
  • Page 20 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.  When your ZOTAC ZBOX is not in use, unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to conserve power.

  • Page 21: Positioning Your Zotac Zbox

    Locate the key hole on the bottom of the ZOTAC ZBOX. Align the stand key to the ZBOX key hole and slide the stand forward to lock into place..  Do not place your ZOTAC ZBOX on the desktop without the stand.

  • Page 22: Attaching Your Zotac Zbox To A Monitor

    Mechanical Loading Stability - Please ensure the monitor rests on a stable platform before attaching ZOTAC ZBOX to prevent damage or injuries from a fall or drop. If the total weight of your monitor and ZOTAC ZBOX is over 7kg, the system may be unstable. ...

  • Page 23: Installing Drivers And Software

    Install system drivers to gain full functionality of the ZOTAC ZBOX hardware and features. Installing system drivers Before you can use the full features of the ZOTAC ZBOX, the system drivers must be installed. The following types of operating systems are supported by the ZOTAC ZBOX driver DVD and USB flash drive: •...

  • Page 24: Using Your Zotac Zbox

    USB Charger driver.  Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX. Select the driver you want to install. The driver installer should launch. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers.

  • Page 25: Configuring A Wired Connection

    ZOTAC ZBOX Configuring a wired connection Using a static IP Right-click the network icon in the notification area and select “Open Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”. Highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”.

  • Page 26: Configuring Audio Output

    Note: Contact your internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to the network. Configuring audio output Follow the steps below to enable audio output when connecting the ZOTAC ZBOX to a TV or receiver via DP/HDMI adapter. Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel.

  • Page 27: Installing Windows 7

    ZOTAC ZBOX Installing Windows 7 For user who want to install Windows 7, you must run the Win 7 tool to load the image into a USB flash drive (above 4 GB) before its installation. Please follow the instruction as below: 1.
  • Page 28 ZOTAC ZBOX 2. When the warning “Your data will be deleted, yes or no?” displays, click “Yes”.
  • Page 29 ZOTAC ZBOX 3. When load completed, click “Exit”. 4. Plug the USB flash drive into ZOTAC ZBOX, power ON and install the Win7 from it.

  • Page 30: Intel Rapid Storage Technology

    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.
  • Page 31 ZOTAC ZBOX 2. Enter the “Accelerate” menu, and click “Enable acceleration”. 3. When the window “Enable Acceleration” displays, select the cache memory size and the acceleration mode, and click “OK” to accelerate the storage.
  • Page 32 ZOTAC ZBOX 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”. 291-MB295-01...

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