Zotac ZBOX series User Manual

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  • Page 2 ZOTAC. Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may not be reg- istered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification purposes only.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Removing a hard disk (for Type 2 HDD Bracket) ---------------------------------- 13 Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX --------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Installing the stand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Installing your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor ----------------------------------------------- 14 Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX ---------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Installing drivers and software --------------------------------------------------------------- 16...
  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    ZOTAC ZBOX Product Specifications q Chipset v NVIDIA ION (MCP7A-LP) ® q Product Size v 188mm x 188mm x 44mm q Microprocessor support v Intel CULV CPU ® q Operating systems: v Supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    ZOTAC ZBOX Safety information Your ZOTAC ZBOX is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for infor- mation 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 6: 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 7: Getting To Know Your Zotac Zbox

    ZOTAC ZBOX Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side 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.
  • Page 8: Rear View

    ZOTAC ZBOX Rear view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system. 1. eSATA port The external SATA port is compatible with e.SATA devices such as external hard drives and Blu-ray drives 2. USB ports The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB devices such as key- boards, mouse devices, cameras and hard disk drives.
  • Page 9: Installing Hardware Inside Zotac Zbox

    ZOTAC ZBOX Installing Hardware inside ZOTAC ZBOX Before installing hardware, please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of your ZOTAC ZBOX. 1. Unscrew. 2. Gently remove the cover as the image below. Installing a memory module 1. Locate the SO-DIMM memory slots and insert a SO-DIMM memory module into the slot...
  • Page 10: Removing The Memory Module

    2. Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory slot. SO-DIMM DDRIII memory modules. You must This ZOTAC ZBOX accomodates two  install at least one module in any of the two slots. If you want to install two SO- DIMM slots, please insert a module into the lower slot first.
  • Page 11: Installing And Removing A Hard Disk

    Installing and removing a hard disk Users please note that the hard disk bracket of your ZOTAC ZBOX will be one of the two images below. Please install or remove the hard disk according to the hard disk bracket type.
  • Page 12: Installing A Hard Disk (For Type 2 Hdd Bracket)

    ZOTAC ZBOX 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. Installing a hard disk (for Type 2 HDD Bracket)
  • Page 13: Removing A Hard Disk (For Type 1 Hdd Bracket)

    ZOTAC ZBOX 2. Insert a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk into the bracket at a 45-degree angle. 3. Use two fingers to gently push the plastic tabs away from the hard disk while gently pressing down on the hard drive to secure the hard disk into the bracket.
  • Page 14: Removing A Hard Disk (For Type 2 Hdd Bracket)

    ZOTAC ZBOX 2. Gently remove the hard disk. Removing a hard disk (for Type 2 HDD Bracket) 1. Use two fingers to gently push the plastic tabs away from the hard disk. 2. Gently remove the hard disk.
  • Page 15: Positioning Your Zotac Zbox

     Installing your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor You can also install your ZOTAC ZBOX to the back of a monitor. To do so: Secure the VESA mount to your monitor with four screws (HNM/M4x8). Place your ZOTAC ZBOX on the VESA mount noting the correct alignment and then secure the PC to the VESA mount with a coin.
  • Page 16: Setting Up Your Zotac Zbox

    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 ...
  • Page 17: 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 CD: •...
  • Page 18: Using Your Zotac Zbox

    Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list and click Connect. After connection was established, you will see Connected. Connect the supplied wireless antenna to your ZOTAC  ZBOX to enhance wireless signal reception. For security concerns, Do NOT connect to an ...
  • Page 19: Using A Dynamic Ip (Pppoe Connection)

    Configuring audio output via an HDMI device If you use your TV with an HDMI connector as an audio output device, connect it to your ZOTAC ZBOX and follow the steps below to configure audio settings: Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel...
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