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  • Page 2 ZOTAC. Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification purposes only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX ---------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX --------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Installing the stand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Attaching your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor ---------------------------------------------- 17 Installing drivers and software --------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Installing an operating system -------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Installing system drivers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 18...

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    ZOTAC ZBOX Product specifications q Chipset v Intel HM87 Chipset q Product Size v 188mm x 188mm x 51mm q Microprocessor support v Intel CPU Core I5-4570R Processor, 4M CACHE, 3.20 GHz, 65W Intel CPU Core I7-4770R Processor, 6M CACHE, 3.90 GHz, 65W q Operating systems: v Supports Windows 7 x86/x64 and 8/8.1 x86/x64...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Welcome

    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. Package contents • 1 x ZOTAC ZBOX •...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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. Optical (SPDIF OUT) jack The optical S/PDIF output enables connectivity with digital audio receivers and speakers for crystal clear digital audio and surround sound from compatible soundtracks.

  • Page 9: 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 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. Press <Enter> and select Disabled. Enabled: enable the internal IR receiver (default) Disabled: disable the internal IR receiver...

  • Page 11: 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 thumb screws highlighted below. 2. Gently slide the cover off as shown below.

  • Page 12: Removing A Memory Module

    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.

  • Page 13: Installing A Hard Disk

    ZOTAC ZBOX Installing a hard disk 1. Locate the 2.5-inch SATA hard disk or SSD and the hard disk bracket. 2. Attach the hard disk or SSD to the hard disk bracket.
  • Page 14 ZOTAC ZBOX 3. Insert the hard disk or SSD into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the SATA connector. 4. Install the thumb screw.

  • Page 15: Installing Msata Ssd Module

    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 press down on the mSATA SSD module until it locks into place with the plastic...

  • Page 16: Setting Up Your Zotac Zbox

    ZOTAC ZBOX Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX Please connect your peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX 1. Connecting the WiFi antenna Connect the WiFi antenna to the WiFi antenna connector. 2. Connecting the optical S/PDIF output Connect a digital audio device via optical S/PDIF output.
  • Page 17 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 18: Positioning Your Zotac Zbox

    Position your ZOTAC ZBOX upright with the supplied stand. To do so : 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..

  • Page 19: 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 20: Using Your Zotac Zbox

    Select the driver you want to install. The driver installer should launch. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers. Restart the system. Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Configuring a wireless connection Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network: Double-click the wireless network icon (pic) in the notification area.

  • Page 21: Using A Dynamic Ip (Pppoe Connection)

    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/DVI-HDMI adapter. Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel.

  • Page 22: Intel Collage Display Technology

    ZOTAC ZBOX Intel Collage Display Technology The Intel Collage Display technology enables the ZBOX to span a single desktop across multiple displays (up to 4) with each display showing a portion of a larger screen image. A user can implement this feature to connect multiple displays to a single system or combine multiple outputs into a single displays with higher quality/resolution (up to 4K resolution combined).
  • Page 23 ZOTAC ZBOX On the menu “Display Settings”, click “Display” and choose “Multiple Displays”. Choose the item “Collage” under the submenu “Select Display Mode”, and “Vertical” under the submenu “Arrage Displays”.
  • Page 24 ZOTAC ZBOX Click the “Apply” button in the lower right hand corner, and click “Yes” to exit the setup. 4K Ultra HD displays configuration is finished.

  • Page 25: 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 26 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.
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