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  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX ---------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX --------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Installing the stand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Installing 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 HM77 Express q Product Size v 188mm x 188mm x 51mm q Microprocessor support v Intel Core i3-3227U Processor (1.9 GHz, dual-core) q Operating systems: v Supports Windows 7 32bit/64bit and Windows 8 32bit/64bit...

  • 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 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. WiFi antenna connector The WiFi antenna connector supports WiFi antenna module. 2. Optical (SPDIF OUT) jack Plug an optical cable into this jack for digital audio transfer.

  • Page 9: Bios Settings Of Specific Functions

    ZOTAC ZBOX BIOS settings of specific functions ZOTAC ZBOX has some specific functions which can be enabled or disabled in BIOS settings, such as LED indicator, and CIR controller. How to disable the ring LED indicator Turn on the ZBOX mini-PC, then press <Delete> to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

  • Page 10: How To Disable Cir Controller (For Internal Ir Receiver)

    ZOTAC ZBOX Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. How to disable CIR controller (for internal IR receiver) Use the arrow keys to navigate to Features > OnBoard Device Config > CIR Controller Configuration. Enter CIR Controller and select Disabled.

  • Page 11: 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. Remove thumb screws. 2. Gently slide the cover off as shown in the image below. Installing a memory module 1.

  • Page 12: Removing The 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 in one of the two slots.

  • Page 13: Installing A Hard Disk

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

    Stand your ZOTAC ZBOX up 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 then slide the Stand to the ZBOX 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: •...

  • 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 wireless connection To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below: Double-click the crossed wireless network icon (pic) on the notification area.

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

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

  • Page 22: 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 or increase protection against data loss in the event of disk failure.
  • Page 23 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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