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ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray User’s Manual No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means,except documenta- tion kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ZOTAC.
Setting up your system ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Care during use -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Welcome --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Package contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray --------------------------------------------- 6 Front view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Rear view----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 LED indicator --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 LED indicator illustration --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8...
Technology for Burning) function 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.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray mini-PC. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray. Please contact your retailer If any of the below items are damaged or missed.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system 1. 6-in-1 Memory card slot The built-in memory card reader reads and writes MMC/SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/xD cards used in devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs.
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output supports Full HD 1080p displays such as an HDTV or monitor. 6. Optical S/PDIF output The optical S/PDIF output enables connecting the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray to digital audio receivers and speakers for crystal clear digital audio and surround sound from compatible soundtracks.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray LED indicator LED indicator illustration 1. Blue Ring ( LED is on System is on LED is off System is off LED flashes System is in slowly standby mode Note: The blue ring LED can be disabled in BIOS setting.
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ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Press <Enter> to display the South Bridge Chipset Configuration and navigate to LOGO LED indicator. Press <Enter> and select Disabled. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC will reboo...
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Blu-ray disc The ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray features a Blu-ray combo drive that can read Blu-ray discs, and read/write DVDs and CDs. Ejecting a disc There are two ways to get the disk to eject. 1. Right-click on the Blu-ray Drive in My Computer and left-click on Eject.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Customizing the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu- ray before customizing. 1. Remove the 6 screws securing the bottom cover into place. 2. Gently remove the cover as shown on the image below.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray 2. Remove the memory module from the slot at a 45-degree angle. 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. Note: When installing two SO-DIMM memory modules, please insert a module into the lower slot first.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the second memory module. Note: This ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray accomodates two DDR2 SO-DIMm memory modules. You must install at least one module in one of the two slots. Removing a hard disk 1.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Installing a hard disk 1. Locate the hard disk bracket, remove the 4 screws, and remove the hard disk cover as shown in the image below. 2. Insert a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk into the socket and gently slide into the connector.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Installing a Mini-PCIe card 1. Locate the Mini-PCIe slot and insert a Mini-PCIe card into the slot at a 45 degree angle. 2. Gently press down on the Mini-PCIe card with one finger and secure the screws.
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. Note: When your ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray is not in use, unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to conserve power.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Positioning the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray • Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray. To ensure proper operation and reliability, leave aproximately 4 inches (10 cm) of spacing in front of the ventilation holes.
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ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Connect the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray to your monitor or TV with a HDMI/DVI-I/ VGA cable. Note: The ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray mount is VESA75/100 compliant.
Install system drivers to gain full functionality of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray hardware and features. Installing system drivers Before you can use the full features of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray, the system drivers must be installed. The following types of operating systems are supported by the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray driver CD: •...
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray • Ralink (AzureWave) Wireless driver Note: Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray. Select the driver you want to install. The driver installer should launch. Follow the onscreen instructions for the selected driver to install.
Configuring audio output via an HDMI device Follow the steps below to enable audio output via HDMI when connecting the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray to a TV or receiver via HDMI. Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel. Under Playback devices, click “NVIDIA HDMI Output”.
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray Configuring the PCIe link state power management Follow the steps below to configure PCIe link state power management to get maximum USB 3.0 speed. Enter “Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options”, and select “Change plan settings” (Balanced (recommended)).
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ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray In “Advanced settings” window, select “PCI Express > Link State Power Management”, change Setting “Moderate power savings” to “Off”, and click “Apply” and “OK” to finish the configuration. Note 1: We recommended users to keep the default settings for normal operation.