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ZOTAC ZBOX ZOTAC ZBOX 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 ZOTAC ZBOX ---------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX --------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Installing the stand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Installing your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor ----------------------------------------------- 15 Installing drivers and software --------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Installing an operating system -------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Installing system drivers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16...
ZOTAC ZBOX Product Specifications q Microprocessor support ® ® v Intel Celeron Processor 2961Y (2M Cache, 1.10 GHz) q Operating systems: v Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 v 32-bit and 64-bit support q System Memory support v Two 204-pin SO-DIMMs DDR3L-1600/1333...
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.
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 •...
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.
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. LAN ports The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN ports support standard Ethernet cables for connection to a local network.
ZOTAC ZBOX How to disable the ring LED indicator Turn on the ZBOX mini-PC and press <Delete> to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Power menu and select Logo Indicator. Press <Enter> and select Turn off.
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 at a 45 degree angle.
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.
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.
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ZOTAC ZBOX 3. Insert the hard disk into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the connector. 4. Reinstall the thumb screw. 5. If you need, install the second hard disk as the above steps.
ZOTAC ZBOX Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX You need to connect peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX. 1. Connecting a WiFi antenna module Connect a WiFi antenna module to the WiFi antenna connector. 2. Connecting to a network device Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other End to a hub or switch.
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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 ...
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.
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: •...
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 Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network: Double-click the wireless network icon (pic) in the notification area.
Configuring audio output via an HDMI /DP device Follow the steps below to enable audio output via HDMI /DP when connecting the ZOTAC ZBOX to a TV or receiver via HDMI /DP. Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel.
ZOTAC ZBOX SATA RAID User Manual Creating a RAID set under UEFI Mode (Default) Setting your computer, then press <Delete> to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow key to select Features menu, and select the item “Storage Configuration”. Enter Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection, and enable the option...
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ZOTAC ZBOX Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboo Use the arrow key to select Features menu, and select the item “Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology”. Enter Create RAID Volume.
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ZOTAC ZBOX Enter a volume name. Select RAID Level: “RAID0(Stripe)”, “RAID1(Mirror)”, or “Recovery”.
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ZOTAC ZBOX Select disks for RAID. 10. Select Create Volume to finish RAID settings under UEFI mode.
ZOTAC ZBOX Deleting a RAID set under UEFI Mode Use the arrow key to select Features menu, and select the item “Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology”. The RAID Volumes information will display, enter the created RAID Volume.
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ZOTAC ZBOX Select Delete. Select Yes to delete the RAID volume.
ZOTAC ZBOX Legacy OS Mode Setting your computer, then press <Delete> to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow key to select Boot menu, and enter Boot OS Selection, enable the option “Legacy OS”. Enter Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection, and enable the option...
ZOTAC ZBOX Enable the disks that you want to use as RAID disks. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboo Entering the RAID BIOS utility During POST, press <Ctrl-I> to enter the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu.
ZOTAC ZBOX Note: When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer, the Disks item will be selectable. Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set. Please be noticed that selecting a wrong disk will result in losing the original data of the HDD.
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