ZOTAC ZBOX User`s Manual
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1. 5 Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX 6 Front view 6 Rear view 4444471111 mm mm mm 7 How to disable the ring LED indicator 8 Installing Hardware inside ZOTAC ZBOX 9 Installing a memory module 9 Removing the memory module 10 Installing a hard disk 11 Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX mann een seen nen nee n nes 13 Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX mm 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 Using your ZOTAC ZBOX nan 17 Configuring wireless connection 17 Configuring wired connection2. 17 Using a static IP 17 Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection 18 Configuring audio output via an HDMI DP device 18 SATA RAID User Manual man 19 Setting up the BIOS 19 Entering the RAID BIOS utility 20 Creating a RAID set 20 Deleting a RAID Set 21 ZOTAC ZBOX Product Specifications a a Microprocessor support Intel Celeron Processor 2961Y 2M Cache 1 10 GHz Operating systems Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 lt 32 bit and 64 bit support System Memory support Two 204 pin SO DIMMs DDR3L 1600 1333 Up to 16 GB of memory USB Ports Four USB 3 0 ports one SD card USB 3 0 Combo two rear panel ports and one top panel port Onboard Serial ATA SATA 6 0 Gb s transfer rates lt Supports two 2 5 inch SATA HDDs or SSDs support the device with max 9 5mm height Supports RAID O 1 Legacy port One COM port Onboard Dual LAN Supports 10 100 1000 Mbps operation lt Supports IEEE 802 3 WiFi Bluetooth support Compliant with IEEE802 11ac standa
3. The main Intel R Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu appears Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items MAIN MENU 1 Create RAID Volunel 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 5 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 2 ST3258318AS 6UMESAG4 232 8GB 3 ST325831BAS GRYLMX3X 232 8GB Creating a RAID set 1 20 In the main Intel R Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Create RAID Volume using the Tl arrow key then press lt Enter gt 1 Create RAID Volune Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options When the item RAID Level is highlighted use the f J arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create CREATE VOLUME MENU J Name Volume RAID Level Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 465 8 GB Sync N A Create Volume 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 CREATE VOLUME MENU Volume RAID8 Stripe Select Disks Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync N A Create V
4. ZOTAC ZBOX 1 Unscrew 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 1 Users please note that the SO DIMM slots are under the HDD bracket 2 When installing two SO DIMM memory modules please insert a module into the lower slot first ZOTAC ZBOX 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 Removing the memory module 1 Locate the SO DIMM memory slot and gently press the two arms securing the memory module outwards as shown in the image below to release the memory module 10 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 11 ZOTAC ZBOX 3 Insert the hard disk into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the connector 12 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 3 Connecting to USB 3 0
5. 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 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 All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are cor rect and up to date However the manufacturer makes no guarantee regard ing the accuracy of its contents and reserves the right to make changes without prior notice CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type Batteries should be recycled where possible Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations ZOTAC ZBOX Table of Contents Product Specifications mm mm 3 Safety information ms 4 Setting up your system 4 Care during use 4 Welcome 22 22 nn nn 5 Package contents
6. desktop without the stand Installing your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor You can also install your ZOTAC ZBOX to the back of a monitor To do so 1 Secure the VESA mount to your monitor with four screws HNM M4x8 2 Place your ZOTAC ZBOX on the VESA mount noting the correct alignment and then secure the PC to the VESA mount with a coin To fasten the VESA mount your monitor must comply with VESA75 Or VESA100 standard lt Mechanical Loading Stability Mounting of the equipment on the backside of the monitor should be lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install A drop or fall could cause injury If the total weight of your monitor and ZOTAC ZBOX is over 7kg the system may be unstable ZOTAC ZBOX Installing drivers and software Installing an operating system The ZOTAC ZBOX does not ship with an operating system preinstalled The user must install the operating system before the ZOTAC ZBOX can be used The following operating systems are supported e Windows 7 e Windows 8 e Windows 8 1 Follow the instructions below to install an operating system Attach external DVD drive via USB 3 0 Insert disk for operating system Windows or Linux Wait for the ZOTAC ZBOX to boot from the disk Follow the onscreen directions to install the operating system Install system drivers to gain full functionality of the ZOTAC ZBOX hardware and features SEE A m Installing system drivers Before you can use the full features of
7. devices Connect USB 3 0 devices such as external hard drives SSDs and flash drives to the USB 3 0 port on the system rear panel 4 Connecting a DisplayPort display Connect the DisplayPort connector to the DP port ZOTAC ZBOX 5 Connecting to an HDMI display Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the system rear panel and the other end to a HDMI compatible display such as an HDTV or monitor 6 Connecting a Bluetooth antenna module Connect a bluetooth antenna module to the bluetooth antenna connector 7 Turning on the system 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 lt When your ZOTAC ZBOX is not in use unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to save on power consumption ZOTAC ZBOX Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX lt Do not position the ZOTAC ZBOX where the ventilation holes are covered To guarantee proper use leave 4 inches 10 cm spacing in front of the ventilation holes ZOTAC mini PC system provide ample connectivities in tiny space please choose connectors and cables in appropriate size to avoid interference Installing the stand Erect your ZOTAC ZBOX with the supplied stand To do so 1 Locate the screw hole on the bottom of the ZOTAC ZBOX 2 Align the stand screw to the PC screw hole and then secure the Stand to the PC with a coin lt Do not place your ZOTAC ZBOX on the
8. ed to connect the system s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video confer encing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Combo USB 3 0 Memory card slot The combo USB 3 0 memory card slot is compatible with USB 3 0 devices and SD SDHC SDXC cards used in devices like digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs COM port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mouse of fax modems WiFi LED The WiFi LED blinks when data is being transfered over WiFi Hard disk LED The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive IR receiver The integrated IR receiver is used to receive signals from the IR remote control Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system 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 LAN ports The eight pin RJ 45 LAN ports support standard Ethernet cables for connection to a local network USB 3 0 port The USB 3 0 port supports the SuperSpeed USB 3 0 devices and is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 1 1 devices Use this port for USB 3 0 devices for maximum performance with USB 3 0 compatible devices DisplayPort DisplayPort support
9. lugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system When the system is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows Always unplug all power modem and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system If you encounter the following technical problems with the product unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer gt The power cord or plug is damaged gt Liquid has been spilled into the system gt The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions gt The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged gt The system performance changes 4 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 e 1x ZOTAC ZBOX e 1x Stand e 1x VESA mount e 1xAC Adapter e 1x Power Cord e 2 x Antennas e 1x Driver DVD e 1x User Manual amp Warranty Card e 1x Quick Start Guide 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 us
10. nd corner 4 Click OK to exit the setup Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings Philips 234EL Intel R Display Audio Default Device Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Realtek Digital Output Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Configure 18 ZOTAC ZBOX SATA RAID User Manual Setting up the BIOS 1 2 dl 4 5 Setting your computer then press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use the arrow key to select Features menu and select the item Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot S Save amp Exit ersion 2 17 1246 Copyright C 0001 American Megatrends Inc Enter Storage Configuration gt SATA Mode Selection and enable the option RAID BIOS SETUP UTILITY Enable the disks that you want to use as RAID disks Press F10 to save the configuration and exit The PC reboots ZOTAC ZBOX Entering the RAID BIOS utility 1 awh During POST press lt Ctrl I gt to enter the Intel R Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu ntel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 18 8 8 1846 Copyright C 2883 18 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID vA ST3258318AS GUMESABA 232 8GB 3 SEPA EBS GRYLMX3X 232 8GB Press to enter Configuration Utility
11. nel Home Manage wireless networks Change adapter settings Change advanced sharing settings Change your networking settings lt 10 Click Finish to finish the agota pt den configuration 11 Enter your user name and password Click Connect to connect to the internet ag Set up a new connection or networl Set up a wireless broadband dial up a j H onnect or reconnect to a wireless wi ed Choose homegroup and sharing optio Access files and printers Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Click Create a new connection to start the NEW Connection Wizard Select Connect to the Internet and click Next gt n k located on ot Connect to a workplace a Set up a dial up or VPN connection to your workplace y Setup a dial up connection Po Connect to the Internet using a dial up connection Note Contact your internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network 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 1 Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel 2 Under Playback devices click the display device that corresponds with your HDMI DP audio compatible display 3 Click the Set Default button in the lower right ha
12. nt to connect to from the al list and click Connect 3 After connection is established you will see Connected ail Note 1 For security concerns Do NOT connect to an unsecured network wal otherwise the transmitted information without encryption might be visible to gt E others i Note 2 Enter the network security key if necessary RER Configuring wired connection Using a static IP e 1 Right click the network icon in the Tessie Comesin map T notification area and select Open ae Network Connections You can get ps ettings a signed a ues here Biel k supports 2 Right click Local Area Connection and nn SZ select Properties er 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP nee and click Properties ee 4 Select Use the following IP address Mann 5 Enter your IP address subnet mask and a Default gateway 6 Enter the preferred DNS server address f necessary 7 After entering all of the related values click OK to finish the configuration 17 ZOTAC ZBOX Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection Repeat Step 1 3 in the previous section Click Next oe 2 es ya Select Set up my connection manually 7 Select your connection type and click Next 8 Enter your ISP Name and click Next 9 Enter your User name and Password Click Next Control Pa
13. olume 465 8 GB 3 Press lt Enter gt to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt CREATE VOLUME MENU J Name Volume RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity RAIDA Stripe Select Disks 128KB 465 8 GB Sync N A WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Press ENTER to create the specified volume 4 The following screen appears displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes ID Name 8 Volume Size Status 465 8GB Strip 128KB Level RAIDB Stripe Physical Devices Port Device Model 2 1T3256318AS 3 ST3258318AS Size Type Status Vol ID 232 8GB 232 8GB Serial 6UMESAB4 6RYLMX3X Deleting a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Volume using the f arrow key then press lt Enter gt 1 Create RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non RAID R Delete RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the lt Del gt key to delete the set 21 ZOTAC ZBOX 22 ZOTAC ZBOX 23 ZOTAC ZBOX 24 291 MB281 01
14. rd High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security Fully qualified Bluetooth v4 0 Onboard Audio Stereo analog audio output and Microphone input HDMI 1 4a or DP 1 2 digital output Green Function Supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Onboard Graphics support Integrated Intel HD Graphics HDMI 1 4a max resolution 1920x1200 60Hz DP 1 2 max resolution 2560x1600 60Hz Product Size lt 188mm x 183mm x 51mm 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 Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on a stable surface with the provided stand Never use the system alone without the stand Openings on the chassis are for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C and 35 C lt Ifyou use an extension cord please use the UL listed cord and make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices p
15. s both external box to box and internal laptop LCD panel display connections HDMI port The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface port supports a UHD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display Bluetooth antenna connector The bluetooth antenna connector supports bluetooth antenna module Power input DC19V The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC To prevent damage to the PC always use the supplied power adapter The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body ZOTAC ZBOX How to disable the ring LED indicator 1 Turn on the ZBOX mini PC and press lt Delete gt to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY 2 Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Power menu and select Logo Indicator ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY r j amp a Main 9 OC Features PC Health Power Boot Save amp Exit Turn On 3 Press lt Enter gt and select Turn off ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY I f Main oc 67 Features PC Health O Power Boot Save amp Exit Logo indicator Turn Off Turn On 4 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit ZOTAC ZBOX Installing Hardware inside ZOTAC ZBOX Before installing hardware please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of your
16. the ZOTAC ZBOX the system drivers must be installed The following types of operating systems are supported by the ZOTAC ZBOX driver DVD e Windows 7 e Windows 8 e Windows 8 1 Follow the instructions below to install the system drivers 1 Insert the ZOTAC ZBOX driver DVD If autorun is enabled the driver installation main menu will show up automatically If autorun is disabled you may click the file Launch EXE to bring up the driver installation main menu 2 The following drivers are available on the DVD e Intel Chipset Driver 7 e HDA Sound Driver e Intel Graphics Driver e Ethernet PCI E Driver e USB3 0 Controller Driver e Intel Management Engine e Wireless Network Driver e CIR Driver e Bluetooth Driver e MassStorage Driver e USB Charger optional ZOTAC ZBOX Note If you want to use USB charger for iPhone iPad please install the driver at X Utility Software Usb Charger setup exe X your driver disk letter Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX 3 Select the driver you want to install The driver installer should launch 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers 5 Restart the system Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Configuring wireless connection Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network 1 Double click the wireless network icon pic in the notification area 2 Select the wireless network you wa
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