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1. Regulatory Information 14 Corporate Information 15 lube ENERGY STAR Xi3 Corporation s mission is to provide efficient and low maintenance technological solutions that improve lives with minimal environmental impact We ve designed the Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program to reduce energy consumption and pollution Xi8 comput ers are among the most energy efficient on the planet and come with default ENERGY STAR settings recommended for optimal energy savings For specifics see Energy Saving Settings on page 12 of this manual Table of contents i Chapter 1 Getting Started What s Inside Xi3 ZBRO Pro Computer When you open the box containing your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer you should find e One Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer e One Power Cord e One Power Adaptor e One Xi3 Z3RO Pro Quick start Guide Limited Warranty booklet Power Cord Quick start Guide amp Warranty Get Started AC Adaptor On this and the following pages we will walk you through the steps to begin using your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer right away Power Mini Display Port DisplayPort HDMI 4 eSATAp USB Ethernet Port Connector Combo 2 0 Combo Ports Shown to the right is an illustration of the standard I O Plate of the Z3RO Pro Computer Step One Connect Your Display wrens lg mm To get started first conne
2. XIS Z3RO Pro Computer COUNTLESS CAPABILITIES ZERO COMPROMISES Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction What s Inside Get Turned On Step One Connect Your Display Step Two Connect Your Mouse and Keyboard Step Three Connect Your External Hard drive Step Four Connect to the Network Step Five Connect the Power Cord Step Six Turn Your Computer On Your Operating System openSUSE Linux Windows 7 8 x Move Data Onto Your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer Downloading Installing Programs from the Internet Installing Programs from a DVD CD Installing Programs from a USB Thumb drive Copying Existing Files to Xi3 s Z3RO Pro Computer from an Old PC Begin Chapter 2 External Components Chassis Design Channels amp Guides Attaching amp Mounting Chapter 3 Internal Components The Dangers of Static Electricity Removing amp Replacing Memory or Storage Turn Off Your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer Re Starting Your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer Chapter 4 BIOS Settings Accessing the BIOS Settings Navigating the BIOS Menu Changing the Boot Device Priority Saving Your Settings and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Primary Checklist The Xi3 Computer Hates These Energy Saving Settings Service amp Support Chapter 6 Legal Stuff Important Safety Information Important Handling Information SUN N wow w NN Patents Trademarks amp Copyrights 14
3. blank Sleep Mode 30 Minutes of no keyboard or mouse activity e The Xi3 ZBRO Pro Computer enters a power saving state and stops running e Your work applications and system state remain saved in memory as long as the power supply is not discon nected e The Z3RO Pro will resume upon any user input key board or mouse To wake your Xi8 Z3RO Pro Computer from Sleep Mode simply move your mouse or press any key on the keyboard By default a welcome screen will appear and prompt you to enter your password before resuming your saved session Only the top two USB 2 0 eSATAp ports on your Z3RO Pro provide power during the Sleep Mode so your keyboard mouse or other device must be plugged into one of these two ports to be able to wake up the system from Sleep Mode Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 10 These power settings can easily be changed to suit your needs from within the Operating System as follows Windows 7 users 1 Click on Start icon at bottom left of screen then click on Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window click on System and Security 3 In the System and Security window click on Power Options 4 In the Select a Power Plan window click on Change plan settings to the right of whichever power plan is highlighted by default the one called Balanced 5 Use the Turn off the display control to adjust the amount of inactive time before the display goes into
4. into a port DisplayPort Connecting an HDMI cable Additionally that if you want to con nect an HDMI cable to the combo DisplayPort HDMI Port on your Xi3 ia Z3RO Pro Computer you MUST turn the HDMI cable upside down before inserting it into the combo DisplayPort HDMI Port of your Z3RO Pro Computer Chapter 6 Legal Stuff 13 Cleaning your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer To remove dust from or buff the outer chassis of your Z3RO Pro Computer chassis use a clean lint free soft cloth DO NOT spray any type of cleaning solution or apply any liquid cleaner directly to your Z3RO Pro at any time but especially when the computer is turned on or running In fact if you need to use a liquid cleaner to clean the outer chassis of your Z3RO Pro Computer turn off your computer first see Page 8 Then apply only enough liquid cleaner to a clean and soft cloth so as to dampen the cloth and use this damp ened cloth to clean the outer chassis of your Z3RO Pro Computer If you notice an accumulation of dust inside the chassis of your Xi8 Z3RO Pro Computer use a liquid free compressed air aerosol can to spray out the inside of your computer DO NOT use liquids of any type to attempt to clean the Boards or com ponents of your Z3RO Pro Doing so will void the warranty Patents Trademarks amp Copyrights Protected by U S Patents 7 075 784 7 242 574 7 256 991 7 733 635 7 764 506 7 817 412 8 405 969 multiple inter national patents and
5. one channel each found near the longer outer edges of the bottom of the chassis These channels are designed to accept raised guides to allow Xi3 s Z3RO Pro Computer to be mounted or attached to many types of surfaces in multiple environments Additionally the convex top of the Z3RO Pro chassis features two of the raised guides described above with one guide each found near the longer outer edges of the top of the chassis External Xi3 Chassis Channels for Xi8 Mounting Brackets Chapter 2 External Components 4 Attaching amp Mounting As noted in Channels amp Guides on the previous page one value of the channels found on a Z3RO Pro Computer chassis is the ability to use an Xi3 Mounting Bracket to semi permanently or permanently attach or mount an Z3RO Pro to A wall A ceiling A desk or table To the back of a computer monitor as shown to the right or to e Any rigid surface This ability to use the channels found on the outside of each Z3RO Pro chassis and corresponding guides on Xi3 Mounting Brackets is an example of the innovative external design of the Xi3 Computer Architecture Mounted on a computer monitor Chapter 2 External Components 5 Chapter 3 Internal Components Turn Off Your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer Here are the simple steps to turn off or shut down your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer Close any open files on your Z3RO Pro Close any applications in use on your Z3RO Pro Close any open Web b
6. power saving mode 6 Use the Put the computer to sleep control to adjust the amount of inactive time before the system enters Sleep Mode OpenSUSE users 1 In the Desktop Folder window double click on Personal Settings 2 In the Personal Settings window double click on Power Management 3 Click on Power Profiles icon in the left column of window 4 Use the Screen Energy Saving control to adjust the amount of inactive time before the display goes into power saving mode 5 In the Default Timing setting 10 minutes of no keyboard or mouse activity automatically disables video output to the computer monitor display and allows the monitor to enter power saving mode Please note that video output is auto matically powered on upon new user activity such as using the mouse or keyboard This is possible because your Xi3 Modular Computer keeps running while the screen is blank 6 After 30 minutes of no keyboard or mouse activity the XI3 Z3RO PRO Computer enters Sleep Mode a power saving state that temporarily halts computer operations Please note that your work applications and system state remain saved in memory as long as the power supply is not disconnected This is important because system activities will resume upon any user input keyboard or mouse You can use the Suspend Session control to adjust the amount of inactive time before your Z3RO PRO enters Sleep Mode Service
7. OM or USB Key and want to boot from that device instead you may need to change your boot device priority settings to get the desired result as follows e Navigate to the Boot menu screen using your left right arrow keys e On the Boot screen you will see the current priority ordered list of devices that the system will attempt to load its Operat ing System from e If applicable Plug in your boot device with power off then access BIOS the next time you Power On your computer e Your primary internal SSD will appear in the list something like this xx GB SATA III 6G mSATA w E e And a USB Key thumb drive may look like this USB KEY or USB HDD e And a Network Boot Device i e PXE Boot will look like this Qualcomm Atheros Boot e You can change the priority order of devices by using the up down arrow keys to highlight a device and then selecting the appropriate Boot device TIP If you want to just make a one time change to select a different boot device you can also do this using the boot on the fly method and avoid getting into the BIOS Setup menu Specifically instead of pressing the DEL Delete key as above press the F7 key instead A boot device menu will appear Just select the boot device you want from the list Chapter 4 BIOS Settings 7 Saving Your Settings and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility When you are satisfied with your new BIOS settings and ready to test them simply togg
8. Pro Computer hard drive Copying Existing Files to Xi3 s Z3RO Pro Computer from an Old PC If you have files photos videos or other forms of data on your existing computer that you would like to move onto your Z3RO Pro Computer there are several ways to accomplish this If you have a lot of files to copy and you have access to a DVD or CD burner you can copy these files onto a DVD or CD and then follow the steps outlined above in the Installing Programs from a DVD or CD or Installing Programs from a USB thumb drive sections by replacing the word program with file There are also numerous software applications that are available for free or a nominal fee that can be installed onto your Z3RO Pro and will walk you through the file transfer process step by step If you have only a few files to copy however the easiest way to move files from one computer to your Z3RO Pro is probably via email Simply use your old computer to send an email to yourself and attach the files you want to transfer to that email Then open the email on your Z3RO Pro Computer and save the files onto the hard drive of your new Z3RO Pro Begin Once you have successfully booted up turned on your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer and have installed and or transferred all of the Software Applications and files data onto your new machine you re ready to start using your new Z3RO Pro Chapter 1 Getting started 3 Chapter 2 External Components There are three main buildin
9. amp Support Your Z3RO Pro Computer comes with a 3 year Limited Warranty from Xi3 Corporation and Authorized Dealers Distributors or Service Providers NOTE A printed copy of the official terms and conditions of our Limited Warranty was enclosed inside your X7A Modular Computer packaging If you need service or support contact Xi3 Corporation or take your X7A Modular Computer to an Authorized Xi3 Retailer or an Authorized Xi3 Service Provider Feel free to visit www Xi3 com Support for the latest online service support information and news about your X7A Modular Computer If you want to contact Customer Support at Xi8 Corporation you will need the Serial Number of your X7A Modular Computer This is the number found on the I O Plate of your X7A Modular Computer underneath the barcode as shown in the illustration below o Y IA FA XXX XXXX XXX o r mi F 7 BSF Serial number location on the lOplate Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 11 Customer Support Web www Xi3 com Support Phone 1 855 Xi3 HELP 1 855 943 4357 Xi3 Support Technicians answer all Phone Tech Support calls quickly efficiently and expertly These are computer profession als who are intimately familiar with all technical aspects of Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computers not individuals reading off a script who don t really know computers A printed copy of the official terms and conditions of our Limited Warranty was enclosed inside yo
10. ary depending upon individual computer configurations The Wattages cited herein represent the average or typical wattage usage by Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer solutions Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2014 Xi3 Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever in whole or in part without the written permission of Xi3 Corporation is strictly prohibited Glossary and Corporate Information 15
11. ct your monitor cable to your display and then to either a miniDP port or the Display Port HDMI combo port on the back of your Z3RO Pro Computer NOTE The Z3RO Pro can be connected to virtually any type of display including a computer monitor screen LCD or even a television display at a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels Within these parameters the Z3RO Pro Computer can support up to 4 monitors simul taneously as long as the total resolution is not greater than 4096x2160 If you choose to do so you may connect additional monitors to the Z3RO Pro now or at a later time Step Two Connect Your Mouse and Keyboard Connect your keyboard cable to any on the back of your Z3RO Pro Computer Next connect your Computer Mouse cable to a different USB port on your Z3RO Pro NOTE If your keyboard and mouse share a combo USB cable connect this to any USB port Additionally you can also use a wireless keyboard and or mouse with the Z3RO Pro Computer if you choose to do so insert the wireless USB keyboard and or mouse module s into any USB port s on the back of the Z3RO Pro Step Three Connect Your External Hard drive If you will not be using an external hard drive skip this step If however you will be using an external hard drive connect this device into the appropriate port on the back of your Z3RO Pro Computer either USB 2 0 or eSATA eSATAp devices will work NOTE When we refer to external hard drives in this Step w
12. e 7 for Changing the boot device priority CONDITION No OS Found message displayed when your Z3RO Pro Computer is turned on e Power cycle the Z3RO Pro Computer by powering down the machine depress and hold the Power Button for 4 5 seconds until the Z3RO Pro shuts off unplugging the power cord for a few seconds and then plug it back in Restart the Z3RO Pro Computer It should boot up properly into the Operating System OS e f the No OS Found message still appears after performing the above power cycle step then try checking for any USB storage devices e g thumb drives that are plugged into the Z3RO Pro as the computer may be attempting to boot from one of them In this case check the BIOS settings to make sure the system SSD is at the top of the boot priority order see Changing the boot device priority on page 7 CONDITION Fan making loud noises e f the Z3RO Pro Computer starts making loud noises it is probably due to a fan bearing going bad Eventually the fan will stop working altogether and the Z3RO Pro will overheat and shut down to protect components from getting damaged The fan simply needs to be replaced Most customers can fix this problem themselves with a replacement fan Torx wrench needle nose pliers and some basic instructions e The Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer has two fans If one goes bad it is recommended that you replace both at the same time as a preventative measure e Another possib
13. e Briefly press the Power Button on the back of your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer this should restart your Z3RO Pro If not contact Technical Support at Xi3 Corporation CONDITION Xi3 Computer starts turns on but the Internet connection does not work while using an Ethernet cable e Ensure that the Ethernet cable is securely connected to both your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer and the Ethernet Port in the wall or in your router e f it was not connected securely reconnecting your Ethernet cable should restore Internet access e f your Ethernet cable is securely connected to your Z3RO Pro and your Internet router gateway and Internet access is not restored is your Internet Router Gateway turned on If your Internet Router Gateway is turned on but you do not have Internet access restart your Internet Router Gateway this should restore Internet access e f your Internet Router Gateway is turned off restart your Router Gateway this should restore Internet access e f you have restarted your Router Gateway but Internet access is not restored it s possible that there may be a problem with your Internet Service Provider ISP Please contact your ISP to confirm that you are connected with their service e f your Internet connection with your ISP is still operational but Internet access is not restored contact Technical Support at Xi3 Corporation CONDITION Z3RO Pro Computer will not boot from a desired external device e Follow the instructions on pag
14. e are NOT referring to USB sticks or thumb drives This is especially noteworthy as a USB thumb drive cannot be used to launch a Windows Operating System Additionally although it is possible to launch openSUSE and other Linux Operating Systems with a USB thumb drive we strongly recommend against doing so as this will seriously degrade the performance of the Operating System Additionally if you are using an eSATA hard drive and it is not powered via a separate power cord you will need to connect the eSATA hard drive to your Z3RO Pro Computer with an eSATAp cable which provides power to your drive Step Four Connect to the Network If you intend to surf the World Wide Web or use email you will need a network connection as well For many Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer owners this will involve plugging an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet Port on the back of your computer If however you want to connect to the network wirelessly you will need a wireless connection for your Xi3 Computer such as a wireless network adaptor which can be plugged into one of the unused USB Ports on the back of your computer Chapter 1 Getting started 1 Step Five Connect the Power Cord First join the Power Cord to the Power Adaptor as shown in the illustration to the right Next connect the small round end of the Power Cord to the Power Cord port labeled 19Vdc found on back of the Z3RO Pro Computer Then insert the three prong AC plug directly into an electrical wall
15. ferring installing the programs from a DVD CD or USB thumb drive onto your Z3RO Pro Computer Chapter 1 Getting started 2 Downloading Installing Programs from the Internet To download and install Software Applications from the Internet onto your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer take the following steps e Make sure you are connected to the Internet e Go to the appropriate page on the Web e Follow the instructions for downloading the application e Download and install the application Installing Programs from a USB Thumb drive To install Software Applications from a USB thumb drive onto your Z3RO Pro Computer take the following steps e Insert the USB thumb drive into an open eSATAp USB 2 0 Combo port on the back of your Z3RO Pro e Within the Operating System highlight the Software Applications you wish to install onto your Z3RO Pro e Follow the Operating System instructions and install the Software Applications to your Z3RO Pro hard drive Installing Programs from a DVD CD To install Software Applications from a DVD or CD onto your Z3RO Pro Computer take the following steps e Connect an external DVD CD drive to your Z3RO Pro Computer typically through an available eSATAp USB 2 0 Combo port e Insert the DVD or CD into your DVD CD drive e Within the Operating System highlight the Software Applications you wish to install onto your Z3RO Pro e Follow the Operating System instructions and install the Software Applications to your Z3RO
16. g block concepts within the design and make up of the Xi8 Z3RO Pro Computer In this chapter we ll address the external modularity of this computer Ethernet aS ATA SUSE 2 0 u di ee AI A IO Xi Corporation i n B04 LA Pan E bi TIAN TP TATE Cioni Paring Front Back Chassis Design One three sided extruded aluminium chassis Although some people have suggested the Z3RO Pro Computer looks some recent personal computers virtual desktops the truth of the matter is that the Z3RO Pro is unlike any other computer ever invented This uniqueness starts with the external chassis gf ny Me As shown in the illustration to the right the Z3RO Pro chassis is Made up of 12 pieces Two honeycombed metallic accented endcaps One I O Plate Eight screws The I O Plate allows users to access and use the various Communication Video and Audio and the Power and Reset Buttons on the back of the Z3RO Pro Computer The I O Plate further serves to hold the board of the computer in place when it is slid into the four channels found inside the chassis Channels on inside of the Xi3 Chassis Channels amp Guides A careful observer will note that the top of the Z3RO Pro chassis is slightly rounded in a convex shape while the bottom of the chassis is shaped in a slightly rounded concave manner The concave bottom of the chassis features a pair of small channels that run the entire length of the enclosure with
17. hese ranges may impair its performance and or void the warranty e Non Operating Temperatures Lower than 4F or greater than 158F e Operating Elevation above 10 000 Ft Transporting or Carrying your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer If you need to carry your Z3RO Pro from one place to another we recommend Carrying it inside a padded bag or carrying case If you are shipping n your Z3RO Pro please pack it securely inside a box or shipping con Jll Read This First tainer with an appropriate amount of padding to protect it during ship ment In either instance please ensure that there are no small loose This port allows either a DisplayPort or an HDMI cable to connect to a monitor objects inside the shipping box bag or carrying case Avoid Powerful Magnets Your Z3RO Pro Computer contains long and short term memory storage solutions that can be erased if they come in contact with or close proximity to a powerful magnet Protect Connectors 4 Ports Make sure that all ports on your Z3RO Pro DO NOT contain any debris before attempting to connect a cable NOTE You must connect your cable properly to avoid damaging this port or device to said port It is also important that you correctly align the Faure to do so will void yourwarranty Do ART force the cable into the port correct cable connector with the proper port And never attempt to The illustration below shows the proper way to plug either cable into this port force a connector
18. le protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with Xi3 s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on users are encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications to this product not authorized by Xi3 could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product Chapter 6 Legal Stuff 14 A complete glossary of names words and terms associated with the Xi8 Z3RO Pro Computer can be found at www Xi3 com new glossary Corporate Information XI3 Corporation can be reached at Corporate Headquarters 299 South Main Street 1300 Salt Lake City UT 84111 801 478 3800 www Xi3 com Customer Service 855 Xi3 HELP 855 943 4357 support xi3 com Sales 877 880 4289 sales xi3 com Actual Wattage may v
19. le reason for loud fan noises is a fan becoming slightly turned or leaning in one direction or another Before replacing a fan try picking up your ZBRO Pro and rotating the computer in the air while it is on This can help a fan settle back into its original position e Some customers may be inclined to remove an endcap and cinch down the fan screws but this is not recommended The screws should be finger tightened with a Torx I 10 wrench e f the system continues to make loud noises please contact Technical Support at Xi3 Corporation Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 9 CONDITION Z3RO Pro Computer goes to sleep and does not wake back up e One possible solution for this problem is to refresh the BIOS Xi8 Technical Support can provide customers with the files they need to re load the BIOS and all you need is a bootable USB device to put them on Call Xi8 Technical Support for details e Another workaround is to set the sleep mode in Windows to Never Windows will still shut the screen off and your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer will still go into hibernation mode indicated by an orange light on the side but it should then wake up consistently when you move the mouse or touch one or more keys on the keyboard e f after following these steps your Z3RO Pro will not boot up please contact Technical Support at Xi3 Corporation CONDITION Can t find password for ROOT access on Linux openSUSE e The default password is xiSpassword e We recom
20. le through the on screen menu to the Save amp Exit Tab then highlight Save Changes click on the Enter link then select Yes on screen Following these steps will save all of your BIOS changes and re boot your X7A Modular Computer normally Aptio Setup Utility Copyright CI 2011 American Megatrends Ine ecuUrity Sa Exit c LSP CELUR SOR LENSE SR ESSES E Boot Cont igurat ion I 4 Setup ET will 4 otup NumLock State 20 Active n ROM Hessanez rup 19 Capt ure Option Priorities Chapter 4 BIOS Settings 8 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Below is a list of some common problems computer owners can encounter and how to deal with them if they occur with your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer Primary Checklist CONDITION Xi3 Computer display monitor connected to your Z3RO Pro goes black or suddenly freezes e You may need to force your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer to shut down You can do so by depressing and holding the power button on the back of your Z3RO Pro for approximately 5 seconds NOTE You will know your Z3RO Pro Computer is shut down because the internal indicator light is orange and not green e Try restarting your Z3RO Pro e Make sure all power cords are connected properly to your Z3RO Pro Computer and to a functioning electrical outlet e Make sure that all other cables are connected properly to your Z3RO Pro including Computer Monitor Mouse Keyboard Internet connection and any other peripheral devices
21. mend that you change your password and record it in a secure location The Xi3 Computer Hates These There are certain things that can damage or destroy your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer To ensure optimal operations and the longest possible life for your Z3RO Pro please keep it away from e Water and liquids of any kind e Non Operating Temps e Dirt and high dust levels Lower than 4F or greater e Static Electricity than 158F e Magnets e Elevation above 10 000 Ft We also recommend that you plug your Z3RO Pro into a wall outlet via a surge protector power strip to help prevent damaging your Z3RO Pro Computer from dirty electrical power or electricity spikes and surges Energy Saving Settings Your Z3RO Pro has been designed to meet the most stringent energy requirements to be as energy efficient as possible in accordance with ENERGY STAR guidelines Although there are several user controlled settings which can affect the actual energy consumption of the product your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer has been initially configured with default settings intended to provide a good balance between computing performance and energy consumption Default Timing Turn off display 10 Minutes of no keyboard or mouse activity Disables video output to the monitor and allows the monitor to enter a power saving mode Video and monitor will automatically power on upon user activity e g mouse or keyboard XI3 Z3RO Pro Computer keeps running while screen is
22. other patents pending The shape of the three sided single piece chassis the endcaps the mounting brackets the anodized aluminum chassis with metallic finish accent the rounded concave polygon the honeycomb the packaging the interconnective structures and the overall shape of the Z3RO Pro Computer and other Xi3 products includ ing but not limited to Xi8 Modular Computers microSERV8R and PISTON are copyrights trademarks and or unique trade dress of Xi3 Corporation Xi3 and the Xi3 logo are registered trademarks of Xi3 Corporation Modular Xi3 Modular microS ERV3R PISTON and Z3RO are trademarks of Xi8 Corporation All other trademarks or trade names are the property of their respective owners CAUTION Risk of Explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Regulatory Information United States Federal Communications Commission Notice This device has been verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following information is for FCC compliance of Class B devices This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reason ab
23. outlet or a surge protector power strip When your Power Cord Power Adaptor are properly connected to your Z3RO Pro and is similarly plugged directly into an electrical outlet or via Surge protector power strip a green indicator light on the Power Adaptor will begin to glow signifying that it is receiving power Similarly an orange LED indicator light inside the Z3RO Pro Computer will light up when the computer itself is receiving power NOTE If either indicator light does not come on make sure all power cord connections are connected properly Power Cord joined to the AC Power Adaptor Step Six Turn Your Computer On As shown in the illustration on page 1 of this User Manual the Power Button is found in the upper right hand corner of the back of the Z3RO Pro Computer Briefly depress this Power Button to turn on your Z3RO Pro NOTE You should also turn on your computer monitor display at this time Your Operating System The standard Operating System for the Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer is openSUSE Linux However based upon your preferences you may have purchased your computer with a different Operating System pre installed such as Windows or even an Internet based operating system NOTE The Z3RO Pro Computer will work with any 32 or 64 bit Operating System designed for x86 based computers such as variants of UNIXO AIXO other Linux Operating Systems and even Web or Cloud based Operating Systems Listed below are inst
24. rowsers For openSUSE Linux users e Find and click on the openSUSE icon found in the bottom left hand corner of your display screen e Next click once on the Kickoff Application Launcher icon Then use your cursor to mouseover the Leave icon e Next click once on the Shutdown icon e The openSUSE Linux Operating System will now automatically shutdown in 30 seconds Or you can expedite the shutdown by clicking your cursor once on the Turn off computer button Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer removed from chassis e For Windows users e Click on the Start icon in the bottom left hand portion of your monitor e Click on the Shut Down icon NOTE The Dangers of Static Electricity Like all computers Z3RO Pro Computers are clearly powered by electricity As a result a random static electricity charge can cause serious damage to your Z3RO Pro just as it can to any electrical device In addition if you choose to open your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer for any reason you must do everything possible to prevent an accidental static electrical discharge Specifically e DO ground yourself while seated before touching or handling your Z3RO Pro by touching any grounded metallic object NOT connected to or touching the Z3RO Pro Computer e DO NOT open or work on your Z3RO Pro in a carpeted room or a room with a linoleum floor e DO NOT work on or open your Z3RO Pro Computer during or prior to an electrical storm Removing amp Replacing Memo
25. ructions for getting started with the two most common operating systems openSUSE Linux After completing Steps One through Six above including turning on your Z3RO Pro Computer and your computer monitor display the main screen of the openSUSE Linux operating system should appear on your computer monitor signifying that you are ready to begin using your ZBRO Pro NOTE When shipped from the factory the initial Root Password on an Z3RO Pro pre loaded with openSUSE Linux is xi3password all in lowercase Please reset your Root Password after initial use ECO MOG ii Windows 7 8 x After completing Steps One through Six on the previous pages including turning on your Z3RO Pro Computer and your computer monitor display the main screen of your Windows operating system should appear on your computer monitor signifying that you are ready to begin using your Z3RO Pro NOTE Typical initial boot time for an X7A Modular Computer pre loaded with a Windows 7 8 x operating system is less than 25 seconds Move Data Onto Your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer If you purchased your Z3RO Pro Computer with certain Software Applications pre installed on your machine you should be able to see and use these programs once you have turned on your computer Mic iui a la Windows 7 Screen Loading additional Software Applications onto your Z3RO Pro can be accomplished either by downloading installing these programs via the Internet or by trans
26. ry or Storage To upgrade update and or replace memory or storage within an Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer e Turn off your Z3RO Pro Computer See step by step description on page 6 e Remove Power cable and other I O cables and peripherals Unscrew the 4 screws on one honeycombed endcap of a Z3RO Pro chassis requires a Torx 1 10 wrench or bit RAM Remove the honeycombed endcap Slide out the board from inside the Z3RO Pro Computer Remove memory or SSD Attach a replacement by clicking it into place in the corresponding slots on the Z3RO Pro motherboard Reattach the I O Plate Slide the board and I O Plate back into the ZBRO Pro Computer chassis Reattach the honeycombed endcap by screwing the 4 screws back into place Reconnect the Power Cord Power Adaptor and all other cords to your Z3RO Pro Computer Re Starting Your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer Re start your Z3RO Pro by briefly depressing the Power Button on the back of the computer Chapter 3 Internal Components 6 Chapter 4 BIOS Settings Your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer includes a BIOS Basic Input Output System facility which is a low level software program that is constantly running while your system is on The BIOS has several functions but perhaps most importantly it checks the hardware to make sure everything is working properly then proceeds to load the Operating System Most Z3RO Pro owners should not need to interact with the BIOS but it has some settings that may be important
27. to you depending on how you use your computer Accessing the BIOS Settings In order to access the BIOS settings menu do the following e Turn on or restart your computer e Press the DEL Delete key repeatedly before the Operating System begins loading Shortly you should see the Main BIOS Setup screen which looks like this Aptio setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Hezatrends Inc Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Choose the system default BIOS Intormat ior BIOS Vendor American Fegatrends language Core Version 4 6 4 0 Compliancy UEFI 2 1 Project Version DACCL 6 01 64 Build Date and Time 0225 2013 12 00 00 Memory Tntormat inn Total Memory 4060 MB COURS Sistem Dale Wed 10 23 2013 System Time 11 09 28 Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select i Change Ot Fi General Help Fe Previous Values Access Level Administrator F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save 3 Exit ESC Fadt Navigating the BIOS Menu You can use the left right arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate between screens and the up down keys to navigate be tween individual settings items As each item is selected some help and explanation of the item is displayed in the right hand pane of the screen Changing the Boot Device Priority If your Z3RO Pro Computer is not loading its Operating System properly or if you have attached a new device e g a remov able DVD R
28. ur Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer packaging Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 12 Chapter 6 Legal Stuff Important Safety Information WARNING Incorrect use of your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer may void the manufacturer s warranty Components DO NOT remove or replace any of the individual components found on any of the boards inside the Z3RO Pro Doing so will void the warranty Airflow Circulation DO NOT permanently or semi permanently block or in any way cover one or both of the honeycombed endcaps of the Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer as this will stop or minimize the potential cooling of the various parts and compo nents Doing so will void the warranty Replacement Parts Only Authorized Replacement Parts may be used on or inside a Z3RO Pro Using non Authorized Re placement Parts will void the warranty Water amp Liquids Electricity and water liquids do not mix Keep your Z3RO Pro away from water and liquids A Z3RO Pro suffering water or liquid damage voids the warranty Additionally an Xi8 Z3RO Pro Computer is designed to be installed in a permanent position like a Desktop Computer or a Rack Mounted Server It is not intended to be routinely moved or carried from place to place Important Handling Information WARNING If you do not follow these handling instructions you could damage your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer other prop erty and void the warranty Operating Environment Operating your Xi3 Z3RO Pro Computer outside of t

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