Zotac ZBOX EI730 Plus
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1. 5 Package contents 5 Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX 2 6 Front Vievv 6 Rear V eW T BIOS settings of specific functions 8 How to disable the ring LED indicator 8 How to disable the integrated IR receiver 9 Installing hardware inside the ZOTAC ZBOX 10 Installing a memory module 10 Removing a memory module 11 Installing a hard disk 12 Installing mSATA SSD module 14 Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX es 15 Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX 2 2 2 17 Installing the stand 17 Attaching your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor 172. Accelerated device Disk on port 1 system Disa eleration oa volume You must first disable acceleration in 8 ETETSTE TET rent disk or volume Acceleration mode Enhancedi Change mode ve Internal system disk Accelerated SSD Configuration 233 GB Intel Smart Response Technology Acceleration View O A solid state drive is configured to be used as a cache device to improve the overall system performance Select the disk or volume you vvant to accelerate using the cache memory Acceleration Configuration Volume 0001 Type RAID O Accelerated device None Select device Cache volume 64GB Acceleration mode None SSD Configuration SSD on port 0 Normal Usage Cache device 25 ZOTAC ZBOX 26 ZOTAC ZBOX 27 ZOTAC ZBOX 28 291 MB225 00 WWW ZOTAC CON mi id I T i LIMI fo t MB22S O
3. 1 Connecting the WiFi antenna Connect the WiFi antenna to the WiFi antenna connector 2 Connecting the optical S PDIF output Connect a digital audio device via optical S PDIF output 3 Connecting to a network Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a network router hub or switch 4 Connecting to USB 3 0 devices Connect USB 3 0 devices such as external hard drives SSDs and flash drives to the USB 3 0 port ZOTAC ZBOX 5 Connecting to a DVI or HDMI display Connect one end of a DVI HDMI cable to an HDTV or monitor and the other end to the DVI port on the system rear panel If using an HDMI connection please use the included DVI to HDMI adapter 6 Connecting a DisplayPort display Connect the DisplayPort connector to the DP port of the monitor or display 7 Connecting the povver adapter and turning on the ZBOX 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 oullet to conserve povver ZOTAC ZBOX Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX 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 systems provide ample connectivity in a compact form factor please choose con
4. USER S MANU 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 documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ZOTAC Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may be registered 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 correct and up to date However the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents and reserves the right to make changes without prior notice CAUTION There is a fire risk if the battery is replaced with the 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 3 Safety information es 4 Setting up your system 4 Care during use 4 Welcome sx na nn SS
5. PPPoE connection 1 Repeat Step 1 3 in the previous section 2 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK 3 Click Create a new connection to start the NEW Connection Wizard 4 Click Next 5 Select Connect to the Internet and click Next 6 Select Set up my AW connection manually Conte ot Ha 7 Select your connection ge type and click Next ak 8 Enter your ISP Name and ee click Next I 9 Enter your User name and vr DR Password Click Next pic 10 Click Finish to finish the O ari at as configuration Et asen 11 Enter your user name and password Click Comnect to connect to the internet Note 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 DPIDVI HDMI adapter 1 Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel 2 Under Playback devices click the display device that corresponas vvith your audio compatible display 3 Click the Set Default button in the lower right hand corner 4 Click OK to exit the setup Playback Recording I Sounds I Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings Philips 234EL pla Intel R Displ ealtek High Definition
6. Audio 3 Realtek Digital Output Realtek High Definition Audio e eady Configure 20 ZOTAC ZBOX Intel Collage Display Technology The Intel Collage Display technology enables the ZBOX to span a single desktop across multiple displays up to 4 with each display showing a portion of a larger screen image A user can implement this feature to connect multiple displays to a single system or combine multiple outputs into a single displays with higher quality resolution up to 4K resolution combined Please follow the instructions below to configure Collage Display with 2 Multi Monitor dongles via DisplayPort on the ZOTAC ZBOX Note Before configuring Intel Collage Display please ensure the display drivers are properly installed 1 Connect the ZOTAC ZBOX to four monitors via two Multi Monitor dongles not included ZOTAC DisplayPort to Dual HDMI adapters recommended 2 Right click on the Windows desktop and choose Graphics Properties View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Next desktop background GD Graphics Options 3 When the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel displays click the block Display Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Fr Support Customize your graphics settings for an enhanced visual experience 21 ZOTAC ZBOX 4 On the menu Display Settings click Display and choose Multiple Displays Intel HD Graphics Co
7. se Supports Windows 7 x86 x64 and 818 1 x86 x64 System Memory support Two 204 pin SO DIMMs DDR3 1600 1333 1066 Up to 16 GB of memory USB Ports lt Four USB 3 0 ports Onboard Serial ATA SATA 6 0 Gb s transfer rates Supports one 2 5 inch SATA HDD or SSD max 9 5mm height Expansion slot One mSATA 6 0 Gb s transfer rates Onboard Dual LAN lt Supports 107110011000 Mbps operation 4 Supports IEEE 802 3 WiFi Bluetooth support 802 11ac dual band High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security se Fully qualified Bluetooth v4 0 Onboard Audio lt Optical SPDIF Output Stereo analog audio output and Microphone input Green Function se Supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Onboard Graphics support Integrated Intel Iris Pro graphics 5200 DVI D Dual DP output 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 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
8. Installing drivers and software 18 Installing an operating system 18 Installing system drivers 18 Using your ZOTAC ZBOX rro mn 19 Configuring a wireless connection 19 Configuring a wired connectiOn 19 Using a static IP 19 Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection 20 Configuring audio output 20 Intel Collage Display Technology 21 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 24 Introduction 24 Setting up Intel Rapid Storage Technology 24 ZOTAC ZBOX Product specifications a Q Chipset lt Intel HM87 Chipset Product Size lt 188mm x 188mm x 51mm Microprocessor support Intel CPU Core I5 4570R Processor 4M CACHE 3 20 GHz 65W Intel CPU Core I7 4770R Processor 6M CACHE 3 90 GHz 65W Operating systems
9. dentify the components on the back of the system 1 2 WiFi antenna connector The WiFi antenna connector supports the included WiFi antenna Optical SPDIF OUT jack The optical S PDIF output enables connectivity with digital audio receivers and speakers for crystal clear digital audio and surround sound from compatible soundtracks Ethernet ports The eight pin RJ 45 LAN port supports standard Ethernet cable for connections to local area networks LAN with speeds of 10 100 1000Mbps USB 3 0 ports 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 DVI D port The DVI D port supports connection to digital monitors and displays DisplayPorts The DisplayPort outputs support displays with resolutions up to 3840x2160 60Hz 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 BIOS settings of specific functions The ZOTAC ZBOX has some specific functions that can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS settings such as LED indicator and IR receiver How to disabl
10. e the ring LED indicator 1 2 SF 4 Turn on the ZBOX mini PC and press lt Delete gt to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Power menu and select Logo Indicator ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY I gf Main OC Features PC Health O Power Boot E Save amp Exit Turn On Press lt Enter gt and select Turn off ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY i f Main 9 oc GQ Features OQ PC Health O Power Boot Save amp Exit Logo indicator Turn Off Press F10 to save the configuration and exit ZOTAC ZBOX How to disable the integrated IR receiver 1 Use the arrow keys to navigate to Features gt OnBoard Device Control and select CIR Controller ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC E Features PC Health O Power Boot O Save8lExit CIR Controller Enabled 2 Press lt Enter gt and select Disabled ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main O 016 Features PC Health O Power Boot e Save amp eExit CIR Controller CIR Controller Disabled Enabled enable the internal IR receiver default Disabled disable the internal IR receiver 3 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit ZOTAC ZBOX Installing hardware inside the ZOTAC ZBOX Before installing hardware please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of your ZOTAC ZBOX 1 Remove the two thumb screws highlighted below 2 Gently slide the cover o
11. ff as shown below a 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 10 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 for the system to function Removing a 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 11 ZOTAC ZBOX Installing a hard disk 1 Locate the 2 5 inch SATA hard disk or SSD and the hard disk bracket 2 Attach the hard disk or SSD to the hard disk bracket 12 ZOTAC ZBOX 3 Insert the hard disk or SSD into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the SATA connector 4 Install the thumb screw 13 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 AXOOTA az S Di Ss VE REV AAA 2 Gently press down on the mSATA SSD module until it locks into place with the plastic retainin 14 ZOTAC ZBOX Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX Please connect your peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX
12. h 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers 5 Restart the system Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Configuring a wireless connection Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network 1 Double click the wireless network icon pic in the notification reee a rea i rifl Connections are available 2 Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list and click Connect 3 After connection is established you will see Connected Note 1 For security concerns Do NOT connect to an unsecured network otherwise the transmitted information without encryption might be visible to others Note 2 Enter the network security key if necessary Wireless Network Connection Configuring a wired connection Using a static IP ose 1 Right click the network icon in the Ka comes opens DIT notification area and select Open Network Connections You en qete ae tings ps autom ps e d to a 2 Right click Local Area Connection and a select Properties pain 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP ang Cile Properes Ee 4 Select Use the following IP address romo 5 Enter your IP address subnet mask and A Default gateway 6 Enter the preferred DNS server address if necessary 7 After entering all of the related values click OK to finish the configuration 19 ZOTAC ZBOX Using a dynamic IP
13. indows 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 MEA DNS 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 and USB flash drive e Windows 7 e Windows 8 Follow the instructions below to install the system drivers 1 Insert the ZOTAC ZBOX driver DVD or driver USB flash drive 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 and USB flash drive e Intel Chipset Driver _ 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 Bluetooth Driver Jr a e MassStorage Driver TADA e USB Charger optional Ls Note If you want to use high amperage USB charging for smartphones and tablets please install the driver USB Charger driver 18 ZOTAC ZBOX lt 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 launc
14. nd e 1x VESA mount e 1 x AC Adapter e 1 x DVI to HDMI Adapter e 1x Power Cord e 1 x Antenna e 1 x Support DVD e 1 x USB flash drive with OS drivers e 1 x User Manual amp Warranty Card e 1 x Quick Start Guide ZOTAC ZBOX Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the ZBOX 1 Headphone Audio Out jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5mm is used to connect the systems audio output signal to amplified speakers or headphones Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect a microphone for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Memory card slot The built in memory card reader reads SD SDHC SDXC MMC cards used in devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs USB 3 0 port The USB 3 0 port supports 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 compatible devices 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 onto 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 i
15. nectors and cables in appropriate sizes to avoid interference Installing the stand Position your ZOTAC ZBOX upright with the supplied stand To do so 1 Locate the key hole on the bottom of the ZOTAC ZBOX 2 Align the stand key to the ZBOX key hole and slide the stand forward to lock into place lt Do not place your ZOTAC ZBOX on the desktop without the stand Attaching your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor You can also attach 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 snap the ZBOX into place on the mount To fasten the VESA mount your monitor must comply with VESA75 Or VESA100 standard lt Mechanical Loading Stability Please ensure the monitor rests on a stable platform before attaching ZOTAC ZBOX to prevent damage or injuries from a fall or drop 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 Follow the instructions below to install an operating system Attach external DVD drive via USB port Insert disk for operating system W
16. ntrol Panel 0X Display Y Display Settings cintel Display Settings Display Settings Color Multiple Displays V Basic gt Advanced Audio Settings Resolution O Preview O 3840 x 1080 v Display Profiles Current Settings v 9 Refresh Rate O 60p Hz v Rotation vo 90 180 270 Scaling V Maintain Display Scaling Save Profile 5 Choose the item Collage under the submenu Select Display Mode and Vertical under the submenu Arrage Displays Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display v Multiple Displays Select Display Mode Select Active Displays Arrange Displays f Horizontal Single O Primary Display Clone Digital Display 2 Dual HDMI v Ky verici D Extended Modify the active displays selection to match the V Collage e numbers shown in the preview below with the numbers shown on the displays in the same order Click on Digital Display Dual HDMI v Identify Displays to see the display number Display Profiles Current Settings v Bezel Correction i A ES Identify Displays 22 6 T ZOTAC ZBOX Click the Apply button in the lower right hand corner and click Yes to exit the setup Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display v Multiple Displays Arrange Displays Select Display Mode Select Active Displays Horizontal Single O Primary Display A Clone Digital Di
17. ology Intel Smart Response Technology Your storage system can be accelerated using an available solid state drive as a cache device in order to improve the overall performance 24 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 Enable Acceleration Select the solid state drive you want to use to accelerate your storage system SSD on port 0 112 GB A WARNING Completing this action will permanently delete existing data on the selected disk Back up data before continuing Select the size allocated for the cache memory O 18 6 GB Full disk capacity maximum 64 GB Select the disk or volume to accelerate Disk on port 1 233 GB system Q Select the boot disk or volume for optimal system acceleration Select the acceleration mode 8 Enhanced mode O Maximized mode More help 4 If you want to change the setting click Disable acceleration to disable the acceleration or click Change mode to change the acceleration mode Status Intel Smart Response Technology Acceleration View Your storage system is configured to use a solid state drive as a cache device to increase system responsiveness enable faster multi tasking A e fr and extend battery life ay Acceleration Configuration Volume_0001 Type RAID O
18. 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 plugged 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 illustration below displays the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX If any of the below items are damaged or missing please contact your retailer Package contents e 1x ZOTAC ZBOX e 1 x Sta
19. splay Dual HDMI vi V Vertical Extended Modity the active displays selection to match the V Collage e numbers shown in the preview below with the numbers shown on the displays in the same order Click on Identify Displays to see the display number Digital Display 2 Dual HDMI v Display Profiles Current Settings v Intel HD Graphics Control Panel The new settings have been applied Do you want to keep these settings The setting change will be reverted in 15 seconds ES Identify Displays 4K Ultra HD displays configuration is finished 23 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 and lower power consumption When using more than one disk you can increase protection against data loss in the event of disk failure Note 1 Please confirm that the driver Intel Rapid Storage Technology has been installed completely before you set the following configuration 2 There must be an SSD as cache volume to set Intel Rapid Storage Setting up Intel Rapid Storage Technology Follow the instructions below to set Intel Rapid Storage 1 Click the icon zz in the lower right corner of the desktop Intel Rapid Storage Techn
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