Zotac ZBox User`s manual
Contents
1. 4 Welcome 9 9 22 2 22 n nnn nnn nnn n nnn nnn n nnn nnn nn nnn n nnn nnn nnn e m e e e 5 Package CONteNtS n n nnn nnn nn nnn aaa 5 Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 6 Front view 6 Rear vieWw 7 LED indicator 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 nmm 8 LED indicator illustration 8 How to disable the blue ring LED indicator 8 Blu ray CISC 922 22 222 n enna nnn n nnn n nnn nn nnn nn nnn n nnn n nn nnn nnn nnnennneneenesenens 10 EJ CtING A CISC m2 nnn nn nnn n nnn nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nn nnn nn nn nnn nena nnnncncns 10 Setting the region code for Blu ray movie playback 10 Customizing the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 2 11 Removing a memory Module 12 Installing a memory module 13 Removing a hard disk2. 14 Installing a hard disk 15 Installing a Mini PCle card 16 Setting up the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 17 Positioning the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 2 18 Mounting the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray to a wall 18 Installing drivers and software 2 22 0 nnn nnnnnnnennn 20 Installing an operating system 20 Installing system drivers n n nn nnn n nnn nnn nn nnn nnn nnncns 20 Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 2 22 nn nn ennnnnnnnnnnnnn 21 Configuring wireless connection 21 Configuring wired connection 21 Using a static P 2 m0 nnn nn nnn nn nn nn nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nn nn ncnnns 21 Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection 22 Configuring audio output via an HDMI device 22 Configuring the PCle link state power management 23 Installing the PowerDVD for 3D movi
3. In Advanced settings window select PCI Express gt Link State Power Management change Setting Moderate power savings to Off and click Apply and OK to finish the configuration Advanced settings Y Select the power plan that you want to customize and Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your Y then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable eS Sleep USB settings f Power buttons and lid amp PCI Express amp Link State Power Management Change settings that are currently unavailable Sleep USB settings Power buttons and lid amp PCI Express amp Link State Power Management Processor pow Processor power management Di Moderate power savings i a isplay Maximum power savings Display i f Multimedia setti Multimedia settings Note 1 We recommended users to keep the default settings for normal operation Note 2 The screenshots shown in this section are for the Windows 7 operating system ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Installing the PowerDVD for 3D movie The PowerDVD supports 3D movie Follow the steps below to install PowerDVD 1 Insert the driver PDVD10 into the drive and then click Run Setup exe when the following interface displays DVD RW Drive E PDVD10 O F Always do this for software and
4. 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 File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q i P B Search Wey Folders Eii Files Stored on This Computer System Tasks i N view system information 1 Shared Documents me Owner s Document D Add or remove programs E Change a setting fe Eject this disk Hard Disk Drives Other Places xp Local Disk C xp Local Disk D My Network Places My Documents Devices with Removable Storage Shared Documents G Control Panel DYD Drive G Open Explore Details Search DYD Drive G Sharing and Security CD Drive Copy Create Shortcut Properties 2 Press the eject button Eject Button Setting the region code for Blu ray movie playback The region code does not need to be set manually The Blu ray drive will recognise the region code from the first Blu ray movie inserted into the drive The drive can change region codes up to 5 times Once the region code has changed 5 times it will lock to the last detected region 10 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 LELLU IUUACCONEN
5. CD read and write compliant max speed 24X e Supports 8cm amp 12cm diameter e Supports SMART X Smart Monitoring amp Adjusting Read speed Technology for eXtraction and Seamless Link Smart Monitoring amp Adapting Recording 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 Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system Donotuse this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Setup 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 If you 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 2 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 o
6. easy upgrade some connectors are placed upside down ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray LED indicator LED indicator illustration 1 Blue Ring C LED is on System is on LED is off System is off slowl standby mode Note The blue ring LED can be disabled in BIOS setting Refer to the next chapter for more details 2 WiFi Status Indicator ja 3 HDD Status Indicator gt 4 Power On Off Indicator How to disable the blue ring LED indicator 1 Turn on the ZBOX Blu ray mini PC then press lt Delete gt to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY 2 Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Chipset menu and select South Bridge Configuration WARMING Setting urong wai Bay caise syste North Bridge Configuration ues in belou sect lons Select Serer 3 4 J Onboard Gigabit LAN beot RON ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Press lt Enter gt to display the South Bridge Chipset Configuration and navigate to LOGO LED indicator AIS SETUP UTILITY 46 Hin Assertion Uidth L to 2 seconds on AC Power Loess Power OFF CD i scaly Dene BIOS SETUP UTILITY Restore on AC Power Loss Onboard Gigabit LAM boot Ri Select Screen Select Itim Change Opt lon Gereral Help Save and Exit Exit Select Item Change Cyt ion Grneral Help Sauer aml Exit Ea it vis bH OO Copyright TH5 4009 American Aegatrends 1m BIOS SETUP UTILITY liane l ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Blu ray disc The ZOTAC ZBOX
7. NTAN ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 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 12 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 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 2 Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory slot Note This ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray accomodates two DDR3 SO DIMM memory modules You must install at least one module in one of the two slots 13 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Removing a hard disk 1 Locate the hard disk bracket remove the 4 screws and remove the cover as shown in the image below 14 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 genily slide into the connector Note Due to the 9 5mm height limit of the hard disk 12 5mm height drives are not supported by the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 15 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Installing a Mini PCle card 1 Locate the Mini PCle slot and insert a Mini PCle card into the slot at a 45 degree angle 2 Gently press down on the Mini PCle card
8. 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 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 Blu ray Table of Contents Product Specifications n n 22 nnn nn nn nnn nn nnn nn nn ennnnennnnennnnn 3 Safety information 2 2n 2s enn nnn nn nn nnn nn enn nn ennnnennnnenee 4 Setting up your system 4 Care during US
9. cal drive is a slot in type drive which supports compact discs CD digital video discs DVD and Blu ray discs BD Blu ray drive emergency eject Users can use a pin to insert into the Blu ray drive emergency eject pin hole to manually eject disc Optical drive activity indicator The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the opti cal disk drive Optical drive eject button The optical drive eject button ejects the disc from the optical drive USB 2 0 port The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB devices such as key boards mice cameras and hard disk drives 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 Headphone Audio output jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5mm is used to connect the system s audio out signal to analog headphones or amplified speakers Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect a microphone for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings 10 Power switch The power switch turns the mini PC ON and OFF ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Rear view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system 1 USB 3 0 port The USB 3 0 port supports the SuperSpeed USB 3 0 devices and is backwards compatibl
10. e 25 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Product specifications Chipset Intel NM10 Express Product Dimensions e 280mm x 187mm x 38mm 11 02in x 7 36in x 1 5in Onboard CPU e Intel Atom D525 Dual core 1 8 GHz Intel Atom D510 Dual core 1 66 GHz Optional Onboard graphics Next Generation NVIDIA ION GPU CUDA cores up to 16 e Up to 512 MB of GDDR3 video memory e Dual link DVI I amp HDMI output VGA compatible with adapter e Dual display ready e Support up to 2560x1600 resolution e Support Blu ray 3D via HDMI to 3DTV with PowerDVD 10 Memory support e Two 204 pin SO DIMMs DDR3 800 e Up to 4 GB of memory USB ports e One USB 2 0 amp one combo eSATA USB 2 0 port wake on USB supported e Two USB 3 0 ports Storage support e SATA 3 0 Gb s transfer rates e Supports one 2 5 inch SATA HDD or SSD height limit 9 5 mm e One combo eSATA USB 2 0 port Network support e Gigabit 10 100 1000Mbps LAN e IEEE 802 3 compatible WiFi e 802 11b g n compatible e Enhanced wireless security compatible Audio e 2 channel high definition audio e Jack sensing compatible Operating System support e Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 e 32 bit and 64 bit support Green Function e ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface compatible ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Bluray Combo Driver Support e BD read compliant max speed 4X e DVD read and write compliant max speed 8X e
11. e with USB 2 0 1 1 devices Use this port for USB 3 0 devices for maximum performance with USB 3 0 compatible devices Ethernet port The eight pin RJ 45 LAN port supports standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local area network LAN with speeds of 10 100 1000Mbps Combo eSATA 3 0 Gb s USB 2 0 port The combo eSATA 3 0 Gb s USB 2 0 port is compatible with eSATA devices such as external hard drives Blu ray drives and USB 2 0 devices Dual link DVI I output The dual link DVI I output supports digital displays with resolutions up to 2560x1600 and connection to analog VGA monitors with the included adapter up to 2048x1536 HDMI output The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface output supports Full HD 1080p displays such as an HDTV or monitor 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 Safety lock Connects to compatible Kensington Safety Locks 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 mini PC To prevent damage to the mini PC always use the supplied power adapter Note 1 The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Note 2 Due to the special design for
12. ff 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 e S 2S S 2S 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 Package contents e 1x ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray mini PC e 1 x ZOTAC VESA mount e 4 x Mount screws e 1 x AC Adapter e 1 x Power Cord e 1 x User Manual e 1 x Quick Start Guide e 1 x Support CD e 1 x DVI to VGA adapter 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 Optical drive The opti
13. games Install or run program from your media Run Setup exe O Published by CyberLink General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel 2 Install PowerDVD aig peel pam 16 atelccme io He lied alPeekd Wizard ice piel mk MoT 10 rota Cpl rk Voth 1 25 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray deri Lait herd ete ard C cg 3 Right click on the windows and select NVIDIA Control Panel gt Stereoscopic 3D gt Set up stereoscopic 3D 4 Enable stereoscopic 3D as shown in the image below Pde ict Vire hep om O Satert a Tie conn a Set Up Stereoscopic 3D Seeeoeceter M lived parlo eater N cored ee vane dee Lise Ha piga no cheapo atot M ace Apply the joios rroi BD oti ge Note Please visit www nvidia com to search Supported 3D TVs 26 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 27 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 28 291 MA163 00
14. m The ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray does not ship with an operating system preinstalled An operating system must be installed before the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray can be used The following operating systems are supported Windows XP e Windows Vista Windows 7 Follow the instructions below to install an operating system 1 Insert disk for operating system into the optical drive 2 Wait for the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray to boot from the disk 3 Follow the onscreen directions to install the operating system 4 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 e Windows XP e Windows Vista e Windows 7 Follow the instructions below to install the system drivers 1 Insert the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray driver CD If autorun is enabled the driver installation ation Verzion 4 1 main menu will show up automatically MOTA Ao T Windows Vista may ask for further AeA confirmation please click Allow or OK to proceed Note If autorun is disabled you can click the file Launch EXE to bring up the driver installation main f i i hs fy cere Tiree CE 1 menu 2 The following drivers are available on the CD e Intel chipset Driver e HDA sound Driver e ION Graphics D
15. o Default Device Speakers l Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Realtek Digital Output ES d Realtek High Definition Audio Ready 22 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Configuring the PCle link state power management Follow the steps below to configure PCle link state power management to get maximum USB 3 0 speed 1 Enter Control Panel gt System and Security gt Power Options and select Change plan settings Balanced recommended m I Scorch Control Panel pl Select a power plan Power plans can help you marimire your computer s pecormance or conser emery Make a plan acts by selecting it or choaser a plan and custornce it by changing its power settings Tell eer ricer about power plans Prefered plans Balanced recommended Change plan settings Autamme aiy balances performance with energy coriumpion on capable hardware E Power saver Charge plan setiings foes energy by reducing your camputer s performance where passhie Show additional plans ieee sot 2 In Change settings for the plan Balanced menu click Change advanced power settings BN Sytem nd Seccty Pomer Options Bak Pen ating Change settings for the plan Balanced Cheese the deep and display settings that you want your compuber te usr Turn off the display 0 minutes at Restore default setlengs bor thet plan 23 24 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 3
16. river e Renesas NEC USB 3 0 Driver e Realtek Network Driver 20 o 4 D ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray e 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 Restart the system Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Configuring wireless connection Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network Double click the crossed wireless network icon pic in the motconneste notification area ips Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the i list and click Connect After connection was 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 Configuring wired connection Using a static IP les Right click the network icon in the notification area and select Open Network Connections Right click Local Area Connection and EEEE TET select Properties Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Select Use the following IP address Enter your IP address subnet mask and Default gateway Enter the preferred DNS server addre
17. ss if necessary After entering all of the related values click OK to finish the configuration 21 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection Repeat Step 1 3 in the previous section Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Click Create a new connection to start the NEW Connection Wizard Click Next Select Connect to the Internet and click Next 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 10 Click Finish to finish the configuration 11 Enter your user name and password Click Connect to connect to the internet Note Contact your internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network oo oN a 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 1 Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel 2 Under Playback devices click NVIDIA HDMI Output 3 Click the Set as Default in the lower right hand corner 4 Click OK to exit the setup 53 Sound ills ies Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings NVIDIA HDMI Output NVIDIA High Definition Audi
18. tch 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 17 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Positioning the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray e 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 e ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray mini PC systems provide ample expansion in a miniature form factor please use connectors and cables that are appropriate in size to avoid interference Mounting the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray to a wall The ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray is wall mountable using the included VESA mount 1 Secure the VESA mount to the wall using screws not included Note 1 Always secure the VESA mount to a stud or solid wood surface or use anchors Note 2 Do not use the included screws for wall mounting Disclaimer ZOTAC cannot be held liable for damages resulting from an improper installation 2 Align the ZOTAC ZBOX mounting holes to the VESA mount attachment pegs Attach the ZOTAC ZBOX to the VESA mount and gently press down to secure the ZBOX to the mount 18 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray 3 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 19 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Installing drivers and software Installing an operating syste
19. with one finger and secure the screws 16 ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Setting up the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Please connect the peripherals before using the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu ray Connecting to USB 3 0 device 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 Connecting to a home network Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a network hub switch or router Connecting to an eSATA or USB device Connect one end of an eSATA device or USB 2 0 device to the combo eSATA USB 2 0 port Connecting to a DVI or VGA display Connect one end of a DVI VGA cable to an HDTV or monitor and the other end to the DVI port on the system rear panel If using a VGA connection please use included DVI to VGA adapter 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 Connecting to an optical S PDIF device Connect the S PDIF output from the ZBOX Blu ray to a S PDIF input device such as a home theater receiver or digital speakers for digital audio transfer Connecting to a Kensington safety lock Connect Kensington Safety Lock to ZBOX Blu ray and lock Turning on the system Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the system rear panel and then press the power swi
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search