IWILL ZPCgx User manual

ZPCgx Barebone
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
FB24633000

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found 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
reasonable 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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer
could void the user s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
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Disclaimer of Warranties
The information in this document is subject to change without
notice. The manufacturer makes no representatives or
warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves
the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and
software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all
rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material
contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written
consent of the copyright holders.
© 2003. All rights reserved.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corp. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of
Intel.

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Contents
Electrostatic Precautions.................................................
Electrical Precautions.....................................................
Safety Precautions..........................................................
Installation Manual..........................................................
Unpacking the System...............................................
Tools.........................................................................
Package Contents......................................................
Chapter 1: Overview....................................................
1.1 The Front View...............................................
1.2 The Rear View................................................
1.3 Positioning the System Unit............................
Chapter 2: Installation.................................................
2.1 Installing Devices............................................
2.2 Getting Started...............................................
Chapter 3: BIOS.........................................................
3.1 Overview.........................................................
3.2 Entering the BIOS Setup Program...................
3.3 Main Menu.....................................................
Chapter 4: Specifications............................................
User’s Guide..................................................................
Chapter 1: Basic Care and Tips..................................
Chapter 2: Software Installation...................................
Chapter 3: Positioning the System Unit.......................
Chapter 4: Overview of the System Unit.......................
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Tips..................................
Chapter 6: Glossary....................................................
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Electrostatic Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, mainboard,
components or devices even before installing them in your
system unit. These devices are sensitive to static electricity
discharge and are normally wrapped in antistatic bags to prevent
this damage. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You
must take extra care in handling them to ensure against
electrostatic build-up.
1. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
2. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
3. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the device in its anti-
static bag until you are ready to install it.
4. If, for any reason, you need to lay down the device first, lay it
on the antistatic bag. Before picking it up again, touch the
antistatic bag and the metal frame of the system chassis at
the same time.
5. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any
of the components, contacts or connections.
6. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and
connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your CPU,
disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade
instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide
some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a
wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact
with the system chassis throughout any procedures
requiring ESD protection.
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Safety Precautions
• The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage,
caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any
components by unauthorized service personnel. Make sure
operation on this system is conducted by a certified engineer.
• Read all operating instructions before using the system.
• Keep operating instructions for future reference.
• Give special attention to all warnings specified in the manual.
• Tighten all screws to provide secure connections between
devices and the system.
• Before using the system, make sure all signal cables and
power cables are correctly connected and are not damaged.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws and staples
away from connectors and slots.
• Avoid dust, humidity and temperature extremes.
• Place the system on a stable surface.
Electrical Precautions
• Damage to system components and injury to yourself may
result if power is applied during installation. Make sure all
power cables are unplugged before opening the chassis
cover.
• Before connecting or disconnecting signal cables, make sure
all the power cables of the system unit and all attached
devices are unplugged.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system,
make sure the power cables of these devices are unplugged.
For continued protection against risk of electric shock and
fire, use a three-wire grounding plug that will fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety measure. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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• If an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, make sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges.
• For added protection during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage caused by lightning and
power line surges.
• An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.

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Installation Manual

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Unpacking the System
Unpack the shipping carton and verify that the contents are all
there and in good condition. Visually inspect the physical condi-
tion of the shipping carton. Exterior damage to the shipping
carton may indicate that the contents of the carton are damaged.
If any damage is found, do not remove the system; contact the
dealer where you purchased the system for further instructions.
Tools
•Phillips screwdriver
•Torx head screwdriver
•Antistatic wriststrap
Package Contents
The system unit package includes the following items:
•ZPC mini P4 barebone
•Power adapter
•Power cord
•CPU cooler and heatsink
•Screws
•Drivers and software
•User’s manual
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

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Chapter 1
Overview

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1.1 The Front View
The front panel of the system allows easy access to the 1394
ports, USB ports, speaker jack, microphone jack, switches and
LED indicators.
IEEE1394
USB
SPEAKER
MICROPHONE
RESET
HDD LED
SYSTEM LED
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Front Component Descriptions
IEEE1394 Ports
These ports allow connecting up to 63 IEEE 1394 devices with
data transfer rates of up to 400Mbps.
USB 2.0 Ports
These ports allow connecting USB devices such as keyboard,
pointing devices, cameras, etc. connected in a series with data
transfer rates up to 480Mb/second.
Speaker Jack
This jack is used to connect external speakers for audio output
from the system. Using this jack disables the line-out jack at the
rear panel.
Microphone Jack
This jack is used to connect an external microphone or output
signals from audio devices. Using this jack disables the mic-in
jack at the rear panel.
System LED
This LED will light when the system’s power is on.
Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the
system. It is also used for shutting down the system when
<Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> does not respond.
HDD LED
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
Power Switch
This switch allows powering on and off the system. Push the
switch once to turn it on and once to turn it off.

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1.2 The Rear View
The illustration below shows the components on the rear panel
of the system.
POWER CONNECTOR PS/2 KEYBOARD VGA PORT USB PORT MICROPHONE
SPEAKER
LAN
SERIAL PORT
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Rear Component Descriptions
PS/2 Mouse
This port is used to connect a PS/2 mouse.
Serial Port
This port supports serial devices such as serial mouse, PDA
cradle, etc.
LAN Port
This port supports an RJ45 ethernet cable and is used to
connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.
Microphone Jack
This jack is used to connect an external microphone or output
signals from audio devices. Using this jack disables the mic-in
jack at the front panel.
Power Connector
This connector is used to connect a power cord. Power supplied
through this connector supplies power to the system.
PS/2 Keyboard
This port is used to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
VGA Port
This port is used to connect a monitor.
USB Ports
Aside from the 2 USB ports at the front panel, the rear panel is
also equipped with 2 USB ports for connecting additional USB
devices.
Speaker Jack
This jack is used to connect external speakers for audio output
from the system. Using this jack disables the line-out jack at the
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1.3 Positioning the System Unit
The system unit can be easily positioned in 2 ways. Please refer
to the illustrations below. The arrow indicates the location of the
CPU fan’s air vent. The air vent allows cool air to enter and
warm air to exit the system.
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Position 1
(Recommended position)
Do not block the air vent or else overheating will occur.
Position 2
Air Vent
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Chapter 2
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2.1 Installing Devices
Most devices will be connected to the I/O ports that are located
at the front panel and rear panel of the system. These ports are
readily accessible that you do not need to remove the rear
panel’s cover. However, if you need to install or replace the CPU,
DIMM, hard drive or CD-ROM drive, you must first remove the
rear panel cover in order to access the sockets and connectors.
The system chassis is designed for easy assembly and
disassembly allowing installation of internal components very
convenient.
Step 1: Release the Rear Panel’s Screws
a. Place the system on a flat surface with the rear side facing
you.
b.There are 2screws that secure the rear panel’scover to
the chassis. Please release the screws first.
Before opening the system unit, make sure you have
done the following.
1.The system and all other peripheral devices
connected to it has been powered-off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
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Step 2: Pull out the chassis.
After release the screws, pull out the chassis slightly.
Step 3: Remove the Daughterboard
The daughter board is used to hold the CD-ROM and hard
drive. It connects to the motherboard by two screws.
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Step 5: Install the CPU
The surface mount 478-pin CPU socket is exclusively designed
for installing an Intel processor.
If you plan to replace or upgrade the CPU of a system
that has just been powered off, you must let the CPU cool
first before touching it. The CPU may be too hot.
Step 4: Remove the CPU Cooler
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a. Unlock the socket by pushing the lever sideways, away from
the socket, then lifting it up to a 90oangle. Make sure the
socket is lifted to at least this angle otherwise the CPU will
not fit in properly.
b. Position the CPU above the socket then align the gold mark
on the corner of the CPU (designated as pin 1) with pin 1 of
the socket.
Handle the processor by its edges and avoid touching the
pins.
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c. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The
CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted
without exerting any force.
Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU
into the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU.
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Gold mark
Pin 1