ZALMAN Z7 User manual

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Z7 Plus / Z7
1) Please read this manual thoroughly prior to installation.
2) Before installation, check the components and condition of the
product. If any problem is found, contact the retailer.
3) Avoid inserting objects or hands into the system while it is in operation
to prevent product damage and injuries.
4) Check the manual when connecting cables. Incorrect connections
may cause short circuits leading to fire hazards.
5) Do not block the Front Intake Vent or the Rear Exhaust Vent.
6) Keep this unit away from heat sources, direct sunlight, water, oil, and
humid environments, and place the unit on a flat, stable, vibration-free,
and well-ventilated area.
7) Do not clean the product surface with chemicals or wet cloth.
(chemicals: industrial brightener, wax, benzene, alcohol, paint thinner,
mosquito repellent, aromatics, lubricant, detergent etc.)
8) Please wear gloves while handling this product to prevent injuries.
9) Product design and specifications may be revised to improve quality
and performance.
The diagrams used in this manual’s installation guide are based on
the model Z7 Plus. Installation for the Z7 follows exactly the same
installation procedure.
Cautionary Notes

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2Product Details
(1) Specifications
Models Z7 Plus / Z7
Enclosure Type ATX Mid Tower
Dimensions
(W×H×D)
Z7 Plus 224 ×472 ×496㎜(8.8 ×18.6 ×19.5”)
Z7 207 ×472 ×496㎜(8.1 ×18.6 ×19.5”)
Weight
Z7 Plus Main Unit: 7.7㎏(17lb) / with packaging: 8.7㎏(19lb)
Z7 Main Unit: 7.2㎏(16lb) / with packaging: 8.2㎏(18lb)
Materials Plastic, Steel
Color Black
Compatible Motherboards Standard ATX / m-ATX
Compatible PSUs Standard ATX / ATX12V
VGA Compatibility Full Size(300㎜)
Expansion Slot 7
Drive Bay
External 5.25”4
Internal 3.5“5
External 3.5”1
Cooling
Component
Front 120㎜LED Fan ×1 (standard)
(120㎜/ 140㎜option)
Rear 120㎜Fan ×1 (standard)
Side
Z7 Plus 120㎜Fan ×1(standard), Fan Control Function,
80/92/120/140㎜Fan×1(optional)
Z7 80/92/120/140㎜Fan×2(optional)
Front I/O Port
Z7 Plus Mic×1, Headphones×1, USB 2.0×2, e-SATA×1
Z7 Mic×1, Headphones×1, USB 2.0×2

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(2) External Features
Front Top Side(left)
(3) Top I/O Ports
Mic USB 2.0
Headphones
HDD LED
Power LED
※The Z7 does not have an e-SATA port.
Reset
e-SATA
Power
Button

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# Components Units
①Chassis 1
②Side Panel (Right) 1
③Side Panel (Left) 1
④Side Panel Fan
Controller 1
⑤HDD Rack 1
# Components Units
⑥3.5”/2.5”to 5.25”
Adaptor Tray 1
⑦Front Cover 1
⑧5.25”Bay Covers 8
⑨3.5”to 5.25”Bay Cover 1
(4) Exploded View
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥⑦
⑧
⑨
※The Z7 does not have a ④Side Panel Fan Controller.

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(5) Parts
Cable Ties ×5
Stand-Off ×9
Main Unit
A Bolts ×17
(6-32*6)
[motherboard/PSU/PCI Slot Installation]
B Bolts ×20
(6-32*8)
[HDD Installation]
C Bolts ×6
(PWH M3*5)
[ODD, FDD, SSD Installation]
User’s Manual ×1

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Installation
(1) Side Panel Removal
(2) PSU Installation
3
A Bolt

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(3) Motherboard Installation
ATX Board
or
m-ATX Board
Please refer to the diagrams below to determine Stand Off installation points
before installing the motherboard.
Stand-Off
A Bolt

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(4) Graphics Card Installation
(5) 5.25”and 3.5”Drive Installation
PULL
1) Front Cover Removal
Click
Tip
▶The PCI Slot can also be secured with Bolts.

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2) ODD Installation
HDD
②3.5”HDD Installation
3) 3.5”Drive Installation
①HDD Rack Removal
B Bolt

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B. For 3.5”HDD Installation
3.5”HDD
3.5”HDD
②Installation of Drive to Adaptor Tray
A. For 3.5”FDD Installation
3.5”FDD
3.5”FDD
C Bolt
A Bolt
4) Adaptor Tray Installation
①Adaptor Tray Removal

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Please remove the Front Cover’s Bay Cover before installing to the case.
C. For 2.5”SSD Installation
SSD
SSD
C Bolt
5) Front Cover Installation

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1) Power Button and LED Cable Connection
(6) Cable Connections
Power LED Power
Motherboard
Motherboard
Power Button
HDD LED
or
2) Top I/O Panel Cable Connection
HD Audio
Top I/O Ports
Audio
USB 2.0 Reset e-SATA
AC ’97
※e-SATA is only supported by Model Z7 Plus.

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(7) Additional Fan Installation and Replacement (optional)
1) Side Panel Fan Installation (80/92/120/140㎜Fans Compatible)
Tip
▶For USB 2.0, e-SATA (Z7 Plus) and audio cables, please refer to the
motherboard’s manual.
▶In the event that the Power LED/HDD LED connector’s polarities(+/-) are
reversed, the LED will not function properly.
The Z7 Plus comes equipped with one 120㎜Fan. For additional fan
installation, remove the Fan Cover(left) and install the fan(right) as shown
below.

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2) HDD Rack Fan Replacement
The Z7 Plus comes equipped with one 120㎜Fan. 120 / 140㎜Fans can
be installed to the HDD Rack. Please refer to the diagram below for fan
replacement.
The Z7 Plus comes equipped with a Fan Control on the left Side Panel. By
connecting the 4-Pin Power Connector and the 3-Pin Fan Connector to the Fan,
the Fan Speed can be controlled using the Fan Speed Controller.
Left Side Panel (exterior) Left Side Panel (interior)
(8) Side Panel Fan Control [Z7 Plus]
Fan Speed
Controller
High Speed
Low Speed
3-Pin Fan
Connector
4-Pin Power
Connector
Activity LED

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