ZALMAN HD501 User manual

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(1) Please read this manual thoroughly prior to installation.
(2) Before installing, check the components and condition of the product, and
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 re 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 at, 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 specications may be revised to improve quality and
performance.
Cautionary Notes
The diagrams used in this manual are based on model HD503. Installation for
the HD501 follows the exact installation procedure.
Disclaimer) Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to
external causes, including but not limited to, improper use, problems
with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper
installation, or improper testing.

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Models HD501 HD503
Enclosure Type HTPC
Dimensions
(W×H×D) 450 × 170 × 455mm (17.6” X 6.8” X 17.9”)
Weight
Main Unit: 8kg(17.6lb) / with packaging: 9.6kg(21lb)
Materials Aluminum / Plastic / Steel
Color Black / Silver
Compatible
Motherboards Standard ATX / mATX
Compatible PSUs Standard ATX / ATX12V
PCI/AGP Compatibility Full Size (Up to 260mm)
5.25” Bays 2 (Hot Swap Bay × 1)
3.5” Bays 3 (SSD × 2)
Cooling Components Rear: 2 X 80mm fans
Side: 2 X 120mm fans(Optional)
Expansion Slots 7
Front I/O Ports 1 X Mic, 1 X Headphones, 2 X USB, 1 X e-SATA
Display N/A DFSTN LCD
Supports Hot Swap SATA I, SATA II
Specifications

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Components
(1) Main Unit
Top Panel
Top Panel
HDD Chassis
HDD Chassis
ODD Chassis
ODD Chassis
Main Chassis
Main Chassis
HD501
HD503

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(2) Parts [HD501, HD503]
13 X Motherboard/
PSU Bolts
2 × mATX Standoffs
1 X Clamp
10 X Cable Ties
1 X User’s Manual
1 X Lock Plate Bolt 1 X Lock Plate
4 X ODD Bolts
4 X SSD Bolts
2 X HDD Bolts
(Hot Swap Bay)
(3) iMON Components [HD503]
Remote Control
Installation CD
2 X Batteries(AAA)
iMon User’s Manual
1 × SSD Bracket 1 × CPU Power
Extension Cord

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②
③④⑤⑥⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
① LCD & IR Receiver
② Power Button
③ Power LED
④ Reset Button
⑤ HDD LED
⑥ Media Control Button
⑦ Volume Control Knob
⑧ Front I/O Port
⑨ HDD Hot Swap Bay
⑩ 5.25” ODD Bay
① Power Button
② Power LED
③ Reset Button
④ HDD LED
⑤ Front I/O Port
⑥ HDD Hot Swap Bay
⑦ 5.25” ODD Bay
Front Panel Components
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②③④
⑤
⑥
⑦
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Installation
(1) Installation Preparation
1) Unfasten the rear screws and remove the Top Panel.
2) Unfasten the two screws (Top and Side) holding the ODD
Chassis. With the Side Button pressed, push the ODD Chassis
towards the rear to remove.
PUSH
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3) Unfasten the HDD Chassis’ Handscrew (Top) and Fixing Screw
(Bottom) ,then move sequentially in the directions as indicated by the
numbered arrows in the diagram to remove.
Install the motherboard (with CPU, RAM etc. installed) and PSU.
PSU
(2) Motherboard and PSU Installation
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Motherboard Bolt

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mATX Standoff
(3) ODD Installation
Install the ODD into an available slot in the ODD Chassis and
fasten with ODD Bolts.
Tip
If the motherboard is of the mATX standard, please install
the mATX Standoffs before motherboard installation.
ODD
ODD Bolt

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To remove Handle, pull upwards while pressing the Hook Button.
Use the Hand Screws to
attach the Handle to the
HDD.
Push the HDD into the slot
until there is a “Click” sound.
(4) 3.5” HDD Installation
HDD
HDD
Tip
▶ HDD removal is possible without removing the HDD Chassis
from the main unit.
▶ Please properly align the HDD and HDD Handle during
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Insert the SSD in the SSD Bracket and fasten with SSD
Bolts. Reattach the HDD handle to the SSD Bracket.
Push the SSD into the slot until there is a “Click” sound.
Two SSD’s can be installed
on a single Bracket.
Installing HDD’s to the bottom
rung can cause short circuiting
so please make sure to install
HDD’s to the top rung.
(5) SSD or 2.5” HDD Installation
SSD
Tip
Caution
SSD
SSD
SSD Bolt

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If the case is frequently transported, please fasten the ODD
Chassis (Top) and HDD Chassis (Bottom) before use.
Tip
(6) ODD/HDD Chassis Assembly
1) Push the ODD Chassis into its slot until there is a “Click” sound
and fasten with Hand Screws.
2) Push the HDD Chassis into its slot and fasten with the
Hand Screws.
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(7) Hot Swap Bay Installation
1) HDD Tray Removal
2) 3.5” HDD Installation
‘Open’ the Hot Swap Tray by pressing the Hot Swap Tray’s
Hooks located on the underside, and pushing in the direction as
shown the diagram.
While squeezing and holding the Hot Swap Tray’s Hook in ‘Direction 1’,
pull in ‘Direction 2’ to remove the Hot Swap Tray.
Push the Hot Swap Bay Cover to open.
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Align the HDD’s screw holes with the Hot Swap Trays Fixing Pins,
then ‘close’ the Hot Swap Tray by pushing in the protruded section.
Check that the Hot Swap Tray’s Fixing Pins and the HDD’s holes
are properly aligned and fastened. Fully insert the HDD installed
Hot Swap Tray into the Hot Swap Bay.
If the system is frequently transported the Hot Swap Tray can
be secured by installing the HDD Bolt as shown in the diagram.
HDD
HDD
HDD
HDD
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HDD Bolt

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3) Hot Swap Cable Connection
S-ATA Port
4 Pin Power Port (HDD)
4-Pin Power Port (Fan)
3-Pin Fan
Connector
Fan Speed Control Switch
(Up: 12V/ Down: 5V)
The S-ATA cable and power cable MUST be connected to the
S-ATA Port AND 4-Pin Power Port before powering ON.
For stable operation, please turn the system OFF before
HDD removal.
Warning
<Hot Swap PCB Rear>
<Hot Swap PCB Front>

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2) DFSTN and Media Controller Cable Connections [HD503]
1) Front Panel I/O Cable Connections [HD501, HD503]
e-SATA USB HD Audio AC’97 Audio
① USB(4/5-Pin)
② Power(2-Pin)
③ Power LED(2/3-Pin)
④ Reset(2-Pin)
⑤ HDD LED(2-Pin)
⑥ Standby Power(20/24-Pin)
(8) Cable Connections
① ② ③
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④ ⑤
⑥
PSU
Motherboard Power
DFSTN PCB
Please refer to the motherboard’s manual for cable connections
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Optional Fan Installation
Unfasten the Fixing Bolts and press the Hooks towards each other
to pull the Side Panels off.
Install the 2 X 120mm fans to the locations shown in the diagram.
Intake Fan
Exhaust Fan

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Recommended Use
1) Installation Location
2) Cable Routing
For adequate air flow, please install the system in a well ventilated
area. Low air flow can cause high fan RPM, which can create
unwanted noise.
O O X
Please use the provided Clamp and Cable Ties
for cable management.
Tip
Keeping the case free of cable clutter will allow better air flow
for enhanced cooling performance.

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