ZALMAN HD135 User manual

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you in the installation process.
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ඟIntroduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Zalman's HD135 Home Theatre PC
Enclosure! You are now about to experience Zalman's world of silent computing.
The HD135 is designed for ultra quiet home theatre PC operation, utilizing opti-
mized ventilation and anti-vibration reinforcements, making it ideal for environ-
ments that require silence such as living rooms, bedrooms, educational facilities,
and offices.
ඟContents
1. Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7. Recommended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
8. Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
9. Zalman Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
10. Trademarks and Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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1. Safety Notices
1) Avoid inserting finger or any objects into the system while the power is ON. It
may harm the user or cause product damage.
2) Make sure to check the manual when connecting the cable. Improper connec-
tion can cause fire resulting from short circuit.
3) Always shut down the operating system and switch the power to OFF before
disassembling.
4) The air vents on four sides of the unit must not be blocked.
5) Use in a flat, stable, and well-ventilated area.
6) Keep this unit away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
7) If this unit is to be transported a long distance, then place it in the original
packaging box or a custom made hard case.
8) Do not drop or expose this unit to shock while it is in transit.
9) Check the condition of the unit and its components before installation. If there
is a problem with the unit and/or its components, please contact the retailer for
a replacement.
ඞDisclaimer
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 improp-
er testing.
2. Design
Korean Design Application No. 06-0020894
International design applications pending in the EU, USA, Japan, and 30+ other
countries.
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3. Components
Top Cover
ODD Bracket
Body
External
Drive Cover
HDD
Bracket
HDD
Bracket
Fan & Air Duct
1) HD135 Body
2) Case Parts
3) M-Play Parts
24 HDD / Power Supply Bolts
(PH #6-32X6) 24
ODD / FDD / Motherboard
Bolts (PWH M3X5)
2 microATX Standoffs (M3)
1 ODD Aluminum Bezel
1 Clamp
1 User's Manual
1 Remote Controller
2 Batteries (AAA)
1 Installation CD
1 User's Manual

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1) Optimized Design for Silence
A. Designed for High TDP Processors:
Air Duct and two Fans allow quiet cooling of up to 130W
TDP CPU processors (Intel Pentium D 830, 840, 940,
950, 960 etc.).
B. Designed for High Performance Power Supply:
Air Vents allow cold air intake from outside the PC direct-
ly into the Power Supply to minimize its noise level and
to achieve highest possible efficiency.
C. Designed for VGA Cards:
Air Vents around the VGA card allow optimal operation
of VGA card by offering maximum cooling capability.
D. Designed for Hard Disks:
Air Vents located on the bottom and sides of the HDD
Bracket allow efficient release of heat generated by the
hard disks.
A. Pure aluminum surface provides an elegant addition to
other Home Theatre and A/V equipments.
B. VFD installed on the front panel of the enclosure provides
the user with various information such as the operating
software status, time display when the power is OFF,
and fan speed.
2) Elegant Design
4. Features
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3) Diverse Functions and Accommodations
A. Microsoft MCE-compatible remote control and multimedia
software are provided. This enables the user to easily
control the PC and execute various multimedia software.
B. USB2.0 ports on the front panel and the IEEE1394
(Firewire) I/O Port allows easy access to connections.
A headphone and microphone can also be conveniently
connected to the audio ports in the front.
C. Sliding-type HDD and ODD Brackets provide easy instal-
lation/removal.
4) Excellent Expandability
A. Six 3.5" bays and one 5.25" bay provide the user with
maximum expandability compared to other enclosures of
identical size.
B. Accommodation for ATX/ATX 12V power supplies
despite the unit's height being identical to that of a com-
mon audio device.
5) Ideal Home Theatre PC
A quiet and stable Home Theatre PC can be assembled
when used with Zalman's CPU Cooler, VGA Cooler, Power
Supply, and Northbridge Cooler (CNPS8000, VF700,
VF900, ZM460B-APS, ZM-NBF47 etc.).

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½Enclosure Type - Desktop
½Dimensions (LXWXH) - 435mm X 425mm X 135mm
(17.1inch X 16.7inch X 5.31inch)
½Weight - 5.2kg (11.5lb)
½Material - Aluminum
½Motherboard Compatibility - ATX / microATX
½Power Supply Support - ATX / ATX 12V
½PCI/AGP Card Support - Full Size
½Drive Bays - 5 X 3.5" Internal Drive Bays
- 1 X 3.5" External Drive Bay
- 1 X 5.25" External Drive Bay
½Cooling Components - 1 X 80mm Exhaust Fan
- 1 X 80mm Inflow Fan and Air Duct
½Expansion Slots - 7 Slots
½Front I/O Ports - 2 X USB Ports
- 1 X IEEE1394(Firewire) Port
- 1 X MIC
- 1 X Headphone
½Available Colors - Silver / Black
½Display Type - VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
5. Specifications
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6. Installation Guide
1) Opening the Enclosure
To remove the lid of the enclosure, unscrew the two Bolts (Finger Bolt, #6-32)
and slide backwards and lift the Top Plate as shown in the figure below.
2) Removing the ODD and HDD Brackets
Remove the Fixing Bolts (Bolt, PH M4x5), and push the ODD and HDD Brackets
towards the back of the enclosure by approximately 15mm(0.6inch). Now lift the
Brackets.
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(#6-32)
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3) Assembling the Motherboard and Power Supply
Mount the motherboard and power supply by using appropriate bolts. Mount the
computer components (CPU, VGA, RAM etc.) onto the motherboard.
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Bolt
(PH #6-32X6)
Power Supply
Bolt
(PWH M3x5)
Motherboard
1. To mount a microATX motherboard, first attach the two provided microATX
Standoffs and align them with the height of the ATX Standoffs.
2. Rotational direction of the PCI Card Fixing Bracket
ATX Standoff
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