ZALMAN HD160XT Plus User manual

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HD160XT
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◈Please read this manual thoroughly before installation.
◈Please visit our website and watch the HD160XT installation video to assist you in the
installation process.

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ongratulations on your purchase of Zalman’s HD160XT Home Theatre P
Enclosure! You are now about to experience Zalman’s world of silent computing.
The HD160XT is designed for ultra quiet home theatre P operation, utilizing
optimized ventilation and anti-vibration reinforcements, making it ideal for
environments that require silence such as living rooms, bedrooms, educational
facilities, and offices.
1. Cautionary otes 3
2. Design Patent Information 3
3. Components 4
4. Front Panel Buttons & Functions 5
5. Features 6
6. Specifications 9
7. Installation Guide 10
8. Recommended Use 18
9. Trademarks and Copyright otice 19
▣Introduction
▣Contents

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Cautionary Notes
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Design Patent Information
1) Avoid inserting hands or any objects into the system while the power is ON.
It may harm the user or cause product damage.
2) Do not separate, repair, or alter the product arbitrarily.
3) The manual MUST be referenced BEFORE connecting the cables.
Wrong connections may lead to short circuits and fires.
4) Always shut down the operating system and switch the POWER OFF before
disassembling.
5) The air vents on four sides of the unit must not be blocked.
6) Use in a flat, stable, and well ventilated area.
7) Keep this unit away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
8) Keep this unit away from places exposed to rain, oil, and humidity.
9) Do not place the product on its front panel to prevent possible damage to the
L D surface.
10) To clean the L D surface, unplug the power cord and use a smooth, dry cloth.
11) Do not clean the product surface with chemicals or wet cloth.
( hemicals : industrial brighteners, wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, mosquito
repellents, aromatics, lubricant, rinsing liquid etc.)
12) If this unit is to be transported a long distance, remove all HDDs
(Hard Disk Drive) for separate transport. And place the HD160 in its own box.
13) Do not drop or expose this unit to shock while it is in transit.
14) heck 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.
◈◈Korea Design Application No. 06-0020894
◈◈International design patent applications pending in the EU, U A, Japan,
and 30+ other countries.
◈◈Disclaimer
Zalman Tech o., 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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Components
1) HD160XT Main Components
2) Case Parts
3) M-Play Parts
HDD hassis
Top over
ODD hassis
Main hassis
20 HDD Bolts
(PH #6-32X10)
4 Power Supply Bolts
(PH #6-32X6)
18 ODD / Motherboard
Bolts(PWH M3X6)
2 micro ATX Standoffs (M3)
20 Dampers
1 ODD Aluminum Bezel
1 lamp 1
1 User’s Manual
1 Remote ontroller
2 Batteries (AAA)
1 Install D
1 User’s Manual

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Front Panel Buttons & Functions
① Remote ontrol Receiver
② System Power Indicator
③ Power Button
④ L D Power Indicator
L D Settings - Menu
L D Settings - Enter / Auto Adjust
L D Settings - ursor ontrol (Up/down)
⑤ Audio (Headphone, Mic) Port
IEEE1394 (Firewire) Port
USB Port
⑥ ard Reader Slot (MS/Pro/Duo, F/Micro drive, MM , SD,SM)
⑦ Keyboard Arrow Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right)
⑧ Enter / Multimedia Player (Windows XP M E, M-Play) Launcher
⑨ Backspace / Previous
⑩ Volume ontrol / Mute
⑪ ODD Tray OPEN / lose
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑪
⑩
⑨
⑧
⑥
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Features
1) Optimized for High Performance Ultra Quiet HTPC Operation
A. Designed for High TDP Processors
Opening the Air Vent on the top of the case will facilitate
the inflow of cool air from the outside for cooling the PU.
The 3 ultra quiet, high-capacity fans are designed for
the quick discharge of heated air.
B. Designed for High Performance Power upplies
A Dedicated Air Vent allows cool air intake from outside the
enclosure directly into the power supply, minimizing its noise
level and facilitating the highest possible efficiency.
PSU Brackets are also provided to allow a stronger and
more stable PSU Installation.
C. Designed for Optimal Graphic Card Performance
An Air Vent near the VGA card reinforces its cooling for
optimal operation of the VGA card.
D. Designed to Maximize HDD and LCD Lifespan
arefully positioned fans quickly release air heated by
the hard disks and L D to maximize their life span.
E. Fan peed Control oftware for custom optimization
of cooling performance and ultra quiet operation.

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2) Diverse Functions and Accommodations
A. The front panel L D provides user access to various
features such as the Graphic Equalizer, Volume, PU use,
Network Speed, Time, Fan Speed etc.
B. Touch Screen feature allows easy operation of programs
with the use of a fingertip.
. The front panel’s basic keyboard feature buttons (Arrow
Keys, Enter, Backspace) provide direct user access to
multimedia programs.
D. The front panel’s USB, IEEE 1394(Firewire), and audio
I/O ports, provide easy access to a variety of media content
and facilitate the connection of headphones and a microphone.
E. The front panel’s memory card reader allows easy transfer
of data.
F. Windows XP M E- ompatible Remote ontrol and Multimedia
Software are provided. This enables the user to easily control
the P and execute various multimedia software.
G. Sliding HDD and ODD hassis provide easy installation
and removal.

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3) Elegant Design
A. 7” Wide ZPD (Zero Pixel Defect) L D provides a higher level
satisfaction.
B. Pure aluminum omponents including the Front Panel
Volume Knob allow the enclosure to easily blend in with
other home theatre and Hi-Fi equipment.
. Placement of the Memory ard Reader and IO (USB, 1394,
Audio Port) behind the Front Panel Door provides a sleek
exterior.
A. Five 3.5” bays and one 5.25” bay provide the user with the
highest level of expandability compared to other enclosures
of identical size.
B. The 7” L D on the front panel can be used as the main
monitor, as an auxiliary monitor, or for various other functions
according to the user’s environment.
The ultimate high performance ultra quiet home theatre P
can be built with Zalman’s PU oolers, VGA oolers,
Power Supplies, and Northbridge oolers. ( NPS9500,
VF700, VF900, ZM460B-APS, ZM600-HP, ZM-NBF47 etc.)
4) Excellent Expandability
5) Ideal Home Theatre PC

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Specifications
Enclosure Type Desktop
Dimensions (DXWXH) 460mm X 435mm X 160mm
(18.1” X 17.1” X 6.3”)
Weight 6.9kg (15.2lb)
Material Aluminum
Motherboard Compatibility Standard ATX / micro ATX
Power upply Compatibility Standard ATX / ATX12V
PCI/AGP Card Compatibility Full Size
Drive Bays 5 X 3.5" Internal Drive Bays
1 X 5.25" External Drive Bay
Cooling Components Rear Panel : 2 X 80mm Exhaust Fans
Bottom Panel : 1 X 80mm Exhaust Fan
Side Panel : 1 X 92mm Exhaust Fan
Expansion lots 7 Slots
Front I/O Ports 2 X USB Ports
1 X IEEE1394(Firewire) Port
1 X Microphone
1 X Headphones
Available Colors Silver / Black
LCD Screen Size : 7" Wide L D
Screen Ratio : 15:9
Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768
Screen Output : RGB Output
Power Input : 12V D
Touch Screen
ZPD (Zero Pixel Defect) L D

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Installation Guide
1) Opening the Enclosure
To remove the Top Panel of the enclosure, unscrew the six Bolts (FH M3x6).
2) Removing the ODD and HDD Chassis
Remove the Bolts (PWH M4x5), and horizontally pull the ODD and HDD hassis
approximately 15mm (0.6inch) away from the Side and Front Panels, then lift them
out of the enclosure.
Bolt (FH M3x6) Top Panel
HDD Chassis
Bolt (PWH M4x5)
ODD Chassis

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3) Assembling the Motherboard and Power upply
Mount the motherboard and power supply by using appropriate bolts. Mount the computer
components ( PU, VGA, RAM etc.) onto the motherboard.
To mount a microATX motherboard, first install the two enclosed microATX
Standoffs and align their height with the ATX Standoffs.
Note)
Bolt (PWH M3x6)
Motherboard
Power Supply
Bolt (PH #6-32X6)
ATX Standoff
microATX Standoff

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4) Installing 5.25” and 3.5” Drives
(1) Install the 5.25” drive (ODD) and 3.5” drive (HDD) onto the ODD and HDD hassis with
the appropriate bolts.
(2) Slide the ODD and HDD hassis onto the enclosure’s Side Panel and Front Panel,
then secure them onto the panels with the Fixing Bolts (PWH M4x5).
This product is provided with one 5.25” bay and five 3.5” bays.
For optimal HDD cooling, install in the order mentioned in the diagram below.
Note)
Bolt (PWH M4x5) Damper
Bolt (PWH M3x6)
Bolt (PH #6-32x10)
OODDDD ((55..2255””))
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HHDDDD--④④((33..55””))
HHDDDD--②②((33..55””))
HHDDDD--③③((33..55””))
HHDDDD--①①((33..55””))

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5) Connecting the Cables
(1) Power and Data Transmission ables
onnect the Power and Data Transmission ables (IDE or SATA) required for the HDD,
ODD, FDD, VGA etc.
(2) Power LED able
onnect the Power LED able (2-Pin or 3-Pin) to the motherboard’s Front Panel Port
(refer to the motherboard’s manual).
(3) Front I/O ables
onnect the USB able, IEEE1394(Firewire) able, and Audio able to the motherboard
(refer to the motherboard’s manual).
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(4) L D and ontrol P B ables
①onnect the D-Sub (RGB) able to the system’s (VGA or motherboard) D-Sub (RGB) Port.
②onnect the Dual USB able that is connected to the USB able of the L D and ontrol
P B to the motherboard’s USB Port.
③onnect the L D Power able to the Power Supply.
If the individual USB connectors of the L D and
ontrol P B get disconnected from the Dual USB
able, the V (red) wires MUST be aligned when
reconnecting the individual USB connectors of the
L D and ontrol P B to the Dual USB able.
Incorrect alignment will cause a short circuit,
damage the components, and can be a fire hazard.
CAUTION)
Red
Red
Red
Control PCB USB Cable
LCD USB Cable
Dual USB Cable LCD Power Cable
D-Sub Cable
Control PCB
LCD
Power Supply Connector

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④onnect Fan ables 1 and 2 to the Rear Fans, and connect Fan ables 3 and 4 to the Bottom
Fan and Side Fan.
⑤Place the Temperature Sensors on a place of preference inside the enclosure.
⑥onnect the System Power Switch able (2 Pin) to the Motherboard’s Front Panel Port
(refer to the motherboard’s manual).
⑦onnect the Standby Power able (20 Pin or 24 Pin) to the motherboard and to the Power Supply.
⑧onnect the ontrol P B’s Power able (4 Pin) to the Power Supply.
Control PCB
Rear Fans Bottom Fan Side Fan
Control PCB
Power Cable
Fan Cable
Standby Power Cable
Power Supply
Motherboard
System
Power
Switch
Cable
Temperature
Sensor
①② ③④

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(5) Memory ard Reader able
onnect the Internal USB able attached to the Memory ard Reader to the motherboard
(refer to the motherboard’s manual).
1. The user MUST refer to the motherboard’s manual for the USB Port Pin arrangement
before connecting the USB cable.
GND : Black / U B+ (D+) : Green / U B-(D-) : White / VCC (U B +5V) : Red
2. If there is no available internal USB port on the motherboard, then use the enclosed
External USB able and connect it to the motherboard’s external USB port.
Note)
Memory Card Reader
Internal USB Cable
Motherboard
USB Port
Internal USB Cable
External USB Cable

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If you are facing difficulties in removing the Plastic ODD Bezel, please contact the place
of purchase or the ODD manufacturer.
Note)
6) Attaching the Aluminum ODD Bezel
(1) onnect power to the assembled system. Press the ODD Eject Button to eject the ODD Tray.
(2) Remove the Plastic ODD Bezel.
(3) Remove the Tape Film on the back side of the Aluminum ODD Bezel, and stick the Aluminum
ODD Bezel onto the ODD Tray.
7) Installing the Multimedia oftware
Refer to the enclosed M-Play Quick Guide manual to install the software.
Plastic ODD Bezel
Aluminum ODD Bezel
ODD Tray
ODD Eject Button
Tape Film

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Recommended Use
1) Recommended Placement for the HD160XT
2) Management of the ystem’s Internal Cables
The internal airflow of the system makes a significant impact on the cooling of the
computer components. Even though the design of the enclosure itself is very important,
organized management of internal cables is the best method for optimizing internal
airflow. Pay special attention to make sure that the air vents and intake/exhaust fans are
not blocked by the cables.
Placement of this system in a well-ventilated area (good intake of cool air and release
of hot air) allows efficient cooling of computer components even in low RPM mode, for
ultra quiet operation. The noise level of the power supply (main factor of noise emission)
will also significantly decrease due to better cooling efficiency.
There must be good front to back airflow when placing the HD160XT in cabinets.
When the Top Panel’s vent is opened, placement of other devices above the HD160XT
can hinder PU cooling performance.
Manage cables with the enclosed lamps, and fix
them onto the Bottom Panel.
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3) Fan peed Control with M-Play Fan Control
ooling performance and noise level can be set to user preference by controlling the fan
speed in M-Play’s A.F. . Mode. Use the Temperature Sensor and the M-Play Fan ontrol
to maintain the internal temperature of the unit to be no greater than 40℃(refer to the
enclosed M-Play Quick Guide).
4) Recommended Computer Components for an Ultra Quiet Home Theatre PC
󳢯PU : Any PU on the market
󳢯PU ooler : Ultra Quiet PU ooler with great cooling performance
󳢯VGA : VGA card that is either equipped with an Ultra Quiet VGA ooler or is capable
of being equipped with an Ultra Quiet VGA cooler
󳢯VGA ooler : Ultra Quiet VGA ooler
󳢯Power Supply : Power Supply equipped with a 120mm fan (HD160XT has a dedicated
Air Vent for power supplies equipped with a 120mm fan)
󳢯Motherboard : Standard Full-ATX motherboard with no fans
󳢯Northbridge ooler : Fanless Northbridge cooler
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Trademarks and Copyright Notice
▣All trademarks mentioned in this manual are properties of their respective
owners, and the use of these trademarks without the permission of their
respective owners is prohibited.
- ZALMAN and HD160XT are registered trademarks of ZALMAN Tech Co., Ltd.
󳟈2006 by Zalman Tech Co., Ltd.
opying or publishing this user’s manual without the consent of Zalman Tech o., Ltd.
is prohibited.
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