Zotac ZBOX series User manual
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ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
User’s Manual
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it,
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language in any form or by any means,except documenta-
tion kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written
permission of ZOTAC.
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istered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are
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respective owners.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are cor-
rect and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regard-
ing the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes
without prior notice.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries
should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in
accordance with local environmental regulations.
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Table of Contents
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Setting up your system ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Care during use -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
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Package contents------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
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Front view---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Rear view----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
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LED indicator illustration --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
How to disable the blue ring LED indicator---------------------------------------------- 8
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Ejecting a disc ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Setting the region code for Blu-ray movie playback----------------------------------- 10
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Removing a memory module --------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Installing a memory module----------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Removing a hard disk------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Installing a hard disk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Installing a Mini-PCIe card------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
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Mounting the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray to a wall------------------------------------------- 18
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Installing an operating system-------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Installing system drivers---------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
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Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection)-------------------------------------------- 22
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Installing the PowerDVD for 3D movie --------------------------------------------------- 25
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Safety information
Your ZOTAC ZBOX is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for infor-
mation technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read
the following safety instructions.
Setting up your system
Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.
Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
Set up the system on a stable surface with the provided stand. Never use the system
alone without the stand.
Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings.
Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert
objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0ćand 35ć.
If you use an extension cord, please use the UL listed cord and make sure that
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed its ampere rating.
Care during use
Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
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unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray mini-PC. The following
illustration displays the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray. Please
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Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
Front view
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The optical drive is a slot-in type drive which supports compact discs (CD), digital
video discs (DVD) and Blu-ray discs (BD).
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Users can use a pin to insert into the Blu-ray drive emergency eject pin-hole to
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The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the opti-
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The optical drive eject button ejects the disc from the optical drive.
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The power switch turns the mini-PC ON and OFF.
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Connects to compatible Kensington Safety Locks.
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The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the mini-PC. To prevent damage
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LED indicator
How to disable the blue ring LED indicator
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Ejecting a disc
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region codes up to 5 times. Once the region code has changed 5 times, it will lock to
the last detected region.
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Customizing the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
Please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-
ray before customizing.
1. Remove the 6 screws securing the bottom cover into place.
2. Gently remove the cover as shown on the image below.
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2. Remove the memory module from the slot at a 45-degree angle.
Removing a memory module
1. Locate the SO-DIMM memory slot and gently press the two arms securing the
memory module outwards, as shown in the image below, to release the
memory module.
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2. Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms
of the memory slot.
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at least one module in one of the two slots.
Installing a memory module
1. Locate the SO-DIMM memory slots and insert a SO-DIMM memory module
into the slot at a 45 degree angle.
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Removing a hard disk
1. Locate the hard disk bracket, remove the 4 screws, and remove the cover as
shown in the image below.
2. Gently slide the hard disk away from the connector and remove the hard disk.
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2. Insert a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk into the socket and gently slide into the
connector.
3. Reinstall the cover and screws.
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Installing a hard disk
1. Locate the hard disk bracket, remove the 4 screws, and remove the hard disk
cover as shown in the image below.
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Installing a Mini-PCIe card
1. Locate the Mini-PCIe slot and insert a Mini-PCIe card into the slot at a 45
degree angle.
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Setting up the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
Please connect the peripherals before using the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray.
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the USB 3.0 port on the system rear panel.
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Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and
the other end to a network hub, switch or router.
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to the DVI port on the system rear panel. If using a VGA connection, please use
included DVI-to-VGA adapter.
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Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the system rear panel and
the other end to a HDMI-compatible display such as an HDTV or monitor
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Connect Kensington Safety Lock to ZBOX Blu-ray and lock.
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Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the system rear panel and
then press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system.
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to conserve power.
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Positioning the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
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proper operation and reliability, leave aproximately 4 inches (10 cm) of spacing in
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form factor, please use connectors and cables that are appropriate in size to avoid
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Mounting the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray to a wall
The ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray is wall-mountable using the included VESA mount.
1. Secure the VESA mount to the wall using screws (not included).
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2. Align the ZOTAC ZBOX mounting holes to the VESA mount attachment pegs.
Attach the ZOTAC ZBOX to the VESA mount and gently press down to secure
the ZBOX to the mount.
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Installing drivers and software
Installing an operating system
The ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray does not ship with an operating system preinstalled. An
operating system must be installed before the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray can be used.
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3. Follow the onscreen directions to install the operating system.
4. Install system drivers to gain full functionality of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
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Installing system drivers
Before you can use the full features of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray, the system drivers
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1. Insert the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray driver CD. If
autorun is enabled, the driver installation
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Launch.EXE to bring up the driver installation main
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