ZOTAC ZBOX User`s Manual
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1. 4 Welcome mnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennnnnnnnnnnnmnnnnnnnss 5 Package contents 9 Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX 6 Front view 6 Rear V eW T Installing Hardware inside ZOTAC ZBOX 8 Installing a memory module 8 Removing the memory module 9 Installing a hard drive solid state drive 10 Installing M 2 SSD module 12 Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX 13 Installing drivers and software 15 Installing an operating system 15 Installing system drivers 15 Using your ZOTAC ZBOX 16 Confi2. 9 OC Q Features PC Health Power Boot Save amp Exit Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C 0001 American Megatrends Inc 2 The RAID Volumes information will display enter the created RAID Volume ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC e Features PC Heath Power D Boot SaveBExit gt volumei RAIDO Stripe 223 6GB Normal Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffffO008 American Megatrends Inc 22 ZOTAC ZBOX 3 Select Delete ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC e Features Q PC Health Power Q Boot Save amp Exit Delete Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0008 American Megatrends Inc 4 Select Yes to delete the RAID volume BIOS SETUP UTILITY G Features Q PC Health Power Boot I ees Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0006 American Megatrends Inc 23 ZOTAC ZBOX Legacy OS Mode 1 Setting your computer then press Delete to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY 2 Use the arrow key to select Boot menu and enter Boot OS Selection enable the option Legacy OS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Features IT PC Health le Power Be e Save amp Exit Boot OS Selection Boot OS Selection Legacy OS Vers sion 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0008 American Megatrends Inc 3 Enter Storage Configuration gt SATA Mode Selection and enable the option RAID ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main ele e Features Q PC Health n rower
3. Intel Core i5 5200U dual core 2 2 GHz Intel TurboBoost up to 2 7 GHz Operating systems Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 and Windows 10 32 bit and 64 bit support System Memory support Two 204 pin SO DIMMs DDR3L 1600 1333 Up to 16 GB of memory USB Ports Four USB 3 0 ports Two USB 2 0 ports Onboard Serial ATA SATA 6 0 Gb s transfer rates Supports two 2 5 inch SATA HDDs or SSDs support the device with max 9 5mm height Supports RAID O 1 Supports one M 2 SSD module 22 42 22 60 22 80 support both SATA and PCle x2 signal Onboard Dual LAN Supports 10 100 1000 Mbps operation Supports IEEE 802 3 WiFi Bluetooth support Compliant with IEEE802 11ac standard High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security Fully qualified Bluetooth v4 0 Onboard Audio Stereo analog audio output and Microphone input Green Function Supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Onboard Graphics support NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 w 3GB GDDRS5 192bit 4x HDMI 2 0 Support 4K 60Hz Product Size 210mm x 203mm x 52 5mm ZOTAC ZBOX 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 opera
4. Copyright C 0001 American Megatrends Inc Enter Create RAID Volume ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main ere e Features PC Health Power Q Boot Save amp Exit Create RAID Volume Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0008 American Megatrends Inc 19 ZOTAC ZBOX 7 Enter a volume name G Features PC Health TE Name Volumei BIOS SETUP UTILITY Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0008 American Megatrends Inc 8 Select RAID Level RAIDO Stripe RAID1 Mirror or Recovery ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 9 eje 7 Features Power Q Boot Save amp Exit RAID Level RAIDO Stripe RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0008 American Megatrends Inc 20 ZOTAC ZBOX 9 Select disks for RAID ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC o Features PC Health Power Q Boot Save amp Exit SATA 0 1 INTEL SSDSC2MH120A2 EL11530074120CGN 111 7GB Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0006 American Megatrends Inc 10 Select Create Volume to finish RAID settings under UEFI mode BIOS SETUP UTILITY e Features Q PC Health Power Boot Save amp Exit Create Volume Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0006 American Megatrends Inc 21 ZOTAC ZBOX Deleting a RAID set under UEFI Mode 1 Use the arrow key to select Features menu and select the item Intel R Rapid Storage Technology ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main
5. ocessor Adjust desktop size and position Configure Auto select recommended y Setup multiple displays E Video i Adjust video color settings Adjust video image settings PhysX gt GeForce GTX 860M PhysX GeForce GTX 860M Description Typical usage scenarios Fullscreen gaming Watching fullscreen video 27 ZOTAC ZBOX 2 Select 1 x 3 in Topology box and check the boxes in Displays When the box Surround is enabled displays the Surround setting is completed NVIDIA Set Up Surround Surround is enabled Displays Displays Resolution Bezel Correction Topology Topology Resolution Bezels 1x3 v 1x3 M 5760 x 1080 recommended v o m Displays Refresh Rate v2 0 L 3x1 GeForce GTX 860M 60 Hz v g 1 Samsung SyncMaster v 1 Samsung SyncMaster 2 DELL P2815Q V 2 DELL P2815Q 3 DELL 2408WFP 3 DELL 2408WFP lt gt lt gt Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Disable Surround Apply Cancel 291 MB282 00
6. Power le Boot Tum Save amp Exit SATA Mode Selection RAID SATA Mode Selection RAID fersion 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0008 American Megatrends Inc 24 ZOTAC ZBOX 4 Enable the disks that you want to use as RAID disks 5 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit The PC reboots Entering the RAID BIOS utility 1 During POST press Ctrl I to enter the Intel R Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu ntel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 16 6 6 1846 Copyright C 2883 18 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 2 ST3258318AS GUMESAB4 232 8GB 3 1T3256316AS BRYLMX3X 232 8GB Press to enter Configuration Utility 2 The main Intel R Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu appears 3 Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items Reset Disks to Non RAID Delete RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options 5 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION 1 RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 2 ST3258318AS 6UMESAB4 232 8GB 3 T3258316AS GRYLMX3X 232 8GB Creating a RAID set 1 Inthe main Intel R Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Create RAID Volume using the 11 arrow key then press Enter 1 Create RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume Recovery Volum
7. ZOTAC ZBOX ZOTAC ZBOX 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 documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ZOTAC Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may not be reg istered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only All trademarks are the property of their 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 ZOTAC ZBOX Table of Contents Product Specifications 3 Safety information 4 Setting up your system 4 Care during use
8. e Options 5 Exit 2 When the item RAID Level is highlighted use the f 4 arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create CREATE VOLUME MENU J Name Volume RAID Level Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 465 8 GB Sync N A Create Volume 25 ZOTAC ZBOX Note When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer the Disks item will be selectable Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set Please be noticed that selecting a wrong disk will result in losing the original data of the HDD CREATE VOLUME MENU 1 Name Volume RAID Level RAIDA Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size Capacity 465 8 GB Sync N A Create Volume Press lt Enter gt to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt CREATE VOLUME MENU J Name Volume RAID Level RAID C Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 465 8 GB Sync N A WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS HILL BE LOST Press ENTER to create the specified volume The following screen appears displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created DISK VOLUME INFORMATION J RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status B Volume RAID Stripe 128KB 465 8GB Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Statu
9. gratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX The following illustration displays the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX If any of the below items is damaged or missed contact your retailer Package contents 1x ZOTAC ZBOX 1 x AC Adapter 1 x Power Cord e 1xAntenna e 1 x Driver DVD e 1 x USB flash drive with OS drivers e 1 x User Manual amp Warranty Card 1 x Quick Start Guide ZOTAC ZBOX Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system T Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system The ring LED can be disabled in BIOS setting Memory card slot The built in memory card reader reads and writes SD SDHC SDXC cards used in devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs Power LED The Power LED blinks when power is on WiFi LED The WiFi LED blinks when data is being transfered over WiFi Hard disk LED The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Headphone Audio Out jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5mm is used to connect the system s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones USB 3 0 port The USB 3 0 port supports the SuperSpeed USB 3 0 dev
10. guring wireless connection 16 Configuring wired connection 16 Using a static IP 16 Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection 17 Configuring audio output via an HDMI device 17 SATA RAID User Manual 18 Creating a RAID set under UEFI Mode Default 18 Deleting a RAID set under UEFI Mode 22 Legacy OS Mode 24 Entering the RAID BIOS utility 25 Creating a RAID set 25 Deleting a RAID set 26 NVIDIA Surround 27 Introduction 21 Setting up NVIDIA Surround Technology 27 ZOTAC ZBOX Product Specifications Q Microprocessor support
11. ice that corresponds with your HDMI d 2 NVIDIA High Definition Audio audio compatible display c in 3 Click the Set Default button in the lower Notpluggedin r acto right hand corner Realtek High Definition Audio Ready 4 Click OK to exit the setup Configure Set Default v Properties Cancel Apply 17 ZOTAC ZBOX SATA RAID User Manual Creating a RAID set under UEFI Mode Default 1 Setting your computer then press Delete to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY 2 Use the arrow key to select Features menu and select the item Storage Configuration ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC e Features e PC Health Power Q Boot em gt Storage Configuration Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C 0001 American Megatrends Inc 3 Enter Storage Configuration gt SATA Mode Selection and enable the option RAID ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main ele e Features PC Health fe Power Q Boot Save amp Exit SATA Mode Selection RAID SATA Mode Selection RAID Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C ffff0008 American Megatrends Inc 18 4 5 6 ZOTAC ZBOX Press F10 to save the configuration and exit The PC reboots Use the arrow key to select Features menu and select the item Intel R Rapid Storage Technology ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC le Features e PC Health Power Boot Save amp Exit gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Version 2 17 1246
12. ices and is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 1 1 devices Use this port for USB 3 0 devices for maximum performance with USB 3 0 compatible devices ZOTAC ZBOX Rear view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system 1 Power input DC19 5V The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC To prevent damage to the PC always use the supplied power adapter USB 2 0 ports The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB devices such as keyboards mice cameras and hard disk drives USB 3 0 ports The USB 3 0 port supports the SuperSpeed USB 3 0 devices and is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 1 1 devices Use this port for USB 3 0 devices for maximum performance with USB 3 0 compatible devices HDMI ports The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface port supports a UHD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display LAN ports The eight pin RJ 45 LAN ports support standard Ethernet cables for connection to a local network WiFi antenna connector The WiFi antenna connector supports WiFi antenna module c The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body ZOTAC ZBOX Installing Hardware inside ZOTAC ZBOX Before installing hardware please follow the instructions below
13. n the previous section Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Click Create a new connection to start the NEW Connection Wizard Click Next Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Select Set up my connection manually 7 Select your connection type and click Next 8 Enter your ISP Name and click Next oe DS De es Control Panel Home Manage wireless networks Change adapter settings Change advanced sharing This computer settings Change your networking settings ji Setup a new connection or network a Set up a wireless broadband dial up a int access point 9 Enter your User name and Password Click Next 10 Click Finish to finish the configuration Wd Choose homegroup and sharing optiol Access files and printers located on ot EE Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problem 11 Enter your user name and password Click Connect to connect to the internet Note Contact your internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network Configuring audio output via an HDMI device Follow the steps below to enable audio output via HDMI when connecting the ZOTAC ZBOX to a TV or receiver via HDMI 1 Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel Playback Recording Sounds Communications 2 Under Playback devices click the display Ten dev
14. onscreen instructions to install the drivers 5 Restart the system Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Configuring wireless connection Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network 1 Double click the wireless network icon pic in the notification area Wireless Network Connection 2 Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the eat Come list and click Connect 3 After connection is established you will see Connected Note 1 For security concerns Do NOT connect to an unsecured network otherwise the transmitted information without encryption might be visible to others Note 2 Enter the network security key if necessary Configuring wired connection Using a static IP 1 Right click the network icon in the notification area and select Open Network Connections tou og setting pida re re twork supports 2 Right click Local Area Connection and Beier nen select Properties se 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP nell and click Properties EE 4 Select Use the following IP address eee 5 Enter your IP address subnet mask and Default gateway 6 Enter the preferred DNS server address if necessary 7 After entering all of the related values click OK to finish the configuration 16 ZOTAC ZBOX Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection Repeat Step 1 3 i
15. oot from the disk Follow the onscreen directions to install the operating system Install system drivers to gain full functionality of the ZOTAC ZBOX hardware and features pras m e Installing system drivers Before you can use the full features of the ZOTAC ZBOX the system drivers must be installed The following types of operating systems are supported by the ZOTAC ZBOX driver DVD and USB flash drive e Windows 7 e Windows 8 8 1 e Windows 10 Follow the instructions below to install the system drivers 1 Insert the ZOTAC ZBOX driver DVD or USB flash drive If autorun is enabled the driver installationmain menu will show up automatically If autorun is disabled you may click the file Launch EXE to bring up the driver installation main menu 2 The following drivers are available on the DVD and USB flash drive e Intel Chipset Driver f e HDA Sound Driver NVIDIA Graphics Driver Ethernet PCI E Driver USB3 0 Controller Driver e Intel Management Engine Wireless Network Driver CIR Driver Bluetooth Driver MassStorage Driver ZOTAC ZBOX USB Charger optional Note If you want to use USB charger for iPhone iPad please install the driver at X Utility Software Usb Charger setup exe X your driver disk letter lt Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX 3 Select the driver you want to install The driver installer should launch 4 Follow the
16. s mouse devices and printers to the USB ports on the system rear panel 2 Connecting to USB 3 0 devices Connect USB 3 0 devices such as external hard drives SSDs and flash drives to the USB 3 0 port on the system rear panel 3 Connecting to HDMI displays 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 4 Connecting to a network device Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other End to a hub or switch ZOTAC ZBOX 5 Connecting a WiFi antenna module Connect a WiFi antenna module to the WiFi antenna connector 6 Turning on the system 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 When your ZOTAC ZBOX is not in use unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to save on power consumption ZOTAC ZBOX Installing drivers and software Installing an operating system The ZOTAC ZBOX does not ship with an operating system preinstalled The user must install the operating system before the ZOTAC ZBOX can be used The following operating systems are supported e Windows 7 e Windows 8 8 1 e Windows 10 Follow the instructions below to install an operating system Attach external DVD drive via USB 3 0 Insert disk for operating system Windows or Linux Wait for the ZOTAC ZBOX to b
17. s Vol ID 2 ST3258318AS GUME5AB4 232 8GB 3 ST3258318AS GRYLMX3X 232 8GB Deleting a RAID set 1 26 In the main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Volume using the 11 arrow key then press lt Enter gt 1 Create RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non RAID Recovery Volume Options Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the lt Del gt key to delete the set ZOTAC ZBOX NVIDIA Surround Introduction By using NVIDIA Surround Technology to support multi display game the visual experience truly comes to life Setting up NVIDIA Surround Technology Follow the instructions below to set NVIDIA Surround 1 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel View gt Sort by gt Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Undo Copy Ctrl Z NVIDIA Control Panel New gt E Screen resolution Personalize 2 Click the Configure Surround PhysX under 3D Settings menu check the box before Span displays with Surround and click Configure B NVIDIA Coi File Edit Desktop 3D Settings Help Q 6 6 Select a Task E 3D Settings Adjust image settings with preview Manage 3D settings 1 4 onfigure Surround PhysX H 1 P y i Change resolution s iE 3 Set the following PeAdjust desktop color settings i i Rotate display j PhysX settings io View HDCP status eee i PSetup digital audio z round
18. te 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 0 C and 35 C c Ifyou 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 When the system is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows Always unplug all power modem and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system f you encounter the following technical problems with the product unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes ZOTAC ZBOX Welcome Con
19. to remove the cover of your ZOTAC ZBOX 1 Unscrew 2 Gently remove the cover as the image below 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 Note When installing two SO DIMM memory modules please insert a module into the lower slot first ZOTAC ZBOX 2 Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory slot Note This ZOTAC ZBOX accomodates two DDR3 SO DIMM memory modules You must install at least one module in one of the two slots Removing the 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 ZOTAC ZBOX Installing a hard drive solid state drive 1 Locate the 2 5 inch SATA hard drive and the hard drive bracket 10 ZOTAC ZBOX 3 Insert the hard drive into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the connector 11 ZOTAC ZBOX Installing M 2 SSD module 1 Locate the M 2 SSD slot and insert an M 2 SSD module into the slot at a 45 degree angle 2 Gently press down on the M 2 SSD module and install the screw 12 ZOTAC ZBOX Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX You need to connect peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX 1 Connecting to USB 2 0 devices Connect USB devices like wired wireless keyboards varying with area
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