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Zotac ZBOX EN860 Plus manual

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    1 ZOT AC ZBOX ZO T A C ZBO X 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[...]

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    2 ZOT AC ZBOX T a ble of Contents Product specications -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Safety information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Setting up your system ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Care during use [...]

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    3 ZOT AC ZBOX Product specications q Microprocessor support v Intel CPU Core I5-4210U Processor q Operating systems: v Supports Windows 7 x86/x64 and Windows 8/8.1 x86/x64 q System Memory support v 2 204-pin SO-DIMMs DDR3L 1866/1600/1333 (1.35V) v Up to 16 GB of memory q USB Ports v 4 USB 3.0 ports q Onboard Serial A T A v SA T A 6.0 Gb/s transf[...]

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    4 ZOT AC ZBOX Safety inf or mation Y our ZOT AC ZBOX is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information 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 operat[...]

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    5 ZOT AC ZBOX W elcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOT AC ZBOX. The illustration below displays the package contents of your new ZOT AC ZBOX. If any of the below items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer . Package contents • 1 x ZOT AC ZBOX • 1 x Stand • 1 x VESA mount • 1 x AC Adapter • 1 x DVI-to-VGA Adapter[...]

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    6 ZOT AC ZBOX Getting to know y our ZOT AC ZBO X F r ont view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the ZBOX 1. Headphone/Audio Out jack The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio output signal to amplied speakers or headphones. 2. Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to c[...]

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    7 ZOT AC ZBOX Rear view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the back of the system. 1. WiFi antenna connector The WiFi antenna connector supports the included WiFi antenna. 2. Optical (SPDIF OUT) jack The optical S/PDIF output enables connectivity with digital audio receivers and speakers for crystal clear digital audio and sur[...]

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    8 ZOT AC ZBOX BIOS settings of specic functions The ZOT AC ZBOX has some specic functions that can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS settings, such as LED indicator , and IR receiver . How to disable the ring LED indicator 1. T urn on the ZBOX mini-PC and press <Delete> to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. 2. Use the arrow keys to navigate[...]

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    9 ZOT AC ZBOX How to disable the integ rated IR receiver 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Features > OnBoard Device Control , and select CIR Controller . 2. Press <Enter> and select Disabled . Enabled : enable the internal IR receiver (default) Disabled : disable the internal IR receiver 3. Press F10 to save the conguration and exit[...]

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    10 ZOT AC ZBOX Installing har dware inside the ZOT AC ZBO X Before installing hardware, please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of your ZOT AC ZBOX. 1. Remove the two thumb screws highlighted below . 2. Gently slide the cover off as shown below . Installing a memor y module 1. Locate the SO-DIMM memory slots and insert a SO-DIMM me[...]

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    11 ZOT AC ZBOX 2. Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory slot. Remo ving a memor y 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. 2. Remove the memory module from the slot at a [...]

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    12 ZOT AC ZBOX Installing a har d disk 1. Locate the 2.5-inch SA T A hard disk or SSD and the hard disk bracket. 2. Attach the hard disk or SSD to the hard disk bracket.[...]

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    13 ZOT AC ZBOX 3. Insert the hard disk or SSD into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the SA T A connector. 4. Install the thumb screw .[...]

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    14 ZOT AC ZBOX Setting up your ZO T AC ZBO X Please connect your peripherals before using your ZOT AC ZBOX 1. Connecting the WiFi antenna Connect the WiFi antenna to the WiFi antenna connector . 2. Connecting the optical S/PDIF output Connect a digital audio device via optical S/PDIF output. 3. Connecting to a network Connect one end of a network c[...]

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    15 ZOT AC ZBOX 5. Connecting to a DVI or VGA display Connect one end of a DVI/VGA cable to an HDTV or monitor , and the other end to the DVI port on the system rear panel. If using a VGA connection, please use included DVI-to-VGA adapter . 6. Connecting to an HDMI display Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the system rear panel an[...]

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    16 ZOT AC ZBOX P ositioning your ZO T AC ZBO X  Do not position the ZOT AC ZBOX where the ventilation holes are covered. T o guarantee proper use, leave 4 inches (10 cm) spacing in front of the ventilation holes. ZOT AC mini-PC systems provide ample connectivity in a compact form factor , please choose connectors and cables in appropriate sizes [...]

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    17 ZOT AC ZBOX Installing driv er s and softwar e Installing an operating system The ZOT AC ZBOX does not ship with an operating system preinstalled. The user must install the operating system before the ZOT AC ZBOX can be used. The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 7 • Windows 8 Follow the instructions below to install an op[...]

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    18 ZOT AC ZBOX  Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOT AC ZBOX. 3. Select the driver you want to install. The driver installer should launch. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers. 5. Restart the system. Using your ZO T AC ZBO X Conguring a wireless connection Please follow the in[...]

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    19 ZOT AC ZBOX Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) 1. Repeat Step 1-3 in the previous section. 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and click “OK”. 3. Click “Create a new connection” to start the NEW Connection Wizard. 4. Click “Next”. 5. Select “Connect to the Internet” and click “Next”. 6. Select “Set up my c[...]

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    20 ZOT AC ZBOX NVIDIA 2D Sur round Introduction By using NVIDIA 2D Surround T echnology to support multi-display 2D game, the visual experience truly comes to life. Setting up NVIDIA 2D Sur r ound T echnology Follow the instructions below to set NVIDIA 2D Surround. 1. Right-click on the desktop and select “ NVIDIA Control Panel ”. 2. Click the [...]

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    21 ZOT AC ZBOX 2. Select “ 1 x 3 ” in “ T opology ” box, and check the boxes in “ Displays ”. When the box “ Surround is enabled ” displays, the Surround setting is completed.[...]

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