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Step 11: Replace the Daughterboard

Align the 3 connectors located on the underside of the
daughterboard (HDD side) to their corresponding connectors on

the motherboard. Gently insert the daughterboard into the
motherboard. Make sure it is firmly seated in place.

Two connectors
near the DIMM
socket

One connector
at the edge of
the motherboard.

Secure 2 screws each side.

Summary of Contents for ZPCgx

Page 1: ...ZPCgx Barebone User s Manual Version 1 0 FB24633000 ...

Page 2: ...y to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC...

Page 3: ...e changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Copyright This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved Neither this manual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without the express written co...

Page 4: ...it Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Installing Devices 2 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 BIOS 3 1 Overview 3 2 Entering the BIOS Setup Program 3 3 Main Menu Chapter 4 Specifications User s Guide Chapter 1 Basic Care and Tips Chapter 2 Software Installation Chapter 3 Positioning the System Unit Chapter 4 Overview of the System Unit Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Tips Chapter 6 Glossary 4 5 5 7 8 8 8 9 10 12 14 15...

Page 5: ... it 4 If for any reason you need to lay down the device first lay it on the antistatic bag Before picking it up again touch the antistatic bag and the metal frame of the system chassis at the same time 5 Hold the device only by its edges Be careful not to touch any of the components contacts or connections 6 Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors Hold modules or connecto...

Page 6: ... circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors and slots Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Place the system on a stable surface Electrical Precautions Damage to system components and injury to yourself may result if power is applied during installation Make sure all power cables are unplugged before opening the chassis cover Before connecting or disconnecting signal ...

Page 7: ...eft unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage caused by lightning and power line surges An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from tou...

Page 8: ...7 Overview Installation Manual ...

Page 9: ...d If any damage is found do not remove the system contact the dealer where you purchased the system for further instructions Tools Phillips screwdriver Torx head screwdriver Antistatic wriststrap Package Contents The system unit package includes the following items ZPC mini P4 barebone Power adapter Power cord CPU cooler and heatsink Screws Drivers and software User s manual If any of these items ...

Page 10: ...9 Overview Chapter 1 Overview ...

Page 11: ...1 1 The Front View The front panel of the system allows easy access to the 1394 ports USB ports speaker jack microphone jack switches and LED indicators IEEE1394 USB SPEAKER MICROPHONE RESET HDD LED SYSTEM LED POWER ON ...

Page 12: ...jack disables the line out jack at the rear panel Microphone Jack This jack is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Using this jack disables the mic in jack at the rear panel System LED This LED will light when the system s power is on Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system It is also used for shutting down the sy...

Page 13: ...2 User s Manual 1 2 The Rear View The illustration below shows the components on the rear panel of the system POWER CONNECTOR PS 2 KEYBOARD VGA PORT USB PORT MICROPHONE SPEAKER LAN SERIAL PORT PS 2 MOUSE ...

Page 14: ...vices Using this jack disables the mic in jack at the front panel Power Connector This connector is used to connect a power cord Power supplied through this connector supplies power to the system PS 2 Keyboard This port is used to connect a PS 2 keyboard VGA Port This port is used to connect a monitor USB Ports Aside from the 2 USB ports at the front panel the rear panel is also equipped with 2 US...

Page 15: ... 2 ways Please refer to the illustrations below The arrow indicates the location of the CPU fan s air vent The air vent allows cool air to enter and warm air to exit the system Position 1 Recommended position Do not block the air vent or else overheating will occur Position 2 Air Vent Air Vent ...

Page 16: ...15 Installation Chapter 2 Installation ...

Page 17: ... order to access the sockets and connectors The system chassis is designed for easy assembly and disassembly allowing installation of internal components very convenient Step 1 Release the Rear Panel s Screws a Place the system on a flat surface with the rear side facing you b There are 2 screws that secure the rear panel s cover to the chassis Please release the screws first Before opening the sy...

Page 18: ...sis After release the screws pull out the chassis slightly Step 3 Remove the Daughterboard The daughter board is used to hold the CD ROM and hard drive It connects to the motherboard by two screws Remove the daughterboard by pulling it upward ...

Page 19: ...sively designed for installing an Intel processor If you plan to replace or upgrade the CPU of a system that has just been powered off you must let the CPU cool first before touching it The CPU may be too hot Step 4 Remove the CPU Cooler Remove the 4 screws on the cooler by screwdriver ...

Page 20: ...the socket then align the gold mark on the corner of the CPU designated as pin 1 with pin 1 of the socket Handle the processor by its edges and avoid touching the pins c Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force Do not force the CPU into the socket Forcing the CPU into the socket may ben...

Page 21: ...ould click on the side tab to indicate that the CPU is completely secured in the socket Step 6 Apply the thermal cream Apply the thermal cream onto the top of the CPU Do not spread the compound all over the surface When you place the fan heat sink on top of the CPU later the cream will disperse evenly ...

Page 22: ...se the heat sink that boundle with ZPC a Connects the fan s 3 pin power cord to the motherboard c Place the fan heat sink on top of the CPU Make sure each b The retention levers at this time are still unlocked Push the retention levers down to secure the fan heat sink screws fits well to the holes on the motherboard A B C D Secure the screws on the heatsink by cross way For example Secure the scre...

Page 23: ... is for installing a DDR SDRAM system memory module a Unlock the DIMM socket by pulling the tabs that are at the ends of the socket to the side b Position the DIMM above the socket with the notch in the module aligned with the key on the socket Tab Tab Notch Key ...

Page 24: ...23 Installation c Push down the module into the socket Make sure it is completely seated The tabs will hold the DIMM in place ...

Page 25: ...with 3 connectors for attaching the daughterboard to the motherboard Install only a 2 5 hard disk drive a Align the hard disk drive s IDE connector to the IDE connector on the daughterboard b Now slide the HDD in making sure it is secured in place The system only supports one 2 5 hard disk drive Make sure to install the right HDD on the ZPC ...

Page 26: ...25 Installation Step 10 Secure the HDD Secure the HDD on the reverse side ...

Page 27: ...underside of the daughterboard HDD side to their corresponding connectors on the motherboard Gently insert the daughterboard into the motherboard Make sure it is firmly seated in place Two connectors near the DIMM socket One connector at the edge of the motherboard Secure 2 screws each side ...

Page 28: ...The IDE connector for installing the CD ROM drive is located on the top side of the daughterboard opposite the HDD a Secure the CDROM on the daughterboard a Align the CD ROM drive s IDE connector to the IDE connector on the daughterboard IDE Connector ...

Page 29: ...allation c Use the provided screws to secure the CD ROM to the CD ROM drive s bracket The CD ROM drive s eject button is electronic therefore it requires powering on the system in order to eject the drive tray ...

Page 30: ... chassis into the case a Before inserting the motherboard back into the chassis position the motherboard so that its front side the side with CD ROM will go first b Align the motherboard to the side rails of the chassis then slide it in ...

Page 31: ...30 User s Manual Step 16 Secure the Screws tight Step 15 Secure the chassis to bottom of the case a Make sure the holes on the cover match up with the I O ports ...

Page 32: ...rted Before you turn on the system make sure you have completed the basic system connections Follow the basic steps below 1 Connect a monitor 2 Connect the power cord to an AC outlet 3 Turn the power on 4 Check the LEDs Power button ...

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Page 34: ...33 BIOS Chapter 3 BIOS ...

Page 35: ...The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the motherboard therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one These screens are for reference purposes only 3 2 Entering the BIOS Setup Program After you power up the system the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins After the memory test the message Press DEL to enter setup ...

Page 36: ...figure move the highlight to the menu item then press Enter 3 3 1 Standard CMOS Features Standard CMOS Features allows you to configure system settings such as the current date and time type of hard disk drive installed and display type Memory size is auto detected by the BIOS and displayed for your reference ...

Page 37: ...some features according to your preference 3 3 3 Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources These items should not be altered unless necessary The default settings have been chosen because they provide the best operating conditions ...

Page 38: ...lds in this screen are set to optimized default The IDE transfer mode settings are autodetected The system will work with these defaults The port settings are standard PC settings You can disable onboard devices and change port settings If you re going to use a USB keyboard or mouse you have to enable support for them from this screen ...

Page 39: ...ined defaults but if you want to customize the settings select User Defined mode The Soft Off by PWR BTTN line controls the function of the system housing power button The default sets it to turn the system on and off when you press the button The alternate setting Delay 4 Sec requires you to press the power button for more than four seconds before the system will turn off You can also set a date ...

Page 40: ...ery technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings Don t change the resource settings They re set to be handled automatically by the BIOS While you can set them manually there shouldn t be any need to do so The onboard 1394 and LAN can be configured in this submenu ...

Page 41: ... The default settings autodetect the CPU and PCI clock settings The Spread Spectrum setting reduces interference generated by the board circuitry when Enabled Don t change the auto detected settings unless you really know what you are doing You can configure the CPU settings manually however configuring CPU settings at variance with Intel s specifications can damage the CPU and void the CPU warran...

Page 42: ...s are not optimal and turn off all high performance features You should use these values only if you have hardware problems 3 3 10 Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM Do this if the configuration record has been corrupted or mistakenly configured or after the Clear CMOS procedure has been performed ...

Page 43: ...ord You cannot use more than eight characters or numbers Passwords are case sensitive Press Enter after you have typed in the password If you are deleting a password that is already installed just press Enter when the password dialog box appears 4 The system will ask you to confirm the new password by asking you to type it in a second time Carefully type the password again and press Enter or just ...

Page 44: ...n record In general it is not necessary to use the CMOS Setup Utility once you have fully configured it In the event you need to change or re establish the settings make sure to save the settings when you exit the utility or the new settings will not be stored 3 3 13 Exit Without Saving Exits the utility and restarts the system without changing the saved configuration record ...

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Page 46: ...45 Specifications Chapter 4 Specifications ...

Page 47: ...South bridge ICH4 VIA 6306 IEEE1394 Host Controller Realtek 8100B Realtek ALC650 Winbond Super I O W83627HF Graphics Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics with 266MHz core speed Supports Rapid Pixel and Texel Rendering New technology for drawing 3D scenes Zone Rendering Technology Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Ethernet 100Mbps and 10Mbps Fast Ethernet operations Supports 100Mbps and 10Mbps N w...

Page 48: ...rates 3 3V power supply with 5V tolerant inputs Available Drive Bay One internal drive bay for slim type CDROM DVD driver One 2 5 drive bay for hard drive disk Notebook computer used Audio AC 97 Realtek ALC650 18 bit full duplex AC 97 2 2 compatible stereo audio CODEC High performance CODEC with high S N ratio 90 dB Supports LINE OUT MIC IN on rear and front panel BIOS Award BIOS Flash write prote...

Page 49: ... 3 pin chassis intrusion header Certification and Approval FCC class B CE mark 89 336 ECC EMV and acc To EU RU certification from power adapter Dimension Height 263 mm Width 184 mm Depth 54 mm Weight Net 2 15 KG without power adapter and cooler HDD and CDROM Gross 2 95 KG with power adapter CPU cooler and CDROM Body Color Silver supports slot type CDROM Black supports tray type CDROM ...

Page 50: ...1 Basic Care and Tips User s Guide ...

Page 51: ...2 User s Manual ...

Page 52: ...3 Basic Care and Tips Chapter 1 Basic Care and Tips ...

Page 53: ...heavy shock and vibration Do not expose the system to dust and dirt Do not place or drop objects on top of the system to avoid damaging the system Do not place the system on uneven surfaces 1 2 Taking Care of the Power Cord Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Do not connect the power cord to any other device When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itsel...

Page 54: ...5 Software Installation Chapter 2 Software Installation ...

Page 55: ...e Power Installer CD ROM install interface under Microsoft Windows 9X NT 4 0 2000 or XP The disc s install interface should load automatically 2 1 1 Driver Software This ZPC requires that you install driver software to support the onboard hardware You will need to install the following 1 Intel INF IAA support software 2 Audio 3 Graphic 4 LAN drivers and support software User s Manual ...

Page 56: ...robat Reader Acrobat Reader allows you to read documents in the Adobe PDF format including online documents on the Power Installer disc Hardware Monitor Utility Hardware Doctor is a Winbond utility that allows you monitor the system hardware and obtain information about volatge levels internal housing and CPU temperatures ...

Page 57: ...uld install an OS If you install a supportedMicrosoft OS you should also install the driversoftware on the Power Installer disc changes to the setup press Ctrl Alt Esc simultaneously or Del after memory testing is done 2 2 Operating System After configuring the BIOS you must install an operating system onto your hard drive Install Windows XP or Windows 2000 Refer to your operating system s manual ...

Page 58: ...9 Positioning the System Unit Chapter 3 Positioning the System Unit ...

Page 59: ...efer to the illustrations below The arrow indicates the location of the CPU fan s air vent The air vent allows cool air to enter and warm air to exit the system Position 1 Position 2 Do not block the air vent or else overheating will occur Recommended position Air Vent Air Vent ...

Page 60: ...11 Overview of the System Unit Chapter 4 Overview of the System Unit ...

Page 61: ...4 1 The Front View The front panel of the system allows easy access to the 1394 ports USB ports speaker jack microphone jack switches and LED indicators IEEE1394 USB SPEAKER MICROPHONE RESET HDD LED SYSTEM LED POWER ON ...

Page 62: ...ng this jack disables the line out jack at the rear panel Microphone Jack This jack is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Using this jack disables the mic in jack at the rear panel System LED This LED will light when the system s power is on Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system It is also used for shutting dow...

Page 63: ...4 User s Manual 4 2 The Rear View The illustration below shows the components on the rear panel of the system POWER CONNECTOR PS 2 KEYBOARD VGA PORT USB PORT MICROPHONE SPEAKER LAN SERIAL PORT PS 2 MOUSE ...

Page 64: ... audio devices Using this jack disables the mic in jack at the front panel Power Connector This connector is used to connect a power cord Power supplied through this connector supplies power to the system PS 2 Keyboard This port is used to connect a PS 2 keyboard VGA Port This port is used to connect a monitor USB Ports Aside from the 2 USB ports at the front panel the rear panel is also equipped ...

Page 65: ...16 User s Manual ...

Page 66: ...1 Introduction 17 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Tips ...

Page 67: ...utlet to which your peripheral devices are connected is working Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device 4 Make sure the monitor is turned on 5 Make sure the display s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted properly When the computer is turned on nothing happens Make sure one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet and the other end properly plugged in...

Page 68: ... period If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format it is likely a cable connection problem However if your hard drive has a large capacity it will take a longer time to format The serial device is not working 1 Make sure that the serial device s power if there is one is turned on and that the device is on line 2 Verify that the device is properly plugged into the serial ...

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Page 70: ...21 Glossary Chapter 6 Glossary ...

Page 71: ...e computer is turned on BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS setup program CPU Central Processing Unit CPU also referred to as Processor functions as the brain of the computer It is the device that interprets and executes instructions and processes all the data stored in memory DDR Double Data Rate A type of SDRAM that doubles the data rate through reading and writing at ...

Page 72: ...n interface with some peripheral devices such as mouse modems etc Ultra DMA 100 Ultra DMA is based on direct memory access It improves ATA IDE performance doubles burst transfer rates to 100 megabytes per second and increases data transfer integrity USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus A serial bus with a data transfer rate of 480Mb second for the system that supports USB 2 0 specification USB can connect...

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