HD160XT Plus

English version

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◈ Please visit our website and watch the HD160XT Plus installation video to assist you in the installation process.

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HD160XT Plus

▣ Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Zalman’s HD160XT Plus Home Theatre PC

Enclosure! You are now about to experience Zalman’s world of silent computing.

The HD160XT Plus is designed for ultra quiet home theatre PC 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.

▣ Contents

1. Cautionary Notes

2. Components

3. Specifications

4. Front Panel Buttons & I/O Ports

5. Installation Guide

6. Recommended Use

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Cautionary Notes

(1) Check the condition of the product and its components before installation. If there is a problem with the product and/or its components, please contact the retailer for replacement.

(2) Avoid inserting any objects into the system while the power is ON. It may be harmful for the user and product.

(3) Check the manual when connecting cables. Incorrect connections can lead to fire resulting from short circuit.

(4) The air vents on four sides of the unit must not be blocked.

(5) Keep this unit away from heat sources and direct sunlight, as well as from water, oil, and humidity. Place the unit on a flat, leveled, solid, and wellventilated area.

(6) Do not clean the product surface with chemicals or wet cloth. (chemicals: industrial brightener, wax, benzene, alcohol, paint thinner, mosquito repellent, aromatics, lubricant, detergent etc.)

(7) If this unit is to be transported long distance, then remove all HDDs (Hard

Disk Drive) for separate transport. And place the HD160XT Plus in its own box.

Zalman Tech Co., 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 Plus Main Components

HDD Chassis

Top Panel

ODD Chassis

Main Chassis

(2) Case Parts

20 HDD Bolts

(PH #6-32X10)

4 Power Supply Bolts

(PH #6-32X6)

18 ODD / Motherboard Bolts

(PWH M3X5)

2 micro ATX Stand Offs (M3)

(3) iMON Parts

1 Remote Control

2 Batteries (AAA)

20 Dampers

1 ODD Aluminum Bezel

1 Clamp

1 User’s Manual

1 Installation CD

1 User’s Manual

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Specifications

Enclosure Type

Dimensions (DXWXH)

Weight

Material

Motherboard Compatibility

Power Supply Compatibility

PCI/AGP Card Compatibility

Drive Bays

Cooling Components

Expansion Slots

Front I/O Ports

Available Colors

LCD

Desktop

460mm X 435mm X 160mm

(18.1” X 17.1” X 6.3”)

6.8kg (14.9lb)

Aluminum

Standard ATX / micro ATX

Standard ATX / ATX12V

Full Size

5 X 3.5" Internal Drive Bays

1 X 5.25" External Drive Bay

Rear Panel : 2 X 80mm Exhaust Fans

Bottom Panel : 1 X 80mm Exhaust Fan

Side Panel : 1 X 92mm Exhaust Fan

7 Slots

2 X USB Ports

1 X IEEE1394(FireWire) Port

1 X Microphone

1 X Headphones

Silver / Black

Screen Size : 7" Wide LCD

Screen Ratio : 15:9

Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768

Screen Output : D-Sub

Power Input : 12V DC

Touch Screen

ZPD (Zero Pixel Defect) LCD

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Front Panel Buttons & I/O Ports

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②

③

④

⑧

⑦

⑥

⑤

① Remote Control Receiver

② System Power Indicator

③ Power Button

④ iMON Control Buttons

MCE CLOSE LAUNCHER BLACK

START MENU TASK.S/W Left

Up

Down

ENTER

Right

⑤ AUDIO (Headphones, Mic) Port

IEEE1394 (FireWire) Port

USB Port

⑥ Card Reader Slot (MS/Pro/Duo, CF/Micro Drive, MMC, SD,SM)

⑦ Volume Control / Mute

⑧ ODD Tray OPEN / Close

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Installation Guide

(1) Opening the Enclosure

To remove the Top Panel of the enclosure, unscrew the six Bolts (FH M3x6).

Bolt (FH M3x6) Top Panel

(2) Removing the ODD and HDD Chassis

Remove the Bolts (PWH M4x5), and horizontally pull the ODD and HDD Chassis approximately 15mm (0.6inch) away from the Front and Side Panels, then lift them out of the enclosure.

HDD Chassis

Bolt (PWH M4x5)

ODD Chassis

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(3) Assembling the Motherboard and Power Supply

Mount the motherboard and power supply by using appropriate bolts. Mount the computer components (CPU, VGA, RAM etc.) onto the motherboard.

Power Supply

Bolt (PWH M3x5)

Motherboard

Bolt (PH #6-32X6)

Note)

To mount a microATX motherboard, first install the two enclosed microATX

Stand Offs and align their height with the ATX Stand Offs.

ATX Stand Off microATX Stand Off

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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 Chassis with the appropriate bolts.

(2) Slide the ODD and HDD Chassis onto the enclosure’s Front Panel and Side Panel, then secure them onto the panels with the Fixing Bolts(PWH M4x5).

Bolt (PWH M4x5) Damper

Bolt

(PH #6-32x10)

Bolt (PWH M3x5)

Note)

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.

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(5) Connecting the Cables

1) Power and Data Transmission Cables

Connect the Power and Data Transmission Cables (IDE or SATA) required for the HDD,

ODD, FDD, VGA etc.

2) Power LED Cable

Connect the Power LED Cable (2-Pin or 3-Pin) to the motherboard’s Front Panel Port

(refer to the motherboard’s manual).

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3) Front I/O Cable

Connect the USB Cable, IEEE1394(FireWire) Cable, and Audio Cable to the motherboard (Refer to the motherboard’s manual).

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4) LCD and Card Reader PCB Cables

(RGB) Port.

② Connect the Dual USB Cable that is connected to the USB Cable of the LCD and Card

Port (Refer to the motherboard manual).

④ Connect the Standby Power Cable (20-Pin or 24-Pin) to the motherboard and power supply.

M/B

PSU

CAUTION)

If the individual USB connectors of the LCD and

Card Reader PCB get disconnected from the Dual

USB Cable, the VCC (red) wires MUST be aligned when reconnecting the individual USB connectors of the LCD and Card Reader PCB to the Dual USB

Cable. Incorrect alignment will cause a short circuit, damage the components, and can be a fire hazard.

Red

Red

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(6) Attaching the Aluminum ODD Bezel

1)Connect 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.

Plastic ODD Bezel

Aluminum ODD Bezel

ODD Tray

ODD

Eject Button

Tape Film

Note)

If you are facing difficulties in removing the plastic ODD Bezel, please contact the place of purchase or the ODD manufacturer.

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Refer to the enclosed iMON Quick Guide manual to install the software.

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Recommended Use

(1) Recommended Placement for the HD160XT Plus

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Placement of this system on a well-ventilated area (good intake of cold 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 Plus in cabinets.

When the Top Panel’s vent is opened, placement of other devices above the

HD160XT Plus can hinder CPU cooling performance.

(2) Management of the System’s Internal Cables

The internal airflow of the system has 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.

Note)

Manage cables with the enclosed Clamps, and fix them onto the Bottom panel.

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(3) Recommended Computer Components for an Ultra Quiet Home Theatre PC

CPU : Any CPU on the market

CPU Cooler : Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler with great cooling performance

VGA : VGA card that is either equipped with an Ultra Quiet VGA cooler or is capable of being equipped with an Ultra Quiet VGA cooler

VGA Cooler : Ultra Quiet VGA Cooler

Power Supply : Power Supply equipped with a 120mm fan (HD160XT Plus has a dedicated Air Vent for power supplies equipped with a 120mm fan)

Motherboard : Standard Full-ATX motherboard with no fans

Northbridge Cooler : Fanless Northbridge cooler

Note)

Recommended Zalman products for the HD160XT Plus

CNPS 9500 VF1000 LED VNF100 ZM600-HP ZM-NBF47

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