Asus Z5 User Manual

Z5 Zero ClientUser Guide

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ASUS Z5 Zero ClientThis chapter describes the general features of the Z5 Zero Client, including the front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2• If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, pl

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 1-31.2 Z5ZeroclientspecicationssummaryVGASupports up to 1920*1200 (HDMI) / 2048*1152 (VGA)DDR2 512 MB video memoryIO ports1

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.3.1 Front panelLED indicatorPower buttonHeadphone/Audio Out jackMIC-in portUSB portRestore buttonTo restore the

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 1-51.3.2 Rear panelThe USB ports support one USB keyboard, one USB mouse, and one 500mA USB device (2.5” USB HDD).The Z5 Zero Cli

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.3.3 LED indicationsLED Color Display status DescriptionPower buttonOrange ON InitializingBlue ON Standby modeAlt

ASUS Z5 Zero ClientThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the system components.Chapter 2Hardware s

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Installing the stand2.2 Installing the Z5 Zero Client to a monitorStand screw12$Each side of the device has differe

2-3ASUS Z5 Zero Client2.3 Connecting a display2.3.1 Connecting an LCD monitor2.3.2 Connecting an HDMI monitorThis device supports EDID-supported mo

iiCopyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42.4 Connecting USB devices

2-5ASUS Z5 Zero Client2.5 Connecting to a network device2.5.1 Connecting to a routerRouterNetwork switchRouter2.5.2 Connecting to a network switch

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-642.6 Turning on the systemWhen your Z5 Zero Client is not in use, unplug the power adapter to save power.231The bundled

ASUS Z5 Zero ClientThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for your Z5 Zero Client network.Chapter 3Driver installatio

Chapter 3: Driver installation3-23.1 Installing the driversTo install the LAN and VGA drivers of the Z5 Zero Client device, your host server must hav

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 3-33. Select LAN DRIVER (WMS Zero Client Manager) and VGA DRIVER (View Span) and click Go. 3.1.2 Installing the drivers manua

Chapter 3: Driver installation3-43. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next. 2. From the ViewSpan setup Wizard, click Ne

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 3-54. Click Next to install in the default folder. Click Browse to install to a different folder. 5. Select the Output Display

Chapter 3: Driver installation3-67. When the ViewSpan installation is complete, click Finish. 6. Wait while the Setup Wizard installs ViewSpan. Cl

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 3-7Reboot your system after the ViewSpan is successfully installed. 8. Click Yes to reboot the system and for the ViewSpan congu

iiiContentsNotices ... vSafety information ...

Chapter 3: Driver installation3-8Installing the WMS Zero Client Manager software (LAN Driver)To install the WMS Zero Client Manager software (LAN driv

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 3-93. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now to reboot your system and for the WMS Zero Client Manager to take effect. Cli

Chapter 3: Driver installation3-10

ASUS Z5 Zero ClientThis chapter tells how to setup and deploy your Z5 Zero Client. Detailed descriptions of the connections are also provided.Chapter

4-2 Chapter 4: Client-server setup4.1 Managing your client-server setupToday’s computers are becoming more powerful that they deliver high quality gr

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 4-34.1.2 Setting up your client-server systemRouterSwitch SwitchServerTo set up your client-server system:1. After installing WM

4-4 Chapter 4: Client-server setup3. Connect the Z5 Zero Client device to a monitor, mouse, keyboard and switch or router. Turn on the Z5 Zero Client

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 4-5The selected Z5 client is added to Assigned Clients pane and the connect LED turns to green.7. Create the account and password

4-6 Chapter 4: Client-server setup1. From the WMS 2011 Log-in page, key in your administrator user name and password. Press Enter to launch the WMS 2

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 4-74.2.2 Knowing the Windows® MultiPoint Manager user interfaceSelected Item Tasks paneGeneral Tasks paneHelpUpdate alertsMa

ivContents4.2 Running the Windows® MultiPoint Server OS ... 4-64.2.1 Logging in to the MultiPoint Manager ...

4-8 Chapter 4: Client-server setupHomeThis menu allows you to perform the administrative tasks, such as managing the clients and the systems present i

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 4-9StationsThis menu allows you to identify, congure, and edit your stations’ names.1. Click .2. Select the station from the le

4-10 Chapter 4: Client-server setupUsersThis menu allows you to add, modify or delete user accounts in your network.1. Click .2. Select the station

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 4-114.3 Knowing your network stationsThis menu allows you to add, delete and edit the clients and their corresponding network set

4-12 Chapter 4: Client-server setupConguringthenetworksettingThis function allows you to view and edit the client’s identied DHCP setting.1. Tic

ASUS Z5 Zero Client 4-13Identifying the clientThis function allows you to view the client’s name, IP address, and MAC address.1. Tick the client’s na

4-14 Chapter 4: Client-server setup

ASUS Z5 Zero Client A-1AppendicesASUS Z5 Zero client solutionSuggestedcongurationtableApplicationsMaximum number of Z5 devicesNotesESC500(SKU #1)ES

A-2 AppendicesSuggestedhostservercongurationtableHost server specicationsHost ServerESC500 SKU #1 ESC SKU #2Operating System Windows® MultiPoint

ASUS Z5 Zero Client A-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-34

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi

A-4 Appendices

viSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached

viiDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the c

viiiConventionsTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING

ixReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS websites worldwi