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Required Tools

Highly Recommend Electric Screwdriver

PH2 Philips Head Screwdriver

T15 Torx Screwdriver

Packaging Content
Features
Click here, to learn more about the function of each port and button.
  1. Power button
    • The Power button turns your Senza on and off. You can use it to put your Senza to sleep mode by pressing it once when it's on. You can force your Senza to shut down by pressing this button for 10 seconds.
  2. Reset button
    • The reset button allows you to restart your Senza in any circumstances.
  3. 3.5 mm TRRS audio port (Headphone/Headset)
    • This port is used to connect audio devices such as headsets, headphones, or amplified speakers and allows simultaneous use of headphones and a microphone with a single connection on a PC.
  4. USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
    • This USB-C port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbps.
  5. USB3.2 Gen1 Port
    • This USB3.2 Gen1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5.0 Gbps.
  1. 3.5mm audio input (MIC)
    • This port is for connecting a microphone with a 3.5 mm jack connector, which can be used for video conferencing and recording.
  2. 3.5mm audio output port (Headphone/ Speaker)
    • This port is for connecting audio output devices, such as headphones or amplified speakers, using a 3.5 mm jack connector, enabling playback of sound from the PC.
  3. USB3.2 Gen2 Ports
    • These USB3.2 Gen2 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 10.0 Gbps.
  4. 2.5G LAN port
    • This port, used with an Ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector, connects the PC to a network or the internet.
  5. USB2.0 port
    • The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port can compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1 devices such as keyboards and mouse, thumb drives, speakers and printers.
  6. HDMI port
    • The HDMI2.0 port can deliver uncompressed, fully digital audio/video signal, which supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor.
  7. DisplayPort
    • The DisplayPort 1.2 port can deliver uncompressed, fully digital audio and video signals, supporting high-resolution devices such as a Full-HD or 5K2K monitor.
  8. Power input
    • The port is to plug in the power supply. To prevent damaging the Senza, please always use the supplied power.
    • WARNING! The temperature of the power adapter will rise and it may become hot when it's in use. Do not cover the power adapter and keep it away from your body.
Preparation

Minimum size recommended

Installation

Main Case

You can download the printable template here, for your moving or pre-measuring

Warning

To ensure proper installation of the Senza, the screws should be tightened all the way to the shoulder.

Overtightening them may lead to hard to secure the device in place.
Too loose may lead the Senza fell.

Front Panel

Attention

Wrong installation may lead the front panel fell.

PSU

WARNING! The temperature of the power adapter will rise and it may become hot when it's in use. Do not cover the power adapter and keep it away from your body.

Cable Management

Cable Management Hook

Stick the cable tie to any place you want to manage your cable.

Click here if you feel the sticker is not stable enough.

Cable Management Sleeve

We recommend you use it for the monitor cables

Windows Configuration

The below configuration are necessary to install the media features that are missing in Windows 11 Home N and Windows 11 Pro N.

Install Media Feature Pack

To activate the full media functionality, it is advisable to install the Media Feature Pack. This package provides media-related technologies and certain pre-installed media apps that are not included in the N editions of Windows.

Select in the Start menu, under Settings > System > Optional Features. Select Show Features next to Add Optional Feature, and then select the Media Feature Pack from the list of available features.

Note: You will not be prompted to restart the computer, but the computer must be restarted to successfully complete the installation.

Alternatively, you can open a command prompt in administrator mode and run below command:

DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:media.MediaFeaturePack~~~~0.0.1.0

The above code can also be run by downloading below file and executing it as administrator.

Install Media Feature Pack

Install Additional Drivers

Additional drivers may be required for specific applications to run properly. You can install them from the Microsoft Store with below links.

Install VP9 Video Extension Install HEIF image Extension Install Web Media Extension Install AV1 Video Extension Install MPEG-2 Video Extension
Bios Configuration

How to set up USB Wake?

  • Enter the BIOS
    • Turn off your PC
    • Hold Del Button
    • Press power button
    • Press the ← → buttons to access the "Advanced" tab
    • Press ↑ ↓ to navigate to "USB Wake" and then press Enter
    • Enable "USB Wake" and press Enter again
FAQ
Can I use AMD Ryzen™ Master software with Senza?
Yes, you can use AMD Ryzen™ Master software to monitor Senza CPU. However, Senza motherboard does not allow for overclocking and thus, it won’t be possible to increase the CPU clock speed above the default.
Can it run Linux?
Senza does not use exotic hardware and thus has been confirmed to work with different Linux distribution.
Can I change Win 11 N Home to Win 11 Home?
Installing the media pack and missing components on Win 11 N Home as explained here should essentially bring back all functionalities of Windows to the N version. However, if you want to re-install a standard Win 11, that is possible, but the provided license key will be invalid, and you’ll be required to purchase a new Windows 11 license key to activate your Windows.
Can I extend the Storage?
Senza is equipped with only one M.2 NVMe slot, there is also no SATA/SAS connectivity, it is therefore not possible to add a second storage device in it. However, you can replace the existing 1TB SSD with any M.2 NVMe SSD with the 2280 form factor. There is no maximum size limitation from the motherboard.
Can I extend the RAM?
Yes, there are two memory slots in Senza. So, you can add a second stick of RAM or replace both sticks to extend the RAM. Senza supports up to 3200MT/s SODIMM DDR4.
Can I change the CPU?
Yes, all AM4 CPU with embedded graphics are in our list are compatible. See this list to look up supported CPU.
What display specifications can Senza support? Can it support daisy chains?

The display specifications please see this table below.

Max. Refresh Rate 1920x1080 2560x1080 2560x1440 3440x1440 3840x1080 3840x2160 5120x1440 5120x2160
DP (mit Bild) 240 Hz 165 Hz 165 Hz 120 Hz 144 Hz 75 Hz 90 Hz 60 Hz
HDMI (mit Bild) 240 Hz 165 Hz 144 Hz 90 Hz 120 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 50 Hz

 

The data is for reference only. Please refer to the actual situation when using the data.

And please aware that the daisy chain screen can only be supported by the DisplayPort on Senza, maximum 3 screens at the same time.

  • For 2 same screens: up to 4K (3840*2160) @30Hz; 2K@75Hz, 1080p@144Hz.
  • For 3 same screens: up to 2K@60Hz, 1080p@100Hz.
Can it run virtual machines?
Yes, but you need to update the BIOS to Ver.1.10 (Download here). Then you can use hosted hypervisor such as Hyper-V (Built-in Win11 Pro) or Oracle VirtualBox.

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