Acer Altos Easystore M2 User Manual

Aspire easyStore H340

User Guide

Copyright © 2009 Acer Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.

Aspire easyStore H340
User Guide

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation
to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new
editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes
no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.

Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in
the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label
affixed to your server. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial
number, model number, and purchase information.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Aspire easyStore H340

Model Name :

Part Number:

Purchase Date:

Place of Purchase:

Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company’s product
names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their
respective companies.

iii

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to
the power supply unit:

Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.

Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
computer.

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system
by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

CAUTION for Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.

CAUTION for Listening

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.

• Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.

• Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.

• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

• Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.

iv

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment
which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor
devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery
pack.

• The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter
may get hot. To avoid injury, ensure they do not come in contact with
yourskin or body.

• Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out
of the reach of small children.

Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.

• This product's power supply is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.
The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power
outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock
and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected
noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with
the performance of this product.

• The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages; 100 to 240 V
AC. The power cord included with the system meets the requirements for
use in the country/region where the system was purchased. Power cords for
use in other countries/regions must meet the requirements for that
country/region. For more information on power cord requirements,
contact an authorized reseller or service provider.

v

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

• liquid was spilled into the product

• the product was exposed to rain or water

• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service

• the product does not operate normally after following the operating
instructions

vi

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal condition.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment,
please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm

vii

Regulations and safety notices

FCC statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class A limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this server.

Notice Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

viii

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

Acer Incorporated

333 West San Carlos St. San Jose,

CA 95110, U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.acer.com

Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

The following local Manufacturer/Importer is responsible for this declaration:

Product: Server

ix

Model number: Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St.

Contact person: Acer Representative

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

San Jose, CA 95110
U.S.A.

x

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih

Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan

Declaration of Conformity

We,

Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan

Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Hereby declare that:

Product: Server
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: Aspire easyStore H340,

Altos easyStore M2

Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken
and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will
continue comply with the requirements.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standards:

• EN55022: 2006, AS/NZS CISPR22: 2006, Class B

• EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2:2003

• EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2006 (Applicable to product built with TV
tuner module)

• EN55020:2007 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module)

• EN61000-3-2: 2006, Class D

• EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001+A2: 2005

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:

• EN60950-1: 2001 + A11: 2004

• EN60065: 2002 + A1: 2006 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner
module)

Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal

January 7, 2009

connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN
module or wireless keyboard and mouse.

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:

• Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety

• EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004

• EN50371:2002

• Article 3.1(b) EMC

• EN301 489-1 V1.6.1

• EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard
mouse set)

• EN301 489-17 V1.2.1

• Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages

• EN300 440-2 V1.1.2 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard
mouse set)

• EN300 328 V1.7.1

• EN301 893 V1.4.1 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN)

Year to begin affixing CE marking 2009.

xi

Easy Lai, Manager

Date

Regulation Center, Acer Inc.

xii

1 Introduction 1

Features 2
Specifications 3
Overview 4

Front view 4
Rear view 5
System LED indicators 6

2 Setting up the system 11

Check package contents 12
Select a location 13
Recommended environment 14
Connect the power cord 15
Connect to the home network 16
Power on the system 17
Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the
first computer 18
Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the
client computers 31
Connect to the Home Server Console 34

3 Windows Home Server Console 37

Computers & Backup 38
User Accounts 39
Shared Folders 40
Server Storage 42
Lights Out 43
McAfee Total Protecti on 44
System Information 45
Network Health 47
Settings 49

General 50
Backup 51
Passwords 52
Media Sharing 53
Remote Access 54
Add-ins 54
Hardware Health and Performance Monitor 55
IP Configuration 56
Lights Out 57
McAfee Total Protection Service 58
Settings for DMS 59

Contents

xiv

Settings for iTunes Server 60
Resources 61
Shut Down 61

4 Managing the server 63

Create user accounts 64
Add a shared folder 69
Configure backup for home computers 71
Back up the home server 72
Configure the home server for remote access 76
Access the Aspire easyStore H340 home page 79
Access the shared folders on the home server 81
Enable media sharing 84
Enable Digital Media Server 85
Enable iTunes service 87
Stream audio 88
Using the one-touch USB backup feature 91
Set up Wake On LAN on the home server 93
Set the home server uptime and down time 96
Monitor server health and performance 99
Set up email alerts 100
Explore the Windows Home Server icon 105

5 Configuring the hard disk drive 107

Adding a hard disk drive 107
Removing a hard disk drive 112
Replacing a failed hard disk drive 114

6 Troubleshooting 117

First steps checklist 117
Recovering or restoring the home server 118
Restoring a home computer 123
Restoring files from a backup 125
Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340
Software Update 126
Specific problems and corrective actions 131

1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing Aspire easyStore H340.

The Aspire easyStore H340 is a data storage and digital media content
server for your digital home. Featuring an Intel® Atom™ processor, up
to 2 GB memory, four-drive hot-swap bay*, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA
and four USB ports for extended storage, a USB backup port for
backing up data from a USB storage device, and a recovery/reset
button to recover from a system failure or reset the system to factory
default.

Aspire easyStore H340 can store and share all your important data
while simultaneously streaming digital media content to multiple
applications including Apple iTunes or any Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP) Audio/Video and Digital Living Network Alliance™ (DLNA)
compliant device, such as PS3 or Xbox 360. It allows you to consolidate
your content library yet maintain instant access to digital media.

1

* Only hard disk drives installed in the drive bays 2, 3, and 4 are hot-swappable. The

system hard drive located on the 1st drive bay is not hot-swappable. See “Front
view” on page 4 for the location of the drive bay.

2

1 Introduction

Features

• Powerful processor with excellent file sharing performance.

• Fast network performance in the home is delivered through a
Gigabit Ethernet connection.

• Equipped with Microsoft’s Windows Home Server operating
system to help you centralize and connect your digital assets.

• Back up home computers daily. See “Configure backup for home
computers” on page 71 for more information.

• Easily access your music, photos, and videos from virtually any
Internet connected computer on a home network or while away
from home. See “Access the shared folders on the home server” on
page 81 for more information.

• One-touch USB backup feature enables quick and easy backup of
your data from a USB storage device. See “Using the one-touch
USB backup feature” on page 91 for more information.

• Easily add storage space to the home server. See “Adding a hard
disk drive” on page 107 for more information.

• Windows Media Player and iTunes streaming support. See “Stream
audio” on page 88 for more information.

• Remotely wakeup the home server. See “Set up Wake On LAN on
the home server” on page 93.

Specifications

Processor Intel® Atom™ Processor

Chipset Intel 945GC Express Chipset and ICH7R

3

Drive storage Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA hard disk drives

Memory Up to 2 GB DDR2 MHz unbuffered SDRAM

Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet port

I/O ports USB 2.0 ports (1 front and 4 rear), Gigabit Ethernet port,

Power 200 W, 100-240 V AC

Server operating
system (OS)
support

Home computer OS
support

Digital media
player support

Digital media file
support

(HDD)

eSATA port, recovery/reset button

Windows Home Server

Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition
Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition

Any DLNA certified device

• Music: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AC3, FLAC, APE, OGG,
VOC, AIFF, AU, MID

• Video: WMV, ASF, MOV, AVI, MPEG, 3GP, SWF, FLV,
RMVB, RM, RA, RAM, MP4, MPG, MPE, M2V, TP, TS,
MLV, MKV, DIVX

• Photos: GIF, PNG, BMP, JPG, JEPG, ICO, TIFF, DXF,
WMF, EMF, PICT, EPS, CDR

Physical
dimensions

WxHxD: 200 x 180 x 212 mm
Weight (without HDD): 4.5 kg
(with 1 HDD): 5.1 kg

4

Overview

Front view

No. Icon Component

1 Power button/power indicator

1 Introduction

2 Network indicator

3 Hard disk drive (HDD) status indicator

4 System status indicator

5 USB backup button/USB backup indicator

6 USB 2.0 port

7 Front door

Open the door to access the hot-swappable HDDs

8 HDD access indicators

Rear view

No. Icon Component

1 Recovery/reset button

2 eSATA port

5

3 USB port

4 Gigabit Ethernet port

5 Power connector

6 System fan

6

1 Introduction

System LED indicators

Front panel LED indicators

The LED indicators mounted on the front panel provide information
about the status of the system, its hard drives, and network

connection.

No. Indicator Color State Description

1Power

button

2 Network Blue On Link between system and network

Blue On System is connected to the power

supply and turned on and ready for
use

Random
blink

Off • System is not powered on

Random
blink

Red Off Network disconnected

• System is booting

• System is in S3 sleep state
(suspend to memory)

• System initialize operation in
progress

Network access

No. Indicator Color State Description

7

3 HDD status

(4)

Purple On • System not initialized

• HDD is not mounted into the
drive bay

Random
blink

Blue On HDD is mounted into the drive bay

Red Random

blink

None Off No HDD mounted in the drive bay.

• HDD is mounted into the drive
bay and is in the process of being
manually added into the server
storage

• HDD is in the process of being
removed from the server
storage.

For detailed instructions on how to
add or remove a drive from the
server storage, see “5 Configuring
the hard disk drive” on page 107.

and added into the server storage
For detailed instructions on how to

add a drive into the server storage,
see “Adding a hard disk drive” on
page 107.

• HDD failure

• Windows Home Server cannot
find HDD

8

No. Indicator Color State Description

1 Introduction

4 System status Blue Random

blink

On System initialize operation

Random
blink

Random
blink

Random
blink

5USB device

backup

Blue
and
Purple

Red On May indicate the following states:

Blue On • USB storage device is connected

• System is booting

• System is shutting down

completed.

System is booting from a USB device
(Reserved for BIOS update while
boot block has been active)

• System failure

• HDD failure

• SATA controller failure

• USB controller failure

• LAN controller failure

• FAN failure

• Memory failure

• Boot device not found

System recovery or reset is in
progress

to the USB port

• Backup completed

System is backing up files from a
USB storage device

For detailed instructions on how to
back up files from a USB storage
device, see “Using the one-touch
USB backup feature” on page 91.

Off USB storage device unmounted

6 HDD access Blue Blink HDD is in use

Off No HDD activity

Gigabit Ethernet port LED indicators

No. Indicator Color State Description

9

1 Speed

indicator

2 Link/

activity
indicator

None Off 10 Mbps connection

Green On 100 Mbps connection

Amber On 1000 Mbps connection

Green On Network link is detected

Random
blink

Off No network connection

Transmit or receive activity

10

1 Introduction

11

2 Setting up the

system

Follow these steps to set up Aspire easyStore H340 to run in your home
network.

• Check package contents

• Select a location for the home server

• Recommended environment

• Connect the power cord

• Connect to the home network

• Power on the system

• Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer

• Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client
computers

• Connect to the Home Server Console

12

2 Setting up the system

Check package contents

Check the following items from the package:

• Aspire easyStore H340 system

•Power cord

•Network cable

• Aspire easyStore H340 Installation discs

• Software Installation Disc

Use this disc to do the following:

- Install the Windows Home Server Connector software.
Refer to “Install the Windows Home Server Connector on
the first computer” on page 18 for detailed instructions.

- Install the Lights Out Client. Refer to “Set up Wake On LAN
on the home server” on page 93.

- Update system driver, BIOS, and add-in softwares. Refer to
“Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340
Software Update” on page 126.

• Server Recovery Disc - Use this disc to recover your home
server after a system failure or restore the home server to its
factory default. Refer to “Recovering or restoring the home
server” on page 118 for detailed instructions.

• PC Recovery Disc - Use this disc restore a home computer from
a backup stored on your home server. Refer to “Restoring a
home computer” on page 123 for detailed instructions.

• Quick Start Guide

• Warranty card

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your reseller
or retailer from which you purchased this product.

Select a location

Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for
the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors
when choosing a site for the system:

• Near a grounded power outlet

• Clean and dust free

• Stable surface free from vibration

• Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat

• Secluded from electromagnetic fields produced by electrical
devices such as air conditioners, radio, TV transmitters, etc.

13

14

2 Setting up the system

Recommended environment

For best results, your computer should meet the following hardware
and software requirements:

• Processor

• 1 GHz Pentium 3, Pentium 4, AMD x64, or newer processor

• System memory

• 512 MB or above

• Hard drives

• 80 GB internal (ATA, SATA, or SCSI) as primary drive

• Operating system

• Windows Vista Home Basic

• Windows Vista Home N (EU only)

• Windows Vista Home Premium

• Windows Vista Business

• Windows Vista Business N (EU only)

• Windows Vista Enterprise

• Windows Vista Ultimate

• Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

• Windows XP Professional with SP2

• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with SP2 and Rollup 2

• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/2005 with SP2

• Windows XP Tablet Edition with SP2

• Web browsers

• Internet Explorer version 6.0, 7.0, or above

• Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or above

• Internet connection

• 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connection

• Broadband connection (DSL or cable)

• Broadband router (DHCP enabled)

• Digital media player for streaming media files

• iTunes 7.1 or later

• Windows Media Player 10 or later

15

Connect the power cord

Plug the power cord into the power connector and the other end into
an electrical outlet.

16

2 Setting up the system

Connect to the home network

Important: Connect the Aspire easyStore H340 to your broadband
router with a network cable. Wireless connection to your
broadband router is not supported. However, home computers
that are connected through a wireless connection is supported.

Connect one end of the network cable into the network port and the
other end to a Gigabit Ethernet port on a broadband router.