Acer easyStore H342 User Manual

Aspire easyStore Series

User Guide

Aspire easyStore Series User Guide

Model Name :

Part Number:

Purchase Date:

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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 the power, 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.

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.

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

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

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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.

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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: 254-298-4000

Fax: 254-298-4147

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

Model number: Aspire easyStore Series, Altos easyStore M2

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St.

Contact person: Acer Representative

Tel: 254-298-4000

Fax: 254-298-4147

San Jose, CA 95110 U.S.A.

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: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120

E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw

Hereby declare that:

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

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.

Easy Lai, Manager

Date

Regulation Center, Acer Inc.

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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 Protection 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

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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 Series 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 Series Software Update 126 Specific problems and corrective actions 131

1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing Aspire easyStore Series.

The Aspire easyStore Series 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 Series 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.

* 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.

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

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

(HDD)

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,

eSATA port, recovery/reset button

Power 200 W, 100-240 V AC

Server operating system (OS) support

Home computer OS support

Digital media player support

Digital media file support

Physical dimensions

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

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

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

3 USB port

4 Gigabit Ethernet port

5 Power connector

6 System fan

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

Random blink

Off • System is not powered on

Random blink

Red Off Network disconnected

supply and turned on and ready for use

• System is booting

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

• System initialize operation in progress

Network access

No. Indicator Color State Description

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

No. Indicator Color State Description

1 Introduction

4 System status Blue Random

Blue and Purple

Red On May indicate the following states:

5USB device

backup

Blue On • USB storage device is connected

blink

On System initialize operation

Random blink

• 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

• If your network status is at risk

System recovery or reset is in progress

to the USB port

• Backup completed

Random blink

Off USB storage device unmounted

6 HDD access Blue Blink HDD is in use

Off No HDD activity

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.

Gigabit Ethernet port LED indicators

No. Indicator Color State Description

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

1 Introduction

2 Setting up the

system

Follow these steps to set up Aspire easyStore Series 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

2 Setting up the system

Check package contents

Check the following items from the package:

• Aspire easyStore Series system

•Power cord

•Network cable

• Aspire easyStore Series 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 Series 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.

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 and meets UPnP standards.)

• Digital media player for streaming media files

• iTunes 7.1 or later

• Windows Media Player 10 or later

Connect the power cord

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

2 Setting up the system

Connect to the home network

Important: Connect the Aspire easyStore Series 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.

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