Asus TS Mini User Manual

User Manual

Home Server TS mini

E5292

Second Edition V2

December 2009

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Contents

Notices ..........................................................................................................5

Federal Communications Commission Statement ................5

Canadian Department of Communications Statement ....... 6

REACH Notice ......................................................................................6

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..................................6

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada .......................... 7

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) .....7

CE Mark Warning ................................................................................ 8

UL Safety Notices................................................................................9

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .............................................................10

Safety information ..................................................................................11

Setting up your server ....................................................................11

Care during use .................................................................................11

Notes for this manual ............................................................................12

Welcome ....................................................................13

Package contents ....................................................................................13

Knowing your TS mini ..............................................14

Front view ..................................................................................................14

Rear view ....................................................................................................15

Top view .....................................................................................................17

System LED indicators ...........................................................................18

Setting up your server ..............................................20

Connecting to the home network ....................................................20

Connecting to the power supply ......................................................20

Powering on the server ........................................................................21

Home network diagram .......................................................................21

System requirements ............................................................................22

Installing the Windows Home Server Connector on the ﬁrst

computer ...................................................................................................23

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Installing the Windows Home Server Connector on the other

home computers ....................................................................................31

Logging onto the Windows Home Server Console ....................34

Windows Home Server Console conﬁguration ......35

Computers & Backup .............................................................................36

Conﬁguring a home-computer backup ...................................37

Restoring ﬁles from a backup ......................................................38

User Accounts ..........................................................................................39

Creating user accounts...................................................................40

Enabling the Guest account .........................................................45

Disabling the Guest account ........................................................45

Shared Folders .........................................................................................46

Adding a shared folder ...................................................................47

Accessing shared folders on the home server .......................49

Server Storage ..........................................................................................54

Adding a hard disk drive ................................................................55

Removing a hard disk drive ..........................................................59

ASUS Xtor Manager ................................................................................62

File Manager .......................................................................................63

Backup ..................................................................................................65

Sync .......................................................................................................66

ASUS WebStorage ...................................................................................68

Initializing ASUS WebStorage ......................................................68

Using My Web Backup ....................................................................69

Viewing My Web Sync ....................................................................70

Conﬁguring the ASUS WebStorage settings ..........................71

ASWM ..........................................................................................................72

The main page ...................................................................................73

Banner ..............................................................................................73

Inventory and conﬁguration menus .....................................74

System health menus .................................................................74

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Information display region .......................................................74

BIOS update .......................................................................................75

avast! antivirus program .......................................................................76

Windows Home Server Settings ........................................................77

General .................................................................................................78

Backup ..................................................................................................79

Passwords ...........................................................................................80

Windows Media Center ..................................................................81

Media Sharing ...................................................................................82

Remote Access ..................................................................................83

Enabling remote access .............................................................84

Accessing the TS mini home page .........................................89

Add-ins .................................................................................................92

ASUS WebStorage ............................................................................94

Resources ............................................................................................95

Performing a Server Recovery or Factory Reset ..........................96

Recovering Windows Home Server ...........................................96

Restoring Factory Defaults.........................................................104

Replacing the main hard drive in your home server ........ 106

Restoring an entire home computer ............................................ 108

Limitation of Liability.......................................................................... 111

Service and Support ...........................................................................111

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment 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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and receiver.

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

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

Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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RF exposure warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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

REACH Notice

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the speciﬁc operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference and

• This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/ EC)

The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufﬁcient:

• Essential requirements as in [Article 3]

• Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a]

• Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950]

• Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3.1b]

• Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17]

• Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]

• Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]

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CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive”.

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UL Safety Notices

Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

When using the TS mini modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

• DO NOT use the TS mini near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

• DO NOT use the TS mini during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• DO NOT use the TS mini in the vicinity of a gas leak.

Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction.

• Do not dispose the TS mini battery pack in a ﬁre, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to ﬁre or explosion.

• Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to ﬁre or explosion. Use only UL certiﬁed power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers.

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DO NOT throw the HOME SERVER TS mini in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

NO DISASSEMBLY

The warranty does not apply to the products that

have been disassembled by users

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Safety information

Your TS mini is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions.

Setting up your server

• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your server.

• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.

• Set up the server on a stable surface with the provided stand. Never use the server alone without the stand.

• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the server for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C.

• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.

Care during use

• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your server.

• When the server is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still ﬂows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the server.

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Notes for this manual

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

WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.

NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualiﬁed service technician or your retailer.

• The power cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the server.

• The server does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.

• The server was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

• The server performance changes.

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the HOME SERVER TS mini. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new TS mini. If any of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Package contents

TS mini AC Adapter Power Cord

HDD Screws Package RJ45 LAN Cable Software Installation CD

User Manual

Recovery DVD Restore CD User Manual

Quick Start Guide Warranty Card

Warranty Card

Quick Start Guide

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Knowing your TS mini

Front view

System status LED indicator

Hard disk drive 1 (HDD1) status LED indicator

Hard disk drive 2 (HDD2) status LED indicator

Network LED indicator

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Rear view

E-SATA

USB Ports

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB

devices such as USB ﬂash disks, cameras, and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.

Recovery Button

The Recovery Button is used when you perform the Server

Recovery function. Refer to the section Performing a Server Recovery or Factory Reset for more details.

E-SATA

E-SATA Ports

External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial-

ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer. It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and also supports hot plug using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters.

Thumbscrews

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LAN Port

The RJ-45 Gigabit LAN port supports a standard Ethernet

cable for connection to a local network.

Power Input (DC 19V)

The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC

power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the TS mini. To prevent damage to the TS mini, always use the supplied power adapter.

The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.

Kensington® Lock Port

The Kensington® lock port allows the TS mini to be secured

using Kensington® compatible security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the TS mini to be removed from a ﬁxed object.

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Top view

Power Switch

The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the TS mini.

Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it for 4 seconds to turn OFF the TS mini.

Power Indicator

The power indicator lights when the TS mini is turned

ON. This indicator is OFF when the TS mini is turned OFF.

Air Vents

The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the

TS mini.

Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.

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System LED indicators

The front panel features LED indicators that signify the status of the system, the installed hard drives, and the network connection.

Indicators Color State Description

System

status

Blue Blinking System is booting Blue On System is connected to the Windows

Home Server and ready for use Orange Blinking System recovery is in progress Orange On The system detects failure:

• FAN failure

• System temperature failure

• USB controller failure

• Memory failure

• Voltage failure

• Boot device not found

• HDD failure

- Purple On: internal HDD not found

- Orange On: booting failed on

external HDD

Purple Blinking System BIOS crashes and enter the

ASUS CrashFree mode.

Note: Copy the BIOS ﬁle from the

Recovery DVD to a USB device, and then

insert the USB device to your home

server before entering ASUS CrashFree.

Purple On System is booting from a USB / eSATA

device

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Indicators Color State Description

HDD

Blue On HDD1/2 is ready for use Blue Blinking Data is being written into or read from

HDD1/2

Note: the HDD LEDs do not blink if the installed HDDs do not support LED blinking control.

Off — No HDD installed in the drive bay1/2 Off — HDD1/2 is not found or removed

Purple On HDD1/2 is unknown or is not being

initialized by Windows Home Server

Orange On HDD1/2 failure

Network Blue On System is linked to the network

Blue Blinking During data transmitting or receiving

activity

Orange On Network is disconnected

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Setting up your server

Connecting to the home network

Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the server rear panel and the other end to your broadband router.

You must use a network cable to connect the TS mini to your broadband router. Wireless connection to your broadband router is not supported. However, after you connect your server to your home network, home computers can connect to your server through wireless connection.

Connecting to the power supply

Connect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adapter. Then, plug the AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the TS mini rear panel and the power cord to an electrical outlet.

E-SATA

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Powering on the server

Press the power switch on the top panel to turn on the TS mini.

Home network diagram

The following diagram illustrates the entire home network connection to help you understand the relationship between the connected devices.

SPLENDID MENU

Router

TS mini

Home computers

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System requirements

Your home computers must be equipped with one of the following operating systems in order to install the Windows Home Server Connector software:

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or higher)

• 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 2005 with SP2

• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 with SP2

• Windows XP Tablet Edition with SP2

Windows Vista (X86 and X64)

• Windows Vista Home Basic

• Windows Vista Home N ( European Union only)

• Windows Vista Home Premium

• Windows Vista Business

• Windows Vista Business N ( European Union only)

• Windows Vista Enterprise

• Windows Vista Ultimate

Windows 7 (X86 and X64)

• Windows 7

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Installing the Windows Home Server

Connector on the rst computer

After setting up your TS mini, you must install the Windows Home Server Connector on your ﬁrst computer to connect to Windows Home Server.

1. Insert the Software Installation CD into the computer that is connected to your home network. The Windows Home Server Connector wizard starts.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Software Installation CD to locate the Install.exe ﬁle. Double-click the Install.exe to run the Connector wizard.

Do not insert any USB/eSATA storage device to the home server when processing the initialization to avoid any possible error.

2. Click Next.

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3. Read the End User License Agreement. If you agree with the terms of the agreement, select the option “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and then click Next.

4. Click Install to begin the installation process.

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5. The Welcome window appears. Click Next.

6. Click Next.

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7. The Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to ﬁnd and connect to your home server.

8. Click Next to start the Windows Home Server Setup.

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Windows Home Server Setup starts next after you install the Connector software for the ﬁrst time.

9. Click the Next arrow to start the initialization.

10. Enter a name for your home server. The name of your home server contain up to 15 characters (including letters, numbers, and hyphens) with no spaces.

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11. Click the Next arrow.

12. Enter a strong password, conﬁrmation password, and a password hint. You will use this password to log on to the Windows Home Server Console and manage your home server.

A strong password must be at least 7 characters and must

contain at least 3 of following sets: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols, e.g. Tsmini200.

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13. Choose if you want Windows Home Server to continue automatically downloading updates from Windows Update after Setup, and then click the Next arrow.

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14. When the setup is complete, the Windows Home Server window is displayed. Click the Next arrow.

15. The Windows Home Server Console logon window appears. Enter the administrator password, and then click the Next arrow to start using the Windows Home Server Console.

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