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...periodically to the information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Aspire easyStore H340 Model Name : Part Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically ... mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your server. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to your unit...
...periodically to the information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Aspire easyStore H340 Model Name : Part Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically ... mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your server. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to your unit...
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... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this server. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with FCC regulations. vii Regulations and safety notices FCC statement This...
... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this server. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with FCC regulations. vii Regulations and safety notices FCC statement This...
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...-298-4000 Fax: 254-298-4147 Operation is subject to the following local Manufacturer/Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: Server Model number: Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This...
...-298-4000 Fax: 254-298-4147 Operation is subject to the following local Manufacturer/Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: Server Model number: Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This...
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..., 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: Trade Name: Model Number: Server Acer Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following harmonized standard: • EN60950-1: 2001...
..., 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: Trade Name: Model Number: Server Acer Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following harmonized standard: • EN60950-1: 2001...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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 ...a failed hard disk drive 107 107 112 114 6 Troubleshooting First steps checklist Recovering or restoring the home server Restoring a home computer Restoring files from a backup Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update Specific problems and corrective actions 117 117 118 123 125 126 131
... 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 ...a failed hard disk drive 107 107 112 114 6 Troubleshooting First steps checklist Recovering or restoring the home server Restoring a home computer Restoring files from a backup Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update Specific problems and corrective actions 117 117 118 123 125 126 131
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... Plug and Play (UPnP) Audio/Video and Digital Living Network Alliance™ (DLNA) compliant device, such as PS3 or Xbox 360. The Aspire easyStore H340 is not hot-swappable. The system hard drive located on page 4 for your important data while simultaneously streaming digital media content to factory default. See... "Front view" on the 1st drive bay is a data storage and digital media content server for the location of the drive bay. Aspire easyStore H340 can store and share all your digital home.
... Plug and Play (UPnP) Audio/Video and Digital Living Network Alliance™ (DLNA) compliant device, such as PS3 or Xbox 360. The Aspire easyStore H340 is not hot-swappable. The system hard drive located on page 4 for your important data while simultaneously streaming digital media content to factory default. See... "Front view" on the 1st drive bay is a data storage and digital media content server for the location of the drive bay. Aspire easyStore H340 can store and share all your digital home.
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... for more information. • Easily access your music, photos, and videos from a USB storage device. See "Access the shared folders on the home server" on page 88 for more information. • One-touch USB backup feature enables quick and easy backup of your digital assets. • Back up ...Wake On LAN on the home server" on page 91 for more information. • Remotely wakeup the home server. See "Stream audio" on page 81 for more information. • Easily add storage space to help you centralize...
... for more information. • Easily access your music, photos, and videos from a USB storage device. See "Access the shared folders on the home server" on page 88 for more information. • One-touch USB backup feature enables quick and easy backup of your digital assets. • Back up ...Wake On LAN on the home server" on page 91 for more information. • Remotely wakeup the home server. See "Stream audio" on page 81 for more information. • Easily add storage space to help you centralize...
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...) 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 Windows Home Server Home computer OS Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition support Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition Digital media...
...) 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 Windows Home Server Home computer OS Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition support Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition Digital media...
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... For detailed instructions on page 107. Red Random • HDD failure blink • Windows Home Server cannot find HDD None Off No HDD mounted in the process of being removed from the server storage, see "Adding a hard disk drive" on page 107. 7 No. For detailed instructions on how to add a drive into... State Description Purple On • System not initialized • HDD is not mounted into the drive bay Random blink • HDD is mounted into the server storage, see "5 Configuring the hard disk drive" on how to add or remove a drive from the...
... For detailed instructions on page 107. Red Random • HDD failure blink • Windows Home Server cannot find HDD None Off No HDD mounted in the process of being removed from the server storage, see "Adding a hard disk drive" on page 107. 7 No. For detailed instructions on how to add a drive into... State Description Purple On • System not initialized • HDD is not mounted into the drive bay Random blink • HDD is mounted into the server storage, see "5 Configuring the hard disk drive" on how to add or remove a drive from the...
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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
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
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... from a backup stored on your home server after a system failure or restore the home server to recover your home server. Refer to "Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update" on page 93. - Install the Windows Home Server Connector software. Update system driver, BIOS,... Wake On LAN on the home server" on page 126. • Server Recovery Disc - Use this disc to do the following items from the package: • Aspire easyStore H340 system • Power cord • Network cable • Aspire easyStore H340 Installation discs • Software Installation ...
... from a backup stored on your home server after a system failure or restore the home server to recover your home server. Refer to "Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update" on page 93. - Install the Windows Home Server Connector software. Update system driver, BIOS,... Wake On LAN on the home server" on page 126. • Server Recovery Disc - Use this disc to do the following items from the package: • Aspire easyStore H340 system • Power cord • Network cable • Aspire easyStore H340 Installation discs • Software Installation ...
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... for more details on the Acer ClientCD Utility.exe file to installing the Windows Home Server Connector, make sure you must install the Windows Home Server Connector on your computer. 18 2 Setting up the system Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer After setting up your Aspire easyStore H340, you have administrator privileges.
... for more details on the Acer ClientCD Utility.exe file to installing the Windows Home Server Connector, make sure you must install the Windows Home Server Connector on your computer. 18 2 Setting up the system Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer After setting up your Aspire easyStore H340, you have administrator privileges.
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20 2 Setting up the system After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Aspire easyStore H340. Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears.
20 2 Setting up the system After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Aspire easyStore H340. Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears.
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21 4 Click Next. 5 Click Next. 6 Select the "Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically" option button if you want to download the updates for the Connector.
21 4 Click Next. 5 Click Next. 6 Select the "Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically" option button if you want to download the updates for the Connector.
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22 7 Click Next. 2 Setting up the system 8 Select the "Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up" option button if you want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up. 9 Click Next.
22 7 Click Next. 2 Setting up the system 8 Select the "Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up" option button if you want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up. 9 Click Next.
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The Windows Home Server initialization begins and could take several hours depending on the first home computer. 11 Click the Next arrow. Note: The initial configuration of the home server. 23 10 Click Next to perform an initial configuration of the home server is performed once on your hardware.
The Windows Home Server initialization begins and could take several hours depending on the first home computer. 11 Click the Next arrow. Note: The initial configuration of the home server. 23 10 Click Next to perform an initial configuration of the home server is performed once on your hardware.
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The name of 15 characters (includes letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces. 14 Click the Next arrow. 24 2 Setting up the system 12 Once the initialization is completed, click the Next arrow. 13 Enter a name for your home server can contain a maximum of your home server.
The name of 15 characters (includes letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces. 14 Click the Next arrow. 24 2 Setting up the system 12 Once the initialization is completed, click the Next arrow. 13 Enter a name for your home server can contain a maximum of your home server.
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25 15 Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and a password hint. This is Acer123. The strong password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: • Uppercase letters • Lowercase letters • Numbers • Symbols (such as !, @, #, etc.) An example of a strong password is the password that you can use to manage your home server from the Windows Home Server Console.
25 15 Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and a password hint. This is Acer123. The strong password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: • Uppercase letters • Lowercase letters • Numbers • Symbols (such as !, @, #, etc.) An example of a strong password is the password that you can use to manage your home server from the Windows Home Server Console.
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26 16 Click the Next arrow. 2 Setting up the system 17 Select the "On (recommended)" option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, then click the Next arrow.
26 16 Click the Next arrow. 2 Setting up the system 17 Select the "On (recommended)" option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, then click the Next arrow.