Acer Aspire EasyStore Series User manual

Aspire easyStore Series
User Guide

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Aspire easyStore Series
User Guide

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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.

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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.

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• 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

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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

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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
Model number: Aspire easyStore Series, Altos easyStore M2
Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95110
U.S.A.
Contact person: Acer Representative
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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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: [email protected]
Hereby declare that:
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)
Product: Server
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: Aspire easyStore Series,
Altos easyStore M2

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Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal
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
Regulation Center, Acer Inc.
Date
January 7, 2009

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Contents
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

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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.

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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.

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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
Windows Home Server
Home computer OS
support
Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition
Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition
Digital media
player support Any DLNA certified device
Digital media file
support
• 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

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Overview
Front view
No. Icon Component
1 Power button/power indicator
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

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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

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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
Blue On System is connected to the power
supply and turned on and ready for
use
Random
blink
• System is booting
• System is in S3 sleep state
(suspend to memory)
Off • System is not powered on
• System initialize operation in
progress
2 Network Blue On Link between system and network
Random
blink
Network access
Red Off Network disconnected