Acer RC111 User manual

RevoCenter Series
User Guide
Windows Home Server 2011

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RevoCenter 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

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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.

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Notice Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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: RevoCenter Series
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
Product: Server
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: RevoCenter Series

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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
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 5 GHz high performance RLAN)
Year to begin affixing CE marking 2009.
Easy Lai, Manager
Regulation Center, Acer Inc.
Date
2011/ 06

Contents
1 Introduction 14
Features 14
Specifications 16
Overview 17
Front view 17
Rear view 19
System LED indicators 20
2 Setting up the system 24
Check package contents 25
Select a location 26
System requirements 27
Connect the power cord 29
Connect to the home network 30
Power on the system 31
Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the
first computer 32
Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the
client computers 36
Connect to the Home Server Dashboard 38
3 Windows Home Server Dashboard 41
Computers & Backup 41
Users 43
Server Folders and Hard Drives 44
Lights Out 47
System Information 48
Hardware Health and Performance Monitor 50
Alert Viewer 50
Settings 51
General 53
Media 54
HomeGroup 55
Remote Web Access 56
4 Managing the server 59
Create user accounts 60
Add a shared folder 64
Configure backup for home computers 65
Back up the home server 67
Access the RevoCenter Series home page 71

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Access the shared folders on the home server 74
Enable iTunes service 75
Stream Media files 76
Using the one-touch USB backup feature 79
Accessing the RevoCenter via Windows Phone 7 81
Alerts 82
Users 83
Devices 83
Media 84
5 Configuring the hard disk drive 85
Adding a hard disk drive 85
Removing a hard disk drive 89
Replacing a failed hard disk drive 91
6 Troubleshooting 93
First steps checklist 93
Recovering or restoring the home server 94
Specific problems and corrective actions 100
Windows Home Server 2011 Online Help 103

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1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the RevoCenter Series.
The RevoCenter Series is a data storage and digital media content
server for your digital home. Featuring an Intel® Atom™ processor, up
to 4 GB memory, four-drive hot-swap bays*, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA
and four USB ports for extended storage, a USB backup port for
backing up data to a USB storage device, and a recovery/reset button
to recover from a system failure or reset the system to factory default.
RevoCenter 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.
1 * The system hard drive with OS inside is not hot-swappable. See “Front
view” on page 17 for the location of the drive bay.
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 65 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 74 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 79 for more information.
• Easily add storage space to the home server. See “Adding a hard
disk drive” on page 85 for more information.
• Windows Media Player and iTunes streaming support. See “Stream

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Media files” on page 76 for more information.
• Remotely wakeup the home server. See “When the back up
process is completed, the USB backup indicator turns solid white.”
on page 81.

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Specifications
Processor Intel® Atom™ Processor
Chipset ICH9R
Drive storage Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA hard disk
drives (HDD)
Memory Up to 4 GB DDR3 MHz unbuffered SDRAM
Ethernet High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet port
I/O ports USB 2.0 ports (1 front ), Gigabit Ethernet port, eSATA
port, recovery/reset button
Power 220 W, 100-240 V AC
Server operating
system (OS)
support
Windows Home Server 2011
Home computer
OS support
The Windows 7 Operating System
• Windows 7 Home Basic (x86 and x64)
• Windows 7 Home Premium (x86 and x64)
• Windows 7 Professional (x86 and x64)
• Windows 7 Ultimate (x86 and x64)
• Windows 7 Enterprise (x86 and x64)
• Windows 7 Starter (x86)
The Windows Vista Operating System
• Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
(x86 and x64)
• Windows Vista Home Premium with SP2 (x86 and
x64)
• Windows Vista Business with SP2 (x86 and x64)
• Windows Vista Ultimate with SP2 (x86 and x64)
• Windows Vista Enterprise with SP2 (x86 and x64)
• Windows Vista Starter with SP2 (x86)
The Windows XP Operating System
• Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3 (SP3)
• Windows XP Professional with SP3
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with SP3

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Overview
Front view
Digital media
player support Any DLNA certified device
Digital media file
support
• MPEG-2, MPEG-1, WMV/VC-1, AVI, DVR-MS, H.264/
MPEG-4 AVC, WMA, MPEG-1 Layer 3, WAV, LPCM,
AAC, JPEG, PNG, RAW
• .mpeg, .mpg, .wmv, .avi, .drv-ms, .mp4, .wma, .mp3,
.wav, .m4a, .m4h, .mp4, .jpg, .png
Physical
dimensions
WxHxD: 200 x 180 x 212 mm
Weight (without HDD): 4.5 kg
(with 1 HDD): 5.1 kg
No. Icon Component
1 Power button/power indicator
2 System status indicator

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3 Hard disk drive (HDD) status indicator
4 Network 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
No. Icon Component

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Rear view
Note: If you plug a USB storage device into a USB port and the
system doesn’t detect it, please unplug the device and plug it into
another USB port to see if it works. If it doesn’t, unplug the device
and reboot the system, then plug the device into a USB port again.
No. Icon Component
1 Recovery/reset button
2eSATAport
3USBport
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
White On System is connected to the power
supply and turned on and ready
for use
Random
blink
• System is booting
• System is in Sleep mode
Off • System is not powered on
• System initialize operation in
progress