Asus TS Mini User manual

User Manual
TS mini
Home Server TS mini
E5045
First Edition V1
October 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 ....................................................................................34
Logging onto the Windows Home Server Console....................37
Windows Home Server Console configuration ......38
Computers & Backup.............................................................................39
Configuring a home-computer backup...................................40
Restoring files from a backup ......................................................41
User Accounts ..........................................................................................42
Creating user accounts...................................................................43
Enabling the Guest account.........................................................48
Disabing the Guest account.........................................................48
Shared Folders .........................................................................................49
Adding a shared folder...................................................................50
Accessing shared folders on the home server.......................52
Server Storage..........................................................................................57
Adding a hard disk drive................................................................58
Removing a hard disk drive..........................................................62
ASUS Xtor Manager................................................................................65
File Manager.......................................................................................66
Backup..................................................................................................68
Sync.......................................................................................................69
ASUS WebStorage...................................................................................71
Initializing ASUS WebStorage ......................................................71
Using My Web Backup....................................................................72
Viewing My Web Sync ....................................................................73
Configuring the ASUS WebStorage settings ..........................74
ASWM..........................................................................................................75
The main page...................................................................................76
Banner ..............................................................................................76
Inventory and configuration menus .....................................77
System health menus .................................................................77

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Information display region .......................................................77
BIOS update .......................................................................................78
avast! antivirus program.......................................................................79
Windows Home Server Settings........................................................80
General.................................................................................................81
Backup..................................................................................................82
Passwords ...........................................................................................83
Windows Media Center..................................................................84
Media Sharing ...................................................................................85
Remote Access ..................................................................................86
Enabling remote access .............................................................87
Accessing the TS mini home page .........................................92
Add-ins.................................................................................................95
ASUS WebStorage............................................................................97
Resources ............................................................................................98
Performing a Server Recovery or Factory Reset ..........................99
Recovering Windows Home Server ...........................................99
Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 107
Replacing the main hard drive in your home server........ 109
Restoring an entire home computer ............................................ 111
Copyright declaration ........................................... 113
Copyright Information....................................................................... 113
Limitation of Liability.......................................................................... 114
Service and Support ........................................................................... 114

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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 mercury-
containing 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 or to a
switch that is connected 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