Acer easyStore H340 Guide de l'utilisateur

Aspire easyStore H340User Guide

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4 Managing the server866 Select a sorting method for the Photos and Videos shared folders. • Sorting by Name - Photos and videos are arranged accordi

87Enable iTunes serviceThe Digital Media Server feature allows you to enable or disable the iTunes server function, specify how often the music librar

4 Managing the server88Stream audioYou can use Windows Media Player 11 or iTunes to play music files stored on the home server to your computer. To s

894 Click the Library tab. The Acer Aspire easyStore H340 appears in the navigation pane. 5 Browse or search for the item you want to play, then click

4 Managing the server90To stream audio in iTunes:1 Make sure that media sharing is enabled. Refer to “Enable media sharing” on page 84 for more infor

91Using the one-touch USB backup feature The USB backup button on the front panel allows you to backup data from a USB storage device to the home serv

4 Managing the server922 Press the USB backup button. The USB backup indicator blinks blue. 3 All files on the USB storage device are copied into the

93Set up Wake On LAN on the home serverThe home server includes a Lights Out client software that allows the home computer to control the power state

4 Managing the server943 Select a language. 4 Click OK. The Welcome window appears.

955 Click Next.6 Click Finish.

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4 Managing the server96Set the home server uptime and down timeYou can define times when the home server has to be up and running or define services

974 Click Calendar.5 Select a day or days in the Calendar, then click Add. 6 Under Uptime start, set a start time to keep the server running. 7 Enable

4 Managing the server9810 Enable the “Force end action” option if you want to immediately disable the server even when client monitoring detects acti

99Monitor server health and performanceYour system includes a Hardware Health and Performance Monitor feature to help you keep a close eye on the syst

4 Managing the server100Set up email alertsYou can set up an automatic email notification to provide alerts in the event of warnings or errors relate

1016 Under Launch SMTP Setup, click Settings. The Internet Accounts dialog box include the following options:• Remove - Deletes an Internet Mail Accou

4 Managing the server1028 Enter your name, then click Next. 9 Enter your email address, then click Next.

10310 Enter the SMTP server information, then click Next. Note: If you do not know your incoming and outgoing SMTP server name, contact your ISP (Int

4 Managing the server10411 Enter the account name and password your ISP has given you, then click Next. Note: Select the “Log On Using Secure Passwor

105Explore the Windows Home Server icon The Windows Home Server icon notifies you about the health and status of the home server and your home compute

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1075 Configuring the hard disk driveThe system supports up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA hard disk drives. Warning: The first hard drive, locate

5 Configuring the hard disk drive108(2) Remove the HDD carrier by pressing the HDD carrier latch (1). (3) Pull the lever (2) and slide the HDD carrie

109(6) With the lever still extended, slide the carrier all the way into the drive bay (1). Do not push on the lever until it begins to close by itsel

5 Configuring the hard disk drive110(3) Click the Server Storage tab. (4) Select the newly installed hard drive (either internal or external), then c

111- Use this hard drive to back up files that are stored on your home server. This option allows you to backup all your home server shared folders.

5 Configuring the hard disk drive112Removing a hard disk drive Caution: Always remove the hard drive from the Windows Home Server Console before remo

1132 Remove the HDD from the home server. Note: Before removing the HDD, make sure the HDD indicator on the front panel lights purple. (1) Open the do

5 Configuring the hard disk drive114(4) Close the door of the home server. Replacing a failed hard disk drive1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the “Removing

115(2) Slightly bend the left side rail and insert the pins into the HDD’s mounting holes (2). 4 Install the new HDD to the home server.

Contents1 Introduction 1Features 2Specifications 3Overview 4Front view 4Rear view 5System LED indicators 62 Setting up the system 11Check package

5 Configuring the hard disk drive116

1176 TroubleshootingThis chapter describes a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your home server.If you are unable to resolv

6 Troubleshooting118Recovering or restoring the home serverAspire easyStore H340 includes a Server Recovery DVD that allows you to recover your home

1192 Click Next. 3 Read the End-User License Agreement. If you agree with the terms of the agreement, then select the “I accept the terms of the user

6 Troubleshooting1206 Recover the home server.(1) Hold down the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the home server.(2) Press the power button to

1218 Select the “Server Recovery: Use this option to recover from a system failure. You will lose your system settings and user accounts. Data recover

6 Troubleshooting1226 Recover or reset the home server:(1) Hold down the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the home server.(2) Press the power b

123Restoring a home computerYou can easily restore any of your home computers to a previous point in time with a backup stored on your home server. Yo

6 Troubleshooting124When you boot the home computer to the PC Recovery Disc, it lists the NIC (network interface card) and storage devices it has fou

125Restoring files from a backupYou can browse and restore lost files from any client computer on your home network that has been backed up with Windo

xivSettings for iTunes Server 60Resources 61Shut Down 614 Managing the server 63Create user accounts 64Add a shared folder 69Configure backup for home

6 Troubleshooting126Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software UpdateThe Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update is a tool which allow

1272 Click Software Update. The Welcome window displays.3 Click Next.

6 Troubleshooting1284 Select a destination directory, then click Next. 5 Select a program folder or enter a new folder, then click Next.

1296 Select the options you want installed on your hard drive, then click Next. 7 Click Install. 8 Click Finish.

6 Troubleshooting130To update your home server with Software Update utility:1 Make sure the Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update utility is installe

131Specific problems and corrective actionsThe following contains specific problems that may arise during the use of your server. Possible solutions a

6 Troubleshooting132(3) Select “Reset the Windows Home Server Console” from the drop-down menu. (4) Click OK. Backup service is not runningIf you see

133Can’t connect to some computers on the Aspire easyStore H340 Remote Access pageMake sure the home computer is configured to allows remote desktop c

6 Troubleshooting1345 Click Select Users. User accounts with administrator privileges are automatically allowed to connect. If you want to allow addi

11 IntroductionThank you for choosing Aspire easyStore H340. The Aspire easyStore H340 is a data storage and digital media content server for your dig

1 Introduction2Features• Powerful processor with excellent file sharing performance.• Fast network performance in the home is delivered through a Gig

3SpecificationsProcessor Intel® Atom™ Processor Chipset Intel 945GC Express Chipset and ICH7RDrive storage Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA hard

1 Introduction4OverviewFront view No. Icon Component1 Power button/power indicator2 Network indicator3 Hard disk drive (HDD) status indicator4 Syste

5Rear view No. Icon Component1 Recovery/reset button2 eSATA port3 USB port4 Gigabit Ethernet port5 Power connector6 System fan

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

1 Introduction6System LED indicatorsFront panel LED indicatorsThe LED indicators mounted on the front panel provide information about the status of t

73 HDD status (4)Purple On • System not initialized• HDD is not mounted into the drive bayRandom blink• HDD is mounted into the drive bay and is in th

1 Introduction84 System status Blue Random blink• System is booting• System is shutting down On System initialize operation completed.Blue and Pur

9Gigabit Ethernet port LED indicatorsNo. Indicator Color State Description1 Speed indicator None Off 10 Mbps connectionGreen On 100 Mbps connectionAmb

1 Introduction10

112 Setting up the systemFollow these steps to set up Aspire easyStore H340 to run in your home network. • Check package contents• Select a location f

2 Setting up the system12Check package contentsCheck the following items from the package:• Aspire easyStore H340 system•Power cord•Network cable• As

13Select a locationBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following fa

2 Setting up the system14Recommended environmentFor best results, your computer should meet the following hardware and software requirements:• Proces

15Connect the power cordPlug the power cord into the power connector and the other end into an electrical outlet.

iiiSafety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the p

2 Setting up the system16Connect to the home network Important: Connect the Aspire easyStore H340 to your broadband router with a network cable. Wire

17Power on the systemAfter making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system

2 Setting up the system18Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computerAfter setting up your Aspire easyStore H340, you must install

192 Click Next. 3 Click Install to begin the installation process. The Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 and Windows Installer 3.1 components are installe

2 Setting up the system20After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Aspire

214 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 do

2 Setting up the system227 Click Next. 8 Select the “Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up” option button if

2310 Click Next to perform an initial configuration of the home server. Note: The initial configuration of the home server is performed once on the fi

2 Setting up the system2412 Once the initialization is completed, click the Next arrow.13 Enter a name for your home server.The name of your home ser

2515 Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and a password hint. This is the password that you can use to m

ivWarnings• 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 seri

2 Setting up the system2616 Click the Next arrow. 17 Select the “On (recommended)” option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically d

2718 Choose if you want to participate in the Customer Experience Improvement program, then click the Next arrow. 19 Choose if you want to participate

2 Setting up the system2820 Click the Next arrow to automatically download and install available Windows Home Server updates. This could take some ti

2922 Click the Next arrow. The Windows Home Server log in window displays. You can now manage the home server through the remote admin console.23 Ente

2 Setting up the system3024 Enter the administrator password to start the hardware health and performance monitor service, then click OK. The Windows

31Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computersAfter installing the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer, use the A

2 Setting up the system324 After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your home

33To install the Windows Home Server connector directly from the home server1 Open a Web browser. 2 In the address bar, enter http://Aspirehome:55000/

2 Setting up the system34Connect to the Home Server ConsoleIn order to remotely administer the home server, you need to log onto the Windows Home Ser

35To log onto the home server using Windows Home Server icon:1 Right-click on the Windows Home Server icon in the system tray, then select Windows H

v• 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 circ

2 Setting up the system36

373 Windows Home Server Console The Windows Home Server Console is a tool that provides remote management of the home server and allows you to monitor

3 Windows Home Server Console38Computers & BackupYou can use the Computers & Backup tab on the Windows Home Server Console to view the home c

39User Accounts You can use the User Accounts tab on the Windows Home Server Console to create a personal user account, enable a guest account, and ma

3 Windows Home Server Console40Shared FoldersYou can use the Shared Folders tab on the Windows Home Server Console to add, open, remove, and view sha

41The options on the Shared Folders tab allow you to:• Add - Create a new shared folder on the home server.• Properties - View and change shared folde

3 Windows Home Server Console42Server Storage The Server Storage tab on the Windows Home Server Console displays all the hard drives installed on you

43Lights OutLights Out is a power management add-in software that allows you to set the home server into suspend mode or wake the system at a chosen

3 Windows Home Server Console44McAfee Total ProtectionMcAfee Total Protection is an add-in software for Windows Home Server. It is a comprehensive se

45System InformationThe System Information tab on the Windows Home Server Console provides an all around monitoring mechanism to help you keep an eye

viNote: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage an

3 Windows Home Server Console46• Remotely Wake Up Aspire easyStore Home Server - Allows you to enable or disable remote wakeup feature.• Hardware Per

47Network HealthThe Network Health tab displays health notifications from your home server and your home computers. You can view the health of your en

3 Windows Home Server Console48For more information, right-click the Windows Home Server icon, click Help. Indicates an at risk issue that you must a

49SettingsThe Settings button on the upper right hand corner of the Windows Home Server Console window allows you to configure your home server settin

3 Windows Home Server Console50• Settings for DMS• Settings for iTunes Server•ResourcesGeneral The General settings page allows you to modify the dat

51Backup The Backup settings page allows you to configure the start and end time for backing up computers on the home network, specify the number of m

3 Windows Home Server Console52PasswordsUse the Password settings page to change the home server password and modify the user accounts password polic

53Media Sharing The Media Sharing settings page allows you to enable or disable Windows Home Server media sharing capabilities. For information, clic

3 Windows Home Server Console54Remote Access The Remote Access settings page helps you configure everything you need to access the Aspire easyStore H

55Hardware Health and Performance MonitorUse the Hardware Health and Performance Monitor settings page to set a refresh interval for monitoring data,

viiRegulations and safety noticesFCC statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant t

3 Windows Home Server Console56IP ConfigurationThe IP Configuration settings page allows you to view the home server’s current IP configuration setti

57Lights OutUse the Lights Out page to define times where the home server has to go to suspend or resume mode. In the Lights Out page, you can configu

3 Windows Home Server Console58McAfee Total Protection ServiceUse the McAfee Total Protection Service page to manage security for your home server. F

59Settings for DMSThe Settings for DMS (Digital Media Server) page allows you to enable or disable digital media server function and customize the sor

3 Windows Home Server Console60Settings for iTunes ServerThe Settings for iTunes Server page allows you to enable or disable the iTunes server functi

61ResourcesYou can use the Resources page to view the following information about your home server:• Microsoft Windows - Activates Windows Home Server

3 Windows Home Server Console62

634 Managing the serverAfter you complete the Windows Home Server Setup and install the Windows Home Server Connector software on all of your home com

4 Managing the server64Create user accountsAfter you complete Windows Home Server Setup and install the Windows Home Server Connector software on all

653 Click the User Accounts tab. 4 Under About Guests, click Enable Guest. Caution: If you have a wireless network, secure it before you enable the g

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4 Managing the server66To add a personal user account:Note: A personal shared folder is created each time you add a new user account. By default, onl

677 Click Add. 8 Enter the user’s name. Note: When you create user accounts on Windows Home Server, use logon names that match the logon names of you

4 Managing the server6811 Enter a password which must be at least 7 characters, then re-enter it in the Confirm password field. 12 Click Next.13 Ass

69Add a shared folderShared folders are places for you to organize and store files on the home server so that you can share them with other people on

4 Managing the server707 Click Next. 8 Assign user rights to the new share folder, then click Finish. 9 Click Done to exit the wizard.

71Configure backup for home computersYou can customize the backup of each of your home computers from the Windows Home Server Console. Note: After you

4 Managing the server72Back up the home serverYou can back up your home server to ensure that you have backup copies of important files that are loca

736 Click Next. 7 Select the “Use this hard drive to back up files that are stored on your home server” option button.8 Click Next.

4 Managing the server749 Select if you want to preserve or format the hard drive, then click Next. 10 Enter a name for the hard drive, then click Nex

7512 Click Done. 13 Click the Computers & Backup tab. 14 Select the Server Backup Hard Drive you want to use to back up your shared folders and ap

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4 Managing the server76Configure the home server for remote accessYou must configure your home server for remote access to easily access your files a

77setting must be enabled on your router for Windows Home Server to automatically configure it. In this step, Windows Home Server configures the pers

4 Managing the server7812 Enter the domain name and select a subdomain name. 13 Click Confirm to make sure the subdomain is available. 14 Click Finis

79Access the Aspire easyStore H340 home pageAfter you configure a user account for remote access, you can use a Web browser on a computer that is outs

4 Managing the server805 Enter your home server user name and password. 6 Click Log On.The home page include three tabs:• Home - This page appears ev

81Access the shared folders on the home serverThere are several ways you can access your shared folders on the home server. To access the shared folde

4 Managing the server82To access the shared folders using the Windows Home Server icon:1 Right-click the Windows Home Server icon .2 Click Shared Fo

83To access the shared folders using the Internet:1 Log on to the Aspire easyStore H340 home page. See “Access the Aspire easyStore H340 home page” on

4 Managing the server84Enable media sharingThe Windows Home Server allows you to stream music, photos, and videos from the home server to any support

85Enable Digital Media ServerThe Digital Media Server feature allows you to browse, access and play media contents on the home server. It makes possib