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Aspire easyStore H340
User Guide
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Copyright © 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Aspire easyStore H340 User Guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the i
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iii 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 su
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iv 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
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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 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
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vi 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
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vii 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. How
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viii 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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ix Acer Incorporated 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110, U.S.A. Tel: 254-298-4000 Fax: 254-298-4147 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/Importe
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x 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: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Server Trade Name: Acer Model Number: Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Is compliant with the essential requirements and other rele
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xi 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 Safe
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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 Com
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xiv 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 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 audio 88 Using the one-touch USB backup feature 91 Set up Wake On LAN on t
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1 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing Aspire easyStore H340. The Aspire easyStore H340 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
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2 1 Introduction 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 comp
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3 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 Windows Home Server system (OS) support Home computer OS Windows Vista 3
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4 1 Introduction 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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5 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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6 1 Introduction 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 Blue On System is connected to the power button supply and turned on and ready for use Random • System is booting blink • System is in S3 sleep state (suspend to memory) Off • System is not powered on • System initialize operation in progre
