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Lenovo IdeaCentre D400 Series User Manual

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IdeaCentre D400 Series

User Guide

Version 1.0
2009.7
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2009.7.8 4:29:23 PM

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Lenovo IdeaCentre D400 Series User Guide Version 1.0 2009.7 31038690B 31038690B_D400_UG_FM_EN_V1.0.ind1 1 2009.7.8 4:29:23 PM...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Danger: Be aware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations. Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data. Note: Pay attention to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2009. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 2009.7.8 4:27:47 PM...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Installing the software ... 13 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computer ...13 Install the Lenovo Home Server EasyAccess utility ...24 Install the LightsOut client utility ...30 Chapter 3 Restoring a home computer ... 34 Chapter 4 Server Recovery ...
  • Page 5 Shared Folders ...42 Server Storage ...43 LightsOut ...43 Network Health ...44 Chapter 6 Settings ... 45 Remote Access ...45 Chapter 7 Configuring the hard disk drive ... 47 Adding a hard disk drive ...47 Replacing the hard disk drive ...52 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Home Server is a data storage and digital media content server for families and SOHO Small Businesses with multiple computers and multimedia devices on a home network who want to enjoy their digital experiences when and where they want. Home Server enables you to access easily and more securely your files and computers from inside and outside your family or SOHO Small Business.

  • Page 7: B_D400_Ug_En_V1.0.Indd

    Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition Client computer installation • Up to 10 home computers can install and use the Windows Home Server Connector software which enables automatic backup and access to shared folders on the home server. Do not support Wireless •...

  • Page 8: Internet Connection

    • Internet connection • 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connection • Broadband connection (DSL only) • Broadband router (DHCP enabled) User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 3 2009.7.8 4:27:48 PM...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Instruction For Using Home Server Hardware

    Instruction for using Home Server Chapter hardware Attention: Do not open the rear cover of your Home Server chassis at any time. If you are unable to resolve a problem on your own, contact the Lenovo Customer Service. Front view User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 4 2009.7.8 4:27:50 PM...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Led Indicators

    Power button Network indicator Hard disk drive (HDD) status indicator System status indicator USB backup indicator Front panel LED indicators The LED indicators mounted on the front panel provide information about the status of the system, its hard drives, and its network connection. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 5 Individual HDD status indicator System hard drive...
  • Page 11 LED indicator Color status Power button Blue ON (Single color) Blue blink Network LED Blue ON (Single color) Blue blink HDD access LED Blue blink (Single color) System status LED Purple ON (Dual color) Blue blink Blue ON Red blink Blue and purple blink Red ON...
  • Page 12 USB backup LED Blue ON (Single color) Blue blink Individual HDD Purple ON status LED (Two colors + one mixed color) Purple blink Blue ON Red blink 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 7 The USB is connected. The backup is complete. The system is backing up files from a USB storage device.

  • Page 13: Using The One-Touch Usb Backup Feature

    Using the one-touch USB backup feature The USB backup button on the front panel allows you to back up the data from a USB storage device to the Home Server. Windows Home Server first copies all files into the Public shared folder, and then classifies the files according to their media type into the corresponding shared folders, namely Music, Videos and Photos.

  • Page 14: Rear View

    exists in the Public shared folder, the file will be filtered out of the copy process. 4. Afterwards, Windows Home Server automatically copies and classifies the newly copied files according to their file type. 5. You can find files of different types in their corresponding shared folders (Music, Videos and Photos). Files other than music, videos and photos are found in the Other folder.

  • Page 15: Lan Related Leds On The Rear Side

    LAN related LEDs on the rear side LED indicator Color status Amber ON LAN SPEED-LED Green ON (Rear side, RJ45) (Dual color) LAN ACTIVE-LED (Rear side, RJ45) Green blink (Single color) User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 10 Description 1000 Mbit/s 100 Mbit/s 10 Mbit/s or Disconnected Access 2009.7.8 4:28:00 PM...

  • Page 16: Connect The Power Cord

    Ethernet port on your router. Lenovo Home Server Recovery DVD The Lenovo Home Server Recovery DVD will lead you through the steps to recover your Windows Home Server system. You can also restore your Windows Home Server to the original factory configuration.

  • Page 17: Client Software Installer Cd

    Client Software Installer CD The Client Software Installer CD will lead you through the steps to install the Windows Home Server Connector on the computers you want to connect to your home server. It will also install the LightsOut client utility. Computer Restore CD The Computer Restore CD will lead you through the steps to recover your home computer system from a backup that is located on your home server.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installing The Software

    Installing the software Chapter Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computer After setting up your Home Server, you must install the Windows Home Server Connector on your computer. Note: • Before installing the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computer, make sure the HDD indicator on the front panel lights is blue.
  • Page 19 2. The End User License Agreement window appears. Select the “I accept terms in End User license Agreement” option button, and then click Next. 3. Select the “Install Windows Home Server Connector SW” option button if you want to install SW for the Connector. 4.
  • Page 20 5. The Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Home Server. 6. Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears. 7. Click Next. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 15 2009.7.8 4:28:06 PM...
  • Page 21 8. Click Next. The Installing Windows Home Server Connector window appears. 9. Select the "Let me download and install the updates myself" option button if you don't want to download the updates for the Connector. 10. Click Next. Note: Selecting the first option “Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically” will spend a lot of time to download the updates for the Connector and the windows appeared will be different with below steps instruction.
  • Page 22 12. Click Next. 13. Click Next to perform the initial configuration of Windows Home Server. Note: The initial configuration of Windows Home Server is performed only once on the home computer. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 17 2009.7.8 4:28:07 PM...
  • Page 23 14. Click the Next arrow. The Windows Home Server initialization begins. This process could take several hours depending on your hardware. 15. Once the initialization is complete, click the Next arrow. 16. Enter a name for your Home Server. The name of your Home Server can contain a maximum of 15 characters (including letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces.
  • Page 24 17. Click the Next arrow. 18. Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and password hint. This is the password that you can use to manage your Home Server from the Windows Home Server Console. The password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: •...
  • Page 25 20. Select the “On (recommended)” option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, and then click the Next arrow. 21. Choose if you want to participate in the Customer Experience Improvement Program, and then click the Next arrow.
  • Page 26 22. Choose if you want to participate in the Windows Error Reporting program, and then click the Next arrow. 23. Click the Next arrow to automatically download and install available Windows Home Server updates. This could take some time to complete but does not require additional information from you.
  • Page 27 25. Click the Next arrow. The Windows Home Server log in window displays. You can now manage the Home Server through the remote admin console. 26. Enter the administrator password, and then click the Next arrow. The Setting Password dialog box appears. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 22 2009.7.8 4:28:09 PM...
  • Page 28 27. Enter the administrator password to start the hardware health and performance monitor service, then click OK. 28. The Windows Home Server Console window appears. The Windows Home Server icon also appears in the system task tray and the Shared Folders desktop shortcut appears on your desktop. The Windows Home Server icon displays the current health and status of the Home Server as well as all the computers connected to your home network.

  • Page 29: Install The Lenovo Home Server Easyaccess Utility

    Install the Lenovo Home Server EasyAccess utility 1. Select the “Install Lenovo Home Server EasyAccess utility” option button. 2. Click Install to begin the installation process. 3. The Windows Home Server EasyAccess installation starts to find and connect to your Home Server.
  • Page 30 6. The License Agreement window appears. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” option button, and then click Next. 7. Click Next to install in this folder, or click Change to install in a different folder. 8. Select a setup type: •...
  • Page 31 9. After selecting the setup type, click Next. 10. Click Install to begin the installation. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 26 2009.7.8 4:28:11 PM...
  • Page 32 11. Wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs Lenovo Home Server EasyAccess. This may take several minutes. 12. Once the InstallShield Wizard is completed, click Finish. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 27 2009.7.8 4:28:11 PM...
  • Page 33 13. When the Connect to Lenovo Home Server window appears, click Connect. 14. Enter your password to connect to the Lenovo Home Server. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 28 2009.7.8 4:28:11 PM...
  • Page 34 15. After connecting to the home server, the network drive ATPSERVER (ADMINISTRATOR) will become visible. 16. Right-click the ATPSERVER (ADMINISTRATOR) icon and select the Start the console option to launch the Windows Home Server Console program. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 29 User Guide 2009.7.8 4:28:12 PM...

  • Page 35: Install The Lightsout Client Utility

    17. Right-click a file icon from Local Disk, and select Upload to ATPSERVER. You may upload the file from your home computer to your home server through this network drive. Install the LightsOut client utility 1. Select the “Install LightsOut client utility” option button. 2.
  • Page 36 3. The InstallAware Wizard windows appears. 4. Select your preference language from the pop-up “Select Setup Language” dialog box, and then click OK. Note: Select the same language as the client PC system when installing this software. 5. Once the language is selected, the Welcome window appears. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 31 User Guide 2009.7.8 4:28:12 PM...
  • Page 37 6. Click Next. 7. Wait for the installation process. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 32 2009.7.8 4:28:13 PM...
  • Page 38 8. Click Finish. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 33 2009.7.8 4:28:13 PM...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Restoring A Home Computer

    Restoring a home computer Chapter You can easily restore any of your home computers to a previous point in time with a backup stored on your home server. You can do this by using the Computer Recovery CD. This CD can be used to restore all of the files on your home computer from a backup, including the Windows operating system and applications.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Server Recovery

    Server Recovery Chapter Server Recovery will lead you through the steps to recover your Windows Home Server system. You can also return your Windows Home Server to the original factory configuration. 1. Place the Server Recovery disc in the optical drive of the home computer. Single-click on the Run Recovery.exe file to begin the installation.
  • Page 41 3. The End User License Agreement window appears. Select the “I accept terms in End User License Agreement” option button, and then click Next. Note: Before you proceed with Server Recovery, make sure to perform the following steps: (1) Remove Windows Home Server Connector software from your client computer. (2) Turn off Windows Home Server by holding down the power button for several seconds.
  • Page 42 4. Click Next. 5. Click Next. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 37 2009.7.8 4:28:16 PM...
  • Page 43 6. Select a Recovery mode: • Server Recovery: (recommended) This option will help you to recover your system from system failure. Note: System settings and user accounts will be lost. Data recovery will be attempted. • Factory Reset: Factory Reset will restore system back to the factory configuration. Note: System settings, user accounts and data will be erased. 7. Click Next. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 38 2009.7.8 4:28:17 PM...
  • Page 44 8. Click Next. 9. Reboot the Windows Home Server to finish the recovery process. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 39 2009.7.8 4:28:17 PM...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Windows Home Server Console

    Windows Home Server Console Chapter The Windows Home Server Console is a tool that provides remote management of your Home Server and allows you to monitor and back up computers on the home network. It allows you to remotely administer your Home Server from anywhere on the home network.

  • Page 46: The Windows Home Server Console Window

    The Windows Home Server Console window Computers and Backup You can use the Computers & Backup tab on the Windows Home Server Console to view the home computers connected to the Home Server and monitor the health status of the home computers and administer backups. After you install the Windows Home Server Connector on each of your home computers, they are automatically backed up each night to your Home Server.

  • Page 47: User Accounts

    User 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 maintain user accounts on the Home Server. Shared Folders You can use the Shared Folders tab on the Windows Home Server Console to add, open, remove, and view shared folders on the Home Server.

  • Page 48: Server Storage

    Server Storage The Server Storage tab on the Windows Home Server Console displays all the hard drives installed on your Home Server. You can use Server Storage to view, add, repair, and remove hard drives from the Home Server. LightsOut •...

  • Page 49: Network Health

    • Click Settings. • Select “which settings should I use?” from the pop-up window to learn more information about LightsOut. Network Health The Network Health tab displays health notifications from your Home Server and your home computers. You can view the health of your entire network from one convenient location so that you can take the necessary actions to correct any problems.

  • Page 50: Chapter 6 Settings

    Settings Chapter The Settings button on the upper right hand corner of the Windows Home Server Console window allows you to configure your home server settings. The Settings window provides a variety of administrative options. In the Settings window you can configure the settings for the following categories: •...
  • Page 51 Note: • Verifying that your router supports UPnP standards This step verifies that your router supports the UPnP standard and that the UPnP setting is turned on for your router. Support for the UPnP standard is required for Windows Home Server to automatically configure your router. • The following issues may cause this problem: ÿ You router is not turned on or is not connected to your network.

  • Page 52: Chapter 7 Configuring The Hard Disk Drive

    Warning: • The first hard drive, located at the bottom of the HDD bay, is not hot- swappable. • Use only hard drives provided by Lenovo. Caution: Hard drives are formatted before they are added to the server storage. Make sure that you back up any important files that are on the hard drive before you add the drive to server storage. Formatting a hard drive deletes all files on the hard drive.
  • Page 53 (2) Remove the HDD carrier by pressing the HDD carrier latch. (3) Pull the lever and slide the HDD carrier from the chassis. (4) Insert the new drive into the two sides of the carrier, aligning the pins with the HDD’s mounting holes.
  • Page 54 (5) With the lever still extended, slide the carrier all the way into the drive bay. Do not push the lever until it begins to close by itself. (6) Use the lever to push the carrier until it docks into place, then close the lever. (7) Close the door of the Home Server.
  • Page 55 (2) Log on to the Windows Home Server Console. (3) Click the Server Storage tab. (4) Select the newly installed hard drive (either internal or external), then click Add to run the Add a Hard Drive Wizard. (5) Click Next. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 50 2009.7.8 4:28:24 PM...
  • Page 56 (6) Click Next. (7) Select from the following options: • Add this hard drive to your server storage to increase the storage capacity of your home server. This option gives you more space to store home computer backups and more space for your shared folders. •...

  • Page 57: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Remove a Hard Drive Wizard. The system will also not be able to find the hard drive in order to connect it again. Attention: Do not open the rear cover of your Home Server chassis at any time. If you are unable to resolve the problem on your own, contact the Lenovo Customer Service. 1. Safely remove a hard drive from the Windows Home Server Console. (1) Double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the system tray.
  • Page 58 (4) Select the hard drive you want to remove, then click Remove to run the Remove a Hard Drive Wizard. (5) Click Next. (6) Click Finish. (7) The HDD indicator of the selected drive lights purple. 2. Remove the HDD from the Home Server. Note: Before removing the HDD, make sure the HDD indicator on the front panel lights is purple.
  • Page 59 (2) Remove the HDD carrier by pressing the HDD carrier latch. (3) Pull the lever and slide the HDD carrier from the chassis. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 54 2009.7.8 4:28:27 PM...
  • Page 60 3. Remove the HDD from the carrier. (1) Gently pry open the left side rail , as shown. (2) Remove the drive from the carrier 4. Install the new HDD into the carrier. (1) Insert the new drive into the right side of the carrier, aligning the pins with the HDD’s mounting holes (2) Slightly bend the left side rail and insert the pins into the HDD’s mounting holes User Guide...
  • Page 61 (3) With the lever still extended, slide the carrier all the way into the drive bay. Do not push the lever until it begins to close by itself. (4) Use the lever to push the carrier until it docks into place, then close the lever. User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 56 2009.7.8 4:28:30 PM...

  • Page 62: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    This chapter describes possible situations that may arise while using your Home Server. Note: If you are unable to resolve the problem on your own, contact the Lenovo Customer Service. First steps checklist • Is there AC power available at the wall outlet? • Are the power supplies plugged in? Check the AC cable(s) on the back of the chassis and at the AC source.

  • Page 63: Post Error Code For The System State Led Indicator

    IPsec policy. This may block access from the corporate computer to Windows Home Server. Note: Go to http://www.lenovo.com/homeserver for the software upgrade. Post error code for the system state LED indicator When the HDD state LED blinks in red, this indicates that the system state is error.
  • Page 64 Error code description SATA controller failure USB controller failure LAN controller failure FAN failure Memory failure Boot device not found 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 59 User Guide 2009.7.8 4:28:31 PM...
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