HP EX485 - MediaSmart Server - 2 GB RAM, User Manual

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Set up and Installation
Checking the Server Lights
The lights on the front of the HP MediaSmart Server indicate the status of the server. After the HP
MediaSmart Server startup completes but prior to the first software installation, the indicator lights
show:
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Hard drives —breathing aqua white
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Power —breathing aqua white
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Network —breathing aqua white
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Health —breathing aqua white
After you complete the software installation, all lights should be solid aqua white.
I
NSTALLING THE
S
OFTWARE
Overview of the Software
Installation
Important
The first installation must be on a
Windows computer. Subsequent
installations can be on a Windows or Mac
home computer.
This section of the User's Guide provides
detailed instructions for installing the HP
MediaSmart Server software. If you are
familiar with installing software, it may
not be necessary for you to read this entire
section. However, HP recommends that
you take a look at these important points.
Click a bullet to show or hide detailed information.
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Firewall and Anti-Virus Settings
Software firewalls installed on your computer can prevent the computer from locating the HP
MediaSmart Server on your network. Open your firewall and anti-virus software and make sure it
is set to "Learn" new programs. See,
Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List for more
information.
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Administrator Privileges
You must have administrative privileges on the computer where you are installing the software.
Do the following to check for administrator privileges prior to running the software installation
disc,
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On Windows Vista, click Start , Control Panel , and then User Accounts and Family
Safety .
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