Hps mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. This article is based around upgrading the hardware in an hp mediasmart server ex490. Drivers for hp ex47 mediasmart servers viz vista by ed tittel. After going to site, i noticed that the network light was turned off. Find support and troubleshooting info including software, drivers, and manuals for your hp ex495 mediasmart server. Dec 02, 20 the ex490 ex495 servers may be a bit older than hps brand new gen8 microserver but with a q8200s cpu fitted the ex490 ex495 actually works out 9% faster than the fastest of the gen8 microservers that hp sell the g2020t powered one, the g1610t version is of course even slower theres plenty of life left in this great machine yet if paired. Feb 25, 2019 there was a powercut in the building and a companys server hp ex490 mediasmart server which has no ups, turned off. I found a thread where they have 3 driverssoftware that are suppose. Nov 12, 2012 i was searching how to replace the power supply in my hp mediasmart server ex485. Thanks for getting back with me and suggesting the ex495. Memory upgrade hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers.
Feb 15, 2009 which replacement motherboard for hp mediasmart home server. I am running a e5200 and e8500 cpu, so i do not know if you have a upgraded cpu will work. Microsoft windows 10 64bit windows home server cant comunicate with my server and i cant access my files. If you did not close the hp mediasmart server control center, as indicated in step 1, you may see a message asking you to reboot your computer. Support connects easily to the home network through a builtin ethernet port.
Hi, it only supports the following operating systems. Swapping the cpu in the hp mediasmart ex490 server. Hp mediasmart server ex490, ex495 network connection. For my home network i installed it a few years ago and works great. Hp ex495 mediasmart server software and driver downloads. In my eagerness to getting a new plaything however i only looked at the pros. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. Turning your hp mss ex49x into a virtual server part 1. Those effected can find more information over at bios mods here. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your hp ex495 mediasmart server.
In our previous story, hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart server, we provided stepbystep instructions on how to upgrade the server and its bios to install a dualcore amd processor to replace. No way to find a copy of the original software in the web to use the device. Sep 15, 2009 hp launches new home server with enhanced features for pcs and macs palo alto, calif. One of the biggest changes to the mediasmart server ex495 is a hardware upgrade. Create a bootable disc or bootable usb drive from the iso. I stopped fussing with the marvell sata drivers when i moved storage to the. In my next article ill be showing you the bios of the ex495. Hp ex490 mediasmart server computer memory questions. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home. It explains how to upgrade the memory, and drop in a more powerful cpu for those to whom the urge to tinker is strong.
Mar 05, 2009 drivers for hp ex47 mediasmart servers i just finished an article for toms hardware on hacking the amdbased hp mediasmart server models ex470 and ex475, to be completely specific. Ed tittel takes his apart and shows you how to upgrade and benchmark the. It probably just needs popping off the plastic sides, but if that is not correct, i dont want to break them. Used multibeast afterwards with the normal drivers and voila. Windows xp, windows server 2003, windows home server. Hp mediasmart server using server recovery and factory. Should i just use newer versions of windows server 2008 or 2011. Whsex470 port multiplier not recognized on esata port. Otherwise, rebooting may leave the server in a state where it cannot be configured, and you will have to repeat the recovery or reset process. Motherboard hp mediasmart ex490 cpu intel core 2 duo ex8400 3ghz mac. Gigabit network connection the hp mediasmart ex495 features a gigabit ethernet port for up to 10x the speed of most 100m network connections and. I recently blogged on my own vista site to list all of the latest workable drivers for the ex470ex475 mediasmart. Other than the short warranty, we feel you will get plenty of help when you run into trouble. Hp mediasmart ex495 windows home server system featuring.
It comes with an impressive 1tb of internal storage, but the total storage capability of this multimedia server is only limited by the ample number of ports on board. Those of you who have been following our missingremote podcast are familiar with the dilemma i have been facing for the last few monthsdo i dare take the plunge on my one and only windows home server system, based off of an hp mediasmart ex495, and upgrade to the new and improved whs 2011. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home server. How much memory does the hp ex490 mediasmart server computer take. The hp mediasmart server is a home server that can automatically backup and protect your digital memories, centralize your media and content for sharing with friends and family, and enable you to enjoy your digital media while at.
Remote access is disabled by default and must be enabled for each of the user accounts. Hp mediasmart ex495 home server motherboard 532837zh1. For a few weeks now no time to diagnose till today i have to restart the box so i can. Recalling an hp mediasmart server to active duty stephen. I took out the hard drive and connected it to another mac. View and download hp mediasmart ex495 setup poster online. Side access hole cut into the side of the case level with the motherboard when installed. Hp ex490ex495 mediasmart servers the media powerhouse. What type of memory does the hp ex490 mediasmart server computer take.
Get help and learn what you need to know about the hp mediasmart server ex490 and ex495. Used vga adapter for hp mediasmart ex470, ex475, ex480, ex485. Which replacement motherboard for hp mediasmart home server. Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 dag olav. I have a 2tb drive backing up the other two main drives in the server. Once the new cable was assembled we tested the motherboard on the bench with an old vga monitor with a keyboardmouse combo connected and we could access the bios screen.
Mediasmart ex495 network storage server pdf manual download. Jun 12, 2011 hp mediasmart server bricked motherboard recovered. We are experiencing longer than expected wait times to reach an agent. Remember that these stats are for the ex495 and that the ex490 will be a little bit less with its lower power celeron processor. The hp mediasmart server administrator assigns a user name and password for up to 10 users plus an additional predefined guest user account. The ex4857 come provisioned with an intel celeron 440, singlecore 2ghz processor. The hp mediasmart server includes several security measures.
Hp mediasmart server on windows 10 hp support community. First of all i would like to examine the innards, especially the motherboard, to see what i am dealing with. If you have any questions or would like to see anything else covered, please let me know. Buy 350w power supply for hp mediasmart server ex495 hpu200ef3 fsp27060lems. Hp mediasmart ex495 hardware modding xpenology community. Hp mediasmart ex495, windows home server w intel pentium. Sep 16, 2009 this wraps up our look at the new hp mediasmart server ex490 and ex495 hardware. I found this site with all the details to totally disassemble a hp ex490 server and the hp ex485 is the same.
Award winners versus best headphones best laptops best phones. I havent written a guide on this part, but if you are unsure just click. Hp mediasmart server ex490 ex495 advertisement duration. Turning your hp mss ex49x into a virtual server part 1 introduction. Mar 11, 2009 when it comes to performing a memory upgrade, the obvious options are to go from 512 mb to either 1. Power consumption, 52 w idle, single drive to 99 w full load, 4 drives. Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 sep 27, 2010 5 minute read. The motherboard is the same size and general layout as previous versions.
Im happy that someone wrote drivers to get the led drive lights, and health light working in whs 2011. Vga adapter for hp mediasmart ex497 ex495 ex490 ex487. Discussion in windows server started by bartchien, jun 11, 2012. Internal power supplies free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Hp ex490 mediasmart server no network light spiceworks. I was recently given an old hp mediasmart ex470 server along with. View full hp mediasmart ex495 server specs on cnet.
This was an upgrade over the less powerful amd cores used in the 470 series. Hp mediasmart ex495 server for windows free downloads. Now that a lot of us have whs2011 running, whose who have a hp mediasmart server are asking what to do with their now old machines. I bought an hp ex475 mediasmart server with windows home server v1 on it as. I didnt get the sense that we were dealing with motherboard limitations. Upgrade cpu and ram on hp ex495 whs 2011 oem hardware. Hp mediasmart server ex470 memory upgrade video one of. Is this as simple as commenting out the driver somewhere. Upgrading the hp ex485487 server processor mediasmart home.
After turning it back on it is no longer accessible remotely. Apr 10, 2017 does anyone know how to force the rt8168 vs rt8169 driver. Ex490 mediasmart server 2 gb ram, mediasmart ex495. And theres no comparison when it comes to ethernet and sata io performance. The ex490 ex495 servers may be a bit older than hps brand new gen8 microserver but with a q8200s cpu fitted the ex490 ex495 actually works out 9% faster than the fastest of the gen8 microservers that hp sell the g2020t powered one, the g1610t version is of course even slower theres plenty of life left in this great machine yet if paired. Please use our digital solutions like the virtual agent and diagnostic tools or your hp account for faster service. Most importantly, those looking to outfit their servers with massive amounts of storage will be excitied to hear this new motherboard brings back support for esata port multipliers, a feature that disappeared in the move from. How to install freenas on hp ex495 mediasmart server. I like the form factor of the mediasmart server and wanted a clean finish. The new cable being tested with a monitor and keyboard connected. Hp ex490 mediasmart server software and driver downloads hp. Below are hardware specs for both the ex490 and ex495.
Answered by a verified tech support specialist we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Ill start by showing you how to take apart the mediasmart server, then. Hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers toms hardware. I have my server set up to power itself down every evening and restart in the morning, 90% of the time, this works great, 10% the system hangs. Is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server. Hp ex485ex487 mediasmart servers the heart of your digital life the hp mediasmart server is a home server that can automatically backup and protect your digital memories, centralize your media. If your operating system is not listed then hp may not provide driver. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software. While more powerful than the current crop of atompowered nas devices like the thecus n4200, it wont survive a blowtoblow fight with qnaps core 2 duobased ts809. Hp mediasmart ex490 and ex495 home servers beef up mac. I recently bought a hp mediasmart ex490 for use as a home backup and media server.
Dec 14, 2009 the speed and extensive features of the mediasmart ex495 home media server makes it appealing it to a wide spectrum of users, but mac audiences should be warned about the unfriendly mac setup process. I installed hp support assistant but this tool doesnt detect my device in the network. Hp mediasmart ex497, ex495, ex490, ex487, ex485, ex480, ex475, ex470, lx195 and lx197. This is hps official website that will help automatically detect and download the correct drivers free of cost for your hp computing and printing products for windows and mac operating system. The hp media smart server is the allinone solution to manage your media. There was a powercut in the building and a companys server hp ex490 mediasmart server which has no ups, turned off. The hp ex490 mediasmart server computer takes the pc26400 ddr2800 240pin sdram dimm memory type, and comes installed with 1gb memory. I have some other drivers for that marvell 61xx controller but those were for a asus motherboard of mine p5q deluxe and i am not sure those would be compatible. Booted in and just used the app store update to yosemite. Use the hp mediasmart software update to keep your server and home computers current with the latest hp software, online help, and new features. Hp mediasmart server disassembly instructions ex485 ex490. The new mediasmart servers feature faster processors, with the ex495 sporting a dual core pentium, to optimize the. Later articles will cover installing vmware virtual server 2. Apr 26, 2011 those of you who have been following our missingremote podcast are familiar with the dilemma i have been facing for the last few monthsdo i dare take the plunge on my one and only windows home server system, based off of an hp mediasmart ex495, and upgrade to the new and improved whs 2011.
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