Pimp My MediaSmart Server

By | September 23rd, 2008 comments icon (0) Comments


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Too funny. MediaSmartServer.net forum member Diehard has modded his HP MediaSmart Server by installing the Popcorn Hour Media Tank mainboard into one of his server’s drive bays (pic) and, additionally, cut out an area of the back panel to mount its corresponding A/V connectors. So now, not only does Diehard have a server, he has a compact media center PC (of sorts) that can be plugged directly to his TV. Interestingly, Diehard mentions in his forum post that he’s also installed MCE 2005 and My Movies 2 on to his system. I didn’t know that was possible? Details on how the MCE 2005 hack was done can be found here. [via]

Diehard’s initial forum message (thread includes plenty of pics):

I decided to pimp my server.

Since I have MCE 2005 and My Movie 2 installed on my MediaSmart server, I decided to tweak some hardware. I installed my Popcorn Hour in the server.

I just have to finish the install. make a cable to connect the main board in the video connector. run a network cable for the popcorn out the back between the USB ports and the Esata. Power for the popcorn.

I loose the top drive bay but that’s OK, 3TB plus the Esata is plenty.




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