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6 - Query the X-DVI modules
Click the
Query Unit
button to confirm that communication is possible with
the X-DVI modules and to establish the existing firmware details.
If the application cannot contact the X-DVI modules, re-check the
connection cable and click the
Advanced...
button to check that the correct
serial port is being used on the upgrade computer. Change the serial port
within the
Advanced
section, if necessary.
7 - Select the upgrade file to be used
From the main KVM Firmware Uploader dialog, click the
Browse...
button
and select the upgrade file:
X-DVI_x.xx.txt
where x.xx is the firmware version.
The upgrade file details will be displayed within the dialog.
IMPORTANT: Check that the ‘Intended Target Units’ field matches the
‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you may have an
incorrect upgrade file, check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding.
Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the ‘Current
firmware version’.
8 - Commence the upgrade
To begin the upgrade process, click the
Upload Now
button. The progress
will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with
the upload at any stage, click the
Abort
button; response to this is usually
immediate, however, during an erase command, the upload will not be
aborted until the erase is complete (this may take a few seconds).
The remote module will upgrade its own firmware and also pass upgrade
code via the link cable to the local module.
9 - Cycle the power
Disconnect the power. Disconnect the remote module from the upgrade
computer and return switch 1 on the remote module to its OFF position. Re-
connect the modules in their normal manner. When the power is re-applied
the X-DVI modules will operate using the new firmware.
INSTALLATION ADVICE
– Connect the supplied protective ferrites at
each end of the CATx link cable and avoid disconnecting the CATx link
cable whilst the product is operational (powered on).
Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades
The upgrade program rewrites the X-DVI firmware code. If the upgrade process
is interrupted then the X-DVI modules will have invalid code and will not be
able to operate. It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process
is always fully completed. A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by
performing another upgrade.
WARNING: Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable
results and may damage your X-DVI modules or computing equipment.