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Performing upgrades
The X-DVI modules are fully upgradeable via flash upgrades in order to take
advantage of Adder’s continual drive to improve products. Such upgrades
require a Windows-based computer system to be linked via the special upgrade
port located on the remote module.
The upgrade process is handled by the KVM Firmware Uploader utility, which is
available from the Adder Technology website (
www.adder.com
) and allows you
to check the current revision of the X-DVI modules.
Items required to use the upgrade utility
• Optional serial upgrade cable.
• A Windows-based upgrade computer with an RS232 serial port.
• The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the
X-DVI - available from the
Technical Support > Updates
section of the Adder
Technology website (
www.adder.com
).
To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility
1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader.
Download the latest X-DVI KVM Firmware Uploader from the Adder
Technology website and install it on a Windows-based upgrade computer
that will be connected to the X-DVI remote module. The files are supplied as
a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such
as WinZip (www.winzip.com) and copy all contained files to the same folder
on the upgrade computer.
2 - Connect the X-DVI remote module to the serial port of the computer
With power removed from the remote module, attach the small RJ-9
connector of the optional upgrade cable to the
UPG
socket, located between
the USB and power sockets. Connect the other end of the cable to a vacant
serial port of the upgrade computer.
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Note: There is no
need to change the
serial port settings
of the upgrade
computer, this
will be handled
by the KVM
Firmware Uploader
application.
3 - Ensure that the local module is connected to the remote module
In the normal manner, check that the local and remote modules are
connected using a suitable link cable.
Note: During the upgrade process, both modules require power. The local
module can either be powered via its USB socket from an active computer,
or by using another standard Adder power supply, similar to the one used by
the remote module.
4 - Invoke upgrade mode and power on the modules
Move switch 1 on the remote
module to the ON position - all
other switches on this module
and all switches on the local
module should remain OFF.
Power up both modules as well
as the upgrade computer.
Optional serial
upgrade cable
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5 - Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility
From that folder, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility.
The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed:
Set remote module
switch 1 to ON