Theory of Operation
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Software recovery methods
1
Logic analyzer product re- installation
Re- installing the logic analyzer product requires running
the setup executable file – typically named
SetupLAxxxx.exe. For example, the 02.50 software release
file will be called SetupLA0250.exe.
During the installation of the product, older versions are
automatically removed and replaced with the newer
version. However, if you need to install an older version
of the software over a newer version you must first
uninstall the newer version. To uninstall the software, go
to Windows
Start>Control Panel>Add or Remove
Programs.
Select the logic analyzer software from the list
of installed programs and select uninstall.
This recovery mechanism is used to fix problems with the
logic analyzer software including application crash
problems or problems with hardware recognition.
2
Full hard drive (system- level) recovery:
This is done by placing the appropriate recovery CD into
the CD- ROM and rebooting the analyzer. When the
system begins booting after shutting down, the recovery
sequence will begin. After addressing the introduction
screens, the recovery CD will erase all data on the hard
drive and image the disk back to the state it was in when
the customer received it. After a full hard drive recovery,
the logic analyzer software may or may not already be
installed (depending on the version of the recovery CD
used).
This recovery mechanism is used to fix system- level
problems – including damage done by viruses or
previously- installed software, problems with operating
system bugchecks (blue screen), etc.
Self test
The logic analyzer does very little self test unless it is
explicitly run by the user. As previously mentioned, the
system BIOS does some hardware self test before turning
control over to the operating system.
Once a user logs into the system and runs the logic analyzer
GUI application software, self tests can be run by clicking on
the "Help" menu within the application and then selecting
"Self Test".
Summary of Contents for 16900A
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Page 18: ...18 16900A 16902A and 16903A Service Guide 2 Preparing for Use...
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