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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Firmware Update Procedure
To begin the update procedure, the unit’s Boot Loader must be activated. To
activate the Boot Loader, follow the procedure outlined below:
1. Connect an RS-232 cable from the computer to the RS-232 port on the
8x CAT6 Extender for HDMI.
2. Run the terminal emulation program (e.g. Windows® Hyperterminal) and
make sure the terminal settings are as follows:
a. Baud rate = 19200
b. Stop bits = 1
c. Data bits = 8
d. Flow control = None
3. Power the Sender unit.
4. Type the command: #ACTIVEBOLO\r
5. Re-type the command: #ACTIVEBOLO\r
6. Once the Boot Loader is activated, a message similar to the following should
appear in the terminal program:
8x HDMI CAT-6 Extender Boot Loading
================== Main Menu ============================
Download new program -------- 1
Cancel ---------------------- 2
=========================================================
7. Press [1] on the computer keyboard to begin downloading the program to
temporary memory.
Waiting for the fi le to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort)
8. Under Transfer, select “Send” and upload the fi rmware fi le
(e.g. CHDMIDCAT6x8_e_x_x.bin).
9. Repeat steps 4 - 7.
10. Under Transfer, select “Send” and upload the fi rmware fi le
(e.g. SHDMIDCAT6x8_e_x_x.bin).