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Chapter Two:
Installing OMEGA Software
This section describes the step by step instructions that ARE REQUIRED to successfully
install OMEGA 2.6. When you install OMEGA 2.6 software, you MUST use a CD-ROM
drive for installation, your computer MUST be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. You
must be logged on as an Administrator and you MUST have an available USB port.
The
installation steps are divided into three types of users:
New OMEGA users and GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE upgrades on page 11
OMEGA 2.0 – OMEGA 2.1 upgrades on page 17
OMEGA 1.5x upgrades on page 23
Installation steps
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Understanding security issues
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Installing the OMEGA 2.6 software
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Restart the computer to ensure communication with the GERBER EDGE 2
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Configuring the ports after OMEGA 2.6 installation
Understanding security issues
All new or upgraded OMEGA 2.6 systems require an OMEGA 2.6 USB security key connected
to the system for the software to run. The exceptions are OMEGA 2.5 and 2.5.1 USB security
keys which will allow the installation of OMEGA 2.6 without a password.
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For newly purchased
OMEGA CP, CS, LS, OMEGA PS with ART Path
, a new
serialized OMEGA 2.6 USB security key is provided in your software kit.
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For
GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE upgrades
, a new serialized OMEGA 2.6 USB security
key is provided in your software upgrade kit.
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For
OMEGA 2.0/2.1 to OMEGA 2.6 upgrades
, an upgrade password is provided. The
installation process will upgrade your existing 2.0/2.1 security key to 2.6
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For
OMEGA 1.5x to OMEGA 2.6 upgrades
, an upgrade OMEGA 2.6 USB security key
is provided in your software upgrade kit, along with an upgrade password. The
upgrade key will use the same serial number as your original 1.5x security key.
Note: OMEGA 2.6 requires the new OMEGA 2.6 USB security key even if you are already
using an OMEGA 1.5x USB security key.
