HP 400338-001 - KVM Switch, Owner'S Manual

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Rackmount Console Switch Owner’s Manual
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5. Using HyperTerminal to upgrade the FLASH code*
a. From your serial host system start HyperTerminal by clicking the
Start button, then selecting Programs, Accessories, and HyperTerminal
in Windows 95, 98, or NT.
b. Choose an appropriate name (FLASH) and click OK. (you do not have
to select an icon)
c. A pop-up window will appear, select an available port and click OK.
d. A new pop-up window will appear. Change to the following parameters:
Bits per second 38,400
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
e. A blank screen will appear. From the top bar, select Transfer then Send
Text File.
f. Change File Type to ‘All Files’ and fi nd the downloaded fi rmware revision
on your hard drive and click OK.
The Rackmount Console Switch will automatically check the upgrade and make
sure that it is valid. If the switch detects an error, it will abort the upgrade and
retain the original OSD fi rmware. Otherwise, it will return the message, “Flash
Upgrade Successful”. If the fi le read does not validate, you will be prompted
to re-transfer your fi le.
* Step 5 processes are for HyperTerminal only. Other emulation packages may
have different steps
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