Minicom 1DT50001, User Manual

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KVMS EXTENDER
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Verifying the version numbers
Before upgrading the firmware, you must verify which firmware and hardware
versions the units have.
To verify the Transmitter version numbers:
1. Select Transmitter.
2. Click . The firmware version number appears.
3. Click . The hardware version number appears.
To verify the Receiver version numbers:
Select Receiver then follow steps 2 and 3 above.
Note! When “ Not responding ” appears, check the Serial Download cable is
connected, the units are powered on, and the correct Com port is selected.
Updating the firmware
To update the firmware:
1. Check the appropriate box – Receiver or Transmitter.
2. From the File menu, choose Open . The Open box appears. See Figure 17.
3. Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file that you
downloaded from the Minicom website. You may only see the files that
match the file selection mask.
Figure 17 Open box
4. Open the file.
5. Click Start . The KVMS Extender Update flashes the firmware. On
completion the firmware version number appears.
6. Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing .