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18.3 BootOS and Standard Monitor OS Installation Using Memory Card
18.3 BootOS and Standard Monitor OS Installation
Using Memory Card
There are the following two types for the BootOS,standard monitor OS installation.
(1) Installing when starting the GOT
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All the OS and project data stored in the memory card are transferred to the GOT when powering
on the GOT. This installing method is effective in the following cases.
• The GOT utility cannot be displayed.
• The standard monitor OS is not installed.
(2) Installing using the Program/Data control function (Utility)
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By operating the utility, select OS or project data stored in the memory card and transfer them to
the GOT.
Precautions on installing BootOS, standard monitor OS
(1) Installing both BootOS and standard monitor OS
After completing BootOS installation, install standard monitor OS.
When installing BootOS, the built-in flash memory in the GOT is initialized and
goes to the status at factory shipment. (All OS and project data are erased.)
BootOS is installed in the GOT at factory shipment. It is not necessary to install
BootOS when not upgrading it.
(2) Copying project data using a CF card
After installing BootOS, standard monitor OS, and other OS, download the project
data.
At this time, match the version of the standard monitor OS in the GOT with the
version of the standard monitor OS with which the project data was created.
(3) When OS and project data are in the CF card (when using GT Designer2)
For a 2-point press installation, after the OS installation is complete, the project
data is downloaded.
When installing with the utility, install the OS and download the project data from
their respective operation screens.
(4) Installation cannot be interrupted.
Do not perform any of the following during a BootOS or standard monitor OS
installation.
Failure to do so may result in installation failure, causing the GOT malfunction.
• Powering off the GOT
• Pressing the reset button of the GOT
• Turning off the CF card access switch of the GOT
• Removing the CF card