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You may need to close and re-open the MX5 Utility in order for the new device to appear in the selection pull down
menu. It is recommended to always keep your operating system updated with the latest service pack and updated. The
MX5 Device only uses the drivers which are supplied with your operating system. The INF file only contains the
information of which files the operating system will need to install for the selected MX5 Device.
Other Considerations
All the Device settings are stored inside each individual MX5 device flash memory. Moving the MX5 device to
another computer will not affect the MX5 settings.
All the configurable settings available thru the MX5 utility can be configured by using a special QuickSet "Default
Card". A factory default QuickSet card is provided with all our MX5 Magnetic card devices to setup the device to a
known factory default mode. You can have your own Custom versions of the QuickSet setup card to meet your
system and software requirements. This feature is ideal for hardware deployment and setting up your hardware. You
do not need to use the MX5 Utility to setup your MX5 magnetic device when you use the QuickSet setup card. Just
read the QuickSet card and all your settings are automatically saved into the flash memory of the MX5 device.
Your MX53 magnetic card readers are all designed to be easily upgraded with an RFID or SC solution. Just remove
the side cover from the MX53 card reader and attach one cable to your RFID or SC module. The module is designed
to snap on the MX53 reader. The MX53 combo unit is now ready to be flashed with the appropriate supporting
firmware.
Custom firmware applications installed on your MX5 device may be designed to disable utility and upgrade
functions. Contact your Device vendor for more details.
Data Encryption features are only available on Custom firmware applications. Contact your Device vendor for more
details.
