
Troubleshooting
Firmware updates
To update the
fi
rmware, install the
fi
rmware disc in your instrument and follow
the displayed instructions.
To download the latest
fi
rmware, got to www.tek.com/downloads, enter
DSA8300
in the
Manuals, Data Sheets, Software, and More
fi
eld, and select
Software
from the
Select Download Type
fi
eld. Select the latest
fi
rmware version to
download.
To order a
fi
rmware update, contact your Tektronix service center.
After repair
After removal and replacement of an assembly due to electrical failure, you may
need to perform an adjustment or software update as indicated in the following
table.
Table 4: Action required for assembly replaced
Action required for assembly replaced
Assembly replaced
Adjustment required
Software update required
Front panel assembly
No
None
Time Base board
Yes
None
Optical Front-End board
Yes
None
Electrical Front-End board
Yes
None
Power PC board
Yes
Boot ROM and authorization
code
ATX processor assembly
No
Windows, instrument
application
Display panel or display
system
No
None
Low Voltage Power supply
No
None
Fans
No
None
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