10 GigE IP Mini-Converters SMPTE 2110 IP Transmit/Receive v2.1 45 www.aja.com
To Download and Install Updated Firmware
1. Visit the AJA website (aja.com) to locate and download the updated
software. The following page provides support information and will include
links to locations where you can download updates:
https://www.aja.com/products/mini-converters/ip-converters#support
2. After downloading the software update to your local drive, use the Browse
or Choose File button to locate the local software copy.
3. Follow the prompts to load the new firmware into your unit.
4. After the firmware has finished installing, reboot the unit by disconnecting
power for a few seconds, then reconnecting power.
NOTE: You can also update the firmware using eMini-Setup. See
Procedure" on page 21 for details.
Booting the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters from the Safeboot
Firmware
The 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters contain primary firmware and safeboot
(secondary) firmware. To boot from the primary firmware, just cycle the unit's
power.
In the event that the primary firmware becomes corrupted, you can boot the unit
using the safeboot firmware.
To Boot from the Safeboot Firmware
1. Remove power from the device.
2. Using a very narrow tool, such as the end of a paper clip, press down
and hold the recessed safeboot button, making sure you feel the button
depress. The recessed safeboot button is located next to the Control LAN
port.
Figure 35. Location of recessed safeboot button
Recessed
Safeboot
Button
3. While keeping the safeboot button depressed, apply power, then continue
holding down the safeboot button for three seconds.
4. Remove the paper clip from the safeboot button. The unit will boot from
the safeboot firmware. After rebooting, the message "Safeboot" displays
under the Alarms heading.
