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Appendix
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
The following items are required to update firmware:
•
GefenPRO 8x8 Modular Matrix
•
Computer running Windows XP
•
Terminal-emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal)
•
RS-232 cable (do not use a null-modem cable)
•
Firmware files: MMTX_BP_[version].bin,
MMTX_DVIinout_[version].bin,
MMTX_UI_[version].bin
To begin the update procedure use the
#fw_update
command. The following set of
instructions will be using Hyperterminal.
1. Power-on the matrix.
2.
Connect an RS-232 cable to the PC and open the terminal program.
See
RS-232 and IP Configuration
for configuration information.
3. Type the command:
#fw_update
.
4. The following will be displayed on the terminal screen:
==============================
Download new FW_____1
cancel______________0
==============================
5. Press the ‘
1
’ on the computer keyboard to select
Download new FW
.
The following will be displayed:
Please send new FW bin file
Waiting for the file to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort)
6. In Hyperterminal, click
Transfer --> Send File...
7.
Select the firmware file:
MMTX_BP_e_[version].bin
8.
Select YModem from the Protocol drop-down list.
9. Click the OK button.
The firmware update procedure will begin. This process should take a couple of min
-
utes and will update the back panel boards. After the firmware update is successful,
the following will be displayed in the terminal program.
