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Appendix
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
The firmware for the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K can be upgraded using any one of the
following methods: 1) Using the Web interface. 2) Using the USB port. The first method is
covered below. See the next page for details on upgrading the matrix using the USB port.
Upgrading using the Web interface
1.
Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site.
2.
Extract the firmware file from the .ZIP file.
3.
Power-ON the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI 4K x 2K.
4.
Connect an Ethernet cable between the matrix and the computer running the Web
interface.
It is unnecessary to disconnect any cables or extenders from the 6x2 Matrix for HDMI
4K x 2K
during the update process.
5. Click the
Configuration
tab in the Web interface and click the
Browse...
button under
the
System Configuration
section.
6.
Select the firmware file and click the
Update
button.
7.
The matrix will display a prompt to verify that the current firmware will be overwritten.
Click the
OK
button on the dialog box to begin uploading the firmware file.
8. The matrix will begin the upgrade process. This process will take several minutes.
The upgrade process may be monitored using the RS-232 interface.
9. After the matrix has been updated, the unit will automatically initiate a countdown to
reboot.
10.
After the matrix reboots, the firmware upgrade process will be complete.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT
power-off or disconnect the AC power cord
from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process.
