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Firmware Upgrade Guide E4400-90549
Confirm Required Equipment
Confirm Required Equipment
This section lists the minimum computer hardware, operating system, and software that are
required to perform firmware upgrades on PSG/ESG signal generators.
Computer
IBM compatible PC with a 486 MHz processor or
greater
RAM Required
64 MB or more
Hard Disk Space Required
20 MB or more
This could increase significantly if a large library of
firmware upgrade files are expected to be maintained
on the PC. A single firmware release consists of
approximately 5 to 8 MB of data.
CD-ROM Drive or Modem
Use of a CD-ROM drive is only required when the
computer being used does not have Internet access.
Use of a 56 kbps modem is only required for systems
downloading firmware updated from the Internet.
RS-232, GPIB, or LAN Connection
— If you plan to perform a firmware upgrade using
RS-232, refer to the “RS-232 Installation Kit (Only
for use with E44xxB ESG Signal Generators)” on
page 6.
While making the RS-232 connection, a 5-mm nut
driver, part number 8710-1219, is used to remove
the screws from the serial interface (f) to (f) adapter.
— If you plan to perform a firmware upgrade using
GPIB, refer to “GPIB Interface Requirements” on
page 6.
— If you plan to perform a firmware upgrade using
LAN, a 10Base-T LAN interface is required. Contact
your network administrator if problems are
encountered.
Operating System
Windows XP, 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service
Pack 5 or above)
Internet Browser
Use of an Internet Browser is only required for
downloading firmware files from the Internet or for
viewing firmware release information on your local PC
or over the Internet.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 and above, or Netscape
Navigator 4.0 and above
Either browser must be Java enabled with Java 1.02 or
above.
