Using XPort™Installer
6.7 Recovering Firmware
In the event that a device is no longer operational, due to corruption or accidental
replacement of the firmware, the firmware may be restored by using a serial port connection
from the PC to the device.
To recover firmware, connect a serial cable from the PC to the device, taking note which
port is used on the PC.
From the Action menu, choose the Advanced sub-menu, and then choose the Recover
Firmware command. A dialog box will appear.
In the Local Port field, select the port on the PC.
In the Device Model field, select the particular model of the device.
Note:
Ensure that the
selected model matches the device exactly; otherwise the device may not operate.
For the Firmware File field, click the Browse button to select the appropriate firmware ROM
file.
Click OK to proceed with the firmware recovery.
The Status Bar will indicate the progress of the task. Within a few seconds, it will prompt to
reset the device. To reset the device, either unplug the power and plug it back in or press
the reset button on the unit if available. On some devices the reset button is recessed and a
small pin may be needed. Once the device resets, the firmware recovery will progress.
When the firmware transfer is complete, a message box will appear indicating the status.
Click OK on the message box.
Finally, reset the device again, either by re-powering or pressing the reset button. Once the
device boots up again, it is ready with the new firmware.
6.8 Loading and Saving
The list of devices may be saved for later use, typically for documenting specific
configurations.
To save the list of devices, choose the Save command from the File menu. If the particular
list has not been saved before, a dialog box will prompt for a file name.
To save the list of devices to a file other than the current one (if any), choose the Save As
command from the file menu and specify the file in the dialog box that appears.
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