7. Firmware Upgrade
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This chapter is meant to help customers perform firmware upgrades on our
products with Lightware Bootloader software. To get the latest software and
firmware pack , please contact
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DVI-OPT-TX220-Pro and DVI-OPT-RX220-Pro can be upgraded using
Lightware Bootloader from a Windows based PC or Laptop through
RS-232 connection.
ATTENTION! The firmware upgrade will delete the EDID’s from
the user memory. If you need the EDID(s) from the user memory,
first save as a file, then load it after firmware upgrade. See section
for more information about saving and loading
processes.
Setting or parameter
After firmware upgrade
Serial number
Remain unchanged
I/O port and preset names
Remain unchanged
EDID lists (F, U, D)
User EDIDs are deleted
EDID emulation table (E)
F49 will be set on the input
Input port settings
Set to factory defaults
Output port settings
Set to factory defaults
7.1.
Short Instructions
Step 1.
Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Bootloader application.
Step 2.
Install the Lightware Bootloader application.
Step 3.
Establish the connection between the computer and the
device(s).
Step 4.
Start the Lightware Bootloader and follow the instructions.
7.2.
Install the Bootloader
Step 1.
Run Installer_LW_bootloader_v3_2_9.exe (3_2_9 means the
3-digit software version of the Bootloader).
Step 2.
Select destination folder and click on
Install
button (using the
default path is highly recommended).
Step 3.
To create a desktop icon click on
Yes
button in the pop-up
window.
Step 4.
After the message
Installation was successful
, please click on the
Close
button to finish the process.
7.3.
Detailed Instructions
7.3.1.
Establish the Connection between the Computer and the Device
Connect the appliance and the computer via RS-232 port with standard
Male to Female cable (straight through).
7.3.2. Start the Bootloader Software and Follow the Instructions
Step 1.
Run Lightware Bootloader as an
administrator.
Step 2.
Click
FIND
Button!
Step 3.
Select the desired device. Double click on the desired COM
port.