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6 . U p g r a d i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 f i r mw a r e

With the Smart CAT5 Update software program you can upgrade the firmware for the:

OSD

Manager

ROC/RICCs

Smart CAT5 Update enables you to add new features and fix bugs in a quick and efficient manner. You can also return the OSD to the factory default settings via the Update software. Install the Smart CAT5 Switch Update on any computer, even one not part of the Smart CAT5 system.

6.1 Obtaining the Update software and latest firmware

The Update software and latest firmware for your system are located on our website at:

http://www.minicom.com/phandlc.htm

The firmware can be downloaded in different ways:

Complete Firmware Package – This includes the firmware for all Smart switches and RICCS and ROCS.

Firmware Package for Smart Switch models - This includes the firmware for all Smart switches.

Smart CAT5 Switch Firmware - There are multiple hardware versions of Smart CAT5 Switch units, each with version specific firmware. On the web page find the description and table that identifies your version.

Firmware Package for RICC and ROC models – Download a firmware package for RICC and ROC models (see the table on the web page for the Supported RICC/ROC models). Or search for and download the specific RICC/ROC models with the correct firmware version.

6.2 System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software

Pentium 166 or higher with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space.

Free Serial port.

Windows 2000 and later.

6.3 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system

To update the firmware, the Smart CAT5 system must be connected and switched on.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Safety Weee compliance Technical precautions We l c o m eN t r o d u c t i o n FeaturesSystem components Smart CAT5 system configuration CompatibilityPre-installation guidelines Smart CAT5 modelsConnecting a ROC/RICC PS/2 O n n e c t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e mConnecting a ROC/RICC USB Ricc PS/2Connecting the KVM console Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the power supplyAvoiding general rack mounting problems Rack mounting the Smart CAT5Cascading Smart CAT5 switches Rack mounting the RICCsCascading Smart CAT5 switches Keyboard hotkeys P e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e mDisplaying the OSD Navigating the OSD OSD settings F2Selecting a computer General settings Settings windowAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches 5 F7 Defaults Ports settingsTime settings Time settings window UsersUsers settings window SecuritySecurity settings window OSD Help window F1Moving the label F6 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Sending monitor emulation information to ROC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information S i n g t h e C o n t r o l s o f tw a r e Connecting the RS232 Serial cableControl software system requirements Installing and running the Control software Selecting a Com portComputer icons Icon Meaning Communication ErrorView menu Toolbar buttons Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Get StatusSettings Logo and PasswordsEdit menu Factory default settings Loading a saved configurationReminder Supervisor Status S Password protectionAdministrator Status a User Status UConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Obtaining the Update software and latest firmwareSystem requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software P g r a d i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 f i r mw a r eStarting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update Installing the softwareConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Verifying the version numbers Com Option boxSwitch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option Updating the firmwareRestoring factory settings Update software TroubleshootingCommunication Error message Resetting the unitsGetting the current status Electricity failure I C C S U N k e yb o a r d e m u l a t i o n S B / S U N C o m b o k e ys SUN key Combo keyTe c h n i c a l Specification s VGASafety Weee compliance201204196