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4) Exit from configure mode by typing

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5) Test the mouse movement by moving the mouse a short distance.

F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function

F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function

2.12 Upgrading the LINDY flash memory

The LINDY CPU Switch Smart uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware code to be upgraded by the user. Upgrades are performed by connecting a PC’s serial port to the LINDY’s options port and running an upgrade program on the PC. This upgrade program downloads the new firmware to the LINDY CPU Switch Smart and checks that the data has been programmed correctly.

To perform a firmware upgrade on your LINDY CPU Switch Smart you will need a suitable serial upgrade cable and an IBM PC compatible computer with an RS232 serial port and an operating system that supports DOS. Upgrade cables may be purchased for LINDY Technology or may be made using the wiring specification given in Appendix A4. You will also need to download the latest version of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart firmware which is available free of charge at

www.lindy.com.

To perform a flash upgrade on the LINDY CPU Switch Smart:

Step 1 - Connect your computer to the LINDY CPU Switch Smart

Connect your computer’s serial port to the LINDY CPU Switch Smart’s options port (labelled OPTIONS/FLASH).

Step 2 - Select flash upgrade mode using option switch 7

Move option switch 7 on the underside of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart to the ON position.

Step 3 - Reset the LINDY CPU Switch Smart

Reset the LINDY CPU Switch Smart by moving option switch 8 to the ON position (halt and reset) and then back to the OFF position (normal operation). Alternatively

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Contents Quick Installation and Operation Guide Safety informationFeatures Kurzhandbuch, EinführungSpezielle Eigenschaften Guía rá pida de instalació n y funcionamiento Informació n sobre seguridadGuide d’installation rapide et mode d’emploi Consignes de sé curitéGuida di installazione rapida e funzionamento Informazionoi riguardanti la sicurezzaPresa a muro About this manual Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Warranty TrademarksRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Lindy CPU Switch Smart configuration options AppendicesKey features IntroductionPackage contents Remote controller contents part code RC1Lindy CPU Switch Smart front view Product informationInstallation What you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch Smart Connecting your devicesConfiguring your PCs Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch SmartSummary of Lindy CPU Switch Smart configuration options Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Smart Upgrading the Lindy flash memoryEnsure that the Lindy CPU Switch Smart is powered on Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Front panel key and remote controller Using the Lindy CPU Switch SmartPower on status Status display Keyboard hotkey control Mouse control Cascading Lindy CPU Switch Smarts RS232 controlTypical cascade of two Lindy CPU Switch Smarts Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Autoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Lindy CPU Switch Smart configuration optionsScreen saver time delay Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and reset Cycling between all channels or just the active channelsConnections Setting a security password R5JResolving slow mouse problems Cascade query codeLindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Exit configure mode A2. Lindy CPU Switch Smart to PCs 1 to Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to Lindy CPU Switch Smart Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Recommended cables A3. Options port pin assignmentsFlash upgrade cable connection RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignmentsAppendix B. Problem Solving Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use