Lindy 32364, 32362, 32361 manual Upgrading the Lindy Dual/Quad PROs firmware

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5.Upgrading the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO's firmware

The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware code to be upgraded by the user. New keyboards, mice operating systems and drivers are being launched all the time. From time to time the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO's firmware will be updated to provide support for these new devices. You can take advantage of these upgrades free of charge during the warranty period.

Upgrades are performed by connecting a PC's serial port to the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO's serial port and running an upgrade program on the PC. This upgrade program downloads the new firmware to the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO and checks that the data has been programmed correctly.

You can check the version of the firmware that is currently loaded into your LINDY Dual/Quad PRO using the on-screen menu. To do this activate the on-screen menu using the keyboard hotkeys (see section 4.10) and then press F1. The version number of the current firmware will then be displayed at the bottom of the Configuration Menu.

To perform a firmware upgrade on your LINDY Dual/Quad PRO 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. Suitable upgrade cables with 9-pin serial connectors are provided with the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO . If you have lost your cable then you will need to buy a cable with a 9 way D type male connector on one end and a 9 way D type female connector on the other end with all 9 lines connected "straight through" (i.e. pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3 etc.). These are standard serial extension cables.

You will also need to obtain the latest version of the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO firmware which is available by request from www.lindy.co.uk. Please ensure that you have your product serial number and model number at hand when requesting an upgrade.

Note: The normal flash upgrade process does not clear the computer names, user names, security passwords or other configuration settings.

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Contents Lindy CPU Switch Dual/Quad Pro Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Safety informationAbout this manual European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Warranty Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the Lindy Dual/Quad PROLindy explains IntroductionWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Lindy Junior Extender receiver package contents part code Lindy Dual/Quad PRO package contentsLindy PRO Extender receiver package contents part code Product information Page Page Page Flexible configuration InstallationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needImportant Warning For the integrated Lindy Extender ports you will needMounting the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Connecting your devicesConfiguring your PCs Structuring your Lindy Dual/Quad PRO installation Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Configuration summary Configuring the Lindy Dual/Quad PRODecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordSet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Enabling password securityCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersCreating and editing user accounts Setting an Admin passwordTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit users Creating and editing computer namesFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesLanguage SecurityHotkeys Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsAutomatic Logout Mouse SwitchingScreen Saver Autoscan Time Autoscan ModeOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutRear panel special function switches Using the Lindy Dual/Quad PROPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Selecting computers using the mousePress ba v release v pressv release v pressv release vba Press ba1 release Press 2 release 2baPress ba M release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Reminder banner Ba wOSD Colour Setting the User PreferencesReminder Banner Restore Standard Mouse Using the Functions menuRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourQuerying the routing status Cascading Lindy Dual/Quad PRO’s Using the dual access ports 1Press ba0 Release Press 4 release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the Lindy Junior / Pro ExtenderTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Upgrading the Lindy Dual/Quad PROs firmware Connect your computer to the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Prepare your computersPower on the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO with the Upgrade switch on Power off the Lindy Dual/Quad PRORun the upgrade program LDQP.EXELdqp Datfilename.DAT X16V129.DATLdqp 4X16V129.DAT Important Note Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Cable specification Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to Lindy Dual/Quad PRO A2. Lindy to Lindy Dual/Quad PROA3. Lindy Dual/Quad PRO to PCs 1 to Cable specificationsRecommended cables Problem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction