IOGear GCS1758 user manual Firmware Upgrade Utility, BeforeYou Begin

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Firmware Upgrade Utility

The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available. Check the IOGEAR web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them.

BeforeYou Begin

To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:

1.From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (GCS1758) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade packages.

2.Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.

3.Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit, to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch.

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Contents MiniView Ultra+ Port Multi Platform KVM Switch Page Welcome Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Console System RequirementsComputers CablesFront View IntroductionIntroduciton Rear View Introduction Before you Begin InstallationSingle Stage Installation Installation Two Stage Installation Three Stage Installation Installation Hot Plugging Console Ports OperationHot Plugging CPU Ports Powering Off Port Selection Operation Hot Key Mode HKM Auto Scan Mode Hotkey Port AccessHotkey Port Control Selecting the Active PortAlternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Alternate OSD Invocation Keys Miscellaneous Hotkey SummaryTable Alternate Hotkey Invocation KeysSun Keyboard Keyboard EmulationMac Keyboard OSD Overview OSD OperationOSD Navigation OSD Main Screen Headings OSD Functions F2 List F1 GotoF3 SET Rights see p , for detailsOSD Operation OSD Operation F4 ADM OSD Operation F7 Scan F8 Lout BeforeYou Begin Firmware Upgrade UtilityStarting the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery Miniview Ultra+ ConnectionTables AppendixTroubleshooting Specifications Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Contact info