IOGear GCS1772 user manual Firmware Upgrade Utility, Before You Begin

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The Firmware Upgrade Utility

The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. To run the firmware, you will need to use a windows based PC with an available serial port.

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 web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them:

http://www.iogear.com

Before You Begin

To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:

1.From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, go to the IOGEAR support site and select the product part number (GCS1772 or GCS1774) 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 to a serial port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch.

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Contents Port Multi-Function USB 2.0 KVM Switch Iogear WelcomeTable of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Audio System RequirementsConsole ComputerKVM LEDs IntroductionPort selection buttons Ports LEDsUSB Hub Ethernet LEDsConsole Audio jack Firmware upgrade portPower Jack Ethernet portCPU Console portCable Before you Begin InstallationStep Plug one of the included KVM cables to the CPU port Turn on the power to the computers Port ID Numbering Powering Off and RestartingOperation Hot PluggingPort Switching Hotkey Operation Hotkey OperationHotkey Operation Auto Scanning Invoking Hotkey Mode To invoke Hotkey Mode MAC keyboards Hotkey Operation Change Port Switching Keys Change Hotkey Mode Invocation KeysSet Keyboard Operating Platform Hotkey Beeper Control USB ResetDisable Port Switching Keys Firmware Upgrade ModeHotkey Default Settings Restore Default SettingsMAC Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard Emulation Ethernet switch Ethernet SwitchKVM Connect ComputersFirmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Recovery Firmware Upgrade Utility Specification SpecificationSpecification Technical Support Radio &TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Contact info