Lindy 32352, 32351 manual Upgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware

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5. Upgrading the LINDY CPU Switch's firmware

The LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior 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 CPU Switch'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 CPU Switch's serial port and running an upgrade program on the PC. This upgrade program downloads the new firmware to the LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior and checks that the data has been programmed correctly.

You can check the version of the firmware that is currently loaded into your LINDY CPU Switch 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 CPU Switch Dual Junior 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 CPU Switch Dual Junior. 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 CPU Switch Dual Junior firmware which is available by request from www.LINDY.com. 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 Dual Junior Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use About this manualLanguages please check the Lindy website Safety information WarrantyRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior AppendicesIntroduction Lindy explainsWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior package contents Product information Page Installation Flexible configurationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch For the user port connections you will needConnecting your devices Configuring your PCs Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installationLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Connecting a Lindy extender Lindy extender requirementsConfiguring the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Configuration summaryDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordEnabling password security Set the required Setup Options and Global PreferencesCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing user accounts Creating and editing computer namesTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive USEMouse Switching Automatic LogoutScreen Saver Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listUser Timeout Autoscan PeriodOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypeLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Rear panel special function switchesPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Using the Functions menu Restore Standard MouseRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourCascading Lindy CPU Switches Querying the routing statusResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the Lindy extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneUpgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Prepare your computersPower off the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Power on the Lindy CPU Switch with the Upgrade switch onRun the upgrade program LYDJNR.EXE216V129.DAT Lydjnr Datfilename.DATLydjnr 216V129.DAT Important Note Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications A2. Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior to PCs 1 toCable specification Cable specificationsRecommended cables Part Code Description Appendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use