Adder Technology X200 manual Performing flash upgrades, To perform a flash upgrade

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Performing flash upgrades

The Adder X200 modules and CAMs are fully reconfigurable via flash upgrades using the KVM Firmware Uploader utility.

During the upgrade you will be required to connect the X200 module directly to the serial port of a computer system using an optional cable. The upgrade utility will update the firmware of the X200 and also temporarily transform it so that it can update the CAM unit. Once completed, the X200 will return to its normal operation.

The KVM Firmware Uploader utility is available from the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com) and allows you to check the current revision of the X200 firmware.

To perform a flash upgrade

1Remove power from the X200 module. If one or both CAMs also need to be upgraded, ensure that they are connected to the X200 in the usual manner.

2On the side of the X200 module, place switch 1 into its ON position.

3Use the optional upgrade cable to link between the socket adjacent to the X200 switch block and a vacant RS232 9-way serial port of the computer system to be used.

 

 

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4Apply power to the X200 module. The green indicator on the TO LOCAL 1 socket will flash to indicate upgrade mode.

5On the computer, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility. The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed:

6Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with the X200 and to establish the existing firmware details.

Note: The computer to which each CAM is connected must be powered before the respective CAM can be accessed.

If the application cannot contact the X200 module, recheck the connection cable and click the Advanced... button to check that the correct serial port is being used. Change the serial port within the Advanced section, if necessary.

The results of the unit query will be displayed in the Device/Dongle Selection dialog:

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The type and firmware revision of each discovered CAM will be displayed

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alongside the port number to which it is connected.

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Contents Adder X200 Extender Contents X200 receivers only for use with CATx switches etc IntroductionX200 model range Extender pair packages X200 + CAMSupplied items What you may additionally needCable length advice Resolution X200 without de-skew X200 with de-skewWhen used with an AdderView CATx switch ConnectionsConnections at each CAM local unit Welcome contents Connections at the X200 remote moduleSwitch X200 module switchesSwitches 2 Selecting and using computers OperationGeneral use Locking and unlocking the systemConfiguration Entering, using and exiting configuration modeTo enter and use configuration mode To exit from configuration modePassword setting Mouse switching controlTo set a password To clear a password and restore factory default settingsWhich restore setting do I use? Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settingsHot plugging PS/2-style connections and mouse restoration Video compensation sharpness and brightness To apply remote user video compensationVideo skew adjustment X200AS models only To use skew adjustmentMiscellaneous settings Report X200-series firmware versionPerforming flash upgrades To perform a flash upgradeWhere Vxxx is the upgrade file version number Issues to consider when performing flash upgradesGetting assistance US +1 888 275Warranty Safety informationRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementHoe Huat Industrial Building
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