Minicom Advanced Systems Upgrading the Smart CAT5 firmware, Connecting the Smart CAT5 system

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6. Upgrading the Smart CAT5 firmware

With the Smart CAT5 Update software program you can upgrade the firmware for the:

OSD

Manager

RoC/RICCs

Smart CAT5 Update enables you to add new features and fix bugs in a quick and efficient manner. Install the Smart CAT5 Switch Update on any computer, even one not part of the Smart CAT5 system.

The Update software and the latest firmware for your system are located on our website www.minicom.com in the Support section on the Smart CAT5 Switch Upgrades page.

6.1 System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software

Pentium 166 or higher with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space.

Free Serial port.

Windows 2000, XP or Windows 2003 Server.

6.2 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system

To update the firmware, the Smart CAT5 system must be connected and switched on.

6.3 Installing the software

Download the Update software from www.minicom.com and install it on your computer.

6.3.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable

To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the Update software, and to the Smart CAT5 Switch. See page 26.

6.4Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update

1.Start the Smart CAT5 Update software. The Smart CAT5 Update window appears. See Figure 28.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Setting default values for the OSD Technical precautions WelcomeIntroduction FeaturesSystem components Smart CAT5 system configuration CompatibilityPre-installation guidelines Smart CAT5 modelsConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Connecting a RoC/RICC PS/2Connecting a RoC/RICC USB Ricc PS/2Connecting the KVM console Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the power supplyAvoiding general rack mounting problems Rack mounting the Smart CAT5Cascading Smart CAT5 switches Rack mounting the RICCsCascading Smart CAT5 switches Keyboard hotkeys Operating the Smart CAT5 systemDisplaying the OSD Navigating the OSD OSD settings F2Selecting a computer General settings Settings windowAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches 5 F7 Defaults Ports settingsTime settings Time settings window UsersUsers settings window SecuritySecurity settings window OSD Help window F1Moving the label F6 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Sending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information Connecting the RS232 Serial cable Using the Control softwareControl software system requirements Installing and running the Control software Selecting a Com portComputer icons Icon Meaning Communication ErrorView menu Toolbar buttons Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Get StatusSettings Logo and PasswordsEdit menu Factory default settings Loading a saved configurationReminder Supervisor Status S Password protectionAdministrator Status a User Status UInstalling the software System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update softwareConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 UpdateButton or Box Function Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option Verifying the version numbersObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Open boxSmart CAT5 Switch 108/116 Setting default values for the OSD TroubleshootingResetting the units Getting the current statusCommunication Error message Electricity failureRicc SUN keyboard emulation USB / SUN Combo keys SUN key Combo keyTechnical specifications VGAUser guide feedback SafetyWeee Compliance Regional Offices