Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 manual Verifying the version numbers

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Figure 29 Com Option box

3. Choose the Com Port the RS232 Serial cable is connected to and click OK.

6.4.1 Verifying the version numbers

Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have.

6.4.1.1OSD version number

To verify the OSD version number:

1.In the Switch Unit box, check the OSD option. See Figure 28.

2.Click . The version number appears in the Switch box. The H/W Version button is grayed out, as there is no hardware relevant to the OSD.

6.4.1.2Smart CAT5 Manager version number

To verify the Smart CAT5 version number:

1.In the Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option.

2.Click . The firmware version number appears in the Switch Unit box.

3.Click . The hardware version number appears in the Switch Unit box.

6.4.1.3RoC/RICC version number

To verify the RICC version number:

1.Before you can check a RoC/RICC, you must uncheck the Switch Unit box options.

2.Check one or more or all of the RoC/RICCs.

3.Click . The firmware version number appears after the RoC/RICC number.

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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 WelcomeFeatures IntroductionSystem 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 a Ricc SUN Connecting the CAT5 cablesConnecting the KVM console Connecting the power supplyAvoiding general rack mounting problems Rack mounting the Smart CAT5Cascading Smart CAT5 switches Rack mounting the RICCsCascading Smart CAT5 switches Operating the Smart CAT5 system Keyboard hotkeysDisplaying the OSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting 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 F1Tuning F5 Scanning computers- F4Moving the label F6 Sending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information Using the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableControl software system requirements Installing and running the Control software Selecting a Com portCommunication Error Computer icons Icon MeaningView menu Read Configuration Write ConfigurationToolbar buttons Get StatusLogo and Passwords SettingsEdit menu Loading a saved configuration Factory default settingsReminder Password protection Administrator Status aSupervisor Status S User Status USystem requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemInstalling the software 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 Troubleshooting Resetting the unitsSetting default values for the OSD Getting the current statusCommunication Error message Electricity failureRicc SUN keyboard emulation USB / SUN Combo keys SUN key Combo keyTechnical specifications VGASafety User guide feedbackWeee Compliance Regional Offices