Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 manual Obtaining new firmware Updating the firmware, Open box

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4.Click . The hardware version number appears after the RoC/RICC number.

When “Not responding” appears, there is no computer connected, or it is switched off.

6.4.2 Obtaining new firmware

Download the latest firmware for your system from www.minicom.com

6.4.3Updating the firmware

Warning!

Never switch off any computer connected to the Smart CAT5 system during the updating process.

To update the firmware:

1.In the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the Switch Unit box or the desired RICC.

2.From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears. See Figure 30.

3.Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may only see the files that match the file selection mask.

Figure 30 Open box

4.Open the file.

5.Click Start. The Smart CAT5 Switch Update flashes the firmware. On completion the firmware version number appears.

6.Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing .

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Setting default values for the OSD Welcome Technical precautionsIntroduction FeaturesSystem components Compatibility Smart CAT5 system configurationSmart CAT5 models Pre-installation guidelinesConnecting a RoC/RICC PS/2 Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemRicc PS/2 Connecting a RoC/RICC USBConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the KVM console Connecting the power supplyRack mounting the Smart CAT5 Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the RICCs Cascading Smart CAT5 switchesCascading Smart CAT5 switches Keyboard hotkeys Operating the Smart CAT5 systemDisplaying the OSD Navigating the OSD OSD settings F2Selecting a computer Settings window General settingsAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches Ports settings 5 F7 DefaultsTime settings Users Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowScanning computers- F4 Tuning F5Moving the label F6 Sending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information Connecting the RS232 Serial cable Using the Control softwareControl software system requirements Selecting a Com port Installing and running the Control softwareComputer icons Icon Meaning Communication ErrorView menu Write Configuration Read ConfigurationToolbar buttons Get StatusSettings Logo and PasswordsEdit menu Factory default settings Loading a saved configurationReminder Administrator Status a Password protectionSupervisor Status S User Status UConnecting the Smart CAT5 system System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update softwareInstalling the software Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 UpdateButton or Box Function Verifying the version numbers Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager optionOpen box Obtaining new firmware Updating the firmwareSmart CAT5 Switch 108/116 Resetting the units TroubleshootingSetting default values for the OSD Getting the current statusElectricity failure Communication Error messageRicc SUN keyboard emulation SUN key Combo key USB / SUN Combo keysVGA Technical specificationsUser guide feedback SafetyWeee Compliance Regional Offices