Minicom Advanced Systems 116 IP manual Setting default values for the OSD, Get Status

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2.Select Options/Advanced/Reset. The unit resets. The system should now be operational.

28.2Setting default values for the OSD

To return the OSD to the factory default settings:

Select Options/Advanced/Set Default. A warning appears, click OK. The OSD returns to the factory default settings.

28.3 Get Status

If there is a break in communication between the Update software and the system, select Options/Get Status to get the current status of the computers in system.

28.4 Communication Error message

When updating a unit and a Communication Error message appears, do the following:

1.Check that the RS232 Serial cable’s RS232 connector is connected to the Switch’s Flash port.

2.Check that the RS232 Serial cable’s DB9F connector is connected to the laptop’s Serial port.

3.Verify there is no Remote session in progress by pressing the Local button.

4.Restart the update process.

28.5 Electricity failure

When the electricity fails while updating the Smart 116 IP firmware, do the following:

If the electricity fails during the firmware update of the Switch, a Communication Error message appears. Simply resume the firmware update by opening the folder that contains the firmware update file and continue from there.

If the electricity fails during the firmware update of the RICCs a Not Responding or Upgrade Error message appears. Restart the upgrade from the beginning.

(For electricity failure during a firmware upgrade of the digital part of the Smart 116 IP, see page 33).

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Contents Smart 116 IP User Guide Table of Contents Switching between computers Troubleshooting Safe modeLogging out Starting a remote session OSDUpdate software Troubleshooting Trademarks Technical precautionsWelcome Introduction Key featuresCompatibility System componentsTerminology Smart 116 IP unitLED and button table Pre-installation guidelinesConnector table Rack mounting the Smart 116 IP Avoiding general rack mounting problemsClient computer operating system Connecting the systemRoC/RICCs Connecting to the networkConnecting a RoC/RICC PS/2 Connecting a RoC/RICC USB Connecting the CAT5 cables Initial settings Default IP addressConnecting a KVM console Connecting the power supplyLogging into the Web interface LoginSSL Certificate notes Network Configuration13.1 LAN 13.2 KVM.netSaving changes Administration User SettingsUser AdministratorView only Adding a userBlocking a user Administration Switch ConfigurationDeleting a user Install switch definition file Administration User TargetsStandard security policy High security policy Security SettingsSecurity SSL Certificate Maintenance Firmware UpgradeLogging out Restore Factory SettingsRemote console window Starting a remote sessionTaking over a busy remote session Full screen modeToolbar Switching to a different serverChanging the performance settings Bandwidth Adjusting the Video settingsRefresh Keyboard key sequences Power cycleClick Stop Recording Click Start RecordingSynchronizing mouse pointers Advanced Mouse Emulation Examples23.9.3.1 USB Mouse Emulation Dialog box Minicom icon menu featuresEntering Safe mode Troubleshooting Safe modeDisconnecting the remote session Safe mode menu Restoring factory defaultsRestoring the device firmware RebootKeyboard hotkeys Switching between computersOSD Selecting a computer OSD settings F2Navigating the OSD Security Administrator Status aSupervisor Status S User Status UChanging the OSD hotkey Activating password protectionAutoskip Serial portEditing the Switch name 26.4 F7 DefaultsPorts settings Time settings Users Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowPlease note Tuning F5Scanning computers F4 Moving the label F6Connecting the Smart 116 IP System System requirements for the Update softwareConnecting the RS232 Download cable Upgrading the Smart 116 IP firmwareStarting and configuring the Update software Installing the softwareButton or Box Function Smart 116 IP Switch Update windowCom Port Dialog box Verifying the version numbersHardware version report Obtaining new firmwareResetting the Smart 116 IP or RoC/RICCs Update software TroubleshootingCommunication Error message Setting default values for the OSDGet Status Electricity failureTechnical specifications User guide feedback Video resolution and refresh ratesSafety Regional Offices
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116 IP specifications

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