Avocent 590-836-501D manual To Flash upgrade your transmitter using Xmodem

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NOTE: It is recommended that you Flash upgrade the transmitter before you Flash upgrade the user station. Transmitters and user stations should have the same version for guaranteed operation.

To Flash upgrade your transmitter using XMODEM:

1.Download the transmitter upgrade file from Avocent.

2.From the serial menu, press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter. If the password option is enabled, you will be prompted for a password.

3.Press 3 to access the Firmware Management Menu and press Enter.

Figure 3.15: Transmitter Firmware Management Menu

4.Press 1 to select the Transmitter Flash upgrade via XMODEM menu. Press Enter.

5.Specify the location of the upgrade file and initiate the file transfer.

6.When the transfer has completed, a message will display stating Firmware update successful. Resetting Appliance. During reset the transmitter will drop the connection to the LongView IP KVM user station. A second system message will appear that states: Connection to the transmitter is lost. You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu screen.

NOTE: If the transmitter determines that the upgrade file is invalid, the transmitter cancels the upgrade and maintains the previous firmware version. A message displays indicating that the upgrade has failed.

To Flash upgrade your transmitter using HTTP:

1.Download the Transmitter upgrade file from Avocent.

2.Press Enter to display the serial menu.

3.Press 2 to access the Transmitter Main Menu and press Enter. If the password option is enabled, you will be prompted for a password.

4.Press 3 to access the Firmware Management Menu.

5.Press 2 to select Transmitter Flash upgrade via HTTP and press Enter. You will be prompted to enter the URL for the upgrade file.

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Longview IP KVM Extenders Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings USA Notification Canadian NotificationJapanese Approvals Sound Level Measure LongView IP KVM Extenders Power On Table of Contents Using Share Mode Using a USB device with Share Mode Security LongView IP KVM extender system featuresIntroduction Flash upgradableEthernet addressing Support for keyboards, mice and mass storage devicesTransmitter features VideoInteroperability User station features User station modes Safety Precautions LongView IP KVM Extender System 1 Descriptions NumberProduct Overview LongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide Getting Started Optional itemsInstallation Options Mounting OptionPoint-to-point installation To connect the transmitterLongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide External Power Supply Description of Figure Number Description of Figure Number User StationExternal Power DVI Ports Installation To connect power to the user station or transmitter Connecting powerNetworked installation To connect the user stationTo install the LongView IP KVM extender system on a network LongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide Front panel OverviewLED identification Rear panelOSD functions Accessing the SystemDisplaying system information using the OSD To display system informationConfiguring networking parameters using the OSD User Station Connected to TransmitterSetting the OSD timeout Network Config Menu ReceiverAccessing the serial menu To change the OSD TimeoutSerial Menu To access the serial menu Configuring Network SettingsItems needed to access the serial menu Navigating the serial menuTo configure network settings for the transmitter Transmitter Main MenuTo configure network settings for the user station Transmitter Network Configuration MenuTo access the Network Configuration Menu Receiver Main Menu10 Network Configuration Menu To configure the network settings for the user station 11 Receiver Network Configuration Menu Detecting a transmitter IP address To detect the IP address of a connected transmitterAuthentication Authentication for the LongView IP KVM user stationTo access the Receiver Security Configuration Menu Authentication for the transmitter To change the user station passwordTo reset your user station password To access the Transmitter Security Configuration Menu14 Transmitter Security Configuration Menu Flash Upgrading your LongView IP KVM Extender SystemTo Flash upgrade your transmitter using Xmodem To Flash upgrade your transmitter using HttpHttp//192.168.13.38080/TX.dld Restoring Factory Default Settings Viewing System Information Resetting the LongView IP KVM Extender SystemTo reset the LongView IP KVM user station or transmitter To view LongView IP KVM user station system informationTo view transmitter system information 18 Appliance Information MenuConfiguring Video Input Settings To configure video input settingsPreferred monitor resolutions Edid preferred timing To configure preferred monitor resolutionsSession retry settings 22 Advanced Video Settings MenuTo change the retry settings Configuring the OSD Hotkey SequenceTo access the Session Retry Menu To change the hotkey sequence that activates your OSD25 Receiver Console Settings Menu OSD Inactivity Time-outAudio Performance Settings To change the OSD time-out periodTo change the audio performance setting for the transmitter 28 Transmitter Audio Performance MenuDisplay power saving mode To set up the display power saving mode feature30 Display Power Saving Mode Menu LongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide Keyboard and mouse control during Share Mode Using Share ModeUsing a USB device with Share Mode Audio and video qualityUsing Share Mode To enable Share Mode on the transmitter To enable Share Mode on the user stationLongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide Advanced Operations Simple Ascii Manager InterfaceTo access the Sami Menu Sami Parameters and Descriptions Type ExampleExample session Simple Ascii Management MenuLongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide User Ports Appendix a Technical SpecificationsExtension Ports EncryptionDimensions EnvironmentalSupported Hardware Video Performance Audio PerformanceConsole Ports Appendices Table A.3 LVIP-R User Station Product Specifications Network IP Port UsageTable A.3 LVIP-R User Station Product Specifications Safety EMC ApprovalsMarkings Table A.4 LVIP-T Transmitter Product Specifications Network Safety EMC Approvals Print Screen Appendix B Factory Default SettingsPassword LVIP-T, LVIPHR-T and LVIPDH-T TransmittersLongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide To resolve an issue Appendix C Technical SupportAppendix D Troubleshooting No power status light on user stationNo audio from speakers attached to user station Slow file transfer rate from or to the USB mass media device Transmitter disconnected from Dhcp server LongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide License Information GNU General Public LicenseLongView IP KVM Extenders Installer/User Guide 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