Adder Technology AVM208MP, AVM216MP manual Upgrading the AdderViews firmware

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5. Upgrading the AdderView's firmware

The AdderView MATRIX MP uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware code to be upgraded by the user. New keyboards, mice operating systems and drivers are being launched all the time. From time to time the AdderView's firmware will be updated to provide support for these new devices. You can take advantage of these upgrades free of charge during the warranty period.

Upgrades are performed by connecting a PC's serial port to the AdderView's serial port and running an upgrade program on the PC. This upgrade program downloads the new firmware to the AdderView MATRIX MP and checks that the data has been programmed correctly.

You can check the version of the firmware that is currently loaded into your AdderView using the on-screen menu. To do this activate the on-screen menu using the keyboard hotkeys (see section 4.10) and then press F1. The version number of the current firmware will then be displayed at the bottom of the Configuration Menu.

To perform a firmware upgrade on your AdderView MATRIX MP you will need a suitable serial upgrade cable and an IBM PC compatible computer with an RS232 serial port and an operating system that supports DOS. Suitable upgrade cables with 9-pin serial connectors are provided with the AdderView MATRIX MP. If you have lost your cable then you will need to buy a cable with a 9-way D-type male connector on one end and a 9-way D-type female connector on the other end with all 9 lines connected "straight through" (i.e. pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3 etc.). These are standard serial extension cables.

You will also need to obtain the latest version of the AdderView MATRIX MP firmware which is available by request from www.adder.com. Please ensure that you have your product serial number and model number at hand when requesting an upgrade.

Note: The normal flash upgrade process does not clear the computer names, user names, security passwords or other configuration settings.

AdderView MATRIX MP

Installation and Use

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Contents Matrix MP Intelligent Server ManagementAdderView Matrix Installation and Use Safety informationWarranty About this manualRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the AdderView Matrix MP AppendicesIntroduction What does KVM stand for? What is a multi-platform KVM switch?Adder explains Key features and benefits AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP package contents Product information Page What you will need InstallationFlexible configuration For the computer connections you will needMouse adapter 9 pin D-type female to 6 pin mini-DIN female For the user port connections you will needConnecting your devices Mounting the AdderViewAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Configuring your computers Structuring your AdderView Matrix MP installation AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Decide if you are going to use password security Configuring the AdderView Matrix MPConfiguration summary Create an Admin administration account passwordCreate user accounts Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password To create user accounts Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesHotkeys SecurityLanguage Keypad Controls Exclusive USEKeyboard Country and Default Country Automatic LogoutScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingKeyboard Country Codes Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listOSD Dwell Time User TimeoutAutoscan Period 14 RS232 Mouse Type Mouse TypePower supply connections and indicators Using the AdderView Matrix MPRear panel special function switches User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the AdderView Matrix MP Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Je or jf AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerReminder Banner Setting the User PreferencesOSD Colour Restore Intellimouse Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Reminder ColourQuerying the routing status Cascading AdderViewsResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the AdderLink extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settingsSwitching channels by sending RS232 data Keyboard equivalent key mappings Sun keyboard IBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard Keyboard IBM 104/105-key Sun keyboard Apple keyboard KeyboardUpgrading the AdderViews firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the AdderView Matrix MPRun the upgrade program Power off the AdderView Matrix MPPower on the AdderView with the Upgrade switch on XPROMP.EXEXpromp M216V129.DAT Important Note M216V129.DATXpromp Datfilename.DAT AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Special features of the Matrix MP AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Logging access activity More information Xplog datalog.txtXplog Print A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView Matrix MP Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification A2. AdderView Matrix MP to computers 1 toPart code Description LengthPart code Description Length CCUSB-2M Adapters AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Action Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Installation & Use AdderView Matrix MP

AVM208MP, AVM216MP specifications

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