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To perform a firmware upgrade on your AdderView GEM 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. Upgrade cables may be purchased for Adder Technology or may be made using the wiring specification given in Appendix A4. You will also need to download the latest version of the AdderView GEM firmware which is available free of charge at www.addertec.com.

To perform a flash upgrade on the AdderView GEM:

Step 1 - Connect your computer to the AdderView

Connect your computer's serial port to the AdderView GEM's options port (labelled OPTIONS/FLASH).

Step 2 - Select flash upgrade mode using option switch 7

Move option switch 7 on the underside of the AdderView GEM to the ON position.

Step 3 - Reset the AdderView GEM

Reset the AdderView GEM by moving option switch 8 to the ON position (halt and reset) and then back to the OFF position (normal operation). Alternatively you may reset the AdderView by powering off all the attached computers and removing the optional power adapter.

Step 4 - Ensure that the AdderView is powered on

Ensure that the AdderView is powered on. It is normally possible to upgrade the AdderView when it is powered from a single computer, however it is good practice to ensure that there is the maximum possible power availability during flash upgrades and so if possible ensure that all the computers are powered on. The upgrade program monitors the AdderView's voltage and will not allow an upgrade to be performed if the voltage is insufficient.

The display should now show:

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Installation and Use

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Contents ADDERView GEM Safety information Quick Installation and Operation GuideSicherheitstechnische Informationen Quick-Guide für Installation & BetriebInformación sobre seguridad Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamientoConsignes de sécurité Guide dinstallation rapide et mode demploiInformazionoi riguardanti la sicurezza Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamentoAdderView GEM About this manual Trademarks WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices AdderView GEM configuration optionsIntroduction Key featuresRemote controller contents part code RC1 Package contentsAdderView GEM front view Product informationWhat you will need InstallationMounting the AdderView GEM Connecting your devicesConfiguring the AdderView GEM Configuring your PCsTo enter configure mode at power on Summary of AdderView GEM configuration optionsAdderView GEM Installation and Use AdderView GEM Installation and Use Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationAdderView GEM Installation and Use Upgrading the AdderViews flash memory Select flash upgrade mode using option switch Run the upgrade program Power on status Using the AdderView GEMFront panel key and remote controller Status display Keyboard hotkey control Mouse control Cascading AdderView GEMs RS232 controlTypical cascade of two AdderView GEMs AdderView GEM Installation and Use Screen saver time delay AdderView GEM configuration optionsAutoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Cycling between all channels or just the active channels Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and resetOFREDg Setting a security passwordCascade query code Resolving slow mouse problemsExit configure mode A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView GEM Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA2. AdderView GEM to PCs 1 to AdderView GEM Installation and Use A3. Options port pin assignments Recommended cablesRS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments Flash upgrade cable connectionAppendix B. Problem Solving S TA L L AT I O N & U S E