Adder Technology 1000 manual Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades

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The results of the unit query will be displayed in the Device/Dongle Selection dialog:

The type and firmware revision of each discovered CAM will be displayed alongside the port number to which it is connected.

7 - Select the items to be upgraded

Using the Device/Dongle Selection dialog you can determine which items should receive a firmware upgrade:

•Use the Program / Verify Main Unit option to include or exclude the AdderView CATx 1000 unit itself.

•Use the Select All CAMs option to upgrade every discovered CAM.

•Use the Select All USB / PS2 / Sun CAMs options to upgrade only CAMs of a certain type.

•Use the individual port options to select particular CAM devices to upgrade.

When the required options have been selected, click OK.

Note: Approximate upgrade times are: AdderView CATx 1000 unit = 4½ minutes; each selected CAM = 20 seconds.

8 - Select the upgrade file to be used

From the main KVM Firmware Uploader dialog, click the Browse... button and select the upgrade file:

AV1000_x.xx.txt

where x.xx is the firmware version.

The upgrade file details will be displayed within the dialog.

IMPORTANT: Check that the ‘Intended Target Units’ field matches the ‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you may have an incorrect upgrade file, check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding. Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the ‘Current firmware version’.

Check that the ‘Intended Target Units’ field matches the ‘Unit Connected’ field.

Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the ‘Current firmware version’.

9 - Commence the upgrade

To begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button. The progress will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with the upload at any stage, click the Abort button; response to this is usually immediate, however, during an erase command, the upload will not be aborted until the erase is complete (this may take a few seconds).

10 - Cycle the power

Disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the AdderView CATx 1000 will operate using the new firmware.

Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades

The upgrade program rewrites the AdderView CATx 1000 firmware code. If the upgrade process is interrupted then the AdderView CATx 1000 will have invalid code and will not be able to operate. It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process is always fully completed. A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performing another upgrade. If the upgrade process is interrupted accidentally then you should press and release the front panel reset button without re-powering the unit. Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable results and may damage your AdderView CATx 1000 or computing equipment.

WARNING: Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable results and may damage your AdderView CATx 1000 or computing equipment.

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Contents AdderView CATx Contents Further information Introduction Remote user port AdderView CATx 1000 features front and rearWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxMounting Single unit rack bracketsDouble unit rack brackets Connections CAM Computer Power System SwitchTo connect the local user port Local userTo connect a remote user Cable lengths for remote user locationsTo connect a computer system Computer system via CAMTo connect the power supply Power in connectionPower control port To connect and address the switch boxesSwitch See also Cascading multiple unitsTo connect units in cascade Tips for successful cascadingAddressing computers in a cascade Slave AdderView CATx Multiple video head connectionsHost computer port/channel Video off Remote switching controlOverall initial configuration ConfigurationTo access the configuration menu Configuration menusConfiguration menus layout General security and configuration stepsTo enable general security To set an Admin passwordAccess to all computers Press Access to no computers Press Registering users edit user listTo create/edit user accounts To create/edit computer entries Registering computers edit computer listRemote user video compensation Video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageRemote user skew adjustment To apply remote user video compensationTo autoset sharpness X100 modules only Press To use skew adjustment Using the supplied skew patternCreating a skew test pattern Autoscanning To select an autoscan modeTo select an autoscan period To define an autoscan listTo transfer configuration settings Saving and restoring configuration settingsHints for editing To edit the configuration settings To clear a password and restore factory default settings What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenPower control sequences Power switching configurationTo configure the power sequences for each host computer To control two or more ports simultaneouslyItems required to use the upgrade utility Performing upgradesUpgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades To gain access as a local or remote user Local and remote user accessTo select a computer using hotkeys Selecting a computerTo select a computer using the on-screen menu Standard hotkeysSelection Menu here you can select computers by name To select a computer using mouse buttons To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced methodUser arbitration simultaneous local and remote users Selecting cascaded computers Logging in and outTo log in to the AdderView CATx To log out from the AdderView CATxTo change banner colours or disable the banner To enable/disable the confirmation boxConfirmation box Reminder bannerPower switching via configuration menu To switch a computer on or offUser preferences and functions US +1 888 275 Getting assistanceTo access the configuration menus Appendix 1 Configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Autoscan Mode Mouse SwitchingGlobal Preferences Screen SaverUser Timeout Settings 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SecondsSettings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 Minutes OSD Dwell TimeSetup Options DDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, REMOTE, DefaultAdvanced Options FormatCountry Code Settings AUTO, MANUAL, Disabled Default CountryUSB Country Code Appendix 2 Cable and connector specifications AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cablePower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Safety information WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 
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