Adder Technology X2 manual Flash upgrade, Stage a Download the upgrade files

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Flash upgrade

As part of the continual development and improvement process across the range of Adder products, software upgrades are occasionally made available. The LOCAL and REMOTE modules both contain internal flash memory and Adder’s unique keyboard-link upgrade technique allow you to utilise software upgrades in a straightforward manner.

Note: It is important to upgrade both the LOCAL and REMOTE modules together so that they are both running the same new version of software.

Note: To upgrade the REMOTE module, a special keyboard connection cable is required. This cable must have 6pin mini-DIN male to 6pin mini-DIN male plugs with all lines connected - this is a common cable used with KVM switches.

To perform a flash memory upgrade, you need to perform the following stages:

•Stage A – Download upgrade files from the Adder website

•Stage B – Create a startup diskette and copy the files to it

•Stage C – Reconfigure the LOCAL module connections and begin

•Stage D – Reconfigure the REMOTE module connections and begin

•Stage E – Return all connections to their usual states

Stage A - Download the upgrade files

To download the files

1Access the Adder Technology Ltd website (www.adder.com), enter the Support section. Choose the upgrade option that best suits your requirements and download it to your system.

2Decompress the downloaded file. Depending on the chosen option, there will be a collection of suitable files. As a minimum, there should be the following files:

•AUTOEXEC.BAT – directs the computer to run the upgrade programs.

•XKVMV2.EXE – this is the upgrade program that automatically determines which module is connected and sends the appropriate firmware file.

•XKVM.DAT – this file contains information about firmware versions and is used by the XKVMV2.EXE to select the appropriate one.

•X2GDLxxx.HEX, X2SLLxxx.HEX – these are the firmware files for the Gold and Silver variant LOCAL modules respectively.

•X2GDRxxx.HEX, X2SLRxxx.HEX – these are the firmware files for the Gold and Silver variant REMOTE modules respectively.

Where xxx is the upgrade version number.

Now please follow Stage B.

Stage B - Create a startup diskette

For this stage you will need a 31⁄2 floppy diskette that is either blank or has existing contents that are no longer required. The write protect tab must be moved to the ‘unprotected’ position. Depending on your operating system, use one of the following to create a startup disk:

To create a startup disk in Windows XP

1Insert a diskette into the floppy disk drive.

2 Select ‘Start’ and then ‘My Computer’.

3 Right mouse click on the ‘31⁄2 Floppy (A:)’ icon and select ‘Format’. 4 Check the ‘Create an MS-DOS startup disk’ box and select ‘Start’.

To create a startup disk in Windows 95/98/Me

1Insert a formatted diskette into the floppy disk drive.

2 Select ‘Start’, then ‘Settings’ and then ‘Control Panel’.

3 Double click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.

4 Select the ‘Startup Disk’ tab.

5 Click ‘Create Disk’ and follow the instructions.

To create a startup disk in Windows 95/98 (alternative method)

1 Insert a diskette into the floppy disk drive.

2 Right mouse click on the ‘31⁄2 Floppy (A:)’ icon and select ‘Format’.

3Select the ‘Full format’ option and ensure that the ‘Copy system files’ box is checked.

4 Select ‘Start’ to format the disk.

To create a startup disk from MS-DOS or a DOS window within Windows 95/98

1Insert a diskette into the floppy disk drive and check that the drive is configured as drive A (it usually is).

2 At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type:

FORMAT A: /S

and follow the instructions given by DOS.

Copy the downloaded files to the disk

Once the diskette has been formatted, using Windows Explorer or the My Computer option, copy the downloaded and decompressed files from your computer to the floppy diskette.

Now please follow Stage C.

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Contents  AdderLink X2 Dual AccessContents Introduction WelcomeSwitch bank to determine certain modes and functions Supplied items X2 Dual Access SilverSupplied items X2 Dual Access Gold Stage a Configuration switch settings InstallationLocal module switches Local SwitchRemote module switches Remote SwitchRemote Switches 2 Stage B Mounting a module desk or rack Installation AdviceDesk mount Rack mountConnections at the Local module Stage C ConnectionsOptional power connection Local keyboard, video and mouse connectionsLocal speaker connection Power supply connection Twisted pair, power and serial connectionsConnections at the Remote module Keyboard, video and mouse connectionsAudio connections Gold only User arbitration and keyboard indicators Power and activity indicatorsOperation General useTo disable the video To enable the videoLocking and unlocking the system To lock the systemEntering, using and exiting configuration mode ConfigurationTo enter and use configuration mode To exit from configuration modePassword override Password settingTo set a password To override the Remote passwordMicrosoft and Logitech -specific mouse settings Which restore setting do I use?Hot plugging and mouse restoration To display a suitable high contrast image Image controls sharpness and brightnessTo use the image controls If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageTo use skew adjustment Skew adjustmentMiscellaneous settings Report X2 Dual Access firmware versionReset all configuration options to default states Stage a Download the upgrade files Flash upgradeStage B Create a startup diskette Copy the downloaded files to the diskStage E Return all connections to their usual states Stage D Reconfigure the Remote connections and beginGetting assistance TroubleshootingNo video image is received at the Remote module On-screen mouse pointer does not respond to mouse movementsWarranty Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States United States of America
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