Advantech PPC-A84/A120-X5X How to Install Software to the HDD, Method 1 Use the Ethernet

2.5 How to Install Software to the HDD

Installing software requires an installed HDD. Software can be loaded in the PPC-A84/A120 using any of four methods:

2.5.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet

You can use the Ethernet port to download software to the HDD.

2.5.2 Method 2: Use an FDD

The FDD port is located on the rear panel. Unscrew the two screws and detach the metal plate. Attach a communication cable and a power cable to the FDD port, then attach them to an FDD drive. Insert a disk containing the software in FDD drive to proceed the installation.

2.5.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port

You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect another PC to the PPC-A84/A120 with an appropriate cable and transmit the software to the PPC-A84/A120.

2.5.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM

Please refer to Section 2.4.1 "Installing one external IDE (3.5" HDD/ CD-ROM) device".

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