Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser

Main Menu

Adv Setup

Adv Setup: Update Firmware

This function is used to update the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser firmware to a later version.

Note: Firmware updates are available from Aleratec technical support.

1.a CD method

Open the case of the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser. Disconnect the SATA cable from the blue connector on the controller board. Connect a SATA DVD/CD drive (not included) to the blue connector. Place the firmware CD in the DVD/CD drive.

1.b Hard Drive method

Format a hard drive and create a single partition to the smallest capacity allowable. Copy the firmware file into the root directory of this partition.

2.Power on the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser. Once the system has completed its startup process, press and hold the ESC button for about 3 seconds to access “Adv Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.

11. Adv Setup

ENT ESC

3.Use the arrow buttons () to select “Update Firmware”, and then press ENT. The system will begin scanning for a new firmware version. If found, screens similar to the following will be displayed.

Searching F/W...

Update F/W

1.04N

Please Wait...

To *.** Yes

 

 

 

 

 

4.Press ENT to begin the firmware update. If the upgrade is successful, the system will restart automatically.

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