KM0832 User Manual
Upgrading Firmware
Super administrators can upgrade firmware for KM0832 Matrix KVM Switches, attached console modules (except KA9233), KVM adapter cables, and Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables. (To upgrade firmware for KVM switches and console modules not mentioned above, refer to the user manuals for those devices.) As new versions of the KM0832 firmware become available, they can be downloaded from our Website. Check the Website regularly to find the latest information and firmware upgrade packages.
Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package
To download the firmware upgrade package:
1.From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Web- site and choose the model name that relates to your device. A list of avail- able firmware upgrade packages appears.
2.Choose the firmware upgrade package that you wish to install (usually the most recent) and download it to your computer. There may be two different firmware upgrade packages available for each firmware version:
If you want to upgrade the firmware for all possible devices in the installation, choose a firmware upgrade package with an FW extension. (See Upgrading Firmware via the KM0832 Administrator Utility, page 83, to use this firmware upgrade package to upgrade the firmware.)
If you want to upgrade the firmware for the
Preparing to Upgrade the Firmware
To prepare to upgrade the firmware:
Notify all users to logout of the OSD and the KM0832 Administrator Utility.
Ensure that all computers are powered on; otherwise, some KVM adapter cables may not be upgraded. (Disregard this if you are using the Firmware Upgrade Utility to upgrade the firmware.)
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