Black Box ACU5114A, ACU5116A manual Stage D Reconfigure the Remote connections and begin

Stage C - Reconfigure the LOCAL connections and begin

1 On the computer from which you will run the upgrade, ensure that its BIOS

Stage D - Reconfigure the REMOTE connections and begin

1 Disconnect all cables from the REMOTE module and take it to the computer.

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settings will allow it to boot from the floppy diskette drive, rather than

booting immediately from the hard drive.

2 Use a ‘KVM switch-type’

keyboard cable (6pin mini-DIN

	Use a KVM switch-type keyboard
	connection cable between the
PC	REMOTE module and the computer

2Switch off the computer and disconnect the twisted pair cable from the LOCAL module.

3 On the multi-cable, leave the

keyboard connector attached

to the keyboard port of the

computer. Disconnect the

multi-cable video and mouse

connectors from the ports on

PC

RS232 SERIAL

MOUSE

KEYBOARD

VIDEO

AUDIO

Leave only the keyboard connection intact between the LOCAL module and the computer

Wizard Extender

LOCAL

Connect a video monitor to the computer so that

male to 6pin mini-DIN male

plugs with all lines connected)

- not supplied. Attach one end

of the cable to the keyboard

port of the computer. Connect

the other end of the cable

to the keyboard port of the

REMOTE module. This is the

only connection required.

RS232 SERIAL	Wizard Extender
MOUSE
	REMOTE
KEYBOARD
VIDEO	PSU
AUDIO
	Leave the video monitor
	connected to the
	computer so that you
	can check progress

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the computer.

you can check progress

3 On the REMOTE module,

4So that you can check upgrade

progress, connect a monitor directly to the video port of the computer.

5On the LOCAL module, change switch 1 to the ON position. Ensure that the upgrade diskette is in the floppy disk drive of the computer.

6Switch on the computer. The upgrade process will start automatically and confirmation will be given on screen.

7Switch off the computer and disconnect the multi-cable. Leave the monitor connected and the upgrade diskette in the floppy disk drive. Return LOCAL switch 1 to the OFF position.

Now please follow Stage D.

change switch 1 to the ON position.

4Attach the power supply unit to the POWER input of the REMOTE module and connect the mains lead to a nearby wall socket.

5Switch on the computer. The upgrade process will start automatically and confirmation will be given on screen.

6Switch off the computer and disconnect the REMOTE module. Return REMOTE switch 1 to the OFF position.

Now please follow Stage E.

Stage E - Return all connections to their usual states

Once the upgrade process has been completed, perform the following to return the system to its previous state.

1Ensure that switch 1 on both the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are set to their OFF positions.

2Refer to the ‘Installation and operation’ chapter for detailed instructions on correctly connecting the LOCAL and REMOTE modules to the computer, its peripherals, the REMOTE power supply and the twisted pair cable.

3Remove the diskette from the system and reboot. The upgrade process is now complete.

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