Performing upgrades
The Wizard DVI DL unit is fully upgradeable via flash upgrade. Such upgrades require a
Items required to perform an upgrade
•Optional serial upgrade cable (see Appendix 2 for
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•The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the Wizard DVI DL - contact Black Box technical support.
To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility
1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader.
Download the latest Wizard DVI DL KVM Firmware Uploader (contact Black Box technical support) and install it on a
2 - Power off the Wizard DVI DL
Remove the power supply plug from the rear panel of the unit.
3 - Connect the upgrade computer to the Wizard DVI DL
Connect the serial port of the upgrade computer to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit using a null modem serial upgrade cable.
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OPTIONS
There is no need to adjust the computer’s serial port settings as the application will do this automatically.
4 - Invoke upgrade mode
While powering on or when already powered: Press and hold the COMPUTER and MODE buttons (for up to ten seconds) until the numeric indicator shows ‘U’. The UPG indicator should also illuminate to show that the Wizard DVI DL is ready to be upgraded.
5 - Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility
From that folder, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility. The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed:
6 - Query the Wizard DVI DL
Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with the Wizard DVI DL and to establish its firmware details. If successful, the ‘Unit connected’ field should show the name of the Wizard DVI DL unit and the current firmware will also be listed.
If the application cannot contact the Wizard DVI DL,
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