Appendix

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

The following items are required to update firmware:

Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective

Computer running Windows XP

Terminal-emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal)

USB to Mini-USB cable

Firmware file

1.Download the firmware file from the Gefen Web site.

2.Extract the contents of the .zip file to the Windows® Desktop. The .zip file will contain the file: HdmiEdidP_[version].bin.

3.Connect the USB cable between the computer and the Mini-USB port on the booster.

4.Launch Hyperterminal and select the Virtual COM Port. For more information see Using the Virtual COM Port.

5.Type the command: #fw_upgrade.

6.The following will be displayed on the terminal screen:

#fw_upgrade

CCC

The “C” character will continue to be echoed to the terminal until the file transfer is initiated.

7.In Hyperterminal, click Transfer > Send File...

8.Select the HdmiEdidP_[version].bin file.

9.Select YModem from the Protocol drop-down list and click the OK button.

The firmware update procedure will begin. This process should take about 15 seconds. After the firmware update is successful, the following will be displayed in the terminal program:

HdmiEdidP_[version].bin Download successfully

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ext-hdboost-141 specifications

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