DL.3 Digital Light User Manual 233
Chapter 18: Restoring the System
You can perform a system restore on the Axon or DL.2 Server with your
System Restore CD.
A system restore will replace the following components:
• Microsoft Windows Embedded Operating System
• Application
The system restore does not replace the Settings, the Stock content, or User content.

Note: Because this method does not completely erase the hard drive, it also

does not return the device to a factory state. To guarantee a complete

return to a factory state, you must perform a full system restore.

Hardware Requirements

A system restore can be done to replace the O/S partition of the drive, but should only be done
as part of a specified upgrade plan. In that case, the XPe image the fixture shipped with will
need to be updated.
All system restore operations require the System Restore CD that ships with each media server.
If you have misplaced or damaged this CD, you may contact High End Systems
(http://www.highend.com) for a replacement.
For a system restore, you will also need:
• External USB CD drive (for DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures only)
• USB keyboard
• Optional USB mouse, which may require the addition of a USB hub for DL.2 fixtures.

Performing the System Restor e

Use the following steps to perform a system restore.
1. Plug your USB CD or DVD drive, keyboard, and mouse (optional) into one of the external
USB ports on the media server. On DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures, you may need to use a USB hub,
although this should only be a requirement if you wish to use a mouse.
2. Power on or reboot the media server. The System Restore menu will display on the Axon
monitor or the Menu Screen on DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures.
Caution: Contact High End Systems Support
(http://www.highend.com) PRIOR to
initiating a Full Restore!