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IOGear GCS1758 user manual Firmware Upgrade Utility, BeforeYou Begin

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Firmware Upgrade Utility

Firmware Upgrade Utility

The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available. Check the IOGEAR web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them.

BeforeYou Begin

To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:

1.From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (GCS1758) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade packages.

2.Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.

3.Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit, to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch.

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IOGear GCS1758 user manual Firmware Upgrade Utility, BeforeYou Begin

Contents

User Manual GCS1758 MiniView Ultra+ 8-Port Multi Platform KVM SwitchPage Welcome Table of Contents 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit Package Contents1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty / Registration Card This package consists of 1 Miniview Ultra+ KVMOverview Features Console System RequirementsComputers CablesFront View IntroductionIntroduciton Rear View IntroductionIntroduction 5. Power Jack - The power adapter cable plugs into this jackBefore you Begin InstallationSingle Stage Installation 3. At the other end of the cable the computer end InstallationTwo Stage Installation InstallationThree Stage Installation InstallationInstallation Hot Plugging OperationPort ID Numbering Powering OffOperation Port Selection OperationOperation 2. Simultaneously pressing Port Selection buttons 7 and 8 on the First Stage unit initiates the Auto Scan feature see F7 SCAN, p. 20, in which all the ports currently selected for Quick View scanning see Set Quick View Ports, p. 30, are cycled through. The length of time spent on each port is determined with the Scan Duration setting under the OSD’s F3 SET function see pOperation Hot Key Mode HKMHotkey Port Access Hotkey Port ControlAuto Scan Mode Selecting the Active PortAlternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Hotkey Port ControlAlternate OSD Invocation Keys Hotkey Port ControlMiscellaneous Hotkey Port ControlHotkey SummaryTable Alternate Hotkey Invocation KeysSun Keyboard Keyboard EmulationMac Keyboard Keyboard EmulationOSD Overview OSD OperationOSD Navigation OSD OperationOSD Functions OSD OperationOSD Main Screen Headings F2 LIST OSD OperationF1 GOTO F3 SET OSD OperationOSD Operation OSD Operation F4 ADM OSD OperationOSD Operation F7 SCAN OSD OperationF8 LOUT OSD OperationBeforeYou Begin Firmware Upgrade UtilityStarting the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement enable the I Agree radio button Firmware Upgrade Utility5. After you have made your device selections, Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the up grade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel Firmware Upgrade UtilityClick Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade UtilityUpgrade Succeeded Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade UtilityClick Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware UpgradeFirmware Upgrade Recovery Firmware Upgrade UtilityMiniview Ultra+ ConnectionTables AppendixTroubleshooting Specifications Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Contact info