Agilent Technologies E4400-60597 - Manual (Page 6)

Agilent Technologies Firmware Upgrade Kits E4400-60230 and E4400-60597 for PSG/ESG Signal Generators
Firmware Upgrade Kits E4400-60230 and E4400-60597 for PSG/ESG Signal Generators
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Confirm Required Equipment
This section lists the minimum computer hardware, operating system, and software that are required to perform firmware
upgrades on PSG/ESG signal generators.
Computer IBM compatible PC with a 486 MHz processor or greater
RAM Required 64 MB or more
Hard Disk Space Required 20 MB or more
This could increase significantly if a large library of firmware
upgrade files are expected to be maintained on the PC. A single
firmware release consists of approximately 5 to 8 MB of data.
CD-ROM Drive or Modem Use of a CD-ROM drive is only required when the computer being
used does not have Internet access.
Use of a 56 kbps modem is only required for systems downloading
firmware updated from the Internet.
RS-232, GPIB, or LAN Connection • If you plan to perform a firmware upgrade using RS-232, refer
to the
“RS-232 Installation Kit (Only for use with
Agilent E44xxB ESG Signal Generators)” on page 6 .
While making the RS-232 connection, a 5-mm nut driver, part
number 8710-1219, is used to remove the screws from the
serial interface (f) to (f) adapter.
• If you plan to perform a firmware upgrade using GPIB, refer
to
“GPIB Interface Requirements” on page 6 .
• If you plan to perform a firmware upgrade using LAN, a
10Base-T LAN interface is required. Contact your network
administrator if problems are encountered.
Operating System Windows XP, 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or
above)
Internet Browser Use of an Internet Browser is only required for downloading
firmware files from the Internet or for viewing firmware release
information on your local PC or over the Internet.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 and above, or Netscape Navigator
4.0 and above
Either browser must be Java enabled with Java 1.02 or above.