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Appendix
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
The following items are required to update firmware:
• GefenPRO 16x16 3GSDI Matrix
• Computer running Windows XP
• Terminal-emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal)
• RS-232 cable (do not use a null-modem cable)
• Firmware files (downloaded from the Gefen Web site)
To begin the update procedure use the #activebolo command. The following set of
instructions will be using Hyperterminal.
1. Power-on the matrix.
2. Connect an RS-232 cable between the matrix and the computer.
3. Open the terminal program. See
RS-232 and IP Configuration for configuration
information.
4. Type and enter the command: #activebolo .
5. The following will be displayed on the terminal screen:
Please wait..
To activate boot loader please type the command again
Function completed
6. Type and enter the #activebolo command again. The following will be displayed:
===============================================
== Gefen Boot Loader ==
== v 1.6 ==
===============================================
============= Main Menu ==================
Download new program --------------- 1
Cancel ----------------------------- 2
==========================================
7. Press the ‘ 1’ on the computer keyboard to select Download new FW.
The following will be displayed:
Waiting for the file to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort)
8. In Hyperterminal, click Transfer --> Send File...
9. Select the firmware file and then select YModem from the Protocol drop-down list.
10. Click the OK button.
The firmware update procedure will begin. This process should take a couple of
minutes. The matrix will automatically reboot when the firmware upgrade process has
completed.