Manual - Gefen

Appendix
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord
from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process.
1. Make sure the 8x8 Matrix for HDMI is powered.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable between the matrix and the computer running the
Web GUI.
3. Go to the Configuration tab in the Web GUI and click the Firmware Update
Browse... button under the System Configuration section (see opposite page).
4. Select the firmware file (e.g. EXT-HDFST-848CPN.bin) and click the Update button.
5. The matrix will prompt you to verify that you want to overwrite the current firmware.
Click the OK button on the Web GUI dialog to begin uploading the firmware file.
6. The LCD display on the front panel will indicate the progress:
--FILE UPLOADING--
35% %
If the matrix is connected to a terminal program, using RS-232 (or Telnet), a detailed
version of the upgrade progress can be observed:
START UPLOADING FROM ETHERNET.
35%
Update by ethernet
7. Once the firmware file has been uploaded, the matrix will verify the firmware content.
content check: PASS
Product Code = 6
HW Version = 0
Release Day = 22
Release Month = 2
Release Year = 13
8. After the firmware file integrity has been verified, the matrix will begin the upgrade
procedure.
Master Update.
Master update done.
Update Slave 1.
Update Slave 2.
System update done.
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