Data Card Replacement; Software Loading; Creating A Gtn Software Loader Card - Garmin GTN 625 Installation Manual

6.15 Data Card Replacement

CAUTION
Handle the data cards carefully. Do not touch the connector edge of the data card.
To replace the data card:
1. Ensure that the GTN is turned off.
2. Remove the data card by pressing the card until it disengages and then pull the card to extract from
the unit.
3. With the label facing right, insert the new data card by pushing the card straight into the slot and
press until it is inserted fully.

6.16 Software Loading

NOTE
A GTN Software Loader Card must be created. All RS-232 and ARINC 429 ports should
be set to off prior to installing a version of the GTN main board software that is older than
what is currently installed.
The GTN comes pre-loaded with software. However, to ensure that the latest software is loaded it is
recommended that software from a current GTN Downloadable Software SD Card, P/N 010-01000-( ) be
loaded into the GTN. For dual GTN installations the software loading procedures below must be carried
out on each GTN. See Section 6.4 for instructions pertaining to entering configuration mode.
6.16.1

Creating a GTN Software Loader Card

NOTE
The application to create a loader card requires Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7.
There is no Mac support at this time.
1. Go to the Dealer Resource Center of
2. Download the GTN System software to your PC.
3. Ensure that you have an SD card reader connected to the PC. Insert the GTN Downloadable
Software SD Card in the card reader.
4. Run the executable file that was downloaded and follow the prompts on the screen to create the
software loader card.
5. After the card has been created, select Finish to complete the process.
6. Eject the card from the card reader. The GTN software loader card is now ready to use.
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