Introduction - GE LOGIQ 500 Service Manual

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
REV 14
6–4 SYSTEM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Software floppies and MO (Magneto Optical) disks are not available in Europe. Please replace
the hard disk for European systems instead of installing system software.
GEMS–AM recommends replacement of the HDD assy with the system software installed. Re-
fer to the spare parts section of the service manual to identify the correct HDD assy with the
correct version of software loaded.
6–4–1 Introduction
This section describes the procedures for installing the system software into the hard disk on LOGIQ 500.
You can upgrade the version of LOGIQ 500 system software up using the Software Version Up func-
tion of LOGIQ 500 Service Software. Refer to LOGIQ 500 Proprietary Manual, P9030TB.
If you upgrade the system version, it is not necessary to backup the user data before installing new
software. Because the user data remains unchanged after upgrading the system. If you install the
system software a damaged hard disk, it is impossible to backup the user data before installation.
Therefore, it is recommended to backup the user data periodically.
Tool Required
Standard service tool
Laptop PC with terminal emulation
RS232C serial interface cable (cross type)
System software floppy disk set or MO disk
Backup user data (floppy disks or MO disk)
Refer to the following example or the pin assignment of Service port described in Chapter 3 and use
the appropriate interface cable.
In the case of 9–pin to 25–pin interface cable:
Service Port of LOGIQ 500 :
Pin No.
CAUTION
Note
Note
Note
Signal
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 RTS
5 CTS
7 GND
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Serial Port of Your PC :
Pin No. Signal
2 RXD
3 TXD
8 CTS
7 RTS
5 GND
P9030TA
RENEWAL PARTS