Servicetool - Bang & Olufsen beosound 5 Service Manual

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ServiceTool

ServiceTool
General
Additional
The BeoMaster 5 ServiceTool is required in several service situations, e.g. update of
firmware after replacement of certain modules. It is important that the BeoMaster
5 ServiceTool (placed on a USB pen drive) always is updated to the latest version.
Please use an updated version of ServiceTool MKII remember to update the
BeoMaster 5 ServiceTool.
The BeoMaster 5 ServiceTool is also used to restore the serial number in the
following modules, if they are replaced:
- PCB01, Mainboard (BeoSound 5).
- PCB01, Motherboard (BeoMaster 5).
If it is not possible 'restore' the serial number from the one of the modules, e.g. if
both the HDD and the Motherboard are damaged, a new pre-programmed
PCB01, Motherboard can be ordered from Bang & Olufsen Retail System under
Daily Use and Master Code.
Furthermore, the ServiceTool is necessary to flash update the firmware on the
following modules, if they are replaced:
- PCB01, Mainboard (BeoSound 5).
- PCB51, ML-PL.
- PCB01 Motherboard (BIOS).
This update is important to ensure correct functions in the product and optimal
performance for the customer.
Beside the mandatory elements mentioned above, the ServiceTool also contains
the opportunity to perform the following services:
- Clone System drives/Clone entire HDD (clones the drives on a present HDD).
- Backup/Restore (to a new HDD).
- Reboot of the system.
Please refer to adjustment/ServiceTool for a fully detailed description of the
features in the ServiceTool.