Thor Vm1 Os Upgrade; Introduction; Preparation; Procedure - Honeywell Thor VM1 User Manual

Thor VM1 OS Upgrade

Introduction

Depending on the size of the operating system, the total time required for a successful upgrade may require several min-
utes.
The OS upgrade files are unique to your Thor VM1 physical configuration and date of manufacture. OS upgrade files
designed for one device configuration should not be used on a different device configuration.
When upgrading the OS or firmware on a Thor VM1 with a 12-key keyboard, it is best to perform the upgrade using either
Wavelink Avalanche or with an external USB keyboard attached.
There may be firmware and BIOS upgrades available for the Thor VM1. Contact
upgrade information and instructions. In some cases, it may be necessary to upgrade firmware before upgrading the oper-
ating system.
The Thor VM1 must be connected to external power before upgrading the BIOS, firmware or operating systems.
If the Thor VM1 is operating on UPS battery power, the upgrade process does not initiate and the Thor VM1 is not
upgraded.

Preparation

• Contact Technical Assistance
• Honeywell Technical Assistance may advise you that additional upgrades such as BIOS or firmware are required before
upgrading the OS. Please follow any additional upgrade instructions provided by Technical Assistance.
• Use ActiveSync to back up Thor VM1 user files and store them elsewhere before beginning an upgrade on the Thor VM1.
• Maintain an uninterrupted AC/DC power source to the Thor VM1 throughout this process.
• The CF card with the OS and systems files must be present for the Thor VM1 to boot. Removal or installation of SD or
CF cards should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface.
• Always perform OS updates when the Thor VM1 has a dependable external power source connected to the Thor VM1.

Procedure

1. Verify a dependable power source is applied to the Thor VM1 and will stay connected during the upgrade procedure.
2. Warmboot the Thor VM1 before beginning the update process.
3. Establish an ActiveSync connection between the Thor VM1 and a desktop/laptop computer.
4. Download the OS files from the desktop/laptop to the Thor VM1's System folder.
5. During the file copy process to the Thor VM1 System folder, when asked "Overwrite ?", select Yes to All.
6. Review the files that were downloaded to the System folder.
7. Restart the Thor VM1.
8. Disconnect from ActiveSync.
9. When the OS finishes loading, check the OS update version by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel > About >
Software tab.
The touch screen may require calibration, however most Windows OS versions save the calibration data, eliminating the
need to calibrate.
If the Thor VM1 won't boot up after the upgrade is finished, contact
options.
(page 11-1) to get the OS upgrade files.
Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance (page 11-1) for re-imaging
(page 11-1) for
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