Downloading Upgrade Files; Linking The Frame Controller To The Network Adapter; Connecting The Computer To The Card Edge Serial Port; Setting The 7800Fc Frame Controller To Upgrade Mode - evertz 7800 Manual

7.3.1. Downloading Upgrade Files

1. Download the boot loader "7800FC Boot Loader", upgrade program "7800FC Upgrade" and the
image file "7800FC Image File" from the web site
Downloads link > Type "7800FC" in the Model search and press "Go".). Save the files to the hard
drive.
2. Unzip the downloaded files and store them in a selected sub-directory. Record the location of the
stored files.

7.3.2. Linking the Frame Controller to the Network Adapter

Connect a "straight-thru" Cat5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors, between the PC's network Ethernet
card and a network hub; and a second "straight-thru" Cat5 Ethernet cable between the hub and the rear
plate of the 7800FC VistaLINK
Ethernet adapter to the 7800FC Frame Controller's rear plate can be substituted for the two straight-thru
Ethernet cables and hub. (See section 2.3.1)

7.3.3. Connecting the Computer to the Card Edge Serial Port

Refer to section 2.3.2 for instructions on connecting the computer to the card edge serial port and
configuring the terminal software.

7.3.4. Setting the 7800FC Frame Controller to Upgrade Mode

The UPGRADE jumper J9 located at the front of the module is used when "image" upgrades are being
done to the 7800FC Frame Controller module. For normal operation the jumper is set in the RUN position.
To upgrade the firmware in the module unit pull it out of the frame. Move Jumper J4 into the UPGRADE
position. See Figure 5-1 for jumper locations on the 7800FC Frame Controller card.

7.3.5. Viewing Startup Information

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Once HyperTerminal is connected, insert the 7800FC VistaLINK
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7800FC booting information will then be sent to the HyperTerminal window. After the card powers
up the "upload" message is displayed.
For example:
Evertz NAND PPCBoot et.816
Evertz PPCBoot 2.3 et.816
8313e rev. 2.2, e300c3 rev. 1.0, 167 MHz bus, 333 MHz core
link up, 1000 Mbit/s, duplex
COULD NOT OPEN FILE
COMMAND upgrade FAILED -1
PPCBOOT>
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If you do not see the boot up messages check to make sure you have the correct
COM Port specified in HyperTerminal, and the status bar at the bottom of the
HyperTerminal screen shows that it is connected.
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