Firmware Distribution Files; Update Process; Configuration Cloning Utility (Ccu) - Honeywell Thor VM2 User Manual

Firmware Distribution Files

The following software files must be copied to drive D: in the order listed. The files can
be copied to the D: drive manually or remotely. Contact
upgrade files.
FWxxyyzz.cab - This file contains the firmware update files and a utility to verify version
compatibility and install the firmware files. The file name is structured such that xx
identifies the last digits of the BIOS firmware version, yy identifies the Embedded Con-
troller firmware version and zz identifies the screen MCU version.
UpdateFW.tag - The file that triggers the update utility to begin. Be sure to copy this file
only after all the .cab file has been copied. As soon as the Thor VM2 detects the pres-
ence of this file, the unit reboots in five seconds.

Update Process

1. Copy the files listed above to the D: drive. Copy the.cab file first then the .tag file.
2. The Thor VM2 automatically reboots and starts the update process after detecting
3. If the update is not successful, the update is tried three more times.
4. If the update fails, drive D: is cleaned up leaving flashapp.exe, a flashlog.txt and a
5. Review the flashlog.txt file. The log file lists what firmware (if any) has been installed.
6. Review the Software tab of the

Configuration Cloning Utility (CCU)

This utility is included with Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7 Profes-
sional.
An update may be required with Windows Embedded Standard 2009 to support the
CCU:
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Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Embedded Standard User Guide
Be sure to copy the updatefw.tag file to the D: drive last. The Thor VM2
begins the reboot process after detecting this file.
the updatefw.tag file. No user intervention is required to reboot the Thor VM2 or run
the update utility after the reboot. The update utility operates in a DOS screen.
retry.tag file.
If an error has occurred during the update process, it is detailed in the flashlog.txt
file.
Compare the digits from the name of the cab file (see above) with those shown in the
About control panel.
If the Thor VM2 has a CCU.exe shortcut on the desktop the operating system is
already updated.
If the CCU.exe shortcut is not present on the desktop contact
update files and installation instructions.
About to verify the installed firmware versions.
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