GE MAC 5500 Service Manual page 119

Installing the software
The MAC software is provided on an SD card.
NOTE:
Before applying a software update, do the following:
• Confirm the update is compatible with the main board in your device.
• Updates with boot code version B4 or higher cannot be applied to devices
• Updates with software version 10A, 9C, or earlier cannot be applied to
• Connect the device to AC power.
Keep the device connected to AC power and do not power off the device during
the update.
Use the following procedure to install the software using the user interface.
1. Press Power to turn on the device.
2. From the Main Menu, select System Setup.
3. Enter the system password. and press Enter.
4. Press Shift + F3.
The following message is displayed:
Please Insert SD Card
Press 'Esc' to cancel
5. Insert the SD card.
The following message is displayed:
Current Version: xx.xx
New Software Version: yy.yy
Press 'Enter' to start update.
6. Press Enter.
NOTE:
A series of messages flash on the screen to indicate the installation progress.
One of two things will happen:
• If the boot code on the device and the boot code on the SD card are the same
• If the boot code on the device and the boot code on the SD card are different
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with the –007 main board (P/N 801212-007).
devices with the –008 main board (P/N 801212-008).
If the device is not connected to AC power, the message Please switch to AC
Power is displayed. Connect the device to an AC outlet.
version, the following messages are displayed:
Programming Over
System will shut down
Press any key to continue...
Press any key to shut down the device. Skip to step 8.
versions, the following messages are displayed:
Current Boot Version: xx.xx
New Boot Version: yy.yy
Press 'Enter' to start Installation
Proceed to step 7.
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