Software Loading; Software Upgrade Procedure Overview - GE Vivid q N Service Manual

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Section 8-5

Software Loading

8-5-1

Software Upgrade Procedure Overview

NOTE: The software installation/upgrade procedure to software version BT12 can be performed on any
Vivid q N system currently running software BT11.
NOTE: For Vivid q N systems with software version BT12, a DVD Drive is an option. BT12 software installation
is available only through the USB Flash Drive.
NOTE: For systems running a software version earlier than BT11, it is necessary to first perform the
required software upgrade procedures (in the correct sequential order) up to software version
BT11. Then, follow the instructions for
NOTE: For all Vivid q N systems, before upgrading the system software, it is necessary to contact your local
OTR department to receive an appropriate software password. Make sure you specify the system serial
number located on the base of the Vivid q N unit.
The Software Installation/Upgrade procedure cannot be performed when the Vivid q N portable
NOTICE
ultrasound scanner is mounted on/connected to the SafeLock Cart.
THE SOFTWARE INSTALL PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE DATA,
WARNING WARNING
HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO
STORAGE MEDIA BEFORE DOING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE.
NOTE: It is recommended to back-up the archive and the settings as described in the Vivid q N User
Manual, before commencing software installation (or whenever upgrading the software).
During software installation, using CD or DVD, the DVD/CD-RW must be connected directly to
NOTICE
the Vivid q N portable ultrasound scanner and not through the SafeLock Cart or USB outlets.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL SOFTWARE THAT WAS NOT DESIGNATED FOR YOUR
WARNING WARNING
VIVID Q N UNIT. ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL UN-APPROVED SOFTWARE WILL CAUSE
IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE!
Normally, the Vivid q N system is supplied from the manufacturer with the software already installed. In some
cases, it is necessary to re-install the software.
Refer to the following sub-sections, as appropriate:
8-5-1-1
8-5-1-2
8-5-1-3
8-5-2
8-5-3
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EVISION
Vivid q N Software Upgrade Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-100
Vivid q N Software Upgrade/Installation/Reinstallation Procedure - BT11 to BT12 . . . . 8-103
Loading Latest Version User Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-112
Setting the BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114
Formatting and Partitioning the Hard Disk - Automatic Procedure (BT'12) . . . . . . . . . . 8-124
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures
"Vivid q N Software Upgrade Overview" on page
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