Software Upgrade Overview; Serial Upgrade Method - Barco ScreenPRO-II User Manual

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Software Upgrade Overview

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Firmware files for the ScreenPRO-II system are loaded into the hardware at power-up.
These files are stored in the unit's onboard flash memory, which can be accessed by using
one of the following two methods:
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The Flash Loader utility enables you to update the Flash memory with the latest software
revision. The utility should be run from a PC's hard drive (recommended).
Each upgrade method is discussed in the following sections:
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Use the following steps to upgrade ScreenPRO-II software using a serial connection to
your PC:
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Serial — this method is the easiest to set up and use. The PC connection is
made through the Serial 1 port on the ScreenPRO-II rear panel, in conjunction
with the "Flash Loader" utility supplied with each upgrade.
Ethernet — this method uses the rear panel's Ethernet port in conjunction with a
small network consisting of a PC (or Laptop), a network hub and the ScreenPRO-
II unit. However, this method still requires a serial port to be connected.
Note The Ethernet method is twice as fast as the Serial method.
Using Serial takes approximately 6 minutes, while using
Ethernet takes approximately 3 minutes.

Serial Upgrade Method

Ethernet Upgrade Method
Ensure that your PC (or laptop) uses the Windows
systems.
Ensure that your PC (or laptop) has RS-232 Serial Terminal software installed,
such as HyperTerminal . This software enables the PC to send serial commands
to the ScreenPRO-II unit.
Download the latest ScreenPRO-II firmware update from the web:
a. On the web, navigate to
b. Click " Downloads " to access the Downloads Page .
c. Using the " Select Video Product " pull-down menu, click ScreenPRO-II.
d. In the " Software " section, click the Download button for the latest
version of code.
e. When the File Download Dialog appears, click Save to save the file to
your computer.
f. When the Save As Dialog appears, navigate to the desired folder (or
create a new one) and click Save .
g. After the download is complete, navigate to the target folder and double-
click the EXE to launch the installation shield.
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2000 or XP operating
http://video.folsom.com .
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