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Section 8-2
System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure
Introduction
There are two possibilities to update the system software:
1.) via the FMI from DVD button in the System Setup Service page
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2.) by downloading and installing a Software Update Package via active InSite connection
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Disconnecting ALL external USB devices (except DVD drive) is NECESSARY. Re-installation of
CAUTION
any previously attached printer has to be done after the upgrade procedure.
Manpower
One person ~ 1 hour (depends on contents of System DVD resp. SW update package, peripherals, etc.)
Tools
System DVD (Under the top cabinet cover, inside the Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6) or active InSite
connection
Ultrasound Multipurpose Phantom* (if available)
NOTE: The use of test phantoms is only recommended if required by your facility's (customer's) QA program.
8-2-1 Before the Installation/Upgrade procedure
Before performing the Software Upgrade:
• perform an initial verification of the system and its functions; see Table 8-2
• check the current Application Software versio and the installed Options (8-2-1-2)
• if the currently installed software has to be upgraded by a newer version, calculate new software
specific "Permanent key" in OKOS.
NOTE: It is NOT necessary to save Full System Configuration (Full Backup) prior to the upgrade.
All existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text settings remain untouched!
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Software parts to be upgraded (e.g., Ultrasound Application Software, Service Software,
EUM, MS patches, etc.) and installation time depend on contents of the used System DVD.
PRECONDITION: The first "Boot Device" in BIOS has to be Hard Disk Drive. To change BIOS
Boot Priority Order setting.
If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version, a new software
specific "Permanent key" is required. (Calculated in OKOS; http://3.187.187.9/OKOS. For
detailed description see Section 8.2.1.3 on page 8-7 .) If you do not have permission to
access OKOS,contact the On Line Center to get the necessary key.
Software parts to be upgraded (e.g., Ultrasound Application Software, Service Software,
EUM, MS patches, etc.) and installation time depend on contents of the SW update package.
PRECONDITION: InSite connection has to be configured and checked out.
Section 8-2 - System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure
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