Upgrading The Firmware On The Panel Pc 2100; Procedure In Windows (B&R Control Center); Procedure In Efi Shell - B&R Panel PC 2100 User Manual

4.2.2 Upgrading the firmware on the Panel PC 2100

The "Firmware upgrade (MTCX)" software makes it possible to update the firmware depending on the PPC2100
system variant.
The latest firmware upgrade is available in the Downloads section of the B&R website (www.br-automation.com).
Caution!
The PC is not permitted to be switched off or reset while performing an update!
4.2.2.1 Procedure in Windows (B&R Control Center)
1. Download the ZIP file from the B&R website (www.br-automation.com).
2. Open the Control Center in the Control Panel.
3. Select the Versions tab.
4. Under "System unit", click on Update for MTCX. This brings up the "Open" dialog box.
5. Enter the name of the firmware file or select the file under Filename.
6. Click on Open. This brings up the "Open" dialog box.
The transfer can be canceled by clicking on Cancel. Cancel is disabled when writing to flash memory.
Deleting the data in flash memory can take several seconds depending on the memory block being used. The
progress indicator is not updated during this time.
Information:
The PC's power supply must be switched off and then switched back on again in order for the new
firmware to take effect and the updated version to be displayed. The user is prompted to do this when
closing the Control Center.
Information:
For more information about saving and updating firmware, please refer to the ADI driver user's manual.

4.2.2.2 Procedure in EFI shell

1. Download the ZIP file from the B&R website (www.br-automation.com).
2. Unzip the ZIP file and copy the data to a USB flash drive formatted in FAT16 or FAT32. Alternatively, a CFast
card can be used.
3. Reboot the PC and select "UEFI: Internal shell" as the boot device (press key "F5" to open the boot menu).
4. After the EFI shell is booted, "startup.nsh" is executed and the MTCX upgrade is started.
5. The system must be switched off and back on after a successful upgrade.
Warning!
Pressing panel keys while the firmware is being transferred is not permitted! This can disrupt the
procedure.
Information:
The PC's power supply must be switched off and then switched back on again in order for the new
firmware to take effect and the updated version to be displayed.
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