System Software - Installation Procedure (Fmi From Dvd) - GE Voluson E Series Service Manual

Replacement Procedures

8.2.2 System Software - Installation Procedure (FMI from DVD)

The system software installation procedure starts with saving and recording the settings present on the
system (silent "Rollback"). Then the new software is written to the hard disk using the System DVD.
Application Settings are automatically updated, to match with new Software version.
Existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text remain unaffected! Afterwards the new software is
configured such that it is integrated again in its environment.
For more detailed information, see
Note
1. Perform Preparations as described in
2. If not already done, disconnect all external USB devices (except DVD drive).
3. Insert the System DVD into the drive.
4. Restart the system. (Turn system OFF and then back ON.)
If the system boots into LINUX, the "Boot priority order" in BIOS is incorrect. In this case, cancel the software
Note
installation procedure (select Exit/Reboot by means of the [Arrow] keys (right, left, up, down) and the [Enter]
key on the keyboard) and then contact your service representative.
5. Press the Utilities key on the control console.
6. In the "Utilities" menu touch the
7. On the right side of the screen select
8. Enter the password « she » and click
9. Click the
10. Verify that only the DVD drive is connected to the system, then click
11. To start update procedure click
The system saves Full Backup in silent mode on R:, then it reboots into LINUX. A silent "Rollback"
image from C:\ is stored on R:\. After executing all LINUX commands, the system reboots again.
Note If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version, a new software specific "Permanent
key is required.
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Section 5.14.3.3 "FMI from DVD" on page 5-51
Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
Figure 8-3 Service Tools
FMI from DVD button for updating the System Software.
Figure 8-4 Verify that USB devices are disconnected, then click OK
Yes .
Section 8.2.1 on page 8-4
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Administration and then click the Service tab.
Accept .
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OK .
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