Diagnostic Mode - Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z User Manual

Diagnostic Mode

The keypad has a manual diagnostic mode built-in to verify proper keypad
function and troubleshooting key issues. This mode will not allow access to
any data or admin function. It can only be used to identify the firmware level
and to test button recognition.
To enter the diagnostic function:
1.
From standby mode, press + 1, release, then press and continue to
hold the 0 button as the
three LEDs illuminate solidly, release the 0 button.
2.
The BLUE LED will blink a number of times to represent the number of both
the major and minor revisions. The decimal point will be represented by a
RED
single LED blink. Upon completion, the
(Example: VERSION 4.1 would be indicated by four
RED LED blink, one
to the BLUE
3.
To check the keypad's button functionality, press each button and the
number of the button pressed will be expressed by the
(Example: 1 Button= 1 blink, 2 Button = 2 blinks, 3 Button = 3 blinks...
0 Button = 10 blinks, Button = 11 blinks,
4.
To exit the Diagnostic Mode, wait for the 20 second timeout or hold the
Button for ~7 seconds to return the key to its normal operation.
Self-Diagnostics:
During the initial power up, after the key has been plugged into a USB port,
the key will perform self-diagnostics on the encryption algorithm and critical
hardware components. If the
second for 15 seconds, returns to standby and will not unlock, unplug the
key from USB port and try again. If the
manner mentioned above and won't unlock upon USB re-insertion, a critical
component has failed and the key can no longer function.
If the key blinks a
seconds when unlocked, a failure has occurred that will not immediately
stop the device from working nor affect the security of the device, but
should be considered as a warning that the device needs to be replaced in
the near future. Additionally, Admin features may be limited in this mode.
If either condition should appear, remove the key from the USB port and
allow the key to go to sleep, and try to unlock the key again. The event of
either diagnostic failure will be very rare, but if the key cannot recover, it
must be replaced.
RED
BLUE LED blink, and one
LED glowing solidly.)
RED
triple-RED LED pattern that is repeated every two
and BLUE LEDs blink alternately. Once all
BLUE
RED
Button = 12 blinks.)
LED blinks at a rate of one blink per
RED
LED continues to blink in the
LED will glow solidly.
BLUE LED blinks, one
LED blink, then revert
RED LED blinking.
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