Software And Configuration Loading Procedures - Garmin G900X Installation And Maintenance Manual

15.2

Software and Configuration Loading Procedures

The G900X/G950 is not airworthy unless software and configuration procedures are accomplished
successfully as described in these procedures. It is extremely important that each LRU software load be
completed successfully.
15.2.1 Preparation
Before loading software to the G900X/G950 system perform the following operations:
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Remove all SD cards from the displays, including database cards that reside is the bottom
slots.
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Clear user settings by performing the following procedure:
1. Apply power to the MFD (not the PFD(s)) and hold the CLR key down.
2. Release the CLR key after the initializing system message appears.
3. Select "YES" when prompted to clear user settings.
4. Remove power from the MFD.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 on the PFD(s) (ensuring the MFD is turned off).
15.2.2 MFD & PFD(s) Software Load
1. Pull the MFD and PFD(s) circuit breakers.
2. Insert the correct G900X/G950 Loader Card into the MFD top card slot.
3. While holding the ENT key on the MFD, restore power by closing the MFD circuit breaker.
4. When the words
release the ENT key.
5. The system first automatically compares the existing GDU 1040 boot block with the version on
the loader card. If a difference exists, the GDU prompts to load new boot block:
6. ENSURE that power will remain applied to the system. Press the ENT key to load new boot
block:
7. Press the ENT key to acknowledge the "Do you want to update system files?" prompt to load new
software (NOTE: A softkey labeled 'YES' appears in the lower right corner and may be used in
lieu of the ENT key).
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appear in the upper left corner of the MFD,
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