Accessing The Boot/Startup Menu Functions; Downloading Software - D-Link DGS-3100 SERIES User Manual

Accessing the Boot/Startup Menu Functions

The following configuration functions are performed from the Boot (Startup) menu:
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Downloading Software

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Set Terminal Baud-Rate
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Defining Stacking Units
To display the Startup menu:
1. During the boot process, after the first part of the POST is completed press Ctrl+shift+ (-) within 2 seconds after
the following message is displayed:
2. Press Enter to access the Startup menu.
3. The Startup menu is displayed and contains the following configuration functions.
The following sections describe the Startup menu options. If no selection is made within 25 seconds (default), the switch
times out and the device continues to load normally.
Downloading Software
Use the software download option when a new software version must be downloaded to replace corrupted files, update, or
upgrade the system software. It is recommended to set the Baud Rate to 38400 prior to downloading software, therefore
allowing the software download to be faster. See Set Terminal Baud-Rate.
To download software from the Startup menu:
1. On the Startup menu, press "1".
The following prompt is displayed:
2. When using HyperTerminal, click Transfer on the HyperTerminal menu bar.
3. From the Transfer menu, click Send File. The Send File window is displayed.
4. Enter the file path for the file to be downloaded.
5. Ensure the protocol is defined as Xmodem.
6. Click Send.
The software is downloaded. Software downloading takes several minutes. The terminal emulation application, such as
HyperTerminal, may display the progress of the loading process. After software downloads, the device reboots
automatically. Refer to the Set Terminal Baud-Rate section to define the Terminal Baud-Rate.
NOTE: Previous firmware versions that do not support Green Ethernet and Fan Control cannot be
downloaded into boards with Hardware version B1. The download fails after the device recognizes
a firmware version that does not support these features.
DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch User Manual
Autoboot in 2 seconds –press RETURN or Esc. to abort
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Startup Menu
[1] Download Software
[2] Set Terminal Baud-Rate
[3] Stack menu
[4] Back
Enter your choice or press ｀ESC＇ to exit:
Downloading code using XMODEM
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