CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
5 Installing the System Software
The iR-M1's system software is stored on the HDD, requiring writing of the system soft-
ware from an external source to the HDD whenever the HDD is replaced or the system soft-
ware is installed or upgraded.
The Download Tool is a program used to download system software from a PC to the
Board. The program used to write system software (obtained from a PC through the parallel
port) to the HDD is stored in the flash ROM of the Board.
5.1 Download Tool
5.1.1 Outline
The Download Tool is made available in the form of a self-decompressing file. To install
the system software, it is first necessary to install the Download Tool to a PC.
After installing the Download Tool, select the system software to install using the Tool,
thereby starting downloading.
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