Software Update - Black Box iCOMPEL 2U Series User Manual

iCOMPEL Digital Signage User Guide (V9.2.3)
6. When the backup process finishes, remove the USB device.
To restore a backup:
1. Attach the USB device containing the backup to the iCOMPEL.
2. On the menu bar, click Setup and select Maintenance and Troubleshooting > Backup & Restore.
3. Click the
4. Wait for the iCOMPEL to reboot after the restore process finishes.
5. Remove the USB stick.
If you wish to restore media content onto a different iCOMPEL that does not have the Backup & Restore page, then there
are two methods available:
Using the options on the Manage Channels page – Use for a player that is part of your signage network or to transfer
media content between networked systems. See
Using the options on the Layout Packages page – Use to create files that you can store on or transfer to a different
iCOMPEL. See Creating a Layout Package

9.5 Software Update

You can access the Software Updates page from the Setup > Maintenance and Troubleshooting menu.
Use the Software Update options to check the latest update status and to configure whether the iCOMPEL performs
updates automatically or not. Please contact Black Box Technical Support at +1 (724) 746-5500 or info@blackbox.com for
more information on available updates.
Note: It is not possible to install an earlier software version than the one currently installed. The currently installed
version is shown highlighted.
Click the tab for the option you require:
Update Status – Checking details of the last update, how the iCOMPEL checks for updates, and if any new updates are
available.
Settings – Configuring or disabling automatic updating.
Manual Update – Performing a manual update from a downloaded file.
Caution: Never turn off the power to the iCOMPEL while it is installing an update. It can take 30 minutes to install a
large update.
Update Status:
The display contains the following information:
Last Update Messages
Status
Last Checked for updates
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button next to the backup you want to restore.
Configuring the Publisher
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Describes the most recent update.
Indicates whether or not the iCOMPEL is allowed to check for updates. If it indicates it is not
allowed, this is because you have either selected Turn off automatic update or have set a
Download Allowed period that does not include the current time.
Indicates when the iCOMPEL last checked for updates.
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for more details.
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