Firmware Version Up; Isw; Outline - Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 920 Service Manual

Field Service Ver2.0 Aug.2005

5. FIRMWARE VERSION UP

5.1

ISW

5.1.1

Outline

A. ISW (In-System Writer)
The operation to rewrite firmware stored in the flash ROM that is built in each control board in the main body
with the board left built in the main body is called an ISW. Executing ISW allows you to upgrade the firmware ver-
sion without replacing the board, or install the latest firmware when replacing the board. As a tool to execute
ISW, there are ISWTrns (PC software) and the Internet ISW available: the former rewrites firmware with the per-
sonal computer (PC) locally connected to the main body and the latter rewrites firmware through the Internet.
(1) ISWTrns
This is a software for Windows to rewrite flash ROM of the main body and rewrites firmware with the main body
and the PC locally connected with a parallel cable or UBS cable.
Note
• When upgrading the ISWTrns version, be sure to uninstall the old version of ISWTrns before install-
ing the new version of ISWTrns. When installed by overwriting, this may result in the installation by
the USB driver unavailable.
• When the main body uses the USB to conduct the ISW, it is necessary to install the USB driver of
the ISWTrns. For procedure for installation, see "5.2.3 Usage of the ISWTrns A. Installation of the
USB driver (Windows2000/XP)."
(2) Internet ISW
This uses the main body NIC to connect the main body to the network environment, and uses an FTP or HTTP
protocol to rewrite firmware from the program server on the Internet.
For the Internet ISW, the following methods are available:
• Internet ISW using Web Utilities
The Web Utilities of the main body is accessed through the Web browser of the PC to rewrite firmware.
However, this method requires a PC that is connected to the main body through a network.
• Internet ISW using the operation panel
The operation panel is used to rewrite firmware.
• Internet ISW using the mail remote notification system
A mail is sent to the main body to give the ISW instruction to rewrite firmware.
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