Upgrading Firmware; Update Procedure; Part 1 - Configuring The Unit For Firmware Upgrades; Part 2 - Terminal Program Setup - evertz 2432TX-2 Instruction Manual

2432TX-2
Dual Path Dual Link DVI to Serial Converter
6.

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6.1.

UPDATE PROCEDURE

6.1.1. Part 1 – Configuring the Unit for Firmware Upgrades
Connect the 9 pin male connector on the straight through serial extension cable to the COM port on the
end of the 2430TX-2. Connect the 9 pin female connector to the PCs' RS-232 communications port.
6.1.2. Part 2 – Terminal Program Setup
1.
Start the terminal program.
2.
Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
3.
Apply power to the 2430TX-2. After the unit powers up, a banner with the boot code version
information should appear in the terminal window. The cursor to the right of the word "BOOT>"
should be spinning for about 5 seconds then the unit will continue to boot.
For example:
EVERTZ MCF5272 MONITOR 2.3 BUILD 3 (66 MHZ)
COPYRIGHT 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
28F160C3B FLASH DETECTED
PROD=2430TX-2
MCF5272 COLD BOOT> |
1. The following is a list of possible reasons for failed communications:
•
Defective serial cable.
•
Wrong communications port selected in the terminal program.
•
Improper port settings in the terminal program (Refer to step 3 for settings).
2. While the cursor is spinning press the <CTRL> and <X> keys on your computer keyboard at the
same time, this should stop the cursor from spinning. The spinning prompt will only remain for
about 5 seconds. You must press <CTRL-X> during this 5 second delay. If the unit continues to
boot-up, simply cycle the power and repeat this step.
3. Hit the <ENTER> key on your computer once.
4. Type the word "upgrade", without quotes, and hit the <ENTER> key once.
5. The boot code will ask for confirmation. Type "y", without quotes.
6. You should now see a prompt asking you to upload the file.
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Table 6-1: Serial Terminal Settings

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