Quick Start Tutorial; Software Installation And Firmware Update; Tesira Software; Firmware Update - Tesira D 200:4T Quick Start Manual

13. Quick Start Tutorial

13. Quick Start Tutorial
This section will describe how to get started with associated software and set up a basic system for operation.

13.1. Software installation and firmware update

13.1.1. Tesira Software

1. Download Tesira Software from biamp.com: www.biamp.com/products/tesira/downloads.aspx. Locate the
Software and Firmware section and download the latest version of Tesira software.
2. Execute the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. This is a typical software installation where the
default settings are acceptable for the vast majority of users.
3. When executing the application you will be prompted to obtain a license. Biamp license their software at no
charge. Follow instructions to install. You can continue working for a limited period while waiting for the
license code.

13.1.2. Firmware update

The firmware for the D Series amplifier is contained within the Tesira server. Potential firmware updates of the
D Series amplifiers are managed by the Tesira servers.
Update Tesira server firmware
1. Download Tesira Firmware from biamp.com: www.biamp.com/products/tesira/downloads.aspx. Locate the
Software and Firmware section and download the latest version of Tesira firmware.
2. In Tesira software, click the Device Maintenance button or go to System > Network > Perform Device >
Maintenance.
3. Click the Update Firmware button.
4. Browse to the firmware update file, which should be a .tfa file. You may need to unzip the downloaded file to
obtain the .tfa file.
5. Select all of the devices that you'd like to update, or click Select All to update all devices. Click OK to begin
the update.
6. Allow up to 20 minutes for the firmware update to complete. You may notice the server(s) rebooting multiple
times throughout the update.
NOTE: Do not remove power or interrupt network connectivity during the update. Updating firmware over a WiFi
connection or via a remote internet connection is not recommended.
Update D Series amplifier firmware
The first time a D Series amplifier is connected to an active Tesira system following a server firmware update, the
server will automatically update the firmware of the amplifier when needed.
NOTE: Do not remove power or interrupt network connectivity during the update.
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