Release Notes

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Dell Wyse ThinLinux 2.1 preupgrade add-on for

Wyse 3040 thin client

Release Notes

Software releases are created to correct defects, make enhancements, or add new features. These releases are tested on all current,

actively shipping platforms and operating systems as applicable. This release note contains details on the supported platforms, any changes

in the conguration settings and licensing details as well. The bug xes along with the workarounds are documented in the release notes.

Any changes in the feature functionality from an end-user perspective are listed with the description of each feature at a high level.

Current Version: 1.0.0-14

Release Date: January 2019

Contents

Release type and denition................................................................................................................................................1

Supported platform............................................................................................................................................................ 1

Add-on details......................................................................................................................................................................1

Fixed issue...........................................................................................................................................................................2

Important notes..................................................................................................................................................................2

Installing the add-on on the thin client with the default BIOS password and without the BIOS password........... 2

Installing the add-on on Wyse 3040 thin client with the customized BIOS password..............................................4

Release type and denition

This release addresses the issue on Wyse 3040 thin clients that are shipped from the factory with the incorrect security key for ThinLinux

2.0. For more information about the issue, see Fixed issue.

Supported platform

• Platform—Wyse 3040 thin client

• Memory conguration (RAM/Flash)—16 GB/ 2 GB

• BIOS version—1.2.5

Add-on details

• Build number—1.0.0-14

• File name—3040-tl2.1-pre-upgrade-x_1.0.0-14_amd64.deb

Rev. A01

2019 - 01

Dell Wyse ThinLinux 2.1 preupgrade add-on for Wyse 3040 thin client

Release Notes

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Rev. A01 2019 - 01 Dell Wyse ThinLinux 2.1 preupgrade add-on for Wyse 3040 thin client Release Notes Software releases are created to correct defects, make enhancements, or add new features. These releases are tested on all current, actively shipping platforms and operating systems as applicable. This release note contains details on the supported platforms, any changes in the configuration settings and licensing details as well. The bug fixes along with the workarounds are documented in the release notes.
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• File size—366,558 bytes Fixed issue The following issue is fixed in this release: You cannot upgrade ThinLinux from version 2.0 to 2.1 on Wyse 3040 thin clients that are shipped from the factory with the incorrect security key. Merlin imaging fails during upgrade due to the incorrect security key, and the following error message is displayed: Error while validating security key.(error code 233). To resolve this issue, you must install the preupgrade add-on that is delivered in this release.
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Install the add-on using INI parameter To install the add-on by using the INI parameter, do the following: 1 Go to www.dell.com/support. 2 Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your thin client, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have Service Tag, manually browse for your thin client model. 3 Click Drivers and downloads. 4 From the Operating system drop-down list, select ThinLinux. The add-ons are listed on the page. 5 Select ThinLinux version 2.
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5 Select ThinLinux version 2.1 preupgrade fix add-on for Dell Wyse 3040 thin clients and download the 3040-tl2.1-pre-upgradefix_1.0.0-14_amd64.deb add-on. 6 Copy the 3040-tl2.1-pre-upgrade-fix_1.0.0-14_amd64.deb add-on to the ftp \addons folder and create the entry in the directory file. 7 Log in to the thin client. 8 To enter the admin mode, and click the Switch to Admin button. 9 Go to Management > INI. 10 To enable the Specify server details manually option, click the ON/OFF button.
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NOTE: If you do not have Service Tag, manually browse for your thin client model. 3 Click Drivers and downloads. 4 From the Operating system drop-down list, select ThinLinux. The add-ons are listed on the page. 5 Select ThinLinux version 2.1 preupgrade fix add-on for Dell Wyse 3040 thin clients and download the 3040-tl2.1-pre-upgradefix_1.0.0-14_amd64.deb add-on. 6 Copy the 3040-tl2.1-pre-upgrade-fix_1.0.0-14_amd64.deb add-on to the root directory wyse/addons.