User Guide

96 PDS • User’s Guide
6. Upgrading Firmware
Firmware Upgrade Overview
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Firmware files for the PDS are loaded into the hardware at power-up. These files are
stored in the unit’s onboard flash memory. The PDS’s system firmware can be easily
upgraded using the steps described in the sections that follow.
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The following hardware items are required for upgrading PDS firmware:
• IBM compatible computer with an available Ethernet port
• Local Ethernet network, including an Ethernet switch
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The following list outlines firmware requirements for upgrading the PDS’s firmware:
• Ensure that your PC (or laptop) uses the Windows® 7, Windows® 2000, or
Windows XP operating systems.
• Ensure that your PC (or laptop) has a web browser installed, such as Windows
Internet Explorer
®
or Mozilla Firefox
®
.
• If using the Safari web browser, ensure that the following is NOT checked under
Safari --> Preferences --> General menu:
~ Open "safe" files after downloading.
Firmware files can be downloaded from either the Barco Folsom FTP site or the Barco
website, as described in the following “Downloading Firmware via FTP or Web Site”
section.