Installation Guide Dell Wyse D Class Conversion to WES7 ® Wyse USB Firmware ToolTM Release 1.20.0.1 Products: D10D, D50D, D90DW Issue: 040914 PN: 883887-38L Rev.
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Contents 1 Introduction 1 Kit Contents 1 Kit Warranty 2 Overview 2 Dell Technical Support 2 Related Documentation and Services Dell Online Community 2 2 2 Installing D Class Flash 3 Requirements 3 Procedures 3 3 Installing WES7 Firmware 7 Requirements 7 Procedures 8 Troubleshooting 13 USB Keys - Troubleshooting Boot Issues 13 SanDisk Cruiser Flash Drives - Troubleshooting Partition Issues 13
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1 Introduction This guide provides step-by-step instructions to use Wyse USB Firmware Tool to convert the following Wyse D class thin clients to WES7: • D10D (with minimum 2 GB RAM) • D50D (with minimum 2 GB RAM) • D90DW (with minimum 4 GB RAM) CAUTION: WES7 firmware requires D class thin clients to have a minimum of 8 GB Flash and 4 GB RAM (16 GB Flash and 4 GB RAM is recommended). TIP: After converting your thin clients, obtain any available firmware update at http://www.wyse.
Chapter 1 2 Kit Warranty The warranty on the hardware component of this kit assumes the remaining months of warranty of the thin client in which it is installed, or for 90 days, whichever is greater. Installation of this kit will not void the factory warranty, however the user will be responsible for damage due to improper installation. Overview To convert your D class thin clients to WES7: 1.
2 Installing D Class Flash This chapter contains information for users of Wyse D class thin clients who must install new flash. Requirements • Small Phillips screwdriver WARNING: Flash modules may be susceptible to damage by Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). All industry-standard cautions should be followed to avoid ESD. Before you remove or install a module, touch any metal part of the chassis and keep that contact with the chassis during the installation process.
4 Chapter 2 4. Place your thumbs on the top surface of the opposite end where the three screws were removed. With a continuous motion, push firmly downward and towards the back panel (pushing down unlatches the hooks under the cover). The cover will shift approximate 1/4 inch to hang over the back panel.
Installing D Class Flash Figure 5 5 Main board and Flash module 7. Remove the existing flash module. Locate the flash module and use the Phillips Screwdriver to remove its retaining screw as shown in Figure 6. Lift the flash module out of the socket. Figure 6 Removing the existing flash module 8. Install the new flash module in the reverse order of removing the original flash module. Carefully screw down its retaining screw until it is secure. 9.
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3 Installing WES7 Firmware This chapter includes the requirements and procedures you need to install and use Wyse USB Firmware Tool to update your thin client to WES7 firmware. TIP: The purpose of the USB Firmware Tool is to configure a bootable USB key for device firmware.
Chapter 3 8 Procedures IMPORTANT: Complete the following procedures as an administrator (administrator privileges are required). Step 1: Copy the D Class WES7 Conversion Image Folder (on the DVD-ROM) to Your Local Hard Drive Navigate to the D Class WES7 Conversion Image folder (contained on the Conversion Software Assembly DVD-ROM) and copy it to your local hard drive. Step 2: Install Wyse USB Firmware Tool v1.20.0.1 1. Navigate to the Wyse USB Firmware Tool v1.20.0.1_GA.
Installing WES7 Firmware 9 Figure 8 Configuration options 3. Select the Configure the USB key to Copy/Pull or to Update/Push firmware option, and then click Next to open the Select the Configuration dialog box. Figure 9 Update firmware options - Windows Embedded Standard 7 4. Select the Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system (OS) type option. 5. Select the Update or Push Firmware operation to perform option. Be sure that all three contents options are selected (OS Image, BIOS, and CMOS). 6.
10 Chapter 3 Figure 10 Browse for image file 8. Click Browse. Figure 11 Browse to select commandsXml.xml 9. Navigate to the D Class WES7 Conversion Image folder (on your hard drive) that contains the commandsXml.xml file (this is the location you selected in "Step 1: Copy the D Class WES7 Conversion Image Folder (on the DVD-ROM) to Your Local Hard Drive"), click on the commandsXml.xml file to select it (you may need to select the All Files option from the Files of Type box to display the commandsXml.
Installing WES7 Firmware 11 11. Select the USB key onto which you want the configurations (you can use Refresh as needed to recognize an inserted USB key), and then click Next. The progress bars show the overall (formatting and configuration) progress and task progress. CAUTION: DO NOT interrupt the formatting and configuration process. All process requirements are done automatically. 12.
12 Chapter 3 Step 5: Verifying Thin Client Operation After the thin client displays the WES7 desktop, you can verify the Version and that your general client information is correct. 1. On the General tab of the Wyse Client Information window (Start > All Programs > Wyse Client Information), verify the following: • Version is 9.05 Build 858. 2. Click Close to close the Wyse Client Information window. The thin client is ready for operation and setup by an administrator.
Installing WES7 Firmware 13 Step 7: Obtain a Firmware Update After converting your thin clients, obtain any available firmware update at http://www.wyse.com/serviceandsupport/support/downloads.asp. WARNING: Use of the Software on more than one device requires that you first purchase from Dell additional copies of, or licenses to, the Software. Contact your local Dell distributor or Dell Inside Sales at 1-800-800-9973 option 1 or 1-408-473-1200 option 1.
Installation Guide Dell® Wyse D Class Conversion to WES7 Issue: 040914 Written and published by: Dell Inc.