Product Manual

GE HEALTHCARERAFT VOLUSON® P8 / VOLUSON® P6
DIRECTION 5450839-100, REVISION 5 DRAFT (JANUARY 17, 2013) BASIC SERVICE MANUAL
8-8 Section 8-3 - System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure
Section 8-3
System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure
8-3-1 Introduction
8-3-2 Manpower
One person ~ 1 hour (depends on contents of System DVD, peripherals, etc.)
8-3-3 Tools
System DVD
8-3-4 Preparations
Before performing the Software Upgrade:
• make sure that all system functions are working correct
• check the current Application Software version (
Figure 8-9) and the installed Options (Figure 8-9)
• if the currently installed software has to be upgraded by a newer version, and the system DVD being
used is SW 13.0.0 or higher, calculate new software specific “Permanent key” in OKOS.
Please contact your local distributor or GE service representative to get the necessary key.
NOTE: It is NOT necessary to save Full System Configuration (Full Backup) prior to the upgrade.
All existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text settings remain untouched!
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
To update the Systems C:\ image via the FMI FROM DVD button in the System Setup SERVICE page,
see:
Section 8-3-5 "System Software - Installation Procedure (FMI from DVD)" on page 8-12.
The Software parts to be upgraded (e.g., Ultrasound Application Software, Service Software, EUM,
MS Patches, etc.) depend on the contents of the System DVD being used.