Owner's manual
Instruction Manual
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The Firmware Upgrade Utility
The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth,
automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s rmware.
The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specic for each
device. New upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new rmware revisions
become available.
1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to the product listing
for the appropriate switch, on our website (http://www.startech.com), and click on
Downloads.
2. Download the most recent le, if newer than the software currently installed, and
extract from the containing (compressed) folder.
3. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit, to connect a COM port on
your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch:
4. Unplug the KVM cables from the back of the switch.
5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode. The switch’s front panel
6. LEDs ash to indicate that it is in Firmware Upgrade Mode.