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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Firmware Update Procedure
The following items are required to update firmware:
• RS-232 Terminal (e.g. Windows-based PC running HyperTerminal).
• RS-232 cable (do not use a null-modem cable)
• Firmware file: DVI16x16_e_x_x_x.bin
To begin the update procedure the matrix Boot Loader must be activated. To activate the
Boot Loader, follow the procedure below:
1. Power-on the matrix.
2. Connect an RS-232 cable to the PC and open the terminal program using the
following settings:
Baud rate: 19200
Stop bits: 1
Data bits: 8
Flow control: None
3. Type the command: #activebolo 0
4. Once the Boot Loader is activated the following message should appear:
5. Press [1] on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the temporary
memory
DVI16x16 Boot Loading
================== Main Menu ===========================
Download new program -------- 1
Cancel ---------------------- 2
========================================================
6. Press [1] on the computer keyboard to begin downloading program to the temporary
memory.
7. A message will appear in the terminal program:
Waiting for the file to be sent ... (press ‘a’ to abort)
8. In Hyperterminal, click Transfer > Send file...
9. Click Browse... and select the .bin file.
10. Select Ymodem for the protocol.
11. Press Send on the Send File dialog box. The update process will begin.
12. After the firmware update has completed, the following message will appear:
Programming Completed Successfully!