Bio-Rad T100™ Thermal Cycler - Manual (Page 32)

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Update Firmware
To update the firmware for the T100 thermal cycler:
1. Locate the most recent firmware files.
TIP: Firmware update files are posted at www.bio-rad.com/PCRupdates
2. Copy the most recent firmware update files onto a USB flash drive.
NOTE: Copy the firmware file to the root of the USB flash drive, not into a folder.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the front of the T100 thermal cycler.
4. Open the Tools menu.
5. Touch Update Firmware (Figure 27).
6. Touch Start to initiate the firmware update.
NOTE: Do not turn off the instrument while the firmware update is in progress.
Figure 27. Updating the instrument firmware.
About
The About screen displays the firmware version and total hours run. To view the About screen:
1. Open the Tools menu.
2. Select About (Figure 28).
Figure 28. The About screen.