Grass Valley MRC v.1.2 - Manual (Page 40)

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Configuring Routers
Firmware Page
Each column in the table provides the following options or information:
Choosing a Firmware file
When it becomes necessary to update your router’s firmware, your Grass Valley service techni-
cian will send you a .rf file with new firmware. Store the .rf file in your PC’s file system. When you
perform the firmware update, a copy of the firmware is stored in the CF card on the router’s
control card. The CF card will store up to 5 recent versions of the firmware. It will also store the
names of all previous versions. If you ever want to revert to a previous version, you can choose
one of the previous versions available.
To select a firmware file, click ‘Choose’ at the upper right corner of the ‘Firmware’ page. The
‘Choose Router Firmware’ dialog appears. There are two choices in the dialog:
• Used on this control card.
• All available.
‘Used on This Control Card’ Option
The ‘Used on this Control Card’ option lists all previous versions, available or unavailable, on the
CF card:
You can choose any that is listed as “on router.” Click the radio button in the ‘Select’ column to
do so. Then click ‘OK’.
Column Description
Update Check the check box to select the module for updating. (This is just to select the mod-
ule. Checking the box does not perform the update.)
Needs Update A check mark appears in the check box when a different version of the firmware exists
for a particular module and updating is needed. Modules for which this box is
checked show red text.
Name Type and location of the module being updated. (See Nomenclature on page 50.)
Note: if the CPLD or ROM displays in red, the chip must be updated, but cannot be
updated through MRC. Contact
Grass Valley Technical Support
Version The version of the firmware currently loaded in the module.
Description A general description of the module, which may include its part number, router
model, signal type, or function. (See
Nomenclature on page 50.)