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Appendix
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
The following items are required to update rmware:
• Booster for HDMI with EDID Detective
• Computer running Windows XP
• Terminal-emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal)
• USB to Mini-USB cable
• Firmware le
1. Download the rmware le from the Gefen Web site.
2. Extract the contents of the .zip le to the Windows® Desktop. The .zip le will
contain the le: HdmiEdidP_[version].bin.
3. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the Mini-USB port on the booster.
4. Launch Hyperterminal and select the Virtual COM Port. For more information see
Using the Virtual COM Port.
5. Type the command: #fw_upgrade.
6. The following will be displayed on the terminal screen:
#fw_upgrade
CCC
The “C” character will continue to be echoed to the terminal until the le transfer
is initiated.
7. In Hyperterminal, click Transfer > Send File...
8. Select the HdmiEdidP_[version].bin le.
9. Select YModem from the Protocol drop-down list and click the OK button.
The rmware update procedure will begin. This process should take about 15
seconds. After the rmware update is successful, the following will be displayed in
the terminal program:
HdmiEdidP_[version].bin
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