User`s manual

Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5

Updating Firmware

You can download the latest firmware upgrades for your DVM7400

Digital Video Machine from

http://www.alcorn.com

Follow these directions to update the DVM’s firmware:

• Establish a serial connection with the DVM using PC and AMI

Terminal. Use the Version button to retrieve the current

firmware version back from the unit. Compare that to the

version number listed on the website. If you need an upgrade,

continue.

• Download and extract the zipped firmware update file to your

PC from the Alcorn McBride website.

• Copy the OS.NEW file to your Compact Flash Card. Use the

Transferring Files to the DVM section if you need help doing

this.

• Load the Compact Flash Card into the DVM

• Power on the DVM

• The status LED will display the following colors during the

update process

1. Solid Green – Verifying OS.NEW file

2. Solid Red – Erasing Flash Memory

3. Solid Orange – Programming Flash Memory

• Wait for LED to go out completely.

• You’re done. Use the Version command to verify that the

DVM’s firmware has actually been updated to match the

version on the website.