Specifications

Chapter 3: Updating S6 System and Workstation Software 14
Chapter 3: Updating S6 System and Workstation
Software
The process of acquiring and updating S6 software involves these steps:
• Download the software update from your Avid Master Account and transfer the installer to a USB flash drive
• Log in as Administrator on the S6 Master Module and update Master Module software
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation (may include power cycling the system, or updating firmware)
• Download and install S6 Workstation and other supporting software, including documentation
Downloading and Transferring Software Updates
To download S6 software and other resources:
1 On a separate computer navigate to account.avid.com and log in to your Avid Master Account (or create one if you have not al-
ready done so). Software updates (if any), Workstation software, documentation, and other resources are available in the
My Products | Products I Own section, under S6 Software Updates.
2 Download the latest versions of the S6 Master Module Software (ZIP file) from your Avid account to your computer.
3 Insert a USB flash drive into an available USB port on your computer.
4 Extract (decompress) the .ZIP file containing the Master Module software to unzip it.
5 Copy the resulting folder to the top (root) level of your USB drive.
Logging in as Administrator, Updating Master Module Software and Module Firmware
To install and update S6 Master Module software:
1 On the S6 Master Module Touchscreen, select Logout. (From the Home screen, navigate to Settings > About, then tap Logout.)
2 Select Administrator. When prompted enter the following default password:
password
3 Click the File Explorer tile.
4 Plug the USB flash drive with the downloaded S6 Master Module installer into one of the available USB ports on the back of
the Master Module. The USB drive appears in the left hand column under
Computer.
5 Tap on the USB flash drive to see the contents.
6 Launch (run) the S6MasterModuleInstall software from the flash drive by double-tapping on the icon. Follow the instructions
on-screen.
7 After the installer has completed you will be prompted to remove USB drives and power cycle the system.
• Tap
Shut Down Now to shut down the entire system immediately.
• Tap
Shut Down Later to quit the install wizard. Do not launch the MasterModule application! Be sure to eject any USB drives,
then in Windows go to
Settings > Power and choose Shut Down.
8 Turn off power, wait for all modules to power down, then power the system back on.
To save time, also download the available workstation software (WSControl for Mac and/or Windows) installers.
Do not use the System Restore USB drive! Use a separate USB flash drive.