User guide

Configuring the Instrument
Configuring the Instrument - Concepts
This section covers information on the configuration of the Serial BERT.
Updating the Software
New software features are offered for the Serial BERT from time to time; you may
be able to enhance the capabilities of your instrument by updating the software.
See the Agilent Serial BERT web site to see if updates are available for your
instrument:
http://www.agilent.com/find/SerialBERT
Besides the latest versions of the user interface and firmware server, you will also
find instructions for the update process.
C A U T I O N
Before you update the instrument's software, make sure that the software matches
the instrument's hardware. An update can be carried out, even if the software does
not match the hardware. In this case the instrument may go into a corrupt state or
not all features may be available.
The applicable hardware versions are listed with the software update version. You
can find the instrument's hardware version on a label at the rear panel.
When updating the firmware server on the instrument, make sure you select the
Hardware installation option.
After the firmware server has been updated, you are prompted to start a BIOS
update. Allow the BIOS to be updated (the firmware server requires the
modifications). Do not interrupt the BIOS update.
Note that you must reboot the instrument after updating the firmware. If you do
not reboot the instrument, the firmware may not have access to the instrument's
hardware.
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General Notes to Updating the
Firmware Server