Installation guide

Merging Technologies
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Pyramix v9 Install Procedure
Additional details on the System Requirements available in the Pyramix V9 Installation Guide.
INSTALLER INFORMATION:
Pyramix v9 is compatible with the following OS
 Windows 7 Professional (32bit): MassCore/Mykerinos, MassCore/RAVENNA, Native/RAVENNA
& Native
 Windows 7 Professional (64bit): MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA
Notes:
 RAVENNA users must install the NET-MSC-GBEX1 PCIe Ethernet card provided by Merging Technologies.
Refer to the Pyramix v9 Install guide for details
 MassCore/RAVENNA is only supported under Windows 7. The MassCore NET-MSC-GBEX1 PCIe Ethernet
card is also only supported under Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit)
 Since Pyramix v8 the Mykerinos None-MassCore mode is no longer supported.
 The HASP security dongles are not supported for users running the 64bit installer on a Windows 7 64bit
OS. For such configuration you must purchase a SafeNet dongle, see with your local Merging sales office
 The Pyramix installer comes in two versions. A 32bit version (32 bit OS) and a 64bit version (64bit OS)
INSTALLATION STEPS:
User can refer to the Pyramix v9 Installation Guide
Windows 7 Professional (32bit) users:
MassCore/Mykerinos, MassCore/RAVENNA, Native/RAVENNA & Native
STEP 1:
Merging recommends that you remove the present Pyramix version installed
Before doing so you can back up your Projects and save your settings, keyboard shortcuts,
templates.
1. Afterwards go to the Windows Control Panel
2. Select “Programs and Features” (Windows 7) and remove the installed Pyramix
version (Pyramix 5.X or 6.2.X or 7.X or v8.X versions)
Notes:
 MassCore users running Pyramix v8.1 and above do not need to remove the RTX
version installed
 MassCore users running a version prior to Pyramix v8.1 will need to remove the RTX
version installed, we recommend that users remove the previous MassCore version
from the MT Security MassCore Tab.
Refer to the Pyramix V9 Installation Guide for more details
STEP 2:
Download the Pyramix 9.0 – 32bit installer
1. Run the Pyramix 9.0 – 32 bit installer
2. If asked to install Uncertified Microsoft Drivers please continue and confirm the
install authorization (do not use Wizard automatic detection). You can also enable the
“Always trust Merging Technologies” option
3. Users might also be asked to install pending requirements like “Bonjour” for
Windows, please proceed
3. Reboot your System
STEP 3:
Enter your V9 keys (Pyramix v8 keys are valid for the duration of Pyramix v9 beta cycle)
1. Launch MT Security Settings from Windows Start>Control Panel>MT Security
Settings
2. Enter your Pyramix v9 Keys (effective since v9 RC1)
Windows 7 Professional (64bit):
MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA
STEP 1:
1. Make sure that you download the Pyramix v9 -64 bit installer
2. Log on with administrator rights (If you had a Pyramix version installed under 64bit make
sure that you remove it)