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Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual
Preparation
Take the following steps in order to prepare for the matrix update:
1. Save the matrix configuration externally.
2. Open Extras > Options in the menu bar, and enter the path to the firmware update files in the
Firmware Directory setting. Click the Ok button to confirm the path.
3. Put any spare boards into unused slots in the matrix.
4. If the Syslog function has been unlocked with a license key, activate it to monitor the update.
Ensure that all USB 2.0 extenders are only connected to their assigned ports (fixed ports) before the matrix
update is started, or the stability of the update may be affected.
Performing the Update
To perform the matrix update, proceed as follows:
1. Select Administration > Update Matrix Firmware in the task area. All updateable components of
the matrix will be automatically selected and highlighted in green
Figure 80. Matrix Update through the Java Tool
2. Start the update by clicking the Update button.
3. Restart the Matrix after the update by pressing the Reload button in the lower part of the working
area.
For a complete initialization of the matrix, a cold start (power cycle) is recommended.