Reference Guide Wyse R Class Conversion, XPe to WES2009 ® Wyse® USB Firmware ToolTM Release 1.10 Issue: 102910 PN: 883887-16L Rev.
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Contents 1 Introduction 1 Kit Contents 1 Overview 2 Wyse Technical Support 2 Related Documentation and Services Wyse Online Community 2 2 2 Installing R90L Thin Client Flash 3 Requirements 3 Procedures 4 What’s Next 5 3 Installing R90LE Thin Client Flash 7 Requirements 7 Procedures 8 What’s Next 10 4 Installing WES2009 Firmware 11 Requirements 11 Procedures 11 Troubleshooting 17 USB Keys - Troubleshooting Boot Issues 17 SanDisk Cruiser Flash Drives - Troubleshooting Partition Issues 17
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1 Introduction This guide provides step-by-step instructions to convert R90L and R90LE thin clients from XPe to WES2009. Caution WES2009 firmware requires R class thin clients to have a minimum of 2GB flash. Note After converting your thin clients, obtain any available firmware update at http://www.wyse.com/serviceandsupport/support/downloads.asp.
2 Chapter 1 The Conversion Software Assembly DVD-ROM contains: • A PDF of this Reference Guide • Wyse USB Firmware Tool Release 1.10 • R Class WES Conversion Image folder containing the following files: · bios.img · cmos.img · commandsXml.xml · par1.img · initrd.pxe · mbr.img · vmlinuz Overview To convert your R class thin clients to WES2009: 1.
2 Installing R90L Thin Client Flash This chapter contains information for users of Wyse R90L thin clients who must install new flash. If you are installing firmware only, you can skip this chapter and proceed to"Installing WES2009 Firmware." Requirements • Small Phillips screwdriver • Needle-nose pliers • (Optional) Container for holding screws Warning Flash modules may be susceptible to damage by Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). All industry-standard cautions should be followed to avoid ESD.
4 Chapter 2 Procedures Step 1: Remove the R90L Thin Client Left Side Cover Caution Follow all precautions listed in the Quick-Start Guide that came with your thin client for disconnecting and reconnecting the thin client. 1. Perform a proper shutdown of the thin client by closing all files and ending your session, and then press the power button to turn off the thin client. 2. Unplug the power cord and power adapter, remove all of the cables from the rear of the thin client, and detach the vertical foot.
Installing R90L Thin Client Flash 5 Step 2: Install the R90L Flash Module Warning Flash modules may be susceptible to damage by Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). All industry-standard cautions should be followed to avoid ESD. Before you remove or install a module, touch any metal part of the chassis and keep that contact with the chassis during the installation process. 1. Note where the connector of the flash module is located in Figure 4.
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3 Installing R90LE Thin Client Flash This chapter contains information for users of Wyse R90LE thin clients who must install new flash. If you are installing firmware only, you can skip this chapter and proceed to"Installing WES2009 Firmware." Requirements • Small Phillips screwdriver • Needle-nose pliers • (Optional) Container for holding screws Warning Flash modules may be susceptible to damage by Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). All industry-standard cautions should be followed to avoid ESD.
8 Chapter 3 Procedures Step 1: Remove the R90LE Thin Client Left Side Cover Caution Follow all precautions listed in the Quick-Start Guide that came with your thin client for disconnecting and reconnecting the thin client. 1. Perform a proper shutdown of the thin client by closing all files and ending your session, and then press the power button to turn off the thin client. 2. Unplug the power cord and power adapter, remove all of the cables from the rear of the thin client, and detach the vertical foot.
Installing R90LE Thin Client Flash 9 Step 2: Install the R90LE Flash Module Warning Flash modules may be susceptible to damage by Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). All industry-standard cautions should be followed to avoid ESD. Before you remove or install a module, touch any metal part of the chassis and keep that contact with the chassis during the installation process. 1. To have easy access to the flash module, the PCI-e riser card must be removed first.
10 Chapter 3 Figure 8 Removing the existing flash module 3. Install the new flash module in the reverse order of removing the original flash module. Carefully press the flash module onto the standoff lock and connector, making sure to lock it into place. 4. Reinstall the PCI-e riser card in the reverse order of removing it. Step 3: Reassemble the R90LE Thin Client 1. Replace the left side cover in the reverse order as described in "Step 1: Remove the R90LE Thin Client Left Side Cover." 2.
4 Installing WES2009 Firmware This chapter includes the requirements and procedures you need to install and use Wyse® USB Firmware ToolTM to update your thin client to WES2009 firmware.
12 Chapter 4 Step 3: Use Wyse USB Firmware Tool to Configure a Single USB Key to Convert Firmware 1. Double-click the shortcut to run the tool and open the Wyse USB Firmware Tool wizard (the welcome page provides the product version and description, and a link to view the Wyse end user license agreement). Figure 10 Wyse USB Firmware Tool wizard 2. Click Next to open the Select an Option dialog box. Figure 11 Configuration options 3.
Installing WES2009 Firmware 13 4. Select the Windows Embedded Standard OS type option. 5. Select the Update Firmware operation to perform option. Note Although the Preserve data partition check box is automatically selected to preserve any existing data partition, you can clear the check box if you want to remove the existing data in the data partition. 6. Select all three contents options (OS Image, BIOS, and CMOS). 7. Click Next to open the browse dialog box. Figure 13 Browse for image file 8.
14 Chapter 4 Figure 15 Prepare USB drive 11. Select the USB key onto which you want the configurations (you can use Refresh as needed to recognize an inserted USB key), and then click Next. The progress bars show the Overall Progress and task progress. 12.After configuration, click Finish to close the wizard and then remove the configured USB key for use (you will use the configured USB key on your target devices—R90L and R90LE thin clients).
Installing WES2009 Firmware 15 Step 5: Verifying Thin Client Operation After the thin client reboots, you can verify that the general client information is correct. Figure 16 Client Information 1. On the General tab of the Client Information window (Start > All Programs > Wyse Client Information), verify the following: • Product Name is Wyse R90LW Thin Client or Wyse R90LEW Thin Client. • Version is 8.01 (Build 0685.2048) for the 2-GB flash configuration or 8.01 (Build 0685.
16 Chapter 4 Step 6: Attach a Wyse Conversion Label and Microsoft License Label on Each Converted Thin Client The conversion kit is supplied with Wyse Conversion Labels and Microsoft License Labels that must be attached to each thin client as shown in Figures 17 and 18. Be sure you have purchased the amount of labels you need. Caution Failure to install the label may cause delays in service and support.
Installing WES2009 Firmware 17 Troubleshooting This section contains general troubleshooting information. USB Keys - Troubleshooting Boot Issues Due to different manufacturing processes on USB keys (and the variety of them), not all brands have been tested with the Wyse USB Firmware Tool. If you experience problems booting from a configured USB key, it is recommended that you try a different brand of USB key.
Reference Guide Wyse® R Class Conversion, XPe to WES2009 Issue: 102910 Written and published by: Wyse Technology Inc.
