Upgrading The Thor Vm2; Automatic Firmware Update Utility; Requirements - Honeywell Thor VM2 User Manual

Upgrading the Thor VM2

There may be firmware and BIOS upgrades available for the Thor VM2. Contact
Technical Assistance
necessary to upgrade firmware before upgrading the operating system.
Contact
the upgrade instructions provided by Technical Assistance.
The Thor VM2 must be connected to external power before upgrading the
BIOS, firmware or operating systems.
If the Thor VM2 is operating on UPS battery power, the upgrade process
does not initiate and the Thor VM2 is not upgraded.

Automatic Firmware Update Utility

This utility is included with Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7 Profes-
sional.
An update may be required with Windows Embedded Standard 2009 to support the
automatic firmware update utility:
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The automatic firmware update utility provides an automated process to update the
firmware on the Thor VM2. Firmware that can be updated includes BIOS, EC (Embed-
ded Controller) and Screen MCU (Micro Controller Unit). Firmware updates are distrib-
uted as cabinet (.cab) files. The .cab file contains the necessary firmware files (BIOS, EC
and Screen MCU) and a utility to install firmware files. The firmware update utility is
installed as part of the factory software load. This utility can be used to install newer
firmware or to revert to older firmware.
Use the Software tab of the
firmware versions.
It may be necessary to update firmware before installing an updated operating system.

Requirements

The automatic firmware update utility requires the hard drive (CompactFlash card) to
have both C: and D: partitions. When the Thor VM2 is shipped with either a Windows 7
Professional or Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system, these partitions are
created during the manufacturing process.
The automatic firmware update utility is not supported for a Thor VM2 with a Windows
Embedded Standard 2009 operating system.
204 Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Embedded Standard User Guide
for upgrade information and instructions. In some cases, it may be
Technical Assistance
If the CompactFlash drive has both a C: and D: partition the operating system may
already be updated.
If the hard drive contains just a C: partition, contact
files and installation instructions. After the update is installed, the hard drive is
divided into C: and D: partitions.
for upgraded firmware or operating system files. Follow
About control panel to determine the currently installed
Technical Assistance for update