Firmware Update - Gecko In.stream 2 Tech Book

Firmware update

The instream 2 firmware can be updated in the field This is done using a USB flash disk inserted in the instream 2
USB connector The USB connector is accessible by removing the instream 2 cover See the
user manual for details on removing the cover See the following picture for the location of the USB connector
Extract both folders from the provided "instream 2" archive and copy those folders (with their contents) on the root
directory of a USB flash disk with a capacity of 8GB to 32GB Insert the USB flash disk in the instream 2 USB
connector and the process should start by itself The status led should be checked to see what happens during the
update See the following picture for the location of the status led
Warning: Do not disconnect power to the in.stream 2 or remove the flash disk during firmware update since
this can make the in.stream 2 unbootable and it will be necessary to send it back in for repair.
Warning: At anytime, if a flash disk containning sofware update files is inserted into the USB connector,
always remove it while the power is ON, wait 5 seconds and then power off the system.
Attention: If the update process does not start or does not end, make sure to disconnect the flash disk prior
to power off the system and reboot to try the process again.
During all the software update process, the status led should be flashing, stop flashing and restart flashing several times
Consider the update over when the status led stays solid ON for at least 20 seconds
The process should take about 3 minutes to complete After the update is finished, the instream 2 should operate using
the new firmware Normally, a power on reset is not needed to reboot the system following the software update
If the system does not start by itself, make sure to disconnect the flash disk and then just power off the system and
reboot it
USB connector
Connection section of the
Status LED
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