Identification Of Base Type; Alternate Identification Method; Prerequisites For Code Download - GE D20 Installation And Operation Manual

D20/D200
Installation and Operations Guide
D20/D200 Software Configuration
Base Types There are two types of Base system software: D20 Base and CCU Base.
Identification of The D20ME module Base Type is determined by the version of BootROM installed,
Base Type which identifies how the module will be used. Since the download method depends
on which BootROM is installed, the Base type of the module must be known before
downloading flash code. The BootROM label indicates which type you have:
Note The /xx suffix in the BootROM Label is the revision number of the software
Alternate If the D20ME module is already installed into a device and difficult to remove, you
Identification can identify the Base Type through the WESMAINT monitor See "Procedure:
Method Identify Base", page 101.
Prerequisites The items following must be available before a flash code file can be loaded into a
for Code D20ME:
Download
•
Windows PC with terminal emulation communication software loaded.
•
The code file, in the Motorola® S-record format, preferably located on a local
hard drive.
− If the file is located on a network or floppy drive, the download may be
− This file typically will be named: down.shx or salxxxx.shx
•
A WESMAINT cable for connecting the PC to the D20ME WESMAINT port on
the front-panel.
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The D20ME module must:
− have its hardware option jumpers set
− be installed into a D20 or D200 chassis, ready to power-up
If you are upgrading from a D20M++ board to a D20ME board, you must use the
Note:
.shx file for the ME board, not the .bin file.
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Module Base Type
D20ME D20 Base
D20ME CCU Base
significantly slower.
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BootROM Label
SBU0000/xx
SBU0001/xx
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