Appendix B 135
Firmware Update
Update the E4980A firmware using USB cable
B. Firmware Update
Update the E4980A firmware using USB cable
Required Equipment
• E4980A.
• USB cable connecting the E4980A and external controller (with type A/4-prong male
or type mini-B/5-prong male connectors depending on device used).
• Personal Computer with I/O Libraries Suite (Windows 2000/XP).
How to update E4980A firmware using USB cable
The following is the procedure to update the E4980A firmware using USB cable.
Step 1. Connect the USB cable from the USB terminal in your computer to the USB terminal in
the E4980A rear panel. Then turn the E4980A on.
Step 2. Copy the following file from Agilent Technologies web site to the temporary work folder
in your computer’s HDD.
• fw_upd.exe
Step 3. Execute the Command Prompt on your computer.
Step 4. Change the current folder to the temporary working folder with the “fw_upd.exe” file
using
cd command.
Step 5. Enter fw_upd.exe USB0::2391::2313::MY12345678::0::INSTR command to execute the
firmware update program. The enterd value of “2391::2313::MY12345678” in the
command is USB ID of the E4980A, and the enter value of “MY12345678” is serial
number of the E4980A. Then, press the Enter key.
Step 6. Wait a few minutes until the command prompt is displayed again.
Step 7. Press System key on the E4980A front panel to check the firmware revision.
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