116 - Managing the DeviceMaster DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000594 Rev. F
Managing the DeviceMaster
Managing Bootloader
Bootloader refers to the operating system that runs on the DeviceMaster hardware during the power on
phase, which then loads SocketServer.
Note: Typically, you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by Comtrol Technical Support.
There are several methods and tools that you can use to check the Bootloader version or update the
Bootloader.
• PortVision DX is the easiest way to check the Bootloader version and upload the latest version.
• Optionally, RedBoot can be used to check the Bootloader version and update the Bootloader. See RedBoot
Procedures on Page 131 for procedures.
Checking the Bootloader Version
The following procedure uses PortVision DX to check the Bootloader version. Optionally, you can use RedBoot,
see
Determining the Bootloader Version on Page 135.
1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX (Installing PortVision DX on Page 35) and Scan the network.
2. Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane and click Advanced > Reboot.
3. Click Yes to the Confirm Reboot query.
4. Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane, click Refresh. You may need to do this several times
until you catch the reboot cycle in the Device List pane. The Bootloader version is briefly displayed during
the reboot cycle before
SocketServer loads.
5. Check the Comtrol web site to see if a later versionn is available.
6. Go to the next subsection if you need upload a new version of Bootloader.
Uploading Bootloader
Use the following procedure to upload Bootloader to the DeviceMaster. Typically, you should not update the
Bootloader unless advised to do so by Comtrol Technical Support or a notice has been posted to the firmware
download page on the ftp site.
Note: Technical Support does not recommend updating Bootloader across a WAN. For best results, connect
the DeviceMaster directly to a PC or laptop to upload Bootloader.
Make sure that power is not interrupted while uploading Bootloader. Power interruption
while uploading Bootloader will require that the DeviceMaster must be sent into Comtrol
so that it can be reflashed.
If you are not successful uploading SocketServer into the DeviceMaster, do not upload
Bootloader.
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