GE Vivid i n - Software Loading; Software Upgrade Procedure Overview

GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FQ091013, REVISION 1 VIVID I N AND VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures 8-97
Section 8-5
Software Loading
8-5-1 Software Upgrade Procedure Overview
NOTE: For all Vivid i n/ Vivid q N systems, before upgrading the system software, it is necessary to contact your
local OTR department to receive an appropriate software password. Make sure you specify the system
serial number located on the base of the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N unit.
NOTE: Vivid i n systems cannot be upgraded to a Vivid q N system.
NOTE: It is recommended to back-up the archive and the settings as described in the Vivid i n/Vivid q N User
Manual, before commencing software installation (or whenever upgrading the software).
WARNING: Do not attempt to install software that was not designated for your Vivid i n or Vivid
q N unit. Attempting to install un-approved software will cause irreversible damage to hardware
and software!
Normally, the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N system is supplied from the manufacturer with the software already installed.
In some cases, it is necessary to re-install the software (for example, after replacing the Back-end Processor)
by following the software re-installation procedure shown in Table 8-6 on page 8-104.
Refer to the following sub-sections, as appropriate:
• Vivid i n Software Upgrade from Version BT10 to BT11 on page 8 - 98
• Vivid i n/ Vivid q N Software Re-Installation Procedure on page 8 - 104
• Setting the BIOS on page 8 - 108
• BIOS Firmware Update on page 8 - 118
• Formatting and Partitioning the Hard Disk - Automatic Procedure on page 8 - 121
• Formatting and Partitioning the Hard Disk - Manual Procedure on page 8 - 123
• Full Re-ghost and Software Installation on page 8 - 128
• Installing Software only from DVD on page 8 - 130
• Installing Software only or Patch on page 8 - 134
• Installation of PMC Version on page 8 - 135
• Software Roll-back Procedure on page 8 - 139
NOTICE
IMPORTANT The Software Installation/Upgrade procedure cannot be performed when the Vivid
i n/Vivid q N portable ultrasound scanner is mounted on/connected to the SafeLock Cart.
NOTICE
IMPORTANT - During software installation, the DVD/CD-RW must be connected directly to the
Vivid i n/Vivid q N portable ultrasound scanner and not through the SafeLock Cart or USB outlets.