Installation Note E4400-90235 9
NOTE The directory may also contain files which are used for other operating systems.
4. Execute the dlserial.bat script to start the firmware download program.
a. Change your computer directory to the update directory as follows:
C:\cd c:\update
b. Within the update directory, type dlserial.bat and press Enter on the computer. This will
start the firmware download program.
c. See the Appendix for the DOS directory setup example.
5. Follow the instructions as they are presented.
• Press any key to continue refers to any key on the computer keyboard. Do not press any
hardkeys or softkeys on the signal generator.
• Close all Windows programs. Any interruption of serial communications will cause the download
process to fail.
• The firmware download will be complete when the large complete note is displayed at the end of
the download on the computer’s screen.
a. When you see this prompt: Will you be using COM1 for this firmware download?
(Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N key.
Y = Continue with the download.
N = Causes a prompt to the user about using COM2.
b. When you see this prompt: Will you be using COM2 for the firmware download?
(Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N key.
Y = Continue with the download.
N = Download will be terminated. The port must be either COM1 or COM2.
c. When you see this prompt: With this firmware download, are you also installing
new hardware in the instrument? (Y/N) Return, press the computer keyboard Y or N
key.
N = Indicates no new hardware has been installed, continue with the download.
Y = Is the new hardware physically installed? (Y/N) Return, press the
computer keyboard Y or N key.
Y = Continue with the download.
N = The new hardware must be physically installed before continuing the download
process. Consult the hardware installation note for more information. The download
process will now be terminated.
wait.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat)
ask.exe (auxiliary program used by dlserial.bat)
falcon.out (the ESG firmware image)
arbdsp.out (auxiliary firmware for the UND option)
readme.txt (these instructions)