IOGear GCS1644 - The Firmware Upgrade Utility; Before You Begin

The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process
for upgrading the GCS1642 / GCS1644’s rmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade
Package that is specic for each device. New rmware upgrade packages are posted on our website as
new rmware revisions become available. Check the website regularly to nd the latest packages and
information relating to them: www.iogear.com
To prepare for the rmware upgrade, do the following:
1. Go to our Internet support site and choose the
model name that relates to your device (GCS1642
/ GCS1644) to get a list of available Firmware
Upgrade Packages.
2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want
to install (usually the most recent), and download
it to the computer connected to port 1 on the
GCS1642 / GCS1644.
3. If you have a DCC mode installation, remove the
cable connected to the DCC port, which connects
the two GCS1642 / GCS1644 units, and set both
DCC switches to Host.
4. Shut down all other computers connected to the
GCS1642 / GCS1644 installation, except the
computer connected to port 1.
5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see Firmware
Upgrade Mode, page 23). The front panel LEDs ash
together to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect.
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The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before you Begin