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How to update mod firmware using the VFC or web UI

Topic

  • How to update module firmware using a memory stick (flash drive, thumb drive) and the VFC controller.
  • How do I update mod firmware using the webpage user interface?

Environment

  • Product: Vanguard display
  • Component: VFC, modules (mods)
  • Control System:

Steps

     Steps if you are connected to the VFC using a Laptop:

    1. Download the mod firmware to your computer.
      1. If you do not have the firmware files, contact Daktronics Technical Support.
    2. Open an internet browser to log into the VIP board web interface.
      1. For assistance accessing the VIP web interface, contact Daktronics Technical Support.
    3. You will be prompted to enter the username and password in the popup window.
      1. If you do not know the credentials, contact Daktronics Technical Support.
    4. Select Firmware from the Dashboard.
    5. NOTE: If there is a ramload file update it first. This will blank the sign until the firmware update is complete.
    6. Select Update and browse to the ramload module file.
    7. Click on the Open button.
    8. Wait for it to finish 100%
    9. If there isn't a ramload file continue to step 10.
    10. Select Update and browse to the epld module file.
    11. Click on the Open button.
    12. Wait for it to finish 100%
    13. If there isn't a epld file continue to step 14.
    14. Select Update and browse to the micro module file.
    15. Click on the Open button.
    16. Wait for it to finish 100%.

     Steps if you are directly at the VFC:

    1. Download the module firmware to your memory stick.
      1. If you do not have the firmware files, contact Daktronics Technical Support.
    2. Insert the memory stick into J3 on the back of the VFC. A Kingston brand flash drive is preferred.
    3. Log into the VFC by pressing enter on the keypad.
    4. Enter the password and press enter again.
    5. Select Shared.
    6. Select Update.
    7. Select Display.
    8. Send files one at a time until each shows finished 100%.

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