GE RAFT VOLUSON™ P8/VOLUSON™P6
DIRECTION 5775469, R
EVISION 3 DRAFT (JULY 19, 2018) BASIC SERVICE MANUAL
8-4 Section 8-2 - System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure
Section 8-2
System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure
Introduction
There are two possibilities to update the system software:
1.) via the FMI from DVD button in the System Setup Service page
- Software parts to be upgraded (e.g., Ultrasound Application Software, Service Software,
EUM, MS patches, etc.) and installation time depend on contents of the used System DVD.
- PRECONDITION: The first “Boot Device” in BIOS has to be Hard Disk Drive. To change BIOS
Boot Priority Order setting.
- If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version, a new software
specific "Permanent key" is required. (Calculated in OKOS; http://3.187.187.9/OKOS. For
detailed description see Section 8.2.1.3 on page 8-7 .) If you do not have permission to
access OKOS,contact the On Line Center to get the necessary key.
2.) by downloading and installing a Software Update Package via active InSite connection
- Software parts to be upgraded (e.g., Ultrasound Application Software, Service Software,
EUM, MS patches, etc.) and installation time depend on contents of the SW update package.
- PRECONDITION: InSite connection has to be configured and checked out.
Manpower
One person ~ 1 hour (depends on contents of System DVD resp. SW update package, peripherals, etc.)
Tools
System DVD (Under the top cabinet cover, inside the Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6) or active InSite
connection
Ultrasound Multipurpose Phantom* (if available)
NOTE: The use of test phantoms is only recommended if required by your facility’s (customer’s) QA program.
8-2-1 Before the Installation/Upgrade procedure
Before performing the Software Upgrade:
• perform an initial verification of the system and its functions; see Table 8-2
• check the current Application Software versio and the installed Options (8-2-1-2)
• if the currently installed software has to be upgraded by a newer version, calculate new software
specific “Permanent key” in OKOS.
NOTE: It is NOT necessary to save Full System Configuration (Full Backup) prior to the upgrade.
All existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text settings remain untouched!
Disconnecting ALL external USB devices (except DVD drive) is NECESSARY. Re-installation of
any previously attached printer has to be done after the upgrade procedure.
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