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This directory contains support files for the AMX5100 product.

KV171x COMPATIBILITY
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- Revision 1.1.3.42 is compatible with the following

	
	SAM-PS2		2.0.1.2 and higher.
	KV1701x		2.2.0.35and higher recommended.
	Octoware	1.0 and higher.


How do I upgrade?
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To upgrade the flash in your KV171x you will need to copy the required file
from this folder to a machine running Octoware 1.0 or higher. Then follow 
the instructions in Octoware for downloading the new software. This is also available
from this site.

1. 	Download the file "KV171x.bbx" to a drive that is accessible
  	by the machine running Octoware.

2.	Using the Octoware software, download the file to all the KV171x's that
	are to be upgraded. This is done by selecting Admin Tools - software
	Upgrade, selecting the file "KV171x.bbx" and the names of the KV171x's to be
	upgraded, and then click begin upgrade.

3.	Each KV171x will take approximately 5 minutes to update. 




Filename			Description of changes   
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KV171x.bbx			- Significant improvement in susceptability to noise 
				  (significant reduction in the occurence of blinking monitors)

				- Allow sync-on-Green signals to pass through directly
				  to a sync-on-green monitor

				- Commands "rm" and "rk" available from the command line
				  to reset PS2 mouse and keyboard
	
				- Pipe key problem with sun keyboard

				- Slow OSD with a large number of servers

				- Problem with Search when logged in as another user

				- OSD available without need to login to Switch 
	
				- Port Information displayed on the OSD

				- Changes to the Login State machin