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5 – I/O Module ConfigurationInstalling FirmwareSInstalling FirmwareNew firmware becomes available periodically either on CD-ROM or from the website. Installing firmware on an I/O module involves the following steps:1. Download the firmware image file to the I/O module.2. Unpack the firmware image file.3. Activate the new firmware. The activation can be disruptive ornon-disruptive. Refer to “Nondisruptive Activation” on page 5-17 forinformation about the conditions for a non-disruptive activation.The Firmware Install and the Image Install commands automate the firmwareinstallation process and perform a disruptive activation as described in “One-StepFirmware Installation” on page 5-18. To perform a nondisruptive activation, refer to“Custom Firmware Installation” on page 5-19.5-16 59245-01 A