ARM DS-5 Using the Debug Hardware Configuration Utilities

Managing the firmware on your debug hardware unitWhen you click Continue, the RVI Update utility uploads the component file to the debughardware unit. The debug hardware unit unpacks the component file, and installs theupdate or patch that it contains. The progress of the installation is displayed as shown inthe following figure:Figure 4-8 Progress during an installationThe debug hardware unit might automatically reboot itself as part of this procedure,depending on the patch or update that you are installing. The progress of the reboot isdisplayed as shown in the following figure:Figure 4-9 Progress when rebooting during an installationDuring the installation, the FLASH LED lights up, showing that the unit is accessing itsinternal flash storage. During this time, do not disconnect power from the debug hardwareunit. If a problem occurs during the installation, you must troubleshoot the firmwareupgrade installation.NoteDuring the installation, the Abort button is enabled. This means that you can safely stopthe installation from proceeding by clicking this button. If the Abort button is not enabled,for example during rebooting, you cannot stop the reboot.When the installation is complete, a message is displayed as shown in the followingfigure:Figure 4-10 Message showing a successful installation4.4.1 See alsoTasks• Starting the debug hardware configuration utilities on page 2-3• Viewing software version numbers on page 4-4• Upgrading an LVDS probe on page 4-10.Concepts• About templates and firmware files on page 4-2ARM DUI 0498F Copyright © 2010-2012 ARM. All rights reserved. 4-8ID021112Non-Confidential