Boot loader update utility package for SpinetiX HMP100

Copyright SpinetiX S.A. 2012, all rights reserved.

1. Introduction
   ------------

The accompaining hmp100-boot-update-1.1.4-13427-1.1.14813.pkg file is a package
to update the boot loader code of SpinetiX's HMP100 to the following version:

  U-Boot 1.1.4 (Jun 14 2011 - 11:55:18) - build: 13427

Applying this package from the recovery console solves memory
reliability issues that affect some units, depending on serial number,
as follows.

  - Units with serial numbers between 001d5000159a and 001d50002375 are
    usually affected.

  - Units with serial numbers below 001d5000159a may also be rarely affected.

  - Units with serial numbers above 001d50002375 are not affected.

This package updates the boot loader code. Failure to complete the
update may render the device unbootable without the possiblity of recovery
by the user. In particular:

 - DO NOT remove power to the device until the package is completely
   applied by the recovery console.

 - Apply this package only if you are experiencing memory reliability
   problems with the device or you are instructed to do so by SpinetiX
   support.

Note that applying the package multiple times after a successful
install or on a system that has the updated boot loader already
installed is harmless as the boot loader is only updated when necessary.

See the "updating / check procedure" section below on how to check if
the boot loader version currently installed is the correct one.

2. Obtaining the package
   ---------------------

The package can be downloaded from SpinetiX at the following URL:
http://download.spinetix.com/hmp100/boot-update/


3. Updating / check procedure
   --------------------------

a. Download the hmp100-boot-update-1.1.4-13427-1.1.14813.pkg file to your PC, save it
   somewhere on your PC.

b. For HMP100 units that exhibit memory reliability issues it is strongly
   recommended that the unit be allowed to cool down to room temperature by
   removing power from it for 30 minutes to 1 hour before proceeding.

c. Plug the HMP100 unit into the Ethernet IP network so that it is
   reachable from your PC.

d. Power up the unit.

e. From your PC open the web based administrative interface of the
   unit in a web browser (see HMP100 manual).

f. From the "Maintenance" menu, "Advanced" tab, restart the system
   into the recovery console (i.e. diagnostics mode).

g. Wait for the unit to restart in recovery mode; the LED should blink
   at a rate of four times per second.

h. From the PC connect to the web based recovery console of the unit,
   the URL address should normally be the same as used above. However,
   if the system is using the factory default settings and has a
   serial number below 001d50000ff0 the URL is different and should be
   one between http://192.168.1.11/ to http://192.168.1.29/.

i. Select the "Main" page from the menu at the top of the browser
   window.

j. If at the bottom of the page the boot loader version indicated under
   the "System data" section is one of the following then the unit does not
   need to have the boot loader patch applied and you do not need to proceed.

     U-Boot 1.1.4 (Jun 14 2011 - 11:55:18) - build: 13427

     U-Boot 1.1.4 (Oct 11 2011 - 18:42:25) - Bonsai build: 14129

k. Under the "Install new firmware" section click the "Browse..."
   button and select the hmp100-boot-update-1.1.4-13427-1.1.14813.pkg file
   downloaded above.

l. Click the "Upload and install this image" button.

m. Wait for the boot loader update process to complete, this should take
   under a minute.

n. If the update process is successful reboot the unit. Note that the recovery
   console will always output a final "install failed" message but check the
   install log messages above this for an update success message.
   Once the unit reboots you should re-configure the support for large number
   of USB devices if it had been changed from the default (under "Display"
   menu, "Interactivity" tab, firmware 2.2.0 and above only). In any case
   you need to restart the unit once again to ensure proper and optimal
   operation.

o. If the update process fails but it indicates, in the recovery console
   shown in the web browser, that the boot loader code was not modified
   turn off the device and let it cool down for about an hour before retyring
   this procedure. If no such indication appears make a copy of the recovery
   console contents shown in the web browser and contact SpinetiX support.

$Revision: 14813 $