The Firmware Update is a tool that easily updates the embedded components on your FTB-1.

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1 FTB-1 Introduction The is a tool that easily updates the embedded components on your FTB-1. Note: The tool replaces the old Embedded Software Updater (ESU). Release History This release of includes the latest upgrades for the embedded components on your unit. Version FU 2.0 FU 1.2 FU 1.1 ESU 1.1 BIOS, version EC, version BIOS, version EC, version BIOS, version EC, version BIOS, version EC, version Changes Before downloading the files, you may want to verify if your unit needs to be updated. You can compare the version numbers appearing in the table above with those of your unit (see Retrieving the Versions of the Embedded Components of Your Unit on page 2). You only need to update your unit if its version numbers are earlier to the version numbers presented in this document. Copyright 2014 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved. 1/5

2 Retrieving the Versions of the Embedded Components of Your Unit You can easily determine the current versions of the embedded components on your unit. To retrieve the component versions of your unit: 1. In Mini ToolBox, go to Main Menu. 2. Tap System Info, and then Platform. 3. Write down the version numbers (BIOS and EC), and then close the window. Copyright 2014 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved. 2/5

3 Transferring the File to Your Unit You can either download the file directly to your unit (unit must be able to connect to the Internet) or to a USB key that you will connect to your unit later. If you wish to retrieve the update file on a USB key, you will need: a computer equipped with a USB port; Windows must be installed on the computer a USB memory key. To download the file directly to your unit: 1. If necessary, turn on your unit. 2. If it is not already done, log on to Windows using an account with administrator user rights. 3. If necessary, from our Web site ( go to the My EXFO section. 4. Find the file corresponding to your platform. 5. Copy the installation file to any folder of your choice on your unit. You are now ready to install the new components. For more information, see Installing the New Embedded Software Components on Your Unit on page 4. To retrieve the file using a USB key: 1. Connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of a computer. 2. If necessary, from our Web site ( go to the My EXFO section. 3. Find the file corresponding to your platform. 4. Copy the installation files to the USB key. 5. Disconnect the USB key from the computer. 6. If necessary, turn on your unit. 7. If it is not already done, on your unit, log on to Windows using an account with administrator user rights. 8. Connect the USB key to one of the USB ports of your unit. 9. Copy the installation file to any folder of your choice on your unit. 10. Disconnect the USB key from your unit. You are now ready to install the new components. For more information, see Installing the New Embedded Software Components on Your Unit on page 4. Copyright 2014 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved. 3/5

4 Installing the New Embedded Software Components on Your Unit The instructions below will help you update the embedded software components. Note: You cannot install embedded software components using Update Manager. Please follow the procedure presented hereafter. Note: Only administrator-level users can install software on an FTB-1 platform. IMPORTANT For a trouble-free installation, ensure that you connect your unit to a power outlet and that your unit remains on during the process. IMPORTANT During the update process, the application may suggest that you also install the latest System Upgrade on your unit. If this is the case, you should perform the upgrade. Otherwise, some applications or modules may no longer function properly. To install the embedded software components on your unit: 1. Connect your unit to a power outlet. 2. If necessary, turn on the unit. 3. If it is not already done, log on to Windows using an account with administrator user rights. 4. Exit all running applications. 5. From the folder to which you have copied the update file (see Transferring the File to Your Unit on page 3), double-tap the FTB-1 Firmware Update.exe file to start the installation. 6. When the wizard prompts you, press Next. 7. Read the end-user license agreement. If you agree with it, select the I accept the terms in the license agreement option, and then press Next. Note: The acceptance of the license agreement is mandatory to be able to continue with the installation. 8. When the wizard prompts you, read the instructions, and then tap Continue to start the installation. 9. Wait until all components have been updated. Copyright 2014 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved. 4/5

5 10. When the wizard notifies you that your unit has to restart, tap OK to confirm. Note: If your unit does not restart automatically, from the Windows taskbar, select Start > Shutdown > Restart. Your unit will be turned off automatically to complete the update. 11. Turn on your unit. 12. Ensure that the update has been successful by verifying the version numbers (BIOS and EC). They should correspond to the version numbers listed in this document. For more information, see Retrieving the Versions of the Embedded Components of Your Unit on page 2. If the components have not been updated correctly, repeat the procedure presented above. If the problem persists, contact EXFO. Copyright 2014 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved. 5/5