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Chapter 5
Installing Windows CE and
maxDNA Software
onto the DPU CompactFlash Memory
Overview
The DPU utilizes a CompactFlash for storing and retrieving all software and
configuration information for the DPU. The CompactFlash is non-volatile
and can be removed to allow updating or moving a configuration from one
DPU4F to another. The CompactFlash is 64 Megabytes and is industrial
grade to allow for operation in harsh environments, as well as, supporting a
very large number of write cycles. If replacing the CompactFlash, always
use Metso part # 050263.
The CompactFlash contains the following files:
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Core Processor’s CE Windows operating system and application
firmware
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Input Output Manager (IOM) Flash Firmware
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Configuration File for Shared Memory FPGA
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Configuration File for IO FPGA
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IOM Diagnostic Code Firmware
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BIOS – Embedded BIOS code
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Initialization file containing DPU Name, IP Address, and general
configuration information
From time to time, the DPU will need to be upgraded to receive the latest
firmware updates.
Writing the CompactFlash Using the DPU4FSetup Utility
There are two basic methods for updating the CompactFlash.
1. Update the CompactFlash over the Ethernet network while the DPU
is installed in an I/O chassis. Mode “E” on the DPU would be used
to update the software. Mode “C” on the DPU would be for
updating the software and changing the entire configuration file on
the DPU. Mode “C” even allows the IP address to be changed.
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