_______________________________________________________TCA 9000 Series User Manual
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Defrag HD
Recover all hard drive space associated with erased disc images.
Depending on the hard drive size and the number and size of erased
disc images this function can take several minutes to complete.
Format Hard Disk
This function re-initializes the hard drive directory structure. It should be
run anytime a new hard drive is installed in a system. This function can
also be used to quickly erase all images in the hard drive.
NOTE:
This function does not actually remove Images from the hard drive
and is not a secure erase of the image data. It simply marks all the
hard drive as unused and available for new images. The data
remain on the disk until overwritten by another image file.
Firmware Utilities
Firmware Utilities allows the firmware used by the TCA system controller,
Autoloader controller and the drives to be updated (depending on the drive
model).
Load System F/W
The system software that is used by the TCA to copy discs may be
updated from time to time, to add new features or support for new drives.
The following functions are used to update the firmware in the machine.
Load F/W From CD
This function reads firmware from a firmware CD-R and installs it in the
TCA Duplicator electronics. A firmware CD can be created by writing an
ISO-9660 CD-R with a
Global DiscWare
TCA series firmware file in the
root directory. Selecting this option allows the system to read this
firmware and update accordingly. Once the system firmware is updated,
the system will automatically restart.
Load F/W XMODEM
This function is not available on the TCA. It is included for use by
Global
DiscWare
approved service personnel.
Load F/W USB
This function reads firmware from USB memory stick connected to the
TCA autoloader via the USB port. This option will only appear if the USB
stick is already connected to the TCA and contains a valid firmware file
(*.rqf). Selecting this option then allows the system to read this firmware
and update accordingly.
Once the system firmware is updated, the
system will automatically restart.
