780C Multi-Interface Interoperability Tester – User Guide Page 236September 29, 2014 Revision A114 Upgrading the 780C14.1 Upgrading the Firmware and Gateware on your 780C Handheld TestInstrument for HDMIYou can upgrade the firmware and gateware on your 780C through the USB interface. In order to upgrade the780C firmware and gateware you have to put the 780C in the “Disk” mode. This is not the default mode.Important Note: Be sure to check the Release Notes on the Quantum Data website for additional informationon upgrading for a particular release. The instructions below may not apply in all upgrade scenarios. If youhave any questions or encounter a problem with the upgrade, contact Quantum Data customer support.Use the following procedure to upgrade the firmware and gateware for your 780C. Note that the files will alsocome with a bootstrp.bin file.1. Download the 780C firmware and gateware (if necessary) files from the Quantum Data websitehttp://www.quantumdata.com/downloads/index.asp to your PC and unzip the file.2. Connect the 780C to a PC host via the USB cable provided.3. Touch select the Preferences from the 780C top menu.4. Choose Disk for the USB Mode (refer to the screen below).5. Power cycle the 780C.The 780C appears as a mass storage device like any other USB drive.6. Transfer the bootstrp.bin from your PC to the 780C using standard Windows drag and drop techniques.7. Transfer the new firmware (VP500app.bin) from your PC to the 780C using standard Windows drag anddrop techniques.8. (if necessary) Transfer the new gateware file (for 780: Xilinx.bin; for 780C: 780afpga.bin ) from your PC tothe 780C using standard Windows drag and drop techniques.9. Use Windows Eject function on the 780C USB device then physically disconnect the 780C from your PC.10. Reboot the 780C.11. Navigate to the Help window.
