RAD Data comm Modular Access Device with Integrated Router Manuel D’Utilisation

Appendix B  Boot Manager 

FCD-IPM Installation and Operation Manual 

B-4 

The Boot Manager Menu 

 

Select this option to run the program stored in the backup partition of the Flash 
memory. Normally that program is the previous software version. 
The “backup” program runs once. The next hardware reset or Boot will run the 
program stored in the active partition. 

Select this option to turn the backup partition into the active partition (and vice 

versa). In this way you can return to the previous software version permanently. 
This command may be executed up to 16 times, after which downloading of the 
new software will be required. Therefore avoid using this option for a one-time run 
of the old version (use the Run Backup Partition option for that purpose). 

Select this option to duplicate the program stored in the active partition into the 
backup

 partition. 

Select this option to erase the device configuration parameters. The device 
configuration parameters are also stored in the flash memory. Sometimes these 
configuration parameters are needed after downloading a new version of Boot 
Manager. When the new version's parameter set is not fully compatible with the 
previous version's parameters, then you need to erase the previous version's 
parameters. You can also use this command to set the device to the default 

settings. The Erase Configuration command is also useful if you forget the 
password. 

Select this option to erase the device configuration parameters, and the programs 
stored in both partitions. Remember to download new software before attempting 
to operate the device.