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===1. Uninstall existing Software (Windows only)===
'''1. Uninstall existing Software (Windows only)'''
 
Uninstall any existing BEASTXUpdater/Microsettings installation prior to install the BEASTXSoftware bundle.
Uninstall any existing BEASTXUpdater/Microsettings installation prior to install the BEASTXSoftware bundle.


===2. Download Update Software and Install===
 
'''2. Download Update Software and Install'''


Supported operating systems are:
Supported operating systems are:
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     MacOS 10.6.x and later
     MacOS 10.6.x and later


===3. Driver installation===
 
'''3. Driver installation'''
 
Windows:
Windows:
The driver installation will not be launched automatically during setup.
The driver installation will not be launched automatically during setup.
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The driver is inside the Disk-Image and must be installed manually.
The driver is inside the Disk-Image and must be installed manually.


===4. Validate driver installation (Windows only)===
 
'''4. Validate driver installation (Windows only)'''
 
After successful installation of the driver, when the USB2SYS-Interface is connected to the PC, you must be able to find following entry in the Windwos Device Manager:
After successful installation of the driver, when the USB2SYS-Interface is connected to the PC, you must be able to find following entry in the Windwos Device Manager:


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To access the device manager under windows 7 type devmgmt.msc in the Startmenu's search bar. Alternatively you can enter the computer properties by pressing and holding the START key on the keyboard and addtionaly pressing the PAUSE key. Then click on device manager in the upper left corner of the appearing window.
To access the device manager under windows 7 type devmgmt.msc in the Startmenu's search bar. Alternatively you can enter the computer properties by pressing and holding the START key on the keyboard and addtionaly pressing the PAUSE key. Then click on device manager in the upper left corner of the appearing window.


===5. Start BEASTXUpdater===
 
'''5. Start BEASTXUpdater'''
 
IMPORTANT: The MICROBEAST will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface, so the MICROBEAST must be supplied with power from a different source BEFORE you connect it to the PC, e.g. simply switch on tx and rx as you would go flying (on electric helis take care of the motor!).
IMPORTANT: The MICROBEAST will not be powered from the USB2SYS-Interface, so the MICROBEAST must be supplied with power from a different source BEFORE you connect it to the PC, e.g. simply switch on tx and rx as you would go flying (on electric helis take care of the motor!).


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[[File:Step 5_4.jpg|500px]]


===6. Detect connected BEASTX device===
 
'''6. Detect connected BEASTX device'''
 
After you selected a COM-Port the BEASTXUpdater will automatically try to identify the unit connected to it.
After you selected a COM-Port the BEASTXUpdater will automatically try to identify the unit connected to it.


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Serial-Number is a unique identifier for each MICROBEAST.
Serial-Number is a unique identifier for each MICROBEAST.


===7. Select Update-File===
 
'''7. Select Update-File'''
 
If the MICROBEAST was successfully identified you can go on with selecting an Update-File (if you don't have a firmware update file yet, have a look [[Update_request|here]]).
If the MICROBEAST was successfully identified you can go on with selecting an Update-File (if you don't have a firmware update file yet, have a look [[Update_request|here]]).


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IMPORTANT: If the major version of the "Data Version" is different between the actual and new firmware, then the Basic-Setup has to be done again after the update.
IMPORTANT: If the major version of the "Data Version" is different between the actual and new firmware, then the Basic-Setup has to be done again after the update.


===8. Perform Update===
 
'''8. Perform Update'''
 
If a valid COM-Port is selected an a valid Update-File was loaded, the "Start Update…" button will be enabled:
If a valid COM-Port is selected an a valid Update-File was loaded, the "Start Update…" button will be enabled: