Installation Guide
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Wyse R Class Conversion to Xenith Pro
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Wyse USB Firmware Tool Release 1.18
Products: R10L, R50L, R90L, R90LW, R90L7
Issue: 031213
PN: 883887-30L Rev. B
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Introduction
This guide provides the instructions you need to use Wyse® USB Firmware Tool to
convert the following Wyse R class thin clients to Xenith Pro:
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R10L
R50L
R90L
R90LW
R90L7
TIP: After converting your thin clients, obtain any available firmware update at
Kit Contents
The conversion kit includes:
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Conversion Software Assembly DVD-ROM
Wyse Conversion Labels (you must attach a Wyse label to each converted thin client)
Figure 1 Kit contents
The Conversion Software Assembly DVD-ROM contains:
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A PDF of this Installation Guide
Wyse USB Firmware Tool Release 1.18
RX0 Xenith Pro Conversion Image folder containing the following files:
bios.img
cmos.img
commandsXml.xml
par1.img
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Wyse Technical Support
questions, you can submit your questions using the Wyse Self-Service Center at
http://support.wyse.com/selfservice.html or call Customer Support at 1-800-800-WYSE
(toll free in U.S. and Canada). Hours of operation are from 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific
Time, Monday through Friday.
Related Documentation and Services
Fact Sheets containing the features of hardware products are available on the Wyse Web
download the Fact Sheet for your hardware product.
Administrator and other documentation for your cloud client model are available at:
Wyse Online Community
Wyse maintains an online community where users of our products can seek and
exchange information on user forums. Visit the Wyse Online Community forums at:
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Installing Xenith Pro Firmware
This chapter includes the requirements and procedures you need to install and use Wyse®
USB Firmware ToolTM to update your thin client to Xenith Pro firmware.
TIP: The purpose of the Wyse USB Firmware Tool is to configure a bootable USB key for
device firmware. In the following procedures, you will create a configured USB key
containing the firmware contents that you need, and then boot from this configured USB
key on the thin clients you want to convert to push the contents of the USB key onto these
target devices.
Requirements
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Machine with a minimum of 16GB of free space running either of the following:
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Windows 2003 Server
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit)
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USB Key:
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USB 2.0 only
CAUTION: During the USB key configuration process the USB key will be reformatted.
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Procedures
IMPORTANT: Complete the following procedures as an administrator (administrator
privileges are required).
Step 1: Copy the RX0 Xenith Pro Conversion Image Folder (on the DVD-ROM) to Your Local
Hard Drive
Navigate to the RX0 Xenith Pro Conversion Image folder (contained on the Conversion
Software Assembly DVD-ROM) and copy it to your local hard drive.
Step 2: Install Wyse USB Firmware Tool v1.18
1. Navigate to the Wyse USB Firmware Tool v1.18_GA.exe (contained on the Conversion
Software Assembly DVD-ROM) and double-click it to execute the file and open the
WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box.
2. Enter the destination folder you want (for example, C:\USBFT) in the Unzip to folder
box, and then click Unzip to extract all files from the Wyse USB Firmware Tool
v1.18_GA.exe file into the folder. The default directory for the extracted files is Wyse
USB Firmware Tool.
CAUTION: It is not recommended to use your desktop for the destination folder as
there are several files that will be extracted from the .exe file.
3. After installation, create a shortcut on the desktop for the Wyse USB Firmware
Tool.exe file (see your operating system documentation).
Step 3: Use Wyse USB Firmware Tool to Configure a Single USB Key to Install Firmware
CAUTION: For Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate operating systems, be
sure to right-click on Wyse USB Firmware Tool.exe and select the Run as administrator
option.
1. Double-click the shortcut on the desktop for the Wyse USB Firmware Tool.exe file to
run the tool and open the Wyse USB Firmware Tool wizard (the welcome page
provides the product version and description, and a link to view the Wyse end user
license agreement).
Figure 2 Wyse USB Firmware Tool wizard
2. Click Next to open the Select an Option dialog box.
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Figure 3 Configuration options
3. Select the Configure the USB key to Copy/Pull or to Update/Push firmware option,
and then click Next to open the Select the Configuration dialog box.
Figure 4 Update firmware options
4. Select the WTOS/Xenith/Xenith Pro operating system (OS) type option (note that OS
Image, BIOS, and CMOS are selected by default).
5. Select the Update or Push Firmware operation to perform option.
6. Click Next to open the browse dialog box.
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Figure 5 Browse for image file
7. Click Browse.
Figure 6 Browse to select commandsXml.xml
8. Navigate to and open the RX0 Xenith Pro Conversion Image folder (on your hard drive)
to select the All Files option from the Files of Type box to display the
commandsXml.xml file for selection), and then click Open.
Conversion Software Assembly DVD-ROM.
9. In the browse dialog box, click Next to open the Prepare the USB Drive dialog box.
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Figure 7 Prepare USB key for configuration
10.Select the USB key onto which you want the configurations (you can use Refresh as
needed to recognize an inserted USB key), and then click Next. The progress bars
show the overall (formatting and configuration) progress and task progress.
CAUTION: DO NOT interrupt the formatting and configuration process. All process
requirements are done automatically. The progress screen may display for several
seconds or longer. You can safely ignore any error message.
11.After configuration, click Finish to close the wizard and then remove the configured
USB key for use (you will use the configured USB key on your target devices).
TIP: At this time you can also replicate/duplicate the configured USB key (containing the
firmware you want to push) for simultaneous usage on target devices (by users in several
locations at the same time). For full Wyse USB Firmware Tool details, see Users Guide:
Wyse® USB Firmware Tool 1.18.
Step 4: Use the Configured USB Key to Install Firmware on Each Thin Client
In this step, you will boot each thin client you want to convert from the configured USB key
so that the USB key will push the contents from the USB key onto the target device.
1. Be sure the client is shut down and disconnected from any network.
2. Attach the configured USB key to the client.
3. Power on the client and during boot, press and hold the P key.
4. Select the USB HDD drive option from the menu (this option also displays the brand of
your configured USB key).
5. Press Enter and follow the process prompts. When booting a target device from the
configured USB key (containing the contents to be pushed to a target device), you will
be prompted to continue with the push process (to continue, type y and press Enter).
Once the push process is complete, you must reboot (press Enter and remove the
USB key).
CAUTION: DO NOT interrupt the installation/conversion process. All process
requirements are done automatically. Some screens may display for several seconds
during the process.
6. After a target device completes the installation/conversion process and displays the
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Step 5: Verifying Thin Client Operation
After the thin client displays the Xenith Pro desktop, you can verify the System Version
and that your general system information is correct.
1. On the General tab of the System Information window (on the Wyse Zero Toolbar, click
the System Information icon), verify the System Version is 2.0_017.
2. After verification, close the System Information window. The thin client is ready for
operation and setup by an administrator.
TIP: Administrator and other documentation for your thin client are available at:
http://www.wyse.com/manuals. For step-by-step instructions to configure your zero client
to establish a connection to a virtual desktop, see Administrators Guide: Wyse® Xenith™
Release 2.0.
Step 6: Attach a Wyse Conversion Label on Each Converted Thin Client
The conversion kit is supplied with Wyse Conversion Labels that must be attached to each
thin client. Be sure you have purchased the amount of labels you need.
CAUTION: Failure to install the labels may cause delays in service and support. The serial
number must be given to a Customer Support Technician to validate entitlement to
support and service from Wyse. Failure to do so will result in the original operating system
being loaded on the device and is in breach of your license agreement.
Figure 8 Placement of Wyse Conversion Label
Step 7: Obtain a Firmware Update
If you are under a Wyse maintenance contract, you can download Xenith Pro software
updates from your My Downloads page in the Wyse Self-Service Center at
http://support.wyse.com/selfservice.html. If you are not under maintenance and wish to
gain access to Xenith Pro software updates, you must complete a product registration:
1. After purchase, you will receive an e-mail containing your software Registration Code.
log in (or register and log in).
3. On the Home tab under Support Resources, click the Registration, Licenses &
Downloads (**New) link to open the Registration, Licenses & Downloads page of the
Support and Service Center tab.
4. Enter the Registration Code that you received from Wyse for your purchase in the
Enter Registration Code box and click Register. After the process is complete, the
products you registered will display on the page.
5. Activate your software maintenance: Click Activate in the Software Maintenance list.
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6. Download your software: On the page displaying the products you registered, select
Support and Service Center tab > Registration, Licenses & Downloads to open
the Registration, Licenses & Downloads page, hover your mouse pointer over the My
Downloads link and select Xenith to display available firmware, click the zip file you
need (for example, Xenith Pro 2.0.015.zip), and then follow the download instructions.
CAUTION: Be sure to select the option in the Xenith Pro 2.0.015.zip file that you need.
For example:
If you are using an FTP server to update your firmware, be sure to use the
R00_xen file.
If you are using the USB Firmware Tool to update your firmware, be sure to use
the R00_xen-2.0_015-128-Merlin.zip file.
WARNING: Use of the Software on more than one device requires that you first purchase
from Wyse additional copies of, or licenses to, the Software. Contact your local Wyse
distributor or Wyse Inside Sales at 1-800-800-9973 option 1 or 1-408-473-1200 option 1.
Troubleshooting
This section contains general troubleshooting information.
USB Keys - Troubleshooting Boot Issues
Due to different manufacturing processes on USB keys (and the variety of them), not all
brands have been tested with the Wyse USB Firmware Tool. If you experience problems
booting from a configured USB key, it is recommended that you try a different brand of
USB key.
SanDisk Cruiser Flash Drives - Troubleshooting Partition Issues
Problem: How can I properly use a SanDisk Cruiser flash drive to image supported
devices using the Wyse USB Firmware Tool? (KB17735)
Solution: SanDisk flash drives come with support for U3 (for details on U3, see
http://www.u3.com). When you initially use these drives, you are prompted to select the
use for the drive: Apps and Storage or only Storage. If you select the Apps and Storage
option, the drive will create two partitions, one of which is identified as a CD and is a read
only partition. This partition sometimes prevents the Wyse USB Firmware Tool to properly
prepare the USB key for imaging a device. To resolve this problem you can do one of the
following:
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2550, and then follow the instructions in the documentation.
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Drives from the Select Product Type list, click Find Driver, select U3 LaunchPad
Remover, click Continue, and then download and use the U3 Launchpad Remover
according to the instructions.
Installation Guide
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Wyse R Class Conversion to Xenith Pro
Issue: 031213
Written and published by:
Wyse Technology Inc., March 2013
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