Installation Guide Dell Wyse Z Class Conversion to WES7p ® Wyse USB Firmware ToolTM Release 1.20.0.1 Products: Z90D7, Z90S7, Z90DE7, Z90DW, Z90SW Issue: 021214 PN: 883887-37L Rev.
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Contents 1 Introduction 1 Kit Contents 1 Kit Warranty 2 Overview 2 Dell Technical Support 2 Related Documentation and Services Dell Online Community 2 2 2 Installing Z Class Flash 3 Requirements 3 Procedures 3 3 Installing WES7p Firmware 7 Requirements 7 Procedures 8 Troubleshooting 13 USB Keys - Troubleshooting Boot Issues 13 SanDisk Cruiser Flash Drives - Troubleshooting Partition Issues 13
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1 Introduction This guide provides step-by-step instructions to use Wyse USB Firmware Tool to convert the following Wyse Z class thin clients to WES7p: • Z90D7 • Z90S7 • Z90DE7 • Z90DW • Z90SW CAUTION: WES7p firmware requires Z class thin clients to have a minimum of 8 GB Flash and 4 GB RAM (16 GB Flash and 4 GB RAM is recommended). TIP: After converting your thin clients, obtain any available firmware update at http://www.wyse.com/serviceandsupport/support/downloads.asp.
Chapter 1 2 · · · · · mbr.img par1.img par2image1.img par2image2i.img vmlinuz Kit Warranty The warranty on the hardware component of this kit assumes the remaining months of warranty of the thin client in which it is installed, or for 90 days, whichever is greater. Installation of this kit will not void the factory warranty, however the user will be responsible for damage due to improper installation. Overview To convert your Z class thin clients to WES7p: 1.
2 Installing Z Class Flash This chapter contains information for users of Wyse Z class thin clients who must install new flash. If you are installing firmware only, you can skip this chapter and proceed to "Installing WES7p Firmware." Requirements • Small Phillips screwdriver WARNING: Flash modules may be susceptible to damage by Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). All industry-standard cautions should be followed to avoid ESD.
4 Chapter 2 4. Place your thumbs on the top surface above where the end screws were removed. With a continuous motion, push firmly downward and towards the back panel (pushing down unlatches the hooks under the cover). The cover will shift approximate 1/4 inch to hang over the back panel, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 Unlatching the cover 5.
Installing Z Class Flash 5 7. Remove the existing flash module. Locate the flash module and use the Phillips Screwdriver to remove its retaining screw as shown in Figure 5. Lift the flash module out of the socket. Figure 5 Removing the existing flash module 8. Install the new flash module in the reverse order of removing the original flash module. Carefully screw down its retaining screw until it is secure. 9.
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3 Installing WES7p Firmware This chapter includes the requirements and procedures you need to install and use Wyse USB Firmware Tool to update your thin client to WES7p firmware. TIP: The purpose of the USB Firmware Tool is to configure a bootable USB key for device firmware.
Chapter 3 8 Procedures IMPORTANT: Complete the following procedures as an administrator (administrator privileges are required). Step 1: Copy the Z Class WES7p Conversion Image Folder (on the DVD-ROM) to Your Local Hard Drive Navigate to the Z Class WES7p 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 v1.20,0,1 1. Navigate to the Wyse USB Firmware Tool v1.20.0.1_GA.
Installing WES7p Firmware Figure 8 9 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 9 Update firmware options - Windows Embedded Standard 7 P 4. Select the Windows Embedded Standard 7 P operating system (OS) type option. 5. Select the Update or Push Firmware operation to perform option. Be sure that all three contents options are selected (OS Image, BIOS, and CMOS). 6.
10 Chapter 3 Figure 10 Browse for image file 8. Click Browse. Figure 11 Browse to select commandsXml.xml 9. Navigate to the Z Class WES7p Conversion Image folder (on your hard drive) that contains the commandsXml.xml file (this is the location you selected in "Step 1: Copy the Z Class WES7p Conversion Image Folder (on the DVD-ROM) to Your Local Hard Drive"), click on the commandsXml.xml file to select it (you may need to select the All Files option from the Files of Type box to display the commandsXml.
Installing WES7p Firmware 11 11. 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. 12.
12 Chapter 3 Step 5: Verifying Thin Client Operation After the thin client displays the WES7p desktop, you can verify the Version and that your general client information is correct. 1. On the General tab of the Wyse Client Information window (Start > All Programs > Wyse Client Information), verify the following: • Version is 9.01 Build 850. 2. Click Close to close the Wyse Client Information window. The thin client is ready for operation and setup by an administrator.
Installing WES7p Firmware 13 Step 7: Obtain a Firmware Update After converting your thin clients, obtain any available firmware update at http://www.wyse.com/serviceandsupport/support/downloads.asp. WARNING: Use of the Software on more than one device requires that you first purchase from Dell additional copies of, or licenses to, the Software. Contact your local Dell distributor or Dell Inside Sales at 1-800-800-9973 option 1 or 1-408-473-1200 option 1.
Installation Guide Dell® Wyse Z Class Conversion to WES7p Issue: 021214 Written and published by: Dell Inc.
