KV1710, KV1711, KV1712 User Stations
                                                    Version 3.0.0.44 
                                                    Release Notes
                                                     October 20, 2004

This document outlines: 

1. KV1710, KV1711 and KV1712 User Station Firmware Version
2. KV1710, KV1711 and KV1712 User Station Compatibility
3. How to upgrade
4. Enhancements/Fixes/Known Issues

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KV1710, KV1711 and KV1712 User Station Firmware Version Information
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Firmware Information
KV171x Rev 3.0.0.44

This release is intended to be released and used with the following AMX™ switch/software revisions: 
- Octoware® software revision 2.1.0.2           
- KV1701 switch revision 3.2.0.14 
- KV1702 switch revision 3.2.0.14          
- SAM (all types) revision 4.0.6.0  

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                  KV1710, KV1711 and KV1712 User Station Compatibility 
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This release is compatible with the following: 

	Octoware software	From revision 4.0.0.0 ????
	KV1701 switch		From revision 2.2.0.35
	KV1702 switch		From revision 2.2.0.35
	SAM-PS2 		From revision 2.0.0.2
	SAM-VSN		From revision 3.0.0.1
	SAM-WSN		From revision 3.0.0.1
	SAM-USB		From revision 3.0.0.1

This release introduces new features that will only operate with the following: 

	Octoware software	From revision 2.1.0.2 
	KV1701 switch		From revision 3.2.0.14  
	KV1702 switch		From revision 3.2.0.14
	SAM-PS2		From revision 4.0.6.0 
	SAM-VSN		From revision 4.0.6.0 
	SAM-WSN		From revision 4.0.6.0 
	SAM-USB		From revision 4.0.6.0 	

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         How to upgrade the KV1710, KV1711 and KV1712 user stations
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You may update the firmware from Octoware software revision 2.1.0.0 or from your current 
revision of Octoware software.

We recommend that you first update Octoware software to revision 2.1.0.0.
We also recommend that you update the KV170x matrix switches to 3.2.0.14 before 
updating user stations.

1. From your Octoware software, Select 'Admin Tools - Firmware Update' from the menu.

2. Select all of the KV1710 or KV1711/KV1712 user stations on your configuration.

3. From the "firmware update" dialog, select the update file for the KV170x switch devices. 
   This file will be named "kv171p2.bbx" for KV1711/KV1712 Devices and "KV51xx.bbx" 
   for KV1710 Devices. Ensure you select the revision 3.0.0.42. 

4. Select "begin update", and all firmware updates will complete. You may update all of your KV1710, 
    KV1711 and KV1712 user station devices in parallel, for fastest results. 

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                                           ENHANCEMENTS
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This release of KV1710, KV1711 and KV1712 user station firmware contains the following enhancements:

1. Usability Features:
 - Search by UID
 - Server Hotkey Assignment
 - User station lockdown
 - User selection of Target Flag settings
 - Force Mode from Command Line
 - Private Mode Lockdown
 - Enhanced OSD Layout

2. Seamless Features; Seamless switching interface from the KV171x OSD to other Avocent KVM switches: 
    List of supported KVM switches
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    SSWitchIP KV120
    SSwitchIP KV121
    SSelectII KV2016
    generic KVM switch
    SSwitch Multi

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                                           FIXES
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This release of KV1710, KV1711 and KV1712 firmware contains the following fixes:

1. Various defects around OSD usability

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                                           KNOWN ISSUES
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None