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8-7-11 Record Software Versions  - Software Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x
1.) Select the About tab.
2.) Record software and hardware versions in  Table 8-8 on page 8-23.
 
Figure 8-20   Information available on the About tab
Table 8-8    Record Software versions  - Software Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x
DESCRIPTIONRECORD VERSIONS
APPLICATION SW
SYSTEM SW
PROCESSOR (BEP) MODEL 
						

							
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8-7-12 Software Loading - Software  Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x
8-7-12-1 Overview
This software loading procedure covers: 
• Re-installation of BT’08 softwa re (System Software v3.0.x and Application Software v7.x) on a 
Vivid 7 unit with BEP4.3
• Re-installation of BT’08 softwa re (System Software v2.1.1 and Application Software v7.x) on a 
Vivid 7 unit with BEP3.x or BEP4.2
• Re-installation of BT’06 softwa re (System Software v2.x.x and Application Software v6.x) on a 
Vivid 7 unit.
• Re-installation of BT’05 softwa re (System Software v2.x.x and Application Software v5.x) on a 
Vivid 7 unit.
• Re-installation of BT’04 softwa re (System Software v2.x.x and Application Software v4.x) on a 
Vivid 7 unit.
Refer to  Table 8-8 Record Software versions - Software  Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x on page 8-23 
where you recorded the un it’s software versions.
The software for Vivid 7 is divided on two CDs:
• one CD with the System Software 
• one CD with the Application Software
For a software CD overview, see  8-7-4 Tools Provided With Unit or After an Upgrade on page 8-13 .
8-7-12-2 Introduction to Software Reloading  • Starting with System So ftware version v3.0.0 (and Applicat ion Software v7.0.0), the compressed 
System and Application software has been stored  on the Vivid 7’s hard disk drive, making a 
software reinstallation easier and faster than with previous software. 
- To reinstall the Application Software, go to:  8-7-12-4 Loading Application Software v7.x on Vivid 7 with BEP4.3 on page 8-27 .
- To reinstall both the System Software and the Application Software, go to: 8-7-12-3 Loading Sy stem Software v3.0.x on Vivid 7 with BEP4.3 on page 8-25 .
• For Vivid 7 with System Software version v2.x.x , the software CDs must be used if the software 
needs to be reinstalled. 
- To reinstall the Application Software, go to:  8-7-12-6 Application SW Loading - Software  Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x on page 8-32
- To reinstall both the System Software and the Application Software, go to: 8-7-12-5 Vivid 7 System Software Loading -  Application Software Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/
v4.x on page 8-29 
						

							
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8-7-12-3 Loading System Software  v3.0.x on Vivid 7 with BEP4.3
NOTE: This procedure describes how to reload software that already has been stored as compressed  files on the BEP4.3’s hard disk drive. A  CD is not used in this procedure.
When using this procedure, you can choose to reload  partition C: only, or to erase all partitions. The 
selection is done later in this procedure.
1.) Reboot the Vivid 7, and press the  ESC-key each second. The boot se quence will be interrupted and 
a boot-menu appears on the screen.
There are two entries in the menu.  1.) Normal startup
2.) Recovery
Use the arrow keys to select (highlight) your choice. 
2.) Select  Recovery. 
3.) Press  Enter to display the  System Recovery Menu  on the screen, see next page.
Figure 8-21   Select Recovery
Normal Startup
Recovery
GNU GRUB version 8.95 (639k lower / 523112X upper memory
Use the ^ and v keys to select which entry is highlighted.
Press enter to boot the selected OS or “p” to enter a 
Password to unlock the next set of features. 
						

							
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8-7-12-3      Loading System Software v3.0.x on Vivid 7 with BEP4.3 (cont’d) 4.) In this step, you can choose if you want to do a co mplete Vivid 7 software installation that overwrites 
all data, or if you only want to  update or reinstall the software on the C: partition (C: drive). 
Usually it should be OK to select “ B” to update the C: drive only.  This will keep Patient Archive and 
Presets intact. Continue with either step a (if possible) or step b (if you have to):
NOTE: If you select “ A” below, all program data, Patient  Archive and Presets will be erased.
a.) ONLY select “ A” if a “ B” update cannot be used: Select  A to do a complete Vivid 7 software 
installation. 
The reload process start automatically. When done,  a message tells you to initiate Application 
software installation.  Continue with step 5.
b.) Select “ B” to update/re-install  the software on the C: partition.  (Only data on the C: partition will 
be erased. This will keep Patient  Archive and Presets intact.) 
The reload process starts automatically. When done, a message tells you to initiate Application 
software installation.
5.) Press  Y to confirm.
The Vivid 7 reboots and the Application software inst allation starts automatically. When completed, the 
Vivid 7 reboots normally.
• If you selected  A above, the User Presets,  the System Configurations a nd the local Patient Archive 
has been reset to the factory default settings.
• If you selected  B above, the User Presets,  the System Configurations a nd the local Patient Archive 
remains as before the software reload. Figure 8-22   System Recovery Menu
NOTICEIf you select “A” in the next step, ALL existing software and data will be erased. If backup has 
not been performed as described earlier in this manual; ALL DATA like Patient Database, 
System Configuration and User Configurations (Customer Presets) will be lost.
System Recovery Menu
A. Full reload (erase all partitions)
B. Reload Partition C: only (Keep Archive)
C. Reload Application Software
R. Restart System
Select (A, B, C,,R) _ 
						

							
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8-7-12-4 Loading Application Software  v7.x on Vivid 7 with BEP4.3
NOTE: This procedure describes how to reload software that already has been stored as compressed  files on the BEP4.3’s hard disk drive. A  CD is not used in this procedure.
To reload application softwa re, follow this procedure:
1.) Reboot the Vivid 7, and press the  ESC-key each second. The boot se quence will be interrupted and 
a boot-menu appears on the screen.
There are two entries in the menu.  1.) Normal startup
2.) Recovery
Use the arrow keys to select (highlight) your choice. 
2.) Select  Recovery. 
3.) Press  Enter to display the  System Recovery Menu  on the screen, see next page.
Figure 8-23   Select Recovery
Normal Startup
Recovery
GNU GRUB version 8.95 (639k lower / 523112X upper memory
Use the ^ and v keys to select which entry is highlighted.
Press enter to boot the selected OS or “p” to enter a 
Password to unlock the next set of features. 
						

							
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4.) Select “ C. Reload Application SW  
5.) Confirm the selection by pressing  Y.
The system reboots and the Application soft ware installation starts automatically.
When completed, the Vivid 7 reboots and starts  up normally. The User Presets, the System 
Configurations and the local Patient Arch ive remains as before the software reload.
Figure 8-24   System Recovery Menu
NOTICEIf you select “A” in the next step, ALL existing software and data will be erased. If backup has 
not been performed as described earlier in this manual; ALL DATA like Patient Database, 
System Configuration and User Configurations (Customer Presets) will be lost.
System Recovery Menu
A. Full reload (erase all partitions)
B. Reload Partition C: only (Keep Archive)
C. Reload Application Software
R. Restart System
Select (A, B, C,,R) _ 
						

							
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8-7-12-5 Vivid 7 System Software Loading - App lication Software Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x
NOTE: This procedure covers installation of software from CDs. 1.) Insert the applicable  Vivid 7 System Software CD  into the CD/DVD drive.
2.) Power down the System, see  4-2-3 Power Shut Down on page 4-7 .
3.) Wait until the LCD’s on the Operator Panel are s witched off and the ON/Standby switch has turned 
amber.
4.) Power ON the System, see  4-2-3 Power Shut Down on page 4-7 . The scanner will now boot from 
the CD you inserted.
Figure 8-25   BIOS loading (example) 
						

							
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5.) In this step, you can choose if you want to do a co mplete Vivid 7 installation or if you only want to 
update or reinstall the software on the C: partition (C: drive). 
Usually it should be OK to select  “B” to update the C: drive only. This will keep Patient Archive and 
Presets intact. 
a.) Select  B to update/re-install the softw are on the C: partition. (Only data on the C: partition will 
be erased. This will keep Pati ent Archive and Presets intact.)
b.) Use “ A” ONLY if a “ B” update cannot be used: Select  A to do a complete Vivid 7 software 
installation. (All data will be erased.)
c.) Press  C if you want to Exit.
 
NOTICEIf you select “A” in the next step, ALL existing software and data will be erased. If backup has 
not been performed as described earlier in this manual; All data like Patient Database, System 
Configuration and User Configurations  (Customer Presets) will be lost.
Figure 8-26   Info entry page
Press A, B or C to 
choose the wanted 
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8-7-12-5              Vivid 7 System Software Loading - Application Software Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x  (cont’d)
6.) The Software loader program starts and the below Time Bar Info Screen appears.
  
7.) Wait for the SW Installation to be completed. (Typic al installation time: 5 minutes). Status bar on the 
screen indicates process.
8.) You will now be prompted to  remove the first CD and restart the  unit when the software Installation 
is completed. Remove the CD, but  don’t restart the System this time
. The next step is to load the 
application software. Figure 8-27   Software Loading Underway 
(Picture distorted here due to photo technical limitations, it should look OK on screen)
WARNINGWARNINGDo not interrupt the SW loading at any time. 
						

							
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8-7-12-6 Application SW Loading - Soft ware Version v7.x/v6.x/v5.x/v4.x
1.) Insert the applicable CD labelled  Vivid 7 & EchoPAC PC Application SW .
2.) Keep the ON/Standby switch on the operator panel pressed for a few seconds to power down the  scanner. (This is called Forced Shut Down).
3.) Wait until the LCD’s on the Oper ator Panel is switched OFF and the ON/Standby Switch on the 
Operator Panel has turned yellow.
4.) Power ON the System, see  4-2-2 Power ON/ Boot UP on page 4-3 .
5.) A dialogue box, called Start Ap plication, will appear, select Install SW.
6.) A dialogue box, called Star tloader, will appear, select  OK to continue.
7.) A dialogue box will appear, al so named Startloader stating “New  System SW installation will start 
now”, select  OK to continue.
8.) A Command prompt window will ap pear, hit any key on the alphanumeric keyboard to continue.
9.) The messages: “Unpacking SW . This will take several minutes.” and “Installing new application 
software. This will take several minu tes” will be displayed on the screen.
10.) Several dialogue boxe s will appear on the screen during the SW load.
11.) Remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive when prompted.
12.) Press any key to continue.
13.) The Scanner will now pow er down and reboot. 
WARNINGWARNINGDo not interrupt the software loading at any time.