Forensic Dossier Users Manual

10. Software and Firmware Loading Instructions

Introduction

New and improved software will appear from time to time on our web site at www.logicube.com. It is possible to update both the operating software and the firmware in the field by a user.

NOTE: Logicube provides a CD-ROM that contains a backup copy of the Dossier software. This software is already loaded on your unit.

Software version 2.0.0RC01-105 and is not compatible with the MPFS. In order for you to use the

Forensic Dossier with MPFS you must revert to software version 1.21RC50 and firmware version 9.0.

Instructions on how to do this can be found below.

NOTE:

See the “MPFS (Maassive Portable

Forensic Storage) Notes” below.

Loading New Software and Firmware

The new software and firmware have to be placed on the root directory of the System CF card.

1. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

Dossier, and hold down the Start/Stop button while re-connecting the AC Adapter back on.

2. A hidden menu will appear with the following choices:

Continue

– This boots the unit to the Main screen.

Upgrade FPGA Firmware

– replaces the current firmware with the newest firmware file (no longer used).

Engage System CF card

– engages the CF card and makes it accessible through the USB connection.

3.

Use the Back button to scroll to “Engage

System CF card” and press the Set button to confirm your selection.

4. The Dossier will apply power to the

System CF card. Attach a mini USB cable

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(included) to a Windows based PC and to the Dossier.

5. Windows will detect the System CF card and automatically assign a drive letter to the System CF card.

6. Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to the root of the System CF card and overwrite any existing file(s) on the

System CF card.

7. Press the BACK button to go back to the hidden menu.

8. Disconnect the AC adapter from the

Dossier. Wait at least 10 seconds then reconnect the AC adapter to apply power to the Dossier.

9. The Dossier will load the new BIOS,

Software, and Firmware during the boot process.

10. Check the version and date of the new software and firmware by tapping the

“About” icon at the Main Screen.

MPFS (Massive Portable Forensic Storage) Notes:

If you upgraded to this software release and want to use your Dossier with the MPFS, simply follow these instructions:

A. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

Dossier, and hold down the Start/Stop button while re-connecting the AC Adapter back on.

B. A hidden menu will appear with the following choices:

Continue

– This bypasses the upgrade and boots the unit into the main screen.

Upgrade FPGA Firmware

– Replaces the current firmware with the newest firmware file (no longer used).

Engage System CF card

– Engages the CF card and makes it accessible through the USB connection.

C.

Use the Back button to scroll to “Engage

System CF card” and press the Set button to confirm your selection.

D. The Dossier will apply power to the

System CF card. Attach a mini USB cable

(included) to a Windows based PC and to the Dossier.

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E. Windows will detect the System CF card and automatically assign a drive letter to the System CF card.

F. Delete the file ngfv2.bin.

G. Press the BACK button to go back to the hidden menu.

H. Disconnect the AC adapter from the

Dossier. Wait at least 10 seconds, then reconnect the AC adapter to apply power to the Dossier.

I. The Dossier will revert back to software version 1.21RC50 and firmware version

9.0. Check the version and date of the software and firmware by tapping the

“About” icon at the Main screen.

NOTE: If you want to use the Dossier with the Dossier tray and any new feature featured in software releases

2.0.0RC01-105 and up you must follow steps A through E above then extract the ngfv2.bin from the downloaded zip file to the root of the CF card, then follow steps G and H.

The newer version of the software will load during the boot process. Check the version and date of the software and firmware by tapping the "About" icon at the Main screen.

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