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FastBloc2 FE USB Update
This article describes the process for updating the FastBloc2 FE to enable the USB port. Prior to attempting to update the firmware, test the FastBloc2 FE as follows:
- Attach a test HDD to the FastBloc2 FE (NOTE: DO NOT use a hard drive containing live evidence)
- Plug FastBloc2 FE into the FireWire 800 card
- Power on the FastBloc2 FE
- Observe that the HDD is recognized by Windows
- Created several test files on desktop
- Copied the newly-created files to the write-blocked HDD
- Using the “Safely Remove Hardware” systray icon, remove the FastBloc/HDD
- Power down the FastBloc2 FE and remove the cable
- Power down the computer and disconnected the HDD
- Attach the HDD into an IDE to USB adapter on a separate computer
- Verify that the files were not copied to the drive through Windows Explorer
- Repeat steps a) through k) using the USB port if USB is already enabled.
If you can use the FastBloc on the USB port, and EnCase recognizes the FastBloc, there is no need to proceed with the update. In the rare event that your FastBloc does not block writes to the drive, contact Guidance Software Technical Services immediately, and discontinue use of the FastBloc.
To patch the firmware, use the following procedure:
- Go to the Add or Remove Programs control panel and remove any Oxemi application currently loaded on the machine.
- Install the Sun Microsystems’ Java Runtime Environment on your machine, and reboot if necessary. You can download the latest installer at http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp.
- Download the updater here: FastBlocUpdateSetup.exe
- Install the updater by double-clicking on the downloaded FastBlocUpdateSetup.exe file, using the default installation options.
Select [Next >] through each of the next three wizard windows
At the Ready to Install window, click [Install]
Make sure the radio button for “Yes, restart the computer now” is selected. Save and close any open programs before selecting [Finish]. The updater should now be installed.
After the computer restarts, connect the FastBloc2 FE to the computer via the FireWire port and power the unit on. NOTE: Do not connect a hard drive to the FastBloc at this time.
Double-click on the FastBlocUpdate shortcut that was installed on the desktop.
If the FastBloc has been properly connected, you will a screen similar to that shown below:
Click on the [Apply Update] button.
A progress bar (shown above) will indicate that you the unit is updating correctly.
This following screen indicates that the FastBloc has been updated successfully. Click on the [Quit] button to close the updater. The USB port should now be enabled.
After applying the firmware, test the FastBloc2 FE as follows:
- Attach a test HDD to the FastBloc2 FE (NOTE: DO NOT use a hard drive containing live evidence)
- FastBloc2 FE into the FireWire 800 card
- Power on the FastBloc2 FE
- Observe that the HDD is recognized by Windows
- Created several test files on desktop
- Copied the newly-created files to the write-blocked HDD
- Using the “Safely Remove Hardware” systray icon, remove the FastBloc/HDD
- Power down the FastBloc2 FE and remove the cable
- Power down the computer and disconnected the HDD
- Attach the HDD into an IDE to USB adapter on a separate computer
- Verify that the files were not copied to the drive through Windows Explorer
- Repeat steps a) through k) using the USB port
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