Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Firmware update

TI Software Installation
and Activation Guidebook
This guidebook applies to TI-Nspire™ software version 3.1. To obtain the
latest version of the documentation, go to education.ti.com/guides.

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Contents
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Important Information................................................................... ii
Installing and Activating TI Software....................................1
Getting Started............................................................................... 1
License Types ........................................................................... 1
License Terms........................................................................... 1
Installation Types..................................................................... 2
Guide Structure ....................................................................... 3
Simple Flow ............................................................................. 4
Prerequisites ................................................................................... 5
Single, Volume, and Concurrent ............................................ 5
Single Only............................................................................... 5
Volume Only ............................................................................ 5
Concurrent Only ...................................................................... 5
Client Software System Requirements .......................................... 6
Concurrent System Requirements - License Server (PC only)....... 8
Acquiring the License..................................................................... 9
Single ....................................................................................... 9
Volume..................................................................................... 9
Concurrent............................................................................... 9
Acquiring Other Files ................................................................... 10
Single ..................................................................................... 10
Volume................................................................................... 10
Concurrent............................................................................. 10
Basic Installation........................................................................... 11
Installation............................................................................. 11
Activation .............................................................................. 15
Advanced Installation - Volume .................................................. 19
Setup.ini - Volume................................................................. 19
Deployment ........................................................................... 28
Activation .............................................................................. 28
Advanced Installation - Concurrent ............................................ 29
TI-Admin ................................................................................ 29
Setup.ini - Concurrent........................................................... 34
Deployment ........................................................................... 42
Additional Information................................................................ 43
Associating Files .................................................................... 43
Web Portal Activation........................................................... 45
Additional Information - Concurrent Only:......................... 52
WlmAdmin............................................................................. 57

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Appendix: Service and Support ........................................... 61
Texas Instruments Support and Service ....................................... 61
For U.S. and Canada: ............................................................. 61
For General Information ......................................................61
For Technical Support............................................................ 61
For Product (Hardware) Service............................................61
For All Other Countries: ........................................................ 61
Service and Warranty Information ..............................................62

Installing and Activating TI Software 1
Installing and Activating TI Software
This document describes how to install, deploy, and activate
Texas Instruments software.
Getting Started
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION FIRST
This section is an overview on the meaning of terms, how the instructions
are organized, and will guide you to the correct locations depending on
your needs.
License Types
•Single
A single license is valid for one software client.
•Volume
The volume license is a single license used to activate the TI client
software on multiple computers. The software must be installed and
activated on each specific machine used.
• Concurrent
The concurrent license is a single license stored on a server that allows
the client application to be installed on all computers.
Only a fixed number of users can use the software at the same time.
Licensing management software assigns unused licenses
automatically when a user opens the application. It also reassigns the
license back to the unused group of licenses when a user closes the
application. This allows a far greater number of machines to have the
client installed without exceeding the registered allotment of
licenses.
The computers using the software must be connected to the network
at all times. The only exception to this is a special feature called
“borrowing.” Borrowing allows a license to be taken out of the
constantly changing group of used and unused licenses for a set
period of time. For more information, see Borrowing a License.
License Terms
• Subscription
A subscription is a time-based license that is valid for a limited period
of time, usually this is an annual license.

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• Perpetual
The perpetual license has no expiration. The license is valid without a
end date.
•Trial
A trial license is a short time-based license that is valid for an
evaluation period. The evaluation periods vary between different
applications, but typically they can run between 30 to 90 days.
Installation Types
•Basic
Basic installation is a manual client install on one system. You can
install and activate multiple systems but they need to be set up
independently for each client machine. This type of install has fewer
requirements and procedures but may take more time if a number of
client machines are involved.
• Advanced
Advanced installation is an automated installation procedure. It has
greater requirements and procedures than the basic installation but it
normally saves time overall when installing on multiple client
machines. An advanced install uses the setup.ini. The advanced install
usually also includes an automated deployment option.
Special General Notes About the Installation
• Unless noted, there is no difference in the install procedures for the
license terms. Subscription, perpetual, and trial can be installed
through basic or advanced methods though usually trial is installed
using the basic method.
•Single license installs usually use the basic installation method as
described later in this guide because it will not save any time when
only installing on one machine. If you have many single licenses to
install on multiple machines you may find some of the setup.ini
features useful.
•Volume license types usually are installed using the advanced
installation method because it is more automated and can save time
when installing on multiple machines. Volume license types can be
installed using the basic manual method.
•Concurrent installs are a little different. You can still manually install
the client software using the basic method instead of an automated
deployment, but you will still need to run the server software and
edit the setup.ini as described in the section “Advanced Installation -
Concurrent” on page 29.

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Guide Structure
This guide is organized into the following topics:
• Prerequisites
• Client Software System Requirements
– Concurrent System Requirements - License Server (PC only)
• Acquiring the License
• Acquiring Other Files
• Basic Installation
– Installation
– Activation
• Advanced Installation - Volume
– Setup.ini - Volume
– Deployment
– Activation
• Advanced Installation - Concurrent
–TI-Admin
– Tools Installation
– Activation
– Setup.ini - Concurrent
– Deployment
• Additional Information
– Associating Files
– Web Portal Activation
– Additional Information - Concurrent Only:
– Setting the Percentage Amount for Borrowed Licenses
– User Perspective for Borrowing a License
–WlmAdmin

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Simple Flow
The following chart is a simplified overview of the different types of
processes for basic, volume, and concurrent installations.

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Prerequisites
Single, Volume, and Concurrent
You must have administrator privileges to install the TI-Nspire™
computer software.
Single Only
There are no additional prerequisites for single license types.
Volume Only
There are no additional prerequisites for volume license types.
Concurrent Only
While the client software can be run on both PC and Mac®, the Licensing
Management Server software must be run on a Windows® PC. A ’server’
box is not needed; a basic PC that meets the minimum requirements can
be used. For more information, see Concurrent System Requirements -
License Server (PC only).

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Client Software System Requirements
- Macintosh®
• Supported OS
–OSX10.5
– OS X 10.6
• Processor: Intel®
• RAM: 512 MB
• Hard Drive: Approximately 300 MB of available hard-disk space
• Screen resolution: 1024 x 768
• CD/DVD-ROM drive or active Internet connection for installation
• Port 80 opened
(Port 80 must be opened on client machine if the option to inform
user of software updates is activated.)
- PC
• Supported OS (compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit unless otherwise
specified):
– Windows® XP Professional SP3 (32-bit)
– Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition Software 2005 SP2
– Windows Vista® Home Premium SP2
– Windows Vista® Ultimate SP2
– Windows Vista® Business SP2
– Windows® 7 Home Premium
– Windows® 7 Premium
– Windows® 7 Ultimate
• Processor speed: 1.2 GHz or higher recommended
• RAM: 1 GB recommended
• Hard drive: Approximately 1 GB of available hard-disk space
• Screen resolution: 1024 x 768
• CD/DVD-ROM drive or active internet connection for installation
• Supported browsers include:
– Mozilla® FireFox® 3.6
– Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0 or 8.0