Installing the Panther Shield Software

Parts and Materials Required

  • DELL OPTIPLEX XE, XE2 or XE3 PC
  • Panther System Shield SW (Download or CD) - always refer to the applicable software TB for Part Numbers
  • Bios Software
  • USB Universal Driver Software

Time Required

  • 10 minutes

Procedure

Note—Screenshots listed below are for reference only.
  1. Insert a USB drive with the Panther Shield Software into a USB port on the PC (for XE3 computers, use the front, blue USB port).
    OR
    Insert the Panther Shield CD into the DVD-ROM drive.
  2. ClosedOpen Windows Explorer and browse to C:\Panther and double-click on InstallPackageUI

  3. ClosedFrom the Install Package Window that opens, Click on Browse

  4. ClosedNavigate to the Panther Shield Setup folder and double-click the PantherShieldSetup.gpz file.

  5. ClosedYou will be returned to the InstallPackageUI. Click Install Package to start the installation.
    NOTE—Installation may have a delay of about 30 seconds.
  6. ClosedThe Installation Wizard will appear. Click Next
  7. ClosedSelect the Correct Vendor and System and Click Next

  8. ClosedClick Next on the Confirm Installation window.

  9. ClosedAs the installation proceeds, a progress window will be displayed.
  10. ClosedWhen finished The Installation Complete window will display.
    Click on Close
  11. For Panther Software 7.2 and above, install the following:
    1. Silicon Labs VCP USB Universal Driver SW.
    2. ClosedDell Optiplex XE3 Bios SW from the InstallPackage.

      1. ClosedSelect Update.
      2. Select Restart.
  12. Press Close on the InstallPackageUI window
  13. Remove the Panther Shield software CD or USB.
  14. For Panther SW 7.2 and above, rename the Com Port
    1. From the FSE Shield, open Windows Explorer. 
    2. ClosedRight-click on This PC then select Properties.
    3. ClosedSelect Device Manager.
    4. ClosedSelect Ports (COM & LPT).
    5. ClosedRight-click on Panther (COM4) and select Properties.
    6. ClosedSelect Advanced.
    7. ClosedHighlight COM3 (in use) and select OK.
    8. ClosedSelect Yes.
    9. ClosedSelect Yes.
    10. Verify COM3 shows Panther.
  15. Proceed to Install All Panther Software.