Performing a Software Full Install on Hog 4 Consoles

Steps

1.  Ensure that all show data is backed up to an external media device, like a flash drive.

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2.  Download the latest Full Install file from the High End website,

   1. Place the file on your desktop or downloads folder, do not place the file on a USB drive

      1. The full install file has a .iso file extension, which is the same for all Hog 4 consoles:

         1. HedgeHog 4, HedgeHog 4N, HedgeHog 4S, HedgeHog 4X

         2. Road Hog 4, Road Hog 421

         3. Full Boar 4

         4. Hog 4, Hog 4-18

         5. Rackhog

         6. HPU

3. Create a Full Install USB flash drive 

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4. Power off the console

5. Insert the Full Install USB flash drive created in step 3

6. Unplug all USB devices from the console

7. Power on the console

8. Wait for the system Installation screen to appear

9. To begin the software installation process, press [ Enter ] on the console

   1. If the [Blind] key is flashing, you can hit [ Enter ] on the console

   2. Or use the touch screen or trackball to click the "Continue" button

   3. A keyboard with an "Enter" key might be needed if installing older software

10. The installation will take ~ 6 minutes to complete

11. When the installation procedure is complete a "Console Installation Complete" message will appear

12. Remove the Full Install USB flash drive from the console.

13. Exit the installation

    1. If the blind key is flashing, you can hit [ Enter ] on the console

    2. Or use the touch screen or trackball to click the "continue" button

    3. Power off the Console

14. The console will reboot and the newly installed software will now run.