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6. In the BIOS menu, use the right and left arrow keys to select the Exit tab:
7. Using the up and down arrow keys, select either:
Repair Your Computer OR

Recovery Partition

as applicable. Press the Enter key to continue:

After the Enter key is pressed, the system recovery starts. After approximately 2 minutes, the message
“System will be recovered” is displayed.
8. Press the 2 key, then press the Enter key to continue:

……
• Allow 30 – 90 minutes for device recovery (device-dependent).
• The progress window may appear to stall at 99% - 100%. Please be patient!
• When complete, the system will automatically reboot and display a series of automatic setup,
registry and service screens followed by the initial Windows setup screen.

Recovery steps completed. Proceed to Section 6.0 - Page 10.

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6.0 – Post-Recovery Setup
6.1 – Windows® 7 Startup & Initial Setup
Prerequisite:



Confirm: Ethernet cable DISCONNECTED & wireless operation switch in the OFF POSITION!

Note:
The initial language selection made in Step 1 below cannot be changed after the device is placed in
service. Avoid having to repeat the recovery process by selecting the language carefully!
1. From the initial Windows setup screen, carefully scroll down and select My language is English:
Click Next:

2. Confirm the regional settings, time/currency and keyboard layout as illustrated, and then click Next:

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3. Read the license terms and conditions, and accept by checking the appropriate boxes. Click Next:

4. Set the Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time as applicable to your location. Click Next:

• Various settings are saved and the device automatically reboots to the Windows desktop.
• For convenience, the device can now be returned to its base station if desired (not mandatory).
• In all cases the A/C power adapter must remain connected for the following procedures. The
USB mouse and keyboard should also remain connected where applicable.

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6.1.1 – Delete Non-Applicable Information
The Windows 7 desktop includes documents that are not applicable to the -US/CDN- market. Please
delete these documents as follows:
1.

From the Windows desktop: Locate two document shortcut icons entitled:
HowTo Guide_ODIS Service Set-Up_EN and HowTo Guide_ODIS Service Set-Up_DE:

2. Right-click a shortcut icon, and then select Delete from the dropdown.
3. When prompted to confirm file delete, click Yes. Repeat for the remaining icon.
4. From the Windows desktop: Open the Manuals folder:

5. Right-click the OffboardDiagService folder, and then select Delete from the dropdown:

6.1.2 – Confirm Keyboard Language
1. Go to: Windows (Start)

> Control Panel > Region and Language:

2. Select the Keyboards and Languages tab. Click Change Keyboards…:

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3. Confirm that the Default input language is set to English (United States) - US as illustrated below. If
not, select it from the dropdown.
4. If the German (Germany) input language service appears, select it and click Remove.
5. If any changes were necessary, save them by clicking Apply, and then OK:

6. Close the languages window and return to the Control Panel menu.
6.1.3 – Device Power Management
To ensure uninterrupted data transfer when performing lengthy Software Version Management (SVM)
procedures, configure the device to remain on as follows:
1. Go to: Control Panel > Power Options:

2. From the Control Panel Home menu, select Choose when to turn off the
display:

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3. Select Never from the dropdowns as illustrated:

4. Click Save changes (at bottom frame):

5. Close the power options window and return to the Control Panel menu.
6. Check and proceed to the device-specific sections as applicable:




VAS 6150B, VAS 6150C, VAS 6160 & VAS 6160A: Proceed to Section 6.1.5 – Page 16.
VAS 6150A: Proceed to Section 6.1.4 below:

6.1.4 – VAS 6150A Diagnostic Laptops: Increase Paging File Size
For optimum performance, increase the paging file size on VAS 6150A laptops as follows:
1. Go to: Control Panel > System:

2. From the Control Panel Home menu, click Advanced system settings:

3. Select the Advanced tab. In the Performance category, click Settings:

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4. Select the Advanced tab. In the Virtual memory category, click Change:

5. Ensure Automatically manage paging file size for all drives is deselected and Drive [Volume
Label] C: is highlighted:
6. Select Custom size:, and then enter 6000 in both the Initial and Maximum size entry fields as
illustrated below: When complete, click Set:

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7. Ensure that the Paging File Size (MB) indicated for C: is displayed as 6000 - 6000: Click OK:

Note:
The recommended page file size of 6000 MB allows for 2GB of additional RAM that may be added.
6.1.5 – Restart Windows
A restart is required to complete automatic Windows configurations on certain devices. Proceed as follows,
and note the Windows 7 Shut down and Restart routines for future reference:
1. Close all windows and Restart the device. Go to: Windows (Start)

>

> Restart:

Windows 7 Startup & Initial Setup steps complete – Proceed to Section 6.2 – Page 17.

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6.2 – Windows® Update Settings & Internet Explorer Version Requirement
The Windows 7 version installed here includes Internet Explorer (IE) version 9.
IMPORTANT!
ODIS Service and its web-based Infomedia functions are optimized for Windows 7 and IE9.
The automatic download and installation of IE10 and IE11 from a Windows update must be
prevented!
The installation of IE10 or IE11 results in impaired ODIS Service web-based services functions.
The default setting for Windows updates is to automatically download files when a network connection is
present, and then prompt the user to install them. As a first step to prevent the download and installation of
Windows updates that include IE10 and IE11, change the default setting to (manually) check for updates
and prompt the user to choose the updates as specified below. Separate instructions on managing
Windows updates and disabling IE updates are covered in Section 6.7.
Perform the following configuration BEFORE setting up the network connection:
1. Go to: Windows (Start)

> Control Panel > Windows Update:

2. From the Control Panel Home menu, select Change settings:

3. Select the “Check… & …choose” update method from the Important updates selection dropdown:

4. Click OK (at bottom frame):

5. Close the Control Panel window.
Windows Update Settings steps completed – Proceed to Section 6.3 – Page 18.
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Note:
Before proceeding with Sections 6.3 through 6.5, have the additional documentation specified in
Section 2.0 – Page 3 on hand.

6.3 – Network Setup
6.3.1 – Set Computer Name
If more than one VAS diagnostic device is connected to the dealership network, each device must be
assigned a different computer name.
Assign the computer name before proceeding. For detailed instructions refer to VAS Tester – Service
Information document title: VAS Diagnostic Device Computer Name Builder
6.3.2 – Enable Network Connections
For dealership networks using DHCP for Internet access, no network connection configuration is
necessary (the device default setting is DHCP). If the dealership network uses DHCP for Internet access,
skip to Section 6.3.3 below.
For networks using Static IP configurations for Internet access, the IP configurations must be renewed by
manual entry of the dealership-specific IPs. Ask your dealership systems administrator or IT professional
for details and assistance.
If the device is to be used over a wireless LAN connection, switch the wireless switch to the ON position
and perform the required wireless configuration at this time. Ask your dealership systems administrator or
IT professional for details and assistance.
ATTENTION!
ODIS Service software functions require open network connections. Open access must be
enabled on an individual basis for each diagnostic device. For details, refer to Service
Information – ODIS Service document title: Required Open Internet Addresses (URLs)
6.3.3 – Reinstall Netviewer
1. Launch Internet Explorer and logon to ServiceNet.
2. Navigate to the Workshop Equipment > VAS Tester > Software section.
3. Right click / select the link: Netviewer one2one – Telediagnosis Software.
4. Save file to Windows desktop.

Network Setup steps completed – Proceed to Section 6.4 – Page 19.
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6.4 – Reinstall & Configure Offboard Diagnostic Information System Service (ODIS Service)
Diagnostic Software
1. Use the diagnostic device to submit a new license request prior to software installation and
configuration.
For detailed instructions, refer to ODIS Service – Service Information document title: ODIS Service
Installation Phase 1 – Device Preparation & License Request Instructions
ODIS Service Installation Phase 1 steps completed.
2. When the new license file is received via email and saved to a USB flash drive, reinstall and configure
ODIS Service.
For detailed instructions, refer to ODIS Service – Service Information document title: ODIS Service
Installation Phase 2 - Software Installation & Configuration Instructions
Refer to the Phase 2 document sections describing New Installations.
ODIS Service Installation Phase 2 steps completed.
3. Request and import a new ODIS Service security certificate.
For detailed instructions, refer to ODIS Service – Service Information document title: ODIS Service
Installation Phase 3 – Security Certificate Request & Installation Instructions
ODIS Service Installation Phase 3 steps completed.
4. Setup ODIS Service Infomedia.
For detailed instructions, refer to ODIS Service – Service Information document title: ODIS Service
Infomedia Setup Instructions
All ODIS Service Reinstallation Phase + steps completed. Proceed to Section 6.5 – below.

6.5 – VAS 5054A Transmitter Head Setup
1. Perform the Windows Bluetooth and EDIC configuration for wireless operation.
For detailed instructions, refer to VAS Tester - Service Information document title: VAS 5054A
Transmitter Head - Bluetooth & EDIC Configuration – ODIS Service Only
2. Perform the UBS configuration for cabled operation.
For detailed instructions, refer to VAS-Tester - Service Information document title: VAS 5054A
Transmitter Head - USB Configuration – ODIS Service Only
VAS 5054A Transmitter Head setup steps completed.

Windows 7 and ODIS Service Installation completed.
Supplementary instructions: Refer to Section 6.6 – Page 20 and Section 6.7 – Page 21.
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6.6 – Supplementary Setup & Function
Depending on the updated diagnostic device’s previous preparation level and/or dealership requirements,
the following supplementary setup procedures may or may not be required. Review and confirm as
applicable.
6.6.1 – VAS 6356 Test Instruments Box - Configuration
If a VAS 6356 Test Instruments Box was previously configured for use with the updated device, it must be
connected and the initial configuration repeated.
For detailed instructions, refer to Workshop Equipment - Service Information document title: VAS 6356
Test Instrument Box – Software Configuration – ODIS Service Only
Completed

Not applicable

6.6.2 – Printer Driver Reinstallation
If a USB (cabled) or wireless (WLAN) printer was previously configured for use with the updated device,
the necessary driver installation and/or configuration must be repeated.
Obtain the printer driver CD where applicable and refer to the installation documentation supplied with the
printer. Ask your dealership systems administrator or IT professional for assistance if necessary.
Completed

Not applicable

6.6.3 – Reinstall Antivirus Software
Reinstall the antivirus software as may be required by the dealership IT policy. Ask your dealership
systems administrator or IT professional for assistance if necessary.
Completed

Not applicable

6.6.4 – Windows 7 Familiarization
If Technician users are not familiar with Windows 7
features, navigation and functions, we recommend they
read the various information resources included with
the software.
Go to: Windows Start > Getting Started > Discover
Windows 7 …as well as the additional topics listed in
the Getting Started dropdown:

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6.7 – Windows® 7 Updates
6.7.1 – General Information
All VAS diagnostic devices must be kept up-to-date with the latest Windows security and vulnerability
updates. However, dealership service or IT personnel tasked with maintaining both ODIS Service and
Windows updates must be aware of the following, and act accordingly:
• The initial package of important Windows updates available for this Windows 7 installation may take
considerable time to install and download (typically between 60 – 120 minutes, device, content and
bandwidth dependent). As a result, we recommend that the initial selection, download and installation of
Windows updates be managed so that the update process takes place outside of workshop
service hours.
Instructions on how select and initiate Windows updates follow in the Managed Windows Update
section below.
• Under no circumstances are Internet Explorer (IE) versions 10 or 11 to be installed as part of the
Managed Windows Update process. Refer to Section 6.2 – Page 17 for details.
Instructions on how to deselect IE10 and IE11 from Windows update listings follow in the Managed
Windows Update section below.
ATTENTION!
Please inform all service personnel that under no circumstances are IE10 or IE11 updates to
be downloaded and installed on devices updated with Windows 7!

6.7.2 – Managed Windows Update Procedure
Prerequisites:




Diagnostic device removed from service, after hours etc.
Diagnostic device with active network connection.

1. Go to: Windows (Start)

> Control Panel > Windows Update:

2. Click Check for updates:

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3. The first time after a Windows 7 installation, an update prompt for Windows Update may or may not
appear. If so, click Install now:

4. Wait while an update for Windows Update is installed:

5. After the update closes and re-opens, wait while the system checks for updates:

6. When the results are displayed, click the XX important updates are available link:

Note:
The number of updates illustrated above is for reference only! The number of available updates will
always vary depending on type of device and date when available updates are checked.

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7. Deselect the Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11 updates from the update listing:

8. To prevent the IE updates from reappearing, right click the IE10 update and select Hide update from
the dropdown. Repeat with the IE11 update:

9. Click OK (at bottom frame):

10. Click Install updates:

11. Accept any Microsoft License Terms if prompted, and then click Finish.
12. Wait while the updates are downloaded and installed (no user intervention is necessary):

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13. Click Restart now:

•

Additional Windows update configurations are performed during the shut-down and restart routine.

•

On completion, the device boots to the Windows desktop, and an information prompt on the
installed updates appears.

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