Coding And Programming - Overview: Progman: Administration: Settings: Installation

The Installation tap is selected when updates need to be installed either by a way of a new CIP DVD or checking for new online updates (Automatically or Manually). The updates that can be installed pertain to the Progman application as well as updated vehicle data files for utilization by CIP.

The table provides an overview of the software program and version currently installed.

The selection/activation of Automatic online updates via the BMW server is selected from this screen.

"DVD update" can be selected whenever a new CIP DVD needs to be installed.

"Online update" allows a manual check for online updates to be initiated.

Fig 1: Display Installation Menu

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NOTE: It is recommended that the Automatic Online Update feature be activated to insure that needed Program and Coding updates are received in a timely manner. When new updates are made available they are downloaded and installed after the normal operating times of the workshop as specified under "Operating Times".

"Display status" provides information pertaining to the installation of the latest update.

Information pertaining to an erroneous installation of an update is displayed in the messages section.

NOTE: If frequent error messages are displayed contact your service provider for assistance and have available a copy of the error messages that have been received.

Fig 2: Display Installation - Status Menu

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