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Upgrade from pre-4.0 system to 6.0, (reprogramming may 
be required)
If you want to upgrade from a pre-4.0 system, you need both a 
MICS Non Volatile Read-only Memory (NVRAM) cartridge 
with a MICS 6.0 CS ROM cartridge installed. 
Note: This upgrade may require some partial reprogramming.
To upgrade the software, follow these steps:
1. Power down. 
2. Disconnect all amphenol cables.
3. Remove the power to the ICS and all associated modules. 
Disconnecting the power ensures protection for electronic 
components and that the data stored in the feature cartridge 
will not be corrupted.
4. Remove the entire cartridge.
5. Insert the new NVRAM cartridge with the Upgrade CS 
ROM software.
6. Plug the ICS back into the power source.
7. Reconnect all amphenol cables.
8. Wait for the system to reboot.
9. Repeat steps 1 to 3.
10. Remove the upgrade cartridge and insert the MICS 6.0 CS 
ROM cartridge.
11. Repeat steps 6 to 8.
12. Run the profile, dialpad, and startup programming within 
15 minutes after reboot. 
13. Program the system to your requirements. 
						

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About the MICS NVRAM cartridge 
The NVRAM assembly cartridge has a slot for a credit-card 
size PC-card, which are also referred to as Flash cards. These 
cards contain the system software and accommodate future 
system memory requirements and software downloading.
Supported upgrades in MICS 6.0
Do not install a MICS NVRAM cartridge from 
other MICS 6.0 systems. This will cause all the 
programming to be lost.
Do not attempt to use the MICS NVRAM 
cartridge as stored data transfer. This will cause 
the system to cold start.
Target Upgrade
MICS 
6.0USA-MICS-XC 
6.0CDA-MICS-XC 
6.0
Upgrading from...
MICS (all versions) 
1.0-3.0If you upgrade from software versions prior to MICS 
4.0, some partial reprogramming may be required.
An alternative upgrade, to retain programming 
integrity, is to upgrade to version 4.0, 4.1, or 5.0 and 
then upgrade to 6.0. Refer to 
Upgrade from pre-4.0 
system to 4.0, 4.1 or 5.0 (retain programming) 
on 
page 193.
MICS 4.0Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load.
USA-MICS-XC 4.0Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load.
CDA-MICS-XC 4.0Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load. 
						

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Upgrade from pre-4.0 system to 4.0, 4.1 or 5.0 (retain 
programming)
If you want to perform a two-step upgrade from a pre-4.0 
system, so you can retain your system information, you need 
to use the upgrade tool that was introduced with MICS 4.0 and 
either the 4.0, 4.1 or 5.0 software upgrade. The upgrade tool 
allows you to transfer your NVRAM information to the new 
style NVRAM cartridge that contains a MICS CS ROM 
cartridge.
If you do not use the upgrade tool, all or part of your 
programming will be lost. 
MICS 4.1Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load.
USA-MICS-XC 4.1Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load.
CDA-MICS-XC 4.1Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load.
MICS 5.0Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load.
USA-MICS-XC 5.0Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load.
CDA-MICS-XC 5.0Insert MICS CS ROM cartridge with appropriate 
software load.Target U pgrade
MICS 
6.0USA-MICS-XC 
6.0CDA-MICS-XC 
6.0
Upgrading from... 
						

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To use the Upgrade Tool to upgrade from previous versions of 
MICS (all versions prior to MICS 4.0), follow these steps:
1. Power down. 
2. Disconnect all amphenol cables.
3. Remove the power to the ICS and all associated modules. 
Disconnecting the power ensures protection for electronic 
components and that the data stored in the feature cartridge 
will not be corrupted.
4. Remove your old Norstar MICS software cartridge.
5. This step determines the type of MICS  system you will 
ultimately upgrade to.
Insert the MICS NVRAM cartridge. See illustration on 
page 219. 
Insert the PC-card (or Flash card) that came with your 
upgrade tool package.
6. Reconnect all amphenol cables.
7. Power up. Wait until display flashing stops. Insert MICS 
Card is displayed.
8. Power down. 
9. Insert the Modular ICS ROM software cartridge to 
perform the final stage of the upgrade to MICS 4.0, 4.1, or 
5.0. See Installing the ROM Software Cartridge on page 
219 to verify that you are using the proper software 
cartridge.
10. Power up. 
Ensure that you use the appropriate MICS 
upgrade tool when upgrading. 
Your Norstar system will cold start and your data 
will be lost if the MICS ROM software cartridge 
that came in your upgrade tool does not match 
your MICS system software. 
						

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If no alarm-event messages are observed, the upgrade to 
the new MICS software has been performed. 
If alarm codes are displayed, refer to Alarm codes on page 
506 for definitions. 
If event messages are displayed refer to Event messages on 
page 514 for definitions.
11. Once you confirm your system information, you can 
choose to upgrade to the MICs 6.0 software. Refer to 
Upgrade from 4.0, 4.1 or 5.0 to 6.0 on page 189.
Notes
Ensure that you maintain an accurate record of your existing 
system programming so that you can plan your new system 
programming appropriately.
If you have a Norstar system with a Modular 8X24 Key 
Service Unit (KSU), you cannot upgrade your software with 
the Upgrade Tool. If you want to upgrade to MICS 6.0, you 
All old programming is maintained when 
upgrading from the 0X32 Release 1 - T1 
software, with the following exceptions: 
• all system passwords are returned to the 
system defaults
 ATA ans timer setting is returned to the system 
default setting
When upgrading from MICS 1.1, note that the 
Call log space has increased in newer 
versions.
Reallocate log space after upgrading. 
						

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must replace your older Modular 8X24 KSU with the current 
0X32 ICS, and then program the system. 
Note:  The Key Service Unit (KSU) has been renamed the 
Integrated Communication System (ICS).
If you have a Norstar system with a Modular 0X32 ICS, you 
can use your ICS with the new MICS  6.0 and MICS-XC 6.0 
software.  
Upgrading from MICS 6.0 to MICS-XC 6.0
MICS 6.0 mini to XC 6.0 mini
1. Install XC 6.0 ROM software cartridge.
2. Use module 1 (ports 101 to 132) for telephones only and 
module 2 for Trunk Cartridges only.
When upgrading, Call Log information may be 
lost.
During a system restart, Call Log information is 
not saved. Make sure to notify users if a system 
restart is planned so any log information can be 
recorded first.
A loss of UTAM information occurs when 
upgrading US MICS-XC systems.
UTAM Recovery Codes are required. If you are 
upgrading the system to include Companion 
components, see the upgrade instructions 
included in the 
Modular ICS Companion Installer 
Guide
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MICS 6.0 mini to XC 6.0 midi
1. Install XC 6.0 ROM software cartridge.
2. Install two-port Expansion Cartridge in slot 2.
3. Connect trunk modules beginning at port 4 and station 
modules beginning at port 3.
MICS 6.0 mini to XC 6.0 maxi
1. Install XC 6.0 ROM software cartridge.
2. Install a Combination Fiber 6-port Services Cartridge in 
slot 2.
3. Connect trunk modules beginning at port 8 and work down 
and station modules beginning at port 3 and work up.
MICS 6.0 midi to XC 6.0 midi
1. Install XC 6.0 ROM software cartridge.
MICS 6.0 midi to XC 6.0 maxi
1. Install XC 6.0 ROM software cartridge.
2. Replace two-port Expansion Cartridge with either a 
Combination Fiber 6-port Services Cartridge or a 6-port 
Fiber Expansion Cartridge in ICS slot 2.
3. Connect trunk modules beginning at port 8 and work down 
and station modules beginning at port 3 and work up. Refer 
to page 216.
MICS 6.0 maxi to XC 6.0 maxi
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MICS 6.0 maxi to XC 6.0 mega
1. Install XC 6.0 ROM software cartridge.
2. Replace two-port Expansion Cartridge with two 
Combination 6-port fiber Expansion Cartridges or one 6-
port Fiber Expansion Cartridge and one Combination 
Fiber 6-port Services Cartridge in ICS slots 1 and 2.
3. Connect trunk modules beginning at port 8 and work 
down.
4. Connect station modules beginning at port 3 and work up.
Tips - Trunk modules cannot be connected to the 
Combination Fiber 6-port Services Cartridge in slot 1. (fiber 
interface ports 9 through 14.
To add Station Modules to ports 13 and 14 in a mega system 
refer to Modular ICS Companion Installer Guide. 
						

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Trunk and Station Modules
If you are not adding digital T1 trunks to your system, or 
expanding to a mega configuration, you may reuse your 
existing copper Trunk and/or Station Modules with the 
Modular 0X32 ICS in MICS 6.0/XC 6.0. One 6-port copper 
expansion cartridge can be supported on the maxi 
configuration.
If you are adding digital T1 trunks to your system or 
expanding to a mega configuration, you must replace any 
copper Trunk and/or Station Modules with the new modules 
that have fiber connectors, and use a new fiber Expansion 
Cartridge in the ICS. You can reuse your old Trunk Cartridges 
in the new Trunk Module with fiber connectors.
1234
ICS Feature
Cartridge
Slot
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cartridge
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Trunk modules cannot be installed on the second expansion 
(6-port) cartridge. You must relocate station modules to the 
second expansion cartridge to free up ports on the first 6-port 
expansion cartridge.
Global Analog Trunk Cartridge/CLI Cartridge
These cartridges have dip switches that may need to be set if 
your system is not running with the North American profile 
(Profile 1). Set the dip switches before you install the 
cartridge.
GATC dip switch settings (default is North America)(
The following table lists the various dip switch settings. 
However, for this release, only the North America, Taiwan, 
and Australia settings are active.
DIP switch settingCountry profile
00000000North America
10000000Taiwan
01000000Australia
11000000*Chili
00100000*Peru
10100000*Argentina
01100000*Mexico
11100000*Sweden
00010000*South America
10010000*Brazil
01010000*Norway
11010000*France
00110000*Germany