Title updates for games are critical . All titles must be ensured to be up to date . This is important to be handled before open hours , as some updates can take almost an hour to download depending on Steam and even more time to install depending on the title .
Outside of busy seasons , this process can be done at the time of opening . When checking for updates we use the Main Stage . Updates shown here , will be required across all other machines . For the sake of accessibility , the Main Stage is used for this check .
Therefor this will include booting instructions for the Main Stage specifically .
Maintenance Cables :
There are two Maintenance Only ethernet cables available .
Upstairs Hall - Pink - Located Here ( image to be updated soon ) :
Downstairs - Blue - Located Here :
( Image Coming Soon )
Booting the Main Stage :
The Main Stage is powered by a single power switch on the outlet strip located here :
The only button that is required to be pressed is the Main Stage Computer . All monitors and other devices will auto power with the single switch above . Do NOT press any buttons or remove any cables .
Press the following to boot the Main Stage Computer :
A BIOS screen will show on the Main Stage Live Monitor . This also replaces the Windows loading screen . The Main Display will remain blank but the backlight will be on . Windows will then load , and Steam will Initialize ( Including an update check ) .
Checking for Title Updates :
Once Windows is loaded , the taskbar is set to automatically hide . You must mouse over the taskbar to show .
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2.JPG (Size: 27.48 KB / Downloads: 8)
Click the carrot to expand programs so you can view the Steam icon :
Click the Steam icon and Select " Library "
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At the bottom of the Steam Window you will see a tab at the bottom showing updates . When clicking this , it will bring up the update page .
You are now brought to a page showing all available updates . The Steam Update Page is broken into 4 sections :
Up Next
Scheduled
Unscheduled
Completed
Steam will automatically have some games scheduled for odd dates and times . These are not intentional nor set by us . A solution is being worked on for this . For now , anything showing " Scheduled " or "Unscheduled " click the download arrow to the right of the game title , for all games .
Example of Scheduled,
Scheduled.JPG (Size: 3.67 KB / Downloads: 9)
Example of Unscheduled,
This creates a download queue that can be walked away from . Otherwise you will wait for one to update , then have to click the next manually creating possible downtime .
Updates can be done by one machine connection at a time . Valve does not allow us to download multiple updates at a time . Ensure only ONE machine is connected to the internet at a time .
Remember , Updates shown here , will be required on all Host machines if running the title being updated .
Outside of busy seasons , this process can be done at the time of opening . When checking for updates we use the Main Stage . Updates shown here , will be required across all other machines . For the sake of accessibility , the Main Stage is used for this check .
Therefor this will include booting instructions for the Main Stage specifically .
Maintenance Cables :
There are two Maintenance Only ethernet cables available .
Upstairs Hall - Pink - Located Here ( image to be updated soon ) :
Downstairs - Blue - Located Here :
( Image Coming Soon )
Booting the Main Stage :
The Main Stage is powered by a single power switch on the outlet strip located here :
The only button that is required to be pressed is the Main Stage Computer . All monitors and other devices will auto power with the single switch above . Do NOT press any buttons or remove any cables .
Press the following to boot the Main Stage Computer :
A BIOS screen will show on the Main Stage Live Monitor . This also replaces the Windows loading screen . The Main Display will remain blank but the backlight will be on . Windows will then load , and Steam will Initialize ( Including an update check ) .
Checking for Title Updates :
Once Windows is loaded , the taskbar is set to automatically hide . You must mouse over the taskbar to show .
1.JPG (Size: 23.31 KB / Downloads: 8)
2.JPG (Size: 27.48 KB / Downloads: 8)
Click the carrot to expand programs so you can view the Steam icon :
Click the Steam icon and Select " Library "
4.JPG (Size: 56.28 KB / Downloads: 8)
At the bottom of the Steam Window you will see a tab at the bottom showing updates . When clicking this , it will bring up the update page .
You are now brought to a page showing all available updates . The Steam Update Page is broken into 4 sections :
Up Next
Scheduled
Unscheduled
Completed
Steam will automatically have some games scheduled for odd dates and times . These are not intentional nor set by us . A solution is being worked on for this . For now , anything showing " Scheduled " or "Unscheduled " click the download arrow to the right of the game title , for all games .
Example of Scheduled,
Scheduled.JPG (Size: 3.67 KB / Downloads: 9)
Example of Unscheduled,
This creates a download queue that can be walked away from . Otherwise you will wait for one to update , then have to click the next manually creating possible downtime .
Updates can be done by one machine connection at a time . Valve does not allow us to download multiple updates at a time . Ensure only ONE machine is connected to the internet at a time .
Remember , Updates shown here , will be required on all Host machines if running the title being updated .