This document provides instructions for configuring the BMW ISID software using VMware Workstation. The steps include installing VMware Workstation, configuring the virtual network, setting up the ISID virtual machine with the specified memory size, selecting "I moved it" when prompted, changing the network connection to bridged, and then connecting ICOM to read vehicle data within ISID.

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BMW ISID configuration manual
Firstly install the vmware workstation.
Please insert the USB Key before you start the vmware workstation. This is very important,
otherwise the software will not able to run correctly!!!!
1. Install VMware Workstation 8, run and select Virtual Network Editor.
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2. Configure network exactlly as on picture. At green ellipse marked place for VMnet0 select
network adapter which will be used for connection with ICOM, OPS or ENET cable.
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3. Open ISID virtual machine. If you have Win x64 and host RAM more then 4Gb, then you can set
ISID memory size from 1536Mb to 2048Mb. ISSS can process Exx with 2048Mb instead of
4096Mb, but will show you warnings. Don't use other values since this will cause failures.
4. Open VM properties and check Network Adapter set to VMnet2, close and boot.
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5. When asked, select "I moved it".
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6. Wait until VM boots and ISTA icon gets active.
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7. Connect ICOM using network cable to PC, then connect ICOM to car, wait about minute or two.
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8.Click right mouse button over connection icon on the right bottom VM window corner and
select "Settings...".
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9. Change Network connection type to "Bridged" then press "Ok".
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10. Connection icon will change to inactive state and after some time gets back to active. Wait
1-2 minutes, then start ISTA via one-double left mouse button click over ISTA-D icon in WSM
interface.
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11. For ISID select "Identification"
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12. Next for ISID click on "Read out vehicle data" then "Ok"
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13. After some time in ISID "Connection manager" list should appear your ICOM. Select it and
press "Set up connection" or "Connect".
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Then just enjoy it!!
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