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Updating the firmware and managing the safe shutdown of a Raspberry Pi running Victron Venus OS prevents SD card corruption. To perform a firmware update, navigate to the settings menu, select firmware, and choose online updates. If the reconnect button fails, reload the browser page to complete the process. Because the Raspberry Pi lacks a native safe-shutdown mechanism, users should install the "Shutdown Monitor" plugin via the "Setup Helper" package manager. This software allows for a controlled power-down sequence, which can be initiated through the interface or via a physical button wired to pin 36 on the Raspberry Pi. Additionally, connecting a monitor to the Raspberry Pi’s HDMI port requires installing specific display drivers via SSH to mirror the Venus OS interface. While Victron’s Cerbo GX hardware includes a dedicated HDMI port and a high-power USB port for touchscreen integration, Raspberry Pi users must manually configure display settings and potential touchscreen calibration through the command line.

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