Usage procedure for flash utility [F/W LOADER]
0. Creating a startup disk
Do a floppy disk format and system transfer.
[Expand files with an archiver (LHA, etc.).]
Copy the files (FWLDD810.EXE, *.HEX) to a floppy disk.
Start up using this floppy disk.
1. Executing the utility
Execute the utility by typing "FWLDD810" at the DOS prompt and pressing [RETURN].
At this time options can be specified. (For details, see "2. Setting parameters" below.)
Example)
A:>FWLDD810 [RETURN]
2. Setting parameters
When the utility begins running, the parameter setting menu is displayed.
The items that can be set using this menu are the following.
HEX FILE NAME
Specifies the file to be updated.
IDE PORT
Specifies the IDE port of the subject drive. Only the primary and secondary can be specified.
DRIVE CONFIGURATION
Specifies the subject drive master [or slave].
Other parameters
As a startup time option, (/I{IRQ}), the IRQ for the subject IDE port can be specified.
If there is no specification, the default value corresponding to the IDE PORT specified above is used.
Defaults:
IDE PORT = Primary ... 14
IDE PORT = Secondary ... 15
Example)
A:>FWLDD810 /I12 [RETURN]
3. F/W update
After setting the parameters on the menu, press [F10]. After the preprocessing needed for F/W update is performed, the following information is displayed on the screen.
HEX FILE NAME: The value set using the menu is displayed.
F/W CODE: The code indicating the F/W specification is displayed.
(If different from the current F/W code, a warning message is displayed.)
F/W VER: The current and post-update F/W versions are displayed.
CHECK SUM: The post-update F/W check sum is displayed.
IDE PORT: The value set using the menu is displayed.
DRIVE CONFIGURATION: The value set using the menu is displayed.
IRQ: The value set using the startup option is displayed.
If, upon verification, it is OK to proceed with these values, press [Y]. The data is transferred and F/W update is performed.
When the F/W update completes, the utility automatically terminates and returns to the DOS screen.
Switch off power momentarily and then re-start the system. The updated F/W is started.
4. Recommended environment
We recommend running under the following environment.
o Startup using floppy disk drive
Use of the hard disk drive is possible, but we recommend starting up on the floppy disk drive because the IDE hard disk drive is using the same bus.
o Use of MS-DOS ver 6.2 or higher
It should be possible to use this software with a cmpatible DOS, but because the system has been built assuming MS-DOS ver 6.2, we recommend using this version of DOS.
o Don't install device drivers (CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT unnecessary)
The utility does not require any device drivers. If device drivers are installed, operation of the utility could become unstable. In particular, be sure to eliminate any disk caching device drivers (SMARTDRV, etc.).
Note:
Busy LED
There are cases where the drive BUSY lamp continues to blink whether or not there are accesses. The conditions for this are the following.
o There is a problem with the data in the flash memory.
o The data in the flash memory has been overwritten. (The blinking stops if the system is re-started.)
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.