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*** V.90 Firmware Update - Readme.txt ***
*** Model: Spirit Scorpion56 PCMCIA 56k fax/modem ***
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We suggest that you print out this page for future reference.
Please follow the instructions step by step and upgrading is easy!
IMPORTANT:
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The program called FLASH_UT.EXE is called a Flash Loader and it helps you
upgrade your Scorpion56 to the ITU-T V.90 standard. The Flash Loader will
work with MS-DOS 6.x, Windows 95 and Windows 98. It will NOT work with
Windows NT (any version) or any version of MS-DOS previous to 6.0.
Ths instruction here are written for the Windows 95/98 operating system.
Step 1: Open (start) the FLASH_UT.EXE program.
Once you open the FLASH_UT.EXE program, it will create a new folder
on your hard-drive called C:\UPGRADE. This contains the MS-DOS and
Windows 95/98 Flash tools.
Step 2: Identify ROM type and download firmware.
At this point, you need to check very carefully to ensure you
install the correct V.90 firmware for your modem.
Your Scorpion56 PCMCIA K56Flex 56Kbps Fax Modem Card is available in
two flavours, one with 2MB Flash ROM, the other with a 4MB Flash ROM.
It is important for you to know which of them you have. To find out,
please follow the instructions below carefully.
2.1 Launch the Windows "Hyperterminal" program and create a new
connection.
2.2 When prompted for a telephone numbers, click on the little
drop-down list arrow and select 'Direct to COMn' where 'n'
is the COM port your Scorpion56 is associated with. Then
click 'connect'. You will then be presented with a blank
screen with a cursor.
2.3 Type "AT&&FFL" (without the quote "" marks) to verify the
firmware size of your modem card.
If it says "xxxx,10" that means your Scorpion56 has a
Lucent 2MB Flash ROM. So you should install the 2MB
firmware.
Download V.90 firmware for Lucent 2MB version.(v.731) Updated : 20/01/1999
If it says "xxxx,40" that means your Scorpion56 has a
Lucent 4MB Flash ROM. So you should download the 4MB
firmware.
Download V.90 firmware for Lucent 4MB version.(v.416)
Step 3: Extract the modem firmware files.
Once you have selected the correct firmware for your Scorpion56,
open the downloaded file. It is self-extracting and will place the
firmware files (.HEX) in the C:\UPGRADE directory. These .HEX
files are the actual firmware for your Scorpion56.
Step 4: Install the modem firmware.
It is vital you follow the instruction carefully to install the
firmware. If the update is not done correctly, permanent damage
to your modem may result!
4.1 Make sure your PCMCIA socket drivers have been installed
before the upgrade.
4.11 To verify, go to C:\UPGRADE\WIN9X, double click FLASH.EXE
program. The Flash Loader will auto-detect your modem in
your COM Port.
4.2 If you have not already done so, open the FLASH.EXE program.
4.3 Enter the name and path of .HEX file you wish to load.
e.g. C:\UPGRADE\WIN9X\2mv90lf.hex. You can click
"Browse..." to manually select the .HEX file.
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NOTE: During the process of downloading the firmware to your Scorpion56,
PLEASE DO NOT WITHDRAW YOU CARD FROM THE PCMCIA CARD SLOT!
If you do it may cause serious damage to your Scorpion56.
Please disable screen savers when downloading the firmware.
The update will take between 1 to 2 minutes to complete.
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4.4 Click "Perform Flash" to start the update. The Flash loader
will check your modem type and sector size. Finally,
Flash Loader will erase your modem flash ROM and update it
with the new code.
Step 5: Complete the installtion
After the programming was done, and only after, please withdraw the
Scorpion56 modem from the PCMCIA Card slot card and insert again.
Your system will find new hardware and ask for driver, please
indicate the path where the driver is stored and follow install
wizard prompts.
KNOWN ISSUES:
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Occasionally, during our tests, we found that when when have finished the
flash update on a 486 machine running Windows 3.11 for Workgroups,
sometimes the program dialog box sometimes would not go away even though
the <Close> button was clicked. If this happened to you, just pop out the
PCMCIA card from loading slot, then click on the <Close> button. The dialog
box will then close immediately.
DISCLAIMER
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THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT.
The user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this
document. This document may be copied and distributed subject to the
following conditions:
1. All text must be copied without modification and all pages must be
included.
2. All copies must contain the Mike Boorne Electronics Pty Limited
copyright notice and any other notices provided therein.
3. This document may not be distributed for profit.
README.TXT v1.0 30/03/99
(c) 1999 Mike Boorne Electronics Pty Limited A.C.N. 002 892 631
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.