Updating the VF-1 Operating System from Standard MIDI Files Use the following procedure to update the VF-1 to the current operating system. The updated software is provided as 15 Standard MIDI Files. The tools required are: * MIDI sequencer (software or hardware) that can load Standard MIDI Files * MIDI cable * VF-1 * VF-1 System Software update files CAUTION! Do not turn off the VF-1 during system software updating. This can damage the machine. Update Procedure 1. Connect the MIDI OUT of the sequencer to the MIDI IN of the VF-1. 2. Hold down WRITE button and PARAMETER LEFT[<] button while powering on the VF-1. The message "Flash Update" will be displayed. 3. Load the Standard MIDI Files into your sequencer. 4. Play all Standard MIDI Files: "vf1-01.MID" through "vf1-16.MID" in sequential order. 5. After all SMF's have been played into the VF-1, the message "NOW initializing! TURN OFF, After 40 seconds." will be displayed. 6. Wait 40 seconds,and Restart the VF-1 (power off and then on again). Checking the version number While holding down the [ENTER] button, turn on the power of the VF-1. The message "VF-1 Ver 1.10" will be displayed. The version number will appear in the LCD for approximately five seconds. (c)2001 Roland Corporation U.S.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.
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