3980xpi/3980/3900 V8.7 User Notes - Data I/O Corporation

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Quick Update StepsUpdating the Hard DriveNote:Regardless of the interface you use to operate your programmer, you mustuse TaskLink for Windows 4.50 or greater to update your system softwareand algorithms from CD. For instructions on how to update systemsoftware and algorithms, install TaskLink for Windows and see TaskLinkonline Help topic “How to Update System Software." Once the update iscompleted, you may uninstall TaskLink for Windows and continue to useyour preferred interface to operate your programmer.1 Go to the More commands/Configure System/Mass Storage screen.2 Choose Y (Yes) for installation of new software.3 If the new system software is to be used with the configuration currently installed on thehard drive, select Maintain the previous configuration and press Y.Note: If the new Boot Files Disk is not write-protected, the programmer willautomatically update it with the previous configuration parametersinstalled on the hard drive to provide the user with a backup of the installedsystem.4 Press ENTER to start the update and follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Forinstance, if the message Insert Algorithm Set 3 Disk appears, insert the Algorithm diskcontaining Algorithm Set 3.CAUTION: Do not remove disks from the programmer during this operation unless youare prompted to do so.CAUTION: Interrupting or aborting the update process may leave the programmer harddrive without the files it needs for proper operation.The hard drive software update is complete when OPERATION COMPLETE is displayed in themessage bar. The Revision Status fields should now contain the new version number inparentheses.5 Remove floppy disks. Press ESC, then CTRL+W. The programmer will be rebooted with thesoftware located on the hard drive and ready for operation.NOTE:TaskLink or PROMlink users should also perform the following steps:6 To exit the Terminal mode:a) For TaskLink (DOS) or PROMlink, after the “>” is displayed, press ALT+F1 to return tothe TaskLink or PROMlink menu.b) For TaskLink (WIN), from the Hyper Terminal menu, select File. Click Exit to return tothe TaskLink menu.7 Select Device List Update from the Utilities menu to update the device file so that itincludes the new devices supported by the 3890xpi/3980/3900.3980xpi/3980/3900 V8.7 User Notes 16
Quick Update StepsTaskLink (DOS) or PROMlink and 3900 without HardDriveIf you only want to update your software, perform steps 1 through 9. If you want to carry theconfiguration file (sysparm.sys) forward from your old Boot Files Disk to the new Boot FilesDisk, continue with steps 10 through 13.Note: TaskLink DOS users will need to upgrade to V2.09 or greater in order tohave access to all supports in this UniFam V8.7 software update.1 Turn off the 3900. Ensure that the RS-232C cable from the PC is connected to the Remoteport on the 3900. If a cable is connected to the Terminal port, disconnect it.2 Type tl a (for TaskLink) or pl (for PROMlink) at the DOS prompt.3 From the Options menu, select Programmer Port and verify that the PC’s COM port is setto 9600 baud (the default baud rate on the programmer system disks) and the Host port isset to None.4 From the Utilities menu, select VT100 on Programmer Port. A blank screen is displayed.5 Ensure that a Base is installed in the 3900, insert the copy of the new Boot Files Disk in thefloppy disk drive, and turn on the 3900.6 When the programmer reboots, the following message is displayed:Disk revision does not match ROMDisk revision = y.yyROM revision = x.xxDo you want to update ROM to new disk revision (Y, N)Type Y to update the system ROM.7 The programmer responds with the following message:Current ROM contents will be overwritten.WARNING: Removing power during update process damages the 3900!Are you really sure? (Y, N)CAUTION: Turning off system power or removing the Boot Files Disk while the 3900 isupdating system ROM damages the 3900.Press Y to confirm the update of the system software.8 After the “>” is displayed, press ALT+F1 to exit VT100 terminal mode and return to theTaskLink or PROMlink menu.9 From the Utilities menu, select Device List Update to update the TaskLink or PROMlinkdevice file so that it includes the new devices supported by the 3900.3980xpi/3980/3900 V8.7 User Notes 17
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