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GTR 225/GNC 255 TSO Installation Manual
Rev. F
Page 6-23
6.8 Software Loading
NOTE
Garmin recommends the use of a USB 2.0 compatible flash drive for updating databases
and software on the GTR/GNC. The flash drive must be formatted as FAT32.
If the software is out of date, go to the
on Garmin’s website and download updates
to a USB flash drive. For dual GTR/GNC installations, the software loading procedures must be carried out
on both units.
6.8.1
Creating a GTR/GNC Software Loader USB Flash Drive
NOTE
The application to create a loader card requires Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7.
There is no Mac support at this time.
1. Go to the
on Garmin’s website.
2. Download the applicable GTR/GNC software to your PC.
3. Ensure the flash drive is inserted into the USB slot of the PC.
4. Run the executable file that was downloaded and follow the prompts on the screen to create the
software loader USB drive.
5. Select finish to complete the process after the card has been created.
6. Remove the flash drive from the USB slot. The GTR/GNC USB loader drive is now ready to use.
6.8.2
GTR/GNC Software Compatibility
Table 6-16 lists the software versions compatible with subsystems within the GTR/GNC.
Table 6-16 Software Compatibility
[1] NAV software and NAV FPGA are only applicable to the GNC.
Display Software
Version
COM Software
Version
COM FPGA
Version
NAV Software
Version [1]
NAV FPGA
Version [1]
2.02 or earlier
2.13 or earlier
2.3
6.02
1.1
2.10 or later
2.20 or later
2.4
6.02
1.1