8. Description - donwloading to flash memory
This section describes how to download software program to the flashrom of the CPU board.
WHEN TO DOWNLOAD
- Software Upgrade
- After a CPU board has been replaced
*This paragraph describes the method of using WBA I/F test bench. For the method 2), see a separate
instruction manual of DT-004.
*This paragraph is for flashrom models only (WBA-12/22/24).
Indicator LED
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AC-POWER
Connect the cable
to serial port.
12p 20p Conversion Harness
(841-05-25, Part #: 067463)
WBA I/F Test Bench
(PS15-006, Part #: 057117 )
Tools needed for downloading
PC: IBM PC/AT and compatibles
The PC must have 1 or more RS-232C communication ports (D-sub pin).
Communication port address: 3F8 to 3FF (serial port 1)
2F8 to 2FF (serial port 2)
OS: MS-DOS Version 5.x, 6.x
The WBA calibration program supports MS-DOS only. This program can be also executed by
Windows 98 MS-DOS Prompt or Windows Me/2000/XP Command Prompt. However, the execution
may not be successful depending on your machine configurations.
9. Tools needed
10. Setting the WBA Download Mode
(1) Refer to the diagram above to properly connect the cables / harnesses.
Make sure the power of PS15-006 / host machine is OFF when connecting the harness to the WBA.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock and/or permanent damage to the device.
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