Lenovo Y27g RE, Service Manual

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3.1.4 Required Software
In order to load the binary code into the flash memories for the micro-controllers, we use the Elpotronic FET-Pro430
Lite software. This software is free to use and can be downloaded from http://www.elprotronic.com/download.html .
3.1.5 Updating the base board micro-controller
3.1.6 Cable Connections
Connect the cable that came with the TI MSP-FET430UIF in the way indicated in the picture above. Make sure that
pin1 of the ribbon cable header that connects to the base board. Connect the USB cable connected to the
MSP-FET430UIF to the computer that has the FET-Pro430 Lite software installed. At this time Windows should have
a popup that says “Installing New Device Driver Software”,which should finish without any issues and install the USB
driver for the MSP-FET430UIF.
3.1.7 Starting the Software and Flashing the New Code
Double click the shortcut to the “Lite FET-Pro430 Elprotronic” icon created on the desktop earlier when installing the
software. This should bring up the following window:
3.1.8 Selecting the correct micro-controller
Select the Group”MSP430G2xx”, and the device (right underneath)”MSP430G2553.