User’s Manual U17866EJ2V0UM
167
CHAPTER 8 FIRMWARE UPDATE
Firmware is a program embedded in the device for controlling MINICUBE2. The following can be implemented
by updating firmware.
• Addition of supported devices
• Correction of restrictions
This chapter describes the method for checking firmware version, system configuration, and firmware update
procedure. Note that MINICUBE2 may no longer operate if firmware is updated incorrectly.
8.1 System Configuration
Figure 8-1 illustrates the system configuration for updating firmware.
Figure 8-1. System Configuration for Firmware Update
<1>
<3>
<4>
<2>
<1>
<3>
<4>
<2>
<1> Host
machine
Products with USB ports
<2> Software
Includes the USB driver and MINICUBE2 diagnostic tool.
These software can be installed when an NEC Electronics debugger or QB-Programmer is installed.
Download these NEC Electronics software from the following website (ODS).
URL:
http://www.necel.com/micro/ods/eng/
<3> USB cable (accessory)
<4> MINICUBE2 (this product)