7 Firmware Upgrades
The FlashBack-3 Firmware version number is shown at
power up on the LCD screen. The version number is in
the form 1.4-xxxx, “major revision”.”minor revision”- “build
number”.
There are two possible mechanisms for upgrading a system; via the Ethernet port or by
burning files to a CD. Note: On removable disk systems, only option 1 is available.
The latest downloads are available from the Ovation Systems webpage,
www.ovation.co.uk/AfterBurner-2
where the Username is “DVD2” and password is “toaster2”
(no quotes, case sensitive).
7.1 CD
Disk
Upgrade
Important
F
Early units, shown on the LCD as “version 00.00.5.001” at power-up, must be
upgraded via the Ethernet (see section 7.2 below)
The procedure for upgrading via the a CD is as follows:
1 Download the latest firmware Zip file from the Ovation Systems website and up-zip
to a temporary local folder (Eg C:\temp).
2 Burn these files to a CD.
3 Open the AfterBurner DVD / CD draw buy pressing the “DVD” key twice.
4 Place the upgrade CD in the drive and close the draw by pressing “DVD” again.
5 Upgrade will now take place automatically.
6 Remember to remove the disk after completion.
Important
F
Do not remove power whilst upgrading the unit. This is indicated by all the front
panel LEDs flashing once per second.
7.2 Ethernet
upgrade
The procedure for upgrading via the Ethernet port is as follows:
1 Download the latest firmware Zip file from the Ovation Systems website and up-zip
to a temporary local folder (Eg C:\temp)
2 Ensure the AfterBurner is connected to your PC’s network via the rear panel RJ45
socket. It also is possible to connect the AfterBurner directly to a laptop / PC via a
single RJ45 lead, but, the laptop /PC must be set to
static IP
addressing (see
below).
3 Use Windows Explorer to browse
to the temporary folder and double
click the “ab2upgrade.bat” file and
the following window should
appear.
4 Enter the IP address of the AfterBurner as shown in the “Set Network” Advanced
LCD menu (see Section 3.10, page 20) and press enter.
1.4-xxxx
Build Number
Minor Revision
Major Revision
