RME Audio Fireface 802, User Manual

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User's Guide Fireface 802 © RME 31
13.3 Firmware Update
The Flash Update Tool updates the firmware of the Fireface 802 to the latest version. It requires
an already installed driver.
Start the program
Fireface USB Flash
. The Flash Update Tool displays the current revision of
the Fireface firmware, and whether it needs an update or not. If so, simply press the 'Update'
button. A progress bar will indicate when the flash process is finished (Verify Ok).
After the update the Fireface 802 needs to be reset. This is done by powering down the Fire-
face for a few seconds. A reboot of the computer is not necessary.
When the update fails (status: failure), the unit's second BIOS will be used from the next cold
boot on (Secure BIOS Technology). Therefore the unit stays fully functional. The flash process
should then be tried again on a different computer.
14. Configuring the Fireface 802
14.1 Settings Dialog
Configuring the Fireface is done via its own settings dialog. Start the program
Fireface USB
Settings
. The mixer of the Fireface 802 (TotalMix FX) can be configured by starting the pro-
gram
Totalmix
.
The Fireface’s hardware offers a number of helpful, well thought-out practical functions and
options which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different require-
ments.
The following is available in the
'Settings' dialog:
•
Operation of the DSP
•
Configuration of digital I/Os
•
Current sample rate
•
Synchronization behaviour
•
State of input and output
Any changes performed in the
Settings dialog are applied
immediately - confirmation (e.g. by
exiting the dialog) is not required.
However, settings should not be
changed during playback or record
if it can be avoided, as this can
cause unwanted noises.
Use the drop down menu
Properties For
to select the unit
to be configured.
On the right of it the current
firmware and driver version is
shown.