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Software Updates
The MAXREFDES103# has been pre-loaded with the firmware that was available during
production. A firmware upgrade is strongly recommended to ensure that the most recent set of
firmware is loaded. To update the firmware, perform the following steps in this exact order:
1. Install the PC GUI using the .msi file
2. Flash the micro board .bin file
3. Flash the algorithm .msbl file
Installing the PC GUI
1. Uninstall any previously installed versions of the DeviceStudio GUI.
2. Download and extract the Eval Package for either Windows 10 (supports USB and
Bluetooth) or Windows 7 (supports only USB) from the Maxim website for the
MAXREFDES103#.
Note: The software package includes the latest firmware .bin, algorithm .msbl, and the
corresponding Windows application .msi.
All three must be updated to ensure
compatibility.
3. Double click on the .msi file. Check the box for “I accept the terms in the License
Agreement.” Click
Install
, and then click
Finish
.
Figure 5. Install the .msi file.
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