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6.3
Further downloads
With the tool ‘
TKP_Udate.exe
’, obtainable from the Millennium website (http://www.computerchess.com/), it
is possible to load updated versions of the chess program into the chess computer unit. New openings books
may also be loaded (see 5.11.5). To install the Update Tool on your PC or laptop, follow the on-screen
instructions.
6.3.1
Installing a new version of the chess program
1.
With the PC/laptop connected to the Internet, open the Update Tool.
2.
Press the button on the computer unit, to display ‘USB Mode’.
3.
Click on ‘Connect’ in the Update Tool window.
4.
Click on
in the ‘Available Firmware’ line of the Update Tool. From the drop-down menu,
select the desired version of the chess program.
5.
Click on ‘Send-> Clock’. While the program is being installed, the message ‘Programming’
is shown in the Update Tool display and on The King’s LCD screen. The process is likely to
take several minutes.
6.3.2
Installing a new openings book
Open the Update Tool, press the On/Off button and click on ‘Connect’ – just as in Section 6.3.1. Then click on
in the ‘Available books’ line, select the desired book from the drop-down menu, and click on ‘Send->
Clock’.
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FAQ and troubleshooting
7.1
My board does not work as intended
A lot of work goes into The King Performance, and we do our utmost to get the best product to you.
Sometimes the board does not work as intended
–
for example, when it gets damaged during transport. This
should not happen. For help and/or a replacement, please contact the shop where you purchased the board.
7.2
I need spare chess pieces
We included a spare queen for pawn promotion. If you want other additional pieces, or a spare set, you can
contact the shop where you purchased the board. Most shops sell spare sets.
7.3
Can I save games?
You can save a game as a PGN file on your computer. For this purpose, your computer needs to have the PGN
Tool installed; see Section 6.2.1.
7.4
Can I load games onto the King?
You can load an existing PGN file to The King by using the PGN Tool; see 6.2.2.
7.5
Is there a firmware update?
We release firmware updates. These updates remove bugs and add additional features. We suggest you use
the latest firmware for best playing experience.
You can either check if there is a newer firmware version available by using the Update Tool (see Section
6.3.1), or you can subscribe to our newsletter on our website: http://www.computerchess.com/.
If you have subscribed, you will receive an email once there is an update available.
