CONTROLLER FIRMWARE UPDATE
1 October, 1999
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4.6 CONTROLLER FIRMWARE UPDATE
4.6.1 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
This procedure is for upgrading the firmware for the controller, the network
interface board, and the PS3 DIMM module.
To update the PS3 firmware, the target DIMM module must already contain a
version of the PS3 firmware.
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CAUTION
Do not turn off the machine while downloading the firmware.
1. Prepare an IC card that contains the required firmware.
2. Turn off the machine and remove the cover [A] (1 screw).
3. Install the card [B] in the IC card slot on the controller.
NOTE: Insert the flash memory card so that the surface printed “A” faces the
back side of the machine as shown.
4. Turn on the machine. Start downloading the new firmware by pressing the
[Enter] key.
5. After the firmware download has finished, turn off the machine, and remove the
card. Then, re-install the cover [A].
6. Turn on the machine, and print the service summary report to confirm that the
new firmware version has been installed.
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