Multi-Tech Systems FR111 Upgrading the Flash Prom, Using FlashPro to Upgrade MultiFRAD Firmware

7.8Upgrading the Flash PROM

Your MultiFRAD has a Flash PROM which contains firmware code for the hardware. At various times, Multi-Tech may add enhancements and/ or fixes to the firmware. The Flash technology used in your MultiFRAD allows these upgrades to be loaded directly into the PROM chip through the serial port.

7.8.1Using FlashPro to Upgrade MultiFRAD Firmware

1.Download FLASHPRO.ZIP and a new .HEX file from the Multi-Tech BBS.

2.Unzip the FLASHPRO.ZIP file. Place this unzipped file and the .HEX file in the same directory.

3.Run FlashPro by typing FLASHPRO and hitting ENTER at the DOS prompt.

4.Highlight the "Configure" option in the MAIN MENU and hit ENTER. Highlight "Active Port" and select the COM port to which you have your MultiFRAD attached. Highlight "Baud Rate" and select the rate at which you want to program. Hit ESC when finished.

5.Highlight the "Select File to Program" option in the MAIN MENU. Highlight the .HEX file. Hit ESC when finished.

6.Highlight "Program Firmware" option in the MAIN MENU. When you are prompted to confirm the file to program, press "Y".

7.If you have not successfully programmed FlashPro, return to step 3. To call Multi-Tech's Technical Support or BBS, refer to section 7.4.

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