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SWM0023 1.00 2 General
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ERASE - Flash Erase
Platform oCPM oD20
D20 Base þD20 ME
D20 Base oD20/200
CCU Base þD20/200 ME
CCU Base þD25
Description Note: this command is available only when executing from the BootROM. This
will be indicated by the D25A>, or the D20MEA> prompts for the D25 or
D20ME-based systems, respectively.
Use this command to perform an erase of the Flash memory region, resetting all
bytes in Flash to 0xFF in preparation for application data download.
Syntax Below is usage and syntax information for this command
Command Format D25: erase [/d /y]
D20 ME / CCUME: erase [/y]
Variables None
Parameters /d = erase DSP Flash
/y = disable the verification prompts
Example Type erase and press ENTER.
Results: If you confirm the erase prompt, the command erases
the Flash EPROM.
Special
Considerations
The command prompt will return if Flash is already clear when
the erase command is invoked. Otherwise, the command
prompts the user to confirm the Flash erase.
If you enter any response other than “y”, the command aborts
the erase.
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WARNING
Executing this command modifies RTU memory and will cause operational
disruption (specifically by destroying all Flash application code).
Do not use this command unless you are prepared to perform a code download
procedure.
Use caution before proceeding.