FR-8X update question please?

[joden]

When I get the Update 2.52 and extract it, there are two update folders one is fr8x_subcpu_v105 and the other is the fr8x_sys_v252 the numbers v105 and then v252 are confusing - do both need to be loaded (I assume they are as Roland have it there)?

And if so, does the order in which they are installed matter?

 

[Ventura]

the instructions on the Roland web page leading to the download
seem straightforward and show the order of installation and how to do them

ITEMS TO PREPARE FOR THE UPDATE
Following items are required to perform the update.

• FR-8x / FR-8xb itself
• USB Memory ( Roland's M-UF2G is recommended )
  * The USB Memory need to be formatted on a PC.
• A computer with a USB connector ( Windows, Mac )

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CAUTIONS WITH THE UPDATE

• We recommend that you save your user data to a USB memory before you perform the update. If a problem occurs and your user data is lost, you will be able to restore the original state by reloading the data you saved. For details on the procedure, refer to the following sections of the Owner's Manual.
  • Export Sets to the Optional USB memory
  • Export User Programs to the Optional USB memory
• Never apply this update data to any product other than the FR-8x / FR-8xb. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
• Never power-off your FR-8x / FR-8xb while the update is in progress!
  If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the FR-8x / FR-8xb won’t be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
• We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.

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HOW TO UPDATE

1. Expand the downloaded file "fr8x_sys_v252_e.zip" on your computer to get the following content ( 7 files ).
   fr8x_sys_v252 folder
   - PICUPD819.MID
   - PROGRAM.BIN
   - release.txt
   - rom.bin
   - romsum.txt
   - startup
   - update
2. First delete all existing files from the USB memory then copy the above content ( 7 files ) to the USB memory's root folder.
3. After verifying that the FR-8x / FR-8xb power is off, plug the USB memory into the FR-8x / FR-8xb USB MEMORY port.
4. Turn the power on while keeping and holding the [MENU/WRITE] button pressed until the message "Update Mode:" will appear on the display.
   When updating is successfully completed, the "SUCCESS" message will appear on the display. Turn the FR-8x / FR-8xb power off and unplug the USB memory.
   Note: The update procedure takes about 5 minutes.
5. Expand the downloaded file "fr8x_sys_v252_e.zip" on your computer to get the following content ( 7 files ).
   fr8x_subcpu_v105 folder
   - FR8X_SUB.bin
   - FR8X_SUB.MID
   - FR8X_SUB_SUM_ALL100A.txt
   - PROGRAM.BIN
   - release.txt
   - startup
   - update
6. Copy the content of the unzipped file to the root of an empty USB memory.
7. Plug the mentioned USB memory in a switched off FR-8x / FR-8xb.
8. Turn the power on while keeping and holding the [MENU/WRITE] button pressed until the following message will appear on the display:
   Boot program v 1.00
   Update Mode
   Loading .....
   
   The software upload starts and the blue LEDs of the panel will light.
   Note: The update procedure takes about 5 minutes.
   
   Attention:
   During the update procedure you must not:
   a. switch off the FR-8x / FR-8xb
   b. disconnect the USB Memory
9. When updating is successfully completed, all the blue LEDs switch on steadily.
10. Turn the power off and unplug the USB memory.

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[joden]

cool, thanks