Erase - flash erase, Erase, Flash erase -34 – GE 68K System User Manual

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General

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Full Release

ERASE - Flash Erase

Platform

o

CPM

o

D20
D20 Base

þ

D20 ME
D20 Base

o

D20/200
CCU Base

þ

D20/200 ME
CCU Base

þ

D25

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.

!

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.

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