Multi-Tech Systems MTA128ST-USB - Manual (Page 73)

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Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service, and Tech Support
MTA128ST-USB
Upgrading the MTA128ST-USB with FlashWizard
The MTA128ST-USB 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 the MTA128ST-USB lets you load these upgrades into the
PROM through the MTA128ST-USB’s USB port.
Using FlashWizard to Upgrade Firmware
1. Download the Flash Wizard utility and the new .HEX file from the Multi-Tech BBS,
FTP site, or Multi-Tech’s web site.
Note: You must run the .HEX file in the same directory where the Flash Wizard
executable is located. The utility automatically senses the devices on the ports of
your PC and automatically finds the .Hex file which is compatible with it. The
MTA128ST-USB .Hex files on the FTP site are named according to the Flash Wizard
naming convention and will work with the Flash Wizard. If no .Hex files are found in
the directory where Flash Wizard is running, the utility exits with an error.
2. Launch the Flash Wizard utility (e.g. double-click on the FlashWiz.exe file from
Explorer, enter the file name at the DOS prompt, etc.)
3. The Firmware Update Wizard dialog box is displayed indicating that it is identifying
devices (may take up to 20 seconds).
4. Once devices have been identified the Firmware Update Wizard dialog box
indicating that devices have been identified is displayed.
Select the device(s) you want to flash and then click Next >.
5. The Firmware Update Wizard dialog box is displayed asking you to select the ports
and hex file to update. Once you have made the appropriate selections, click Next>.
6. The Firmware Update Wizard dialog box is displayed indicating that your devices
are being upgraded. This is a three step process including Handshaking,
Programming, and Programming Complete. Once finished, click Next >.
7. The Firmware Update Wizard dialog box is displayed indicating the results of the
update (e.g., 8 of 8 devices were updated successfully). Click Finish.
The Update Hardware Wizard completes the update process and disappears from
your screen.