Updating The System - Boss GT-100 Service Notes

Mar. 2012

Updating the System

Items Required
• Computer (running Windows)
• USB cable
• Update data (obtained via Service Net)
• AC adaptor (PSB-1U(S))
* For the power source, use the AC adaptor.
Procedure
1.
Before you start, download the update data to any desired location on the
computer.
The update data is made up of the following 2 files.
• ROMINFO.TXT (file containing required information for the update)
• GT100ROM.BIN (the program itself)
2.
Adjust the OUTPUT LEVEL knob to minimum.
3.
Hold down SYSTEM and press and hold POWER.
* Do not connect the GT-100 and the computer yet.
The unit's on-board updater starts, and a display like the one shown
below appears on the LCD screen.
fig.update-1.eps
4.
Using the USB cable, connect the GT-100 and the computer.
A screen like the one shown below is displayed.
fig.update-2.eps
Also, an empty drive named BOSS_GT-100 is mounted on the
computer.
5.
Copy the downloaded update data (ROMINFO.TXT and
GT100ROM.BIN) to the root directory of BOSS_GT-100.
6.
End the USB connection between the GT-100 and the computer.
7.
Disconnect the USB cable.
A screen like the one shown below is displayed.
fig.update-3.eps
8.
Press WRITE.
The update starts.
* Never turn off the power to the equipment before the update finishes.
When the update operation ends, a display like the one shown below
appears.
fig.update-4.eps
9.
Press and hold POWER to turn off the power.
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