How To Update Gld System Firmware - ALLEN & HEATH GLD CHROME EDITION User Manual

How to Update the GLD Chrome Firmware
Note 1: Use a USB key with at least 40 MB of free space. Delete any existing GLD Firmware on the key
as described below.
Note 2: The firmware file transfer must not be
in firmware corruption of the GLD. Make sure the mains power and connecting cables are reliable and that
the system will not be disturbed or switched off during the update.
Note 3: Updating firmware restores the console parameters to factory default. If you want to keep
your current settings then go to the
memory before starting the update. Recall the show after you have updated your firmware.
Note 4: After updating the firmware you may need to re-calibrate the touch screen and faders. Do this
using the Setup / Utility / Calibration
Firmware update instructions for Windows:
Step1 Download the firmware
Visit www.allen-heath.com
Desktop or folder of your choice. You may also wish to keep a copy of this zip file as a backup of
this version of firmware.
Step2 Remove any previous GLD Firmware from your USB key
Plug a USB key into your computer. If you have previous GLD firmware already on your key, look
in its AllenHeathGLD
Firmware.md5 file in the
Step3 Open and extract the Zip file to your USB key
Open up the zip file you have just downloaded. Extract all files to the
key. Once the extraction is complete check that a new
the AllenHeathGLD
to see this.
Note: Do not change the folder name or browse inside the
cause firmware corruption. Attempting to navigate or open files within this directory may cause
your Operating System to leave behind temporary files which can invalidate your firmware.
Step4 Safely remove the USB key from your computer
Click on the 'safely remove hardware' icon, in the bottom right of your screen to safely remove
your USB key.
Step5 Plug the key into a USB port on the GLD
Plug your USB key into either one of the USB ports on the GLD-80. Go to the
Firmware screen and touch Update.
firmware contents.
Step6 Perform the update
Touch the Update
successfully installed, touch the
installed. Any AudioRacks currently connected or connected later to the GLD-80 will have their
firmware automatically updated by the GLD-80 during their boot process.
Step7 Recall your settings
Recall a Template Show or the User Show you saved before the update to restore your settings.
GLD Chrome Edition User Guide
Go to the
the current firmware version of running on the GLD.
Go to
of GLD firmware available for download.
We recommend you check the Allen & Heath web site
regularly and keep your console updated with the
latest firmware.
interrupted. Failure to complete the transfer may result
Setup / Memory / Show Manager
screen.
and download the latest GLD firmware. Save the zipped file to your
folder and delete the existing
AllenHeathGLD folder. Do not delete the other directories.
folder on your USB key. You may need to refresh the
This will then detect your USB key and validate the
button. Do not interrupt this
Reboot button. The GLD will reboot with the new firmware
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Setup / Utility / Firmware
www.allen-heath.com to check the latest version
screen and store them as a
Firmware directory and also the
root
Firmware directory has appeared under
Firmware folder as doing this may
process. When the firmware has been
screen to check
Show
directory of your USB
AllenHeathGLD folder
Setup / Utility /
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