Yamaha fwx120 Operation Manual page 159

Operating the product
using a firmware in
an external memory
device
You can operate the product using a firmware
stored in a commercially-available external memory
device (USB memory stick or microSD card). This
is convenient when you want to store a firmware
for emergency or trial use in an external device
and use it only on an as-needed basis, without
upgrading the firmware in the product.
Change settings so that the product
can be started by using a firmware
file in an external device
In the "Startup via external memory" field on the
"Configure external device" screen, select "allow".
To open the "Configure external device"
screen
From "Basic configuration page", click the buttons
on the setup screen in the following order:
 "Advanced settings" in the top page
 "Configure" of "Configure external device"
Operating and managing the product
Start the product using a firmware in
an external memory device
1
Prepare an external memory device
containing firmware.
Specify the same file name as that specified in
the "Firmware file name" field on the "Configure
external device" screen.
2
Insert the external device into the USB
port or microSD slot of the product.
The USB lamp or microSD lamp of the product
lights up or flashes.
3
Restart the product.
After the restart, the product automatically
loads the firmware specified in Step 1.
Tip
The firmware stored in the product is not
overwritten.
NOTE
If loading the firmware file from the external device
fails, refer to "Unable to use USB device" (page 178).
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