Restore An Older Version Of The Firmware - Atari SIO2USB User Manual

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SIO2USB*HWSN####
BC:030601-190707
FW:<INVALID>
Restore old FW=>
(Example bootcode screen)
The "*" in the first line should be an alternating dash '–' and '|'. The numbers
behind BC indicate the version and date of the bootcode, the number behind
FW state the same for the firmware. The #### behind HWSN is the serial
number of the device. All numbers (dates, versions) will be larger or newer with
development of the software.
Should the SIO2USB stop in this menu, you can only update the firmware via a
real diskette or SIO2PC.
If there is "Restore old FW=>" printed in the last line on the display, it is
possible to restore the old firmware version, see next section.
7.3.

Restore an older Version of the Firmware

If the firmware was working before trying to update it, it is possible to restore
the old version with the bootcode but without any other help.
To start the bootcode, power up the SIO2USB with key 1 pressed. Power up
means do a coldstart on your computer or switch it off and on again.
The display shows the screen as printed above.
Press key 4 "Restore old FW=>" and a you will be requested to confirm
your selection. After that the old firmware will be restored and the SIO2USB
restarts.
30 Chapter 8 Updating the Firmware
SIO2USB Instructions

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