Firmware Version Up; Isw; Outline; Firmware Data Flow - Konica Minolta bizhub 500 Service Manual

Field Service Ver1.0 Feb.2006

5. FIRMWARE VERSION UP

5.1

ISW

5.1.1

Outline

A. ISW (In-System Writer)
The operation to rewrite firmware stored in the flash ROM that is built in each control board in the main body
with the board left built in the main body is called an ISW. Executing ISW allows you to upgrade the firmware ver-
sion without replacing the board, or install the latest firmware when replacing the board. As a tool to execute
ISW, there is ISWTrns (PC software) that rewrites firmware with the personal computer (PC) locally connected to
the main body.
(1) ISWTrns
This is a software for Windows to rewrite flash ROM of the main body and rewrites firmware with the main body
and the PC locally connected with a parallel cable or UBS cable.
Note
• When upgrading the ISWTrns version, be sure to uninstall the old version of ISWTrns before install-
ing the new version of ISWTrns. When installed by overwriting, this may result in the installation by
the USB driver unavailable.
• When the main body uses the USB to conduct the ISW, it is necessary to install the USB driver of
the ISWTrns. For procedure for installation, see
USB driver (Windows2000/XP)." After installing the ISWTrns, be absolutely sure to install the USB
driver of the ISWTrns.
(See P.100)
5.1.2

Firmware data flow

The following shows the flow of the ISW data.
PC Overall control board (OACB)
When executing the ISW over the entire system, be sure to execute it in the order given below. (To minimize the
occurrence of troubles resulting from the mismatch of the firmware version)
Step
1 Fax board controller 1, Fax board controller 2, Finisher, DF
2 Image controller
3 Operation panel message data
4 MFP controller
Note
• When replacing the OACB, be sure to conduct the ISW of the MFP controller first. When the firm-
ware of the MFP controller is not contained in the OACB, no display is shown on the touch panel.
• The finisher above refers to the FS-510. The ISW of the FS-511 is conducted by changing the
EPROM.
"5.2.3 Usage of the ISWTrns A. Installation of the
Printer control board (PRCB)
Type of programs
5. FIRMWARE VERSION UP
DF control board (DFCB)
FS control board (FSCB)
FAX control board (FK-502)
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