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Startup
Software Upgrades
Hard Reset
The "Hard Reset" option causes all user RAM to be erased. When you select this option, a strict
warning message is displayed. You must press the up and down cursor keys simultaneously to
actually erase the RAM. If you push any other button or turn the data wheel, the operation is
aborted, and the menu is displayed with the "Run System" option highlighted. Otherwise, the
RAM will be marked for re-initialization, and a message declaring this fact will appear prior to
return to the menu. When the menu reappears, it will have the "Run System" option
highlighted.
Run Diags
The "Run Diags" option executes the diagnostics that are loaded with the system. When you
choose "Run Diags", the K2500 checks its operating system for integrity. If it does not appear to
be installed, a message will be displayed explaining this. If this happens, you can (1) double
press the Run Anyhow soft buttons and be given a chance to try to run the diagnostics anyhow,
knowing that the machine might crash, (2) install the operating system with the Instal button,
or (3) return to the menu by using the Menu button. If you do the latter, the menu will be
displayed with the "Load System" or "Load Setups" option highlighted as appropriate. Some
diagnostic tests erase the non-volatile user RAM, and you will be warned of this fact before
continuing.
Restart your K2500 to leave the diagnostics and return to regular operation.
Fixed Diags
The "Fixed Diags" option executes the diagnostics that are contained in the boot block. Some
diagnostic tests erase the non-volatile user RAM, and you will be warned of this fact before
continuing.
Restart your K2500 to leave the diagnostics and return to regular operation.
Software Upgrades
Part of the beauty of the K2500 is the ease with which you can upgrade its operating system
and objects (programs, setup, etc.) using the boot loader. Kurzweil and Young Chang have a
long history of support for our instruments; the K250, K1000, and K2000 were continuously
being improved, and these improvements were always made available to instrument owners in
the form of software upgrades. Upgrades to these instruments, however, usually required
replacing ROM chips, which had to be done at a service center. Even though this was usually
inexpensive, it did involve some costs.
Upgrading your K2500's software is simple, painless, and – generally – free! As upgraded
software becomes available, you can either get new disks from your Young Chang dealer or
download the new stuff from a network bulletin board. For example, V2 software, released
concurrently with the K2500 keyboards, offers a greatly enhanced Setup mode – valuable for
racks as well as keyboards.
To stay in touch, check out our World Wide Web site:
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http://www.youngchang.com/kurzweil/
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