Flash Rom - Sharp AR-M355U Quick Reference Manual

Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures
General Information
The Flash ROM Version Up procedures enable writing of the program data from a PC to the target PWBs which
becomes source ROM. Target PWBs and ROMs include:
• PCU PWB
- PCU Flash ROM
• MFP Control PWB
- Boot Flash RO
- Main Flash ROM
• Scanner PWB
- Scanner Flash ROM
• Fax PWB
- Fax Flash ROM
Two Procedures are Available to Write to ROM
1. Procedure 1 (Collectively Writing to "Batch")
2. Procedure 2 (Using the CN6 of the Controller PWB to Write ROMs Individually)
After choosing the applicable procedure, make sure you have the necessary items on hand for upgrading as listed
under Preparation.
Preparation
The following items are required to perform an update procedure.
• Host machine with operating ROM in it
• Windows/Personal computer (operating in MS-DOS mode) with a USB or parallel port
• USB cable or Centronics cable (to connect the PC and the Controller PWB)
• Software for upgrading (SFU collective file or SFU unit-specific files)
• Spare Flash ROMs for PCU, Controller Boot, and Scanner)
• Updated Firmware of FCOPY.EXE and/or File2PRN.EXE. (latest version downloaded from Sharpnet©)
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