Specifications

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3.4.3 Upgrading the MultiModemISI
The MultiModemISI has a Flash PROM which contains firmware
code for the hardware and DSP code for the digital signal processor
chips. At various times, Multi-Tech may add enhancements and/or
fixes to the firmware. The flash technology used in the
MultiModemISI lets you load these upgrades into the PROM or DSP
chips through the modem's serial port.
3.4.4 Using FlashPro to Upgrade Firmware
1. Download FLASHPRO.ZIP and a new .HEX file from the Multi-
Tech BBS.
2. Unzip the FLASHPRO.ZIP file. Place this unzipped file and the
.HEX file in the same directory.
3. Run FlashPro by typing FLASHPRO, a space, -M and hitting
ENTER at the DOS prompt.
4. Highlight the "
Configure
" option in the MAIN MENU and hit
ENTER. Highlight "
Active Port
" and select
"ISI608 Port Type".
Highlight "
Baud Rate
", the rate you choose selects the rate in
which your programming is done
.
Highlight
"Device Type"
and
select
"ModemFile"
. Highlight
"Base Address for Ports"
and
"IRQ Number"
and select an appropriate MultiModemISI
address. Highlight
"ISI Port Number"
with the following options in
mind: a) selecting numbers 1-8, chooses ports 1-8 to be
programmed individually; b) selecting number 9, chooses all 8
ports to be programmed at once; c) selecting number 10,
chooses ports 1-4 to be programmed; and d) selecting number
11, chooses ports 5-8 to be programmed. Hit ESC when
finished.
5. Highlight the
"Select File to Program"
option in the MAIN
MENU. Highlight the .HEX file. Hit ESC when finished.
6. Highlight the
"Program Firmware"
option in the MAIN MENU.
When you are prompted to confirm the file to program, press
"Y"
.