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User’s Guide OctaMic XTC © RME
16. Driver and Firmware
RME is constantly improving their drivers. Please download the latest driver from the RME web-
site at http://rme.to/usbe
, driver_madiface_win_09583.zip or newer. Unzip the downloaded file
and start the driver installation by a double-click on rmeinstaller.exe. After installation connect
computer and OctaMic XTC with a USB cable. Windows detects the OctaMic XTC and installs
its drivers automatically.
After a reboot, the icon of the Settings dialog appears in the notification
area. Windows might hide it behind the chevron. Click on it to access it
and to configure its appearance.
Chapter 27.4 explains how to find the ideal USB port.
Driver Updates do not require to remove the existing driver. Simply install the new driver over
the existing one.
Possible reasons why an OctaMic XTC is not found automatically:
• The OctaMic XTC is not switched on
• The USB port is not active in the system (check the Device Manager)
• The USB cable is not, or not correctly inserted into the socket
De-installing the Driver
A de-installation of the driver files is not necessary. Thanks to full Plug & Play support, the
driver files will not be loaded after the hardware has been removed.
Windows Plug & Play methods do not cover the registration of the ASIO driver. This entry can
be removed from the registry by a software de-installation request. This request can be found
(like all de-installation entries) in Control Panel, Programs and Features. Click on the entry
'RME MADIface', then Uninstall.
Firmware Update
The OctaMic XTC might receive improved features or bug fixes by a firmware update. This up-
date will be available from the RME website, section Downloads, USB. Download the tool that
matches your operating system (Mac or Windows, currently v47), then unpack the zipped ar-
chive.
The Flash Update Tool updates the firmware of the OctaMic XTC to the latest version. Under
Windows it requires an already installed MADIface series driver, which is found on the same
download page.
Start the Flash Update Tool. It displays the current revision of the OctaMic XTC firmware, and
whether it needs an update or not. If so, then simply press the 'Update' button. A progress bar
will indicate when the flash process is finished (Verify Ok).
After the update the OctaMic XTC needs to be reset by switching it off for a few seconds.
When the update unexpectedly fails (status: failure), the unit's Safety BIOS will be used from
the next boot on, the unit stays fully functional. The flash process should then be tried again.