This is a short article on how to update the Firmware of a M6000 (Mk1) to the latest version.
Prerequisite:
- a fully working M6000 Mk1 unit
- running on a older firmware version (for example « Frame SW Version 4.00 », « DSP SW Version: 4.02 », « Ethernet SW Version: 6.00 »)
- a floppy disk or an USB stick if you’ve upgraded to a GoTek drive
You can upgrade to the following versions:
- Frame SW Version 6.50
- DSP SW Version: 6.50
- Ethernet SW Version: 8.10
Download the following archive and uncompress it:
Start by updating the Frame and Ethernet firmwares:
- Copy the contents of the « Boot » folder to a blank floppy disk (or USB stick)
- Turn your M6000 off
- Insert the floppy
- Turn the M6000 on
- The floppy disk drive LED will turn on. The M6000 LED will blink from green to orange/red
- After a few minutes (5-10) it will turn back to green and your M6000 will boot
Now repeat the process with the « DSP » folder (copy to a blank disk, turn off, turn on, etc.).
Hi, I thank you for this and your other blog entries about boot and flash loading aspects of the M6000, very interesting reading.
Do you think I have a hope of rescuing an M6000 MKII which does not have a floppy drive? It does not have the floppy controller IC installed but the chip carrier is present. But no header pins soldered to the board and no floppy controller crystal installed (later board revision, perhaps it gets clock from somewhere else) The firmware or software has become corrupted on the 5100 card, perhaps the FPGA.
Since there is no working software in FPGA flash (the status LED stayed red after a failed update attempt), I am wondering if there is a way to bring it back or not.
Currently exploring all levels of official support and other knowledge sources.
Thanks.
I have a TC DB4 mod for the TC 6000MK2. I think it was made with a programmer. Which chip do you think was copied?