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Updates

DENEB firmware

Each DENEB USB2.0 DMA controller can be upgraded by simply loading new firmware images by a special software tool.

Please note: only functions implemented inside the DENEB FPGA are changed by firmware updates, not the contents of the user FlashROM.
In some cases it may be necessary to clear and rewrite the DENEB user FlashROM or update the bootloader using Luciferin.
Please read the information attached to the new firmware images carefully before starting the update process. You will avoid unnecessary problems and support inquiries caused by them.

Firmware	Bus system	Description
V8	Zorro II / Zorro III	FPGA watchdog removed. FlashROM can be temporarily deactivated by keyboard reset.
V9	Zorro III	CV64/3D workaround, fixes DMA related problems. May also cure some other DMA problems if no CV64/3D is present.
V10	Zorro III	Non public test version, please upgrade to V11 immediately!
V11	Zorro III	Buster 11 DMA fix, enables stable DMA operation with Zorro III RAM. All new clockport support. Mediator workaround, fixes DMA problems.

In contrast to other companies we offer firmware updates usually without any "upgrade costs" for free - as special service to our customers. All owners of a DENEB can download and install the firmware updates without prior registration. It doesn't matter for us if your DENEB was bought new or second hand.
The firmware update is simple and does not require pulling logic ICs from the board (with the risk of damaging traces or ICs). You also avoid long (and in some cases extraordinary expensive) shipment by snail mail.

Poseidon

Chris Hodges is continously improving hardware drivers for our USB controller cards. Moreover, the USB stack Poseidon is also being developped further, so we kindly ask to take a look on the most recent version of the Poseidon archive on the website of Platon Computer Products.

Poseidon

Updates for Chris Hodges USB stack Poseidon are available right on his

>>>>> update page <<<<<

The most recent version should also be availible on Aminet.

Please remember that updates are always to be installed completely. You should avoid mixing different releases of the Poseidon software, as newer versions of parts of the software may rely on features not present in former versions. Please install updates completely to avoid incompatibilities.

It is recommended to backup the last version of Poseidon on your harddisk before installing updates. In case of problems you will be able to return to the last working version should unexpected problems occur after the update.

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Michael Böhmer, 02.05.2011, webmaster