Help on upgrading to 8.1

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September 28th, 2008
8100 Power

Help on upgrading to 8.1

Ok. I've officially been at this for about 4 hours..:help2:

From reading all the instructions, my first step is to install the firmware and bootblock into the V2. But, my EFI Explorer is not connecting to my Flashcan. I can click the V2 and nothing happens, it still says "Device Not Connected".

It connects to my EFI v7.5 fine.

Fireware V: 2.4.72

Also, if I go to the upgrade v2 fireware in the 7.5 files, it says I have a boot block that is not compatible with the program, I must use EFI explorer.

I'm running Vista home premium.
September 28th, 2008
mr.prick

C:\Program Files\EFILive\Readme_First.pdf

If FlashScan has boot block V2.04.xx or earlier, please perform these steps:
1. Program firmware V2.04.72.
2. Use FlashScan’s menu option to upgrade the boot block to V2.05.08.
3. Program firmware V2.05.17(0519).
If FlashScan has boot block V2.05.xx (where xx is less than 08) please perform these steps:
1. Program boot block V2.05.08(0426).
2. Program firmware V2.05.17(0519).
September 28th, 2008
8100 Power

I updated the Bootblock. But now I can't get the flashscan out of DeallPoll. I've waited awhile also.. :(
September 28th, 2008
8100 Power

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8100 Power

I updated the Bootblock. But now I can't get the flashscan out of DeallPoll. I've waited awhile also.. :(

Nevermine that.

I have Version 2.05.20

and Boot Block:

2.05.08.

Is this correct? Just wanting to be up-to date.

Everything is working so far!
September 28th, 2008
mr.prick

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8100 Power

Nevermine that.

I have Version 2.05.20

and Boot Block:

2.05.08.

Is this correct? Just wanting to be up-to date.

Everything is working so far!

this is what i have installed and as far as i know, it is the latest.
here is the link to build 67 (scan.exe)
http://forum.efilive.com/showpost.ph...29&postcount=7
September 28th, 2008
8100 Power

Thanks for your help!
September 29th, 2008
joecar

8100, so you got it working...?
September 29th, 2008
8100 Power

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecar

8100, so you got it working...?

So far. I haven't attempted to flash or log yet. Gotta pick up a SD card! :grin:
September 29th, 2008
joecar

The 2GB SanDisk SD cards are about $5 on Amazon... look for the OEM/bulk pacakging, not the retail packaging.
September 29th, 2008
8100 Power

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecar

The 2GB SanDisk SD cards are about $5 on Amazon... look for the OEM/bulk pacakging, not the retail packaging.

Probably grab one at Walmart tomorrow. Don't wanna wait for the shipping..