Well, as is usually the case for me with these upgrades, I get screwed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duramax 6.6L
I don't know exactly how, but I guess it is done. Thanks.
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Well, as is usually the case for me with these upgrades, I get screwed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duramax 6.6L
I don't know exactly how, but I guess it is done. Thanks.
When you say "I guess it is done" do you mean the upgrade completed and FlashScan is now working normally, or do you mean FlashScan is still in deadpoll?Quote:
Originally Posted by SOMhaveit
Regards
Paul
It isn't in dead poll anymore but it isn't working properly. I got the boot block and firmware upgraded but my software and computer are not communicating with flashscan now. When I try to pull up the firmware info it comes up with nothing and when I open my tuning software now I go to demo mode when the V2 is plugged in.
I had a feeling it was a bad idea for me to do this.
After the bootblock upgrade, you can no longer use the EFILive Firmware Programmer software. you must now use the EFILive_Explorer.exe program, found in the folder: \Program Files\EFILive\V8\EFILive_Explorer.
When you run EFILive_Explorer.exe and view the [Firmware] tab page, what values do you see for the boot block date and version, and the firmware date and version.
If EFILive_Explorer can't retrieve that info, can you please locate that info via the on screen options in FlashScan.
P.S. Have you read the ReadMe_First.pdf file that is in the zipped file that you downloaded? It explains the upgrade process in detail.
Regards
Paul
I installed this release on my home Dell laptop (Inspiron 600m) which I am loaning to one of my friends who also has the EFI Live V2, and I am noticing a bit of an oddity with the license "add" button which is not happening on my other laptop (Dell Latitude D810) or my desktop PC.
When he added a new VIN license to his V2 and clicked the "Add" button, the first time, it didn't do anything, so he clicked on it again, and received two message boxes. For some reason it is eating the first mouse click. I tried using bogus values for the It is not doing this on either my 810 or my desktop. He tried installing debugging software on the laptop, but couldn't trace the problem any further because he didn't have the symbol definitions for one of the drivers, so said, screw them, they can fix their own software.
All 3 are running XP Pro SP2, and as far as I can tell, the mouse properties are the same, a fairly fresh install with no extra fancy mouse icons, and it is only the "Add" button that is doing this. Both other computers, when you click on the "Add" button, the cursor turns to the busy icon, then you get the ERROR, Can not add license message box. On this laptop, the cursor doesn't change at all after the first click, and after you click the second time, you get the busy icon, then two message boxes.
The only othe thing I am wondering, is I think that this laptop might have USB 1.1 instead of 2.0 like the othe computers I have.
Anyone else run into this, or something similar?
That sounds strange, I've not heard of that happening before.Quote:
Originally Posted by nevinsb
There is a problem on some Windows configurations (mostly Vista, but it has happened on XP before), where a dialog box will open behind the main EFILive window. You can't see the dialog box so it looks like nothing happened. If you Alt-Tab at that point you may get it to re-appear. Try doing that after the first mouse click appears to do nothing.
Regards
Paul
Idid use EFILive_Explorer.exe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blacky
EFILive_Explorer can no longer retrieve the boot block data and version or the firmware date and version.
I did download, print, and fully read and follow the ReadMe pdf.
The zipped files did not seem to load where they were intended. They went to a temporary IE file.
My flashscan now just fires up with a center blue light and EFILive Flashscan V2 on the screen - won't do anything else - no on screen options.
OK. I went through the whole deal again, going into dead poll, etc. I still have boot block 2.05.04 dated Oct. 16, 2007 and I have Firmware 2.05.17 dated Apr. 25, 2008.
My bootblock is not updating even though EFILive_Explorer indicates that a successful update has occurred. Do I need to go back to V2.04.72 firmware to be able to upgrade boot block?
"ALL *.pmm files have been updated. you MUST delete ALL *.pmm files from FlashScan (before upgrading the firmware) and from the folder: \Program Files\EFILive\V8\config (before unzipping the downloaded zip file). Failure to do so will cause unpredictable results when you restart FlashScan after updating the firmware to 2.05.17(0519)."
Is this part of the problem? Exactly how does one do this?
I am assuming you are running the bootblock update from "C:\Program Files\EFILive\V8\Boot Block" in the explorer. Do not run the boot block upgrade from inside of the flashscan menu. The little checkbox in the explorer should be checked by default when you try to flash the bootloader. If it is not, you are probably trying to load firmware.
I thought the explorer automatically put mine into the correct mode to upload the new bootloader. The instructions also note not to put the flashscan into dead poll mode to updating the boot block.
I guess for a future version, would it be possible to make a more "User proof" upgrade procedure, like when you have the flash scan plugged in and the tuning tool running, have it prompt to update bootblock/firmware, so you just have to click "Yes"
The PPM files shouldn't affect your issue. This is on a much lower level. To resolve this issue, delete everything in the "config" directory, and re-extract the whole zip file again. Run EFILIVE, and there is a "format" button in the explorer under the config tab.
No that's not part of the problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by SOMhaveit
Paul
That is the problem. The boot block V2.05.04 and firmware V2.05.17 are not compatible.Quote:
Originally Posted by SOMhaveit
You must use EFILive_Explorer to flash back in an older version of the firmware, specifically this one: FSProgV2_05_15(0326).efw
Then upgrade your bootblock to this one: FSBootV2_05_08(0425).efw (that file may also be called FSBootV2_05_08(0426).efw in some downloads)
Then reflash the firmware: FSProgV2_05_17(0529).efw or later.
Regards
Paul
I saw that in a different thread.
I can't find FSProgV2_05_15(0326).efw anywhere on my computer.
If you have that somewhere can you give a link to it or email it to me?
Just in case anyone else is looking for it...Quote:
Originally Posted by SOMhaveit
http://forum.efilive.com/showpost.ph...35&postcount=5
Regards
Paul
My V2 is working correctly now.
Thank You Paul and everyone else for your help and patience.
Any word on the E38 BBL quitting early issue?
I believe it is fixed in the next update.Quote:
Originally Posted by XLR8NSS
The next update is a fully installable product. There are two distinct installations: V7.5.4 and V8.1.1. They are still considered beta but they are very close to being the released product. The documentation updates are not finished yet. It should be available for download this week.
Regards
Paul
V8 already Paul.. That's excellent news.
Great stuff Blacky. I will post the pass thru logging issue up today(one I spoke of last week). I will have a look what it says in the console tab and post it up.
Maybe reinstalling the software and drivers in my notebook may fix the problem?
You quote "the next installation is a fully installable product" I take it you mean a full uninstall of 7.5.3 and full install of 7.5.4 rather than just updating calz files in C drive?
I been away the last week so I will try this stuff today and forward it to you before the next update.
cheers
Joel
Probably not as excellent as you might think. The V8.1.1 install is only for the EFILive_Explorer program required for the Black Box Logging Beta testing.Quote:
Originally Posted by macca_779
Regards
Paul
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by hymey
Regards
Paul
That is still cool!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Blacky
Is there a way to get a copy of 8.1.1 now
Yes, go to sleep for a week then when you wake you can download it "now" :)
this will be good, I am on the boat untill next thursday. Maybe then I will see all my pids