Public release, March 29, 2012

[ScarabEpic22]

Ok, what firmware/bootblock are you currently using on your V2?

After a certain bb/fw, you need to use the EFILive Control Panel application to flash and NOT the V2 Programmer software (was released initially so we could program the V2 before the V8 stuff was released).

First, make sure you're running the latest and greatest software (V7.5.7 build 204 and V8.2.1 build 195) from the main downloads page Link to EFILive Software Downloads.

Try this, plug your V2 in, open V8 Scan & Tune, then click the little V2 icon that pops up near the windows clock. Then click F6 Firmware, click Update BootBlock. Wait for your V2 to enter dead-poll (2 amber LEDs flashing alternately), then click Update Firmware. Should program then reboot your V2, then you can use V8 to read/flash. Also you need to recopy all of your BBX settings if you're using any of the standalone reading/flashing/scanning features.

[mickeycarter08]

I changed everything as described on post #95 and just got a chance to try reflashing. Still having the same issue. Any ideas?

[Blacky]

I changed everything as described on post #95 and just got a chance to try reflashing. Still having the same issue. Any ideas?

Did you try right-clicking on the EFILive Tune Tool icon and selecting "Run as Administrator"?
Regards
Paul

[krobinson2@nc.rr.com]

Thanks for the tips. I checked and its says the firmware is up to date andI could not find the icon (V2) you mentioned. I tried several times to get the unit into dead-poll mode. It seems that the upgrade broke something. have you ever tried rolling the version back and just starting over?

Regards,
Ken

[Blacky]

Thanks for the tips. I checked and its says the firmware is up to date andI could not find the icon (V2) you mentioned. I tried several times to get the unit into dead-poll mode. It seems that the upgrade broke something. have you ever tried rolling the version back and just starting over?

Regards,
Ken

The sceen shot you posted a few days ago showing the message that "FlashScan is not in deadpoll" is from the V7.5 firmware programmer. That firmware programmer is only for programming the firmware of devices with boot block V2.04.xx or earlier. Your device now has boot block V2.07.xx so you should be using the V8 EFILive Control Panel software to update your firmware from now on.

If you are attempting to use the V7.5 software to read or flash your LS1, and if it is still giving you the "software/firmware is not compatible" message, that means one of two things:
1. The firmware is not up to date
or
2. The V7.5 software is not up to date.
Given that your screen shot shows the firmware is up to date, that can only leave the V7 software that needs updating.

Just FYI, the V7.5 and V8 software need updating separately, updating one does not update the other.

Regards
Paul

[Taz]

... I could not find the icon (V2) you mentioned ...

Hello Ken,

It often seems like everyone's Notebook computers are configured a little differently, and / or run various versions of Windows. Try plugging your V2 into a USB port - wait for the V2 to power up (boot or enter dead poll). Then launch the EFILive Explorer utility. The EFILive Control Panel icon should then appear at the bottom of your screen on the Taskbar. At this point, the EFILive Control Panel will probably open automatically - if it detects an issue with the Bootblock or Firmware. If not, left click on the icon to open it.

Hopefully this helps ....


Regards,
Taz

[Blacky]

As Taz said, the icon can be difficult to find depending on how various desktops are configured.
The latest V8 software version, available here: http://www.efilive.com/index.php?opt...=48&Itemid=133
has an easy to use button that opens the control panel at the firmware page and shows you the firmware status.


Regards
Paul

[GMC-2002-Dmax]

Just installed the May 5th update, V8 updated fine with the "Check Updates" and V7.5 keeps saying it cannot find EFI-LIVE V7.5 on my system, I downloaded the update only .exe file and it still gives me the same error message.

I am running WinXP Professional - Version 2002 - Service Pack 3

Any ideas ?????

I downloaded the full V7.5 update and that took care of it

[Blacky]

Just installed the May 5th update, V8 updated fine with the "Check Updates" and V7.5 keeps saying it cannot find EFI-LIVE V7.5 on my system, I downloaded the update only .exe file and it still gives me the same error message.

I am running WinXP Professional - Version 2002 - Service Pack 3

Any ideas ?????

I downloaded the full V7.5 update and that took care of it

If the patch exe cannot verify the sha1 hash for each installed file then it will not allow the patch to proceed.

The most likely reason you see that message is not because of anything that went wrong at your end but that one build of V7 was released with incorrect sha1 hash files. Unfortunately that means that build it cannot be patched (I think it was build 202).

If you get that error all you need to do is download the full install and install that.

Once you do the full install of build 205 then the patch updates will work correctly again.

Regards
Paul

[FUBAR]

This happened to me as well on my Windows Vista PC that had build V7 Build 204 on it. Will try Full Installing Build 205 and report back when further updates are ran to see if this problem reoccurs. Note: V7 Build 204 was installed on my Windows XP Laptop and it successfully auto updated.

-Andrew

If the patch exe cannot verify the sha1 hash for each installed file then it will not allow the patch to proceed.

The most likely reason you see that message is not because of anything that went wrong at your end but that one build of V7 was released with incorrect sha1 hash files. Unfortunately that means that build it cannot be patched (I think it was build 202).

If you get that error all you need to do is download the full install and install that.

Once you do the full install of build 205 then the patch updates will work correctly again.

Regards
Paul