BB Logging beta update: May 19, 2008

[nevinsb]

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.

[Blacky]

"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?

No that's not part of the problem.
Paul

[Blacky]

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.

That is the problem. The boot block V2.05.04 and firmware V2.05.17 are not compatible.

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

[SOMhaveit]

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?

[Blacky]

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...
http://forum.efilive.com/showpost.ph...35&postcount=5

Regards
Paul

[SOMhaveit]

My V2 is working correctly now.

Thank You Paul and everyone else for your help and patience.

[XLR8NSS]

Any word on the E38 BBL quitting early issue?

[Blacky]

Any word on the E38 BBL quitting early issue?

I believe it is fixed in the next update.

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

[macca_779]

V8 already Paul.. That's excellent news.

[hymey]

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