PG-FP5 CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
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Jul 15, 2010
3.4 Updating Programming GUI, Firmware and FPGA
The firmware and FPGA are programs embedded in the device for controlling the FP5. Updating the programming GUI,
firmware and FPGA enables the following.
• Addition of newly supported functions or devices
• Correction of restrictions
Use of the latest versions of the programming GUI, firmware and FPGA are recommended to assure the FP5 operation.
The latest versions are available on the following websites.
URLs Japanese version: http://www2.renesas.com/micro/ja/ods/
English version (Except for Europe area): http://www2.renesas.com/micro/en/ods/
→ Click “Version-up Service”.
English version (For Europe area): http://www.renesas.eu/update → Section PG-FP5-EE
Caution If update of firmware and FPGA is improperly performed, FP5 may no longer operate. Refer to the
following procedure or method for updating.
Remark If the firmware or FPGA is updated, the PR5 file, ESF file or program file may be deleted. In such cases,
download the PR5 file, ESF file or program file again.
Be sure to follow the procedure below when updating the firmware and FPGA.
Step 1. Check the current version. (Refer to 3.4.1 Checking the current version.)
Step 2. If not the latest version, update the programming GUI. (Refer to 3.4.2 Installation of programming GUI.)
Step 3. Update the firmware using the latest programming GUI. (Refer to 3.4.3 Installation of firmware update.)
Step 4. Update the FPGA using the programming GUI. (Refer to 3.4.4 Installation of FPGA update.)
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