HX3 Bootloader Update (english) - Versionsgeschichte

Bovist: /* Bootloader Mode */

2025-10-29T13:05:41Z

Bootloader Mode

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	* After starting, the bootloader checks whether the sound engine (FPGA) and normal firmware are ready for use and displays an error message if necessary.		* After starting, the bootloader checks whether the sound engine (FPGA) and normal firmware are ready for use and displays an error message if necessary.
	* '''SD Card Update:''' If an SD card is inserted, it offers the update via SD card. Only the parts of the update that were found on the SD card are taken into account. See the page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 SD Card Usage'''.		* '''SD Card Update:''' If an SD card is inserted, it offers the update via SD card. Only the parts of the update that were found on the SD card are taken into account. See the page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 SD Card Usage]]'''.
	* '''DFU Upload:'''' The bootloader is waiting for a DFU update file to be uploaded.		* '''DFU Upload:'''' The bootloader is waiting for a DFU update file to be uploaded.
	* '''FPGA recover from FAILSAFE:''' Restore a guaranteed functional sound engine and a MIDI scan driver. These are required if the currently installed sound engine does not work; then no DFU update would be possible!		* '''FPGA recover from FAILSAFE:''' Restore a guaranteed functional sound engine and a MIDI scan driver. These are required if the currently installed sound engine does not work; then no DFU update would be possible!

Bovist: /* Bootloader Mode */

2025-10-29T13:05:28Z

Bootloader Mode

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	* After starting, the bootloader checks whether the sound engine (FPGA) and normal firmware are ready for use and displays an error message if necessary.		* After starting, the bootloader checks whether the sound engine (FPGA) and normal firmware are ready for use and displays an error message if necessary.
	* '''SD Card Update:''' If an SD card is inserted, it offers the update via SD card. Only the parts of the update that were found on the SD card are taken into account. See the page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 Usage ~~of SD cards]]~~'''.		* '''SD Card Update:''' If an SD card is inserted, it offers the update via SD card. Only the parts of the update that were found on the SD card are taken into account. See the page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 SD Card Usage'''.
	* '''DFU Upload:'''' The bootloader is waiting for a DFU update file to be uploaded.		* '''DFU Upload:'''' The bootloader is waiting for a DFU update file to be uploaded.
	* '''FPGA recover from FAILSAFE:''' Restore a guaranteed functional sound engine and a MIDI scan driver. These are required if the currently installed sound engine does not work; then no DFU update would be possible!		* '''FPGA recover from FAILSAFE:''' Restore a guaranteed functional sound engine and a MIDI scan driver. These are required if the currently installed sound engine does not work; then no DFU update would be possible!

Bovist: /* Bootloader Mode */

2025-10-29T13:04:49Z

Bootloader Mode

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	* After starting, the bootloader checks whether the sound engine (FPGA) and normal firmware are ready for use and displays an error message if necessary.		* After starting, the bootloader checks whether the sound engine (FPGA) and normal firmware are ready for use and displays an error message if necessary.
	* '''SD Card Update:''' If an SD card is inserted, it offers the update via SD card. Only the parts of the update that were found on the SD card are taken into account. See the page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 ~~Use~~ of SD cards]]'''.		* '''SD Card Update:''' If an SD card is inserted, it offers the update via SD card. Only the parts of the update that were found on the SD card are taken into account. See the page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 Usage of SD cards]]'''.
	* '''DFU Upload:'''' The bootloader is waiting for a DFU update file to be uploaded.		* '''DFU Upload:'''' The bootloader is waiting for a DFU update file to be uploaded.
	* '''FPGA recover from FAILSAFE:''' Restore a guaranteed functional sound engine and a MIDI scan driver. These are required if the currently installed sound engine does not work; then no DFU update would be possible!		* '''FPGA recover from FAILSAFE:''' Restore a guaranteed functional sound engine and a MIDI scan driver. These are required if the currently installed sound engine does not work; then no DFU update would be possible!

Bovist: /* Bootloader Mode */

2025-10-29T13:04:33Z

Bootloader Mode

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	* After starting, the bootloader checks whether the sound engine (FPGA) and normal firmware are ready for use and displays an error message if necessary.		* After starting, the bootloader checks whether the sound engine (FPGA) and normal firmware are ready for use and displays an error message if necessary.
	* '''SD Card Update:''' If an SD card is inserted, it offers the update via SD card. Only the parts of the update that were found on the SD card are taken into account. See the page '''[[HX3.6 Use of SD cards]]'''.		* '''SD Card Update:''' If an SD card is inserted, it offers the update via SD card. Only the parts of the update that were found on the SD card are taken into account. See the page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 Use of SD cards]]'''.
	* '''DFU Upload:'''' The bootloader is waiting for a DFU update file to be uploaded.		* '''DFU Upload:'''' The bootloader is waiting for a DFU update file to be uploaded.
	* '''FPGA recover from FAILSAFE:''' Restore a guaranteed functional sound engine and a MIDI scan driver. These are required if the currently installed sound engine does not work; then no DFU update would be possible!		* '''FPGA recover from FAILSAFE:''' Restore a guaranteed functional sound engine and a MIDI scan driver. These are required if the currently installed sound engine does not work; then no DFU update would be possible!

Bovist: /* Overview */

2025-10-29T13:02:26Z

Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

	The update process has been fundamentally changed compared to HX3.5: Larger components such as the FPGA configuration (sound engine), the controller firmware or presets are now always handled via the new HX3.6 bootloader. While an update used to take up to 30 minutes, it now takes just a few seconds.		The update process has been fundamentally changed compared to HX3.5: Larger components such as the FPGA configuration (sound engine), the controller firmware or presets are now always handled via the new HX3 bootloader. While an update used to take up to 30 minutes, it now takes just a few seconds.

	The firmware bootloader is a significant improvement of HX3.6/3.7, which requires a different update process for firmware and FPGA sound engine compared to HX3.5. The bootloader is a protected, unchangeable part of the HX3.6/3.7 microcontroller with its own (small) menu system that enables fast, reliable updates via '''SD card''' or standardized "device firmware update" ('''DFU''') process by ''HX3 Manager''. In ''BootLoad'' mode, recognizable by the characters '''BL''' in the display's bottem right corner, the MIDI/USB interface is deactivated. USB now works in DFU mode, and HX3.6/3.7 no longer responds to commands from the ''HX3 Editor''.		The firmware bootloader is a significant improvement of HX3.6/3.7, which requires a different update process for firmware and FPGA sound engine compared to HX3.5. The bootloader is a protected, unchangeable part of the HX3.6/3.7 microcontroller with its own (small) menu system that enables fast, reliable updates via '''SD card''' or standardized "device firmware update" ('''DFU''') process by ''HX3 Manager''. In ''BootLoad'' mode, recognizable by the characters '''BL''' in the display's bottem right corner, the MIDI/USB interface is deactivated. USB now works in DFU mode, and HX3.6/3.7 no longer responds to commands from the ''HX3 Editor''.

Bovist: /* Error Messages */

2025-01-09T14:04:12Z

Error Messages

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	After uploading, the bootloader will unpack and save the components. The process may take a few seconds (scrolling numbers on the display). Do not interrupt the power supply during this time. You can then exit the bootloader menu again.		After uploading, the bootloader will unpack and save the components. The process may take a few seconds (scrolling numbers on the display). Do not interrupt the power supply during this time. You can then exit the bootloader menu again.

			== Updates via SD Card ==

			[[Datei:Hx35_sdcard.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|right\|'''SD card adapter for convenient firmware updates''']]

			* If an SD card adapter with an FAT 32 formatted SD card is detected on '''PL24 SD''' header on power up, HX3.6/3.7 automatically starts up with firmware bootloader.
			* To perform an update from the SD card press the menu panel encoder button. Only those parts are updated for which a corresponding file (.BIN, .DAT) is found on the card.

			Alternatively to single files a packed DFU file can be created with ''HX3 Manager/BootLoad'' and stored on the card. It is treated by HX3.6/3.7 exactly like a DFU update via USB cable. Updates are usually delivered by us as such a DFU file. If new firmware has been installed, some ''System Inits'' settings are persistent and may need to be changed for your configuration to work.

			Advanced users may create their own INI scripts containig all neccessary commands which do basically the same as HX3 Manager/Editor. See page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 SD Card Usage]]''' for details.

			'''Please note:''' No updates of DSP or DSP soundbanks are possible via SD card. Use DFU updates via ''HX3 Manager/BootLoad'' instead.

	==Error Messages==		==Error Messages==

Bovist: /* Updates via SD Card */

2025-01-09T14:03:34Z

Updates via SD Card

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	See page '''[http://updates.keyboardpartner.de/Files/Manuals%20%28Anleitungen%29/UserManual_HX3_Manager.pdf HX3 Manager User Manual, printable PDF file]''' for details.		See page '''[http://updates.keyboardpartner.de/Files/Manuals%20%28Anleitungen%29/UserManual_HX3_Manager.pdf HX3 Manager User Manual, printable PDF file]''' for details.

	~~=== Updates via SD Card ===~~

	~~[[Datei:Hx35_sdcard.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|right\|'''SD card adapter for convenient firmware updates''']]~~

	* If an SD card adapter with an FAT 32 formatted SD card is detected on '''PL24 SD''' header on power up, HX3.6/3.7 automatically starts up with firmware BootLoader.
	* To perform an update from the SD card press the menu panel encoder button. Only those parts are updated for which a corresponding file (.BIN, .DAT) is found on the card.

	Alternatively to single files a packed DFU file can be created with ''HX3 Manager/BootLoad'' and stored on the card. It is treated by HX3.6/3.7 exactly like a DFU update via USB cable. Updates are usually delivered by us as such a DFU file. If new firmware has been installed, some ''System Inits'' settings are persistent and may need to be changed for your configuration to work.

	~~Advanced users may create their own INI scripts containig all neccessary commands which do basically the same as HX3 Manager/Editor. See page '''[[HX3.6/3.7 SD Card Usage]]''' for details.~~

	~~'''Please note:''' No updates of DSP or DSP soundbanks are possible via SD card. Use DFU updates via ''HX3 Manager/BootLoad'' instead.~~

	==Upload of DFU Files==		==Upload of DFU Files==

Bovist: /* Preparatory work */

2025-01-07T13:00:00Z

Preparatory work

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	* ''Updater'' window will show basic information about your HX3 board.		* ''Updater'' window will show basic information about your HX3 board.

	As the HX3 started ~~normallyusing~~ this procedure, ''HX3 Manager'' will invoke the firmware bootloader only when needed. ''HX3 Manager'' will try to re-connect to HX3 mainboard after update is done; otherwise, establish '''Connect''' manually.		As the HX3 started normally using this procedure, ''HX3 Manager'' will invoke the firmware bootloader only when needed. ''HX3 Manager'' will try to re-connect to HX3 mainboard after update is done; otherwise, establish the '''Connect''' manually.

	'''Note:''' For compatibility reasons with old HX3.5, it is still possible to update HX3 via the slow serial ''Updater''. However, if possible, only use this for small files (e.g. scan drivers).		'''Note:''' For compatibility reasons with old HX3.5, it is still possible to update HX3 via the slow serial ''Updater''. However, if possible, only use this for small files (e.g. scan drivers).

Bovist: /* Preparatory work */

2025-01-07T12:59:32Z

Preparatory work

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	* Start ''HX3 Manager'' application.		* Start ''HX3 Manager'' application.
	* Connect to "HX3.5 Sound Engine" device. Note: For legacy compatibility of USB driver, HX3.6 and HX3.7 USB still identify as "HX3.5 Sound Engine".		* Connect to "HX3.5 Sound Engine" device. Note: For legacy compatibility of USB driver, HX3.6 and HX3.7 USB still identify as "HX3.5 Sound Engine".
	* '''"Connected"''' is shown in ''HX3 Manager'' main window.		* '''"Connected"''' is shown as a light green panel in ''HX3 Manager'' main window.
	* Open ''Updater'' and ''Bootload'' window. You may need to increase the size of the startup window vm HX3 Manager (drag it down) to see this button.		* Open ''Updater'' and ''Bootload'' window. You may need to increase the size of the startup window vm HX3 Manager (drag it down) to see this button.
	* ''Updater'' window will show basic information about your HX3 board.		* ''Updater'' window will show basic information about your HX3 board.

Bovist: /* Overview */

2025-01-07T12:58:51Z

Overview

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	The firmware bootloader is a significant improvement of HX3.6/3.7, which requires a different update process for firmware and FPGA sound engine compared to HX3.5. The bootloader is a protected, unchangeable part of the HX3.6/3.7 microcontroller with its own (small) menu system that enables fast, reliable updates via '''SD card''' or standardized "device firmware update" ('''DFU''') process by ''HX3 Manager''. In ''BootLoad'' mode, recognizable by the characters '''BL''' in the display's bottem right corner, the MIDI/USB interface is deactivated. USB now works in DFU mode, and HX3.6/3.7 no longer responds to commands from the ''HX3 Editor''.		The firmware bootloader is a significant improvement of HX3.6/3.7, which requires a different update process for firmware and FPGA sound engine compared to HX3.5. The bootloader is a protected, unchangeable part of the HX3.6/3.7 microcontroller with its own (small) menu system that enables fast, reliable updates via '''SD card''' or standardized "device firmware update" ('''DFU''') process by ''HX3 Manager''. In ''BootLoad'' mode, recognizable by the characters '''BL''' in the display's bottem right corner, the MIDI/USB interface is deactivated. USB now works in DFU mode, and HX3.6/3.7 no longer responds to commands from the ''HX3 Editor''.

	Normally, the firmware bootloader simply starts the HX3.6 firmware after switching on. However, if you hold down the encoder button when switching on or have inserted an SD card in the card slot adapter, you will be taken to the bootloader menu. The bootloader can also be started via the main ''Preset'' submenu (press the DOWN button in the main menu and navigate to the ''Bootld Update'' entry) or via a command from the HX3.6 Manager.		Normally, the firmware bootloader simply starts the HX3.6 firmware after switching on. However, if you hold down the encoder button when switching on or have inserted an SD card in the card slot adapter, you will be taken to the bootloader menu. The bootloader can also be started via the main ''Preset'' submenu (press the DOWN button in the main menu and navigate to the ''Bootld Update'' entry) or via a command from the HX3.6 Manager. The latter happens (automatically) if HX3 is already '''Connected''' to the ''HX3 Manager''.

	While the DFU mode works much faster than the previous serial transfer, it is still possible to use the "classic" serial ''Updater'' (usefull for small files like scan driver etc.). As the old "classic" update procedure via MIDI/USB or FTDI serial cable is very slow on large files (FPGA sound engine, firmware, presets), we recommend the ''Bootloader Update'' procedure for these parts.		While the DFU mode works much faster than the previous serial transfer, it is still possible to use the "classic" serial ''Updater'' (usefull for small files like scan driver etc.). As the old "classic" update procedure via MIDI/USB or FTDI serial cable is very slow on large files (FPGA sound engine, firmware, presets), we recommend the ''Bootloader Update'' procedure for these parts.