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C:Amie - 2022-05-24 12:32 PM
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C:Amie,
Just to clarify things ...
I see we have two different sources for the MP900 Cmonex v4.2 upgrade... there are differences.
1
). The
"CE 4.2 ROM Image + Boot loader P530_42 2.02 + 4.10BL" self extracting file.
This one you recommended posted in the HPCFactor Download section under ROM images along with your instructions
) contains several additional files/images. AFAIK, the extra files allow the user to revert back to the Previous HPC2000 bootloader by renaming it. Also includes a backup program. When combined with the 2nd "HPC2000 ROM Image P530 v6.0" ROM image you can get your HPC2000 OS back
(not that you'd want to
).
Includes:
Backup_CE42_NEC program for backing up MP900c, doesn't seem to work IMO.
basic42XIP.BIN.bak ... Stock CE4.2
(without Cmonex's apps and improvements
), rename it to XIP.BIN to use it
(after naming Cmonex's to XIPbak.bin or such
).
SABOOT.NB0 Cmonex states this file is mandatory if bootloader is NOT 4.1 ... As I recall, I've upgraded MP900 without it but had to do the C + F Key combo on reboot from the" Black screen" to complete the process.
UPDATE.exe
UPDBL.NB0 ... bootloader 4.1 image
updblHPC.nb0 ... original HPC2000 bootloader... rename it to UPDBL.NB0 to revert back
XIP.BIN ... Cmonex image
2
). The
http://repository.hpcfactor.com/public/cmonex/ ) as "XIP_CMONEX_V2_0.zip" has fewer files, just the 3 as mentioned earlier and the extra gwes-mouse driver file:
UPDATE.exe ..... starts the update beginning first with bootloader, then V2.0 Rom Image
UPDBL.NB0 ...... contains the new bootloader 4.1 image
XIP.Bin .............contains the new CMonex_V2.0 image
This zip file lacks the SABOOT.NB0 file so you might be better off including it if you have an exotic bootloader, otherwise the" press C+F key combo + plug in AC power" may be needed for MP900 on reboot. I'll experiment and get back...
******Clarification*******
FYI, Any FAT32 CF card of proper size should work, FAT16 format is NOT required either, but order of files is important as listed above.
AFAIK, reverting back to HPC2000 OS requires reverting back to the HPC2000 bootloader too... will check it out sometime.
Rich,
You know this stuff better than I as you used to cook things up with the ROM kitchen... can you add anything here? Thanks in advance
Hope this helps... clarify >> confuse.
best regards,
Joval
Edited by joval 2022-05-31 2:59 AM