Scoreboard Driver Bootload
Update Procedure
ED-18728
Rev 3
8 February 2018
201 Daktronics Drive Brookings, SD 57006
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
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Some scoreboard drivers feature a “bootloader” that allows firmware updates to be performed in
the field using a computer and an All Sport 5000 or an All Sport 5500 (ColorSmart) control console. The
console acts as a signal converter between the computer and the scoreboard network.
Requirements
Software Versions
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The All Sport 5000 must have software version 4.1.5 or later.
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The All Sport 5500 must have software version 1.0.5 or later.
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The 16 column MultiCast driver (0P-1388-0100) must have software version 1.3 or later.
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The Gyrus driver (0A-1782-0100) must have software version 1.3 or later. Also note:
•
Gyrus driver address must be non-zero.
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Gyrus driver will not bootload if running Power-On Diagnostics (FF).
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Gyrus drivers must be running from Multi-Drop protocol and will not bootload while running in any
of the other following protocols:
– Multi-Line
– Colorado Timing Systems
– Omega
Equipment
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Computer with internet access and a 9-pin serial port [or USB-to-Serial adaptor (part # A-2221)]
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9-pin to 9-pin serial cable (part # W-1267) or 9-pin to 25-pin serial cable (part # W-1249)
Instructions
1.
Make sure that the All Sport console has a version of firmware that supports bootloading (see
Requirements
above). If it does not, contact customer service to request an All Sport PROM update.
2.
Make sure the scoreboard driver has a version of firmware that supports bootloading by cycling the
scoreboard power and observing the power up sequence. An “rx.x” message will be displayed,
where “x.x” is the version number. If the version number is under 1.3, the drivers will have to be
updated with a programming board or exchanged for newer versions.
3.
Download the DakLoader program and the Field Update file:
a.
On a computer with internet access, open a web browser and go to:
http://dakfiles.daktronics.com/downloads/Sports_Products/Bootloader/
b.
Click on the “DakLoader2.exe” file, and
Save
it to the Desktop.
c.
Click on the specific “Driver Update Files” directory, either “MultiCast” or “Gyrus”.
d.
Click on the “16 col driver” directory.
e.
Click on the compressed “.zip” file, and
Save
it to the Desktop as well.
–
MultiCast Drivers:
“ED-16327_Mcast16.zip”
–
Gyrus Drivers:
“DD-2929930_Gyrus_vX_Y.zip” (X_Y = latest version number)
f.
Unzip the downloaded file to obtain the “.fud” (
F
ield
U
p
D
ate) file.
NOTE FOR GYRUS DRIVERS:
The proper Field Update File to unzip depends on the firmware of the All Sport 5000 console. Power
on the console, and identify the firmware version during boot-up.
- Version 4.1.5:
Unzip the FUD file in the “AllSport_v4_1_5_compatible” folder.
- Version 4.1.6+:
Unzip the FUD file in the “AllSport_v4_1_6_plus_compatible” folder.
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