- Firmware OS v1.03 the latest operating system issued update by Roland for the R-8 MK2.
- Included will be 1 new EPROM chip to complete the upgrade.
The R-8 MK2 unit itself is not for sale,only the EPROM upgrade chip will be supplied.
- The v1.03 upgrade contains several bug fixes, improved stability and finalized system code optimizations.
- Please note – This R-8 MK2 upgrade is not compatible with any of the other R-8 series units. Send me a message if you need help with the first revision R-8 or the R-8M, thanks.
To verifythe current firmware revision installed in your R-8 MK2:
- Hold [ TEMP ASGN ] and [ EXIT ] then turn on the R-8 MK2 to which you will be prompted with *** TEST MODE ***
- Press [ ENTER ] to which you will be prompted with the currently installed EPROM in your R-8 MK2.
- Press [ ENTER ] again and you will be asked “Are you sure?” and press [ ENTER ] again.
- You will see “Initialization Completed” to indicate that the R8 MK 2 is now back in its normal operation mode.
Ifrequested - A link will be e-mailed to you with the R-8 MK2 service manual foryour own personal reference. I find this to be quite useful and informative.
Protect your investment bypurchasing high quality components:
ALL EPROM upgrade chips andcomponents that I provide here are in fact brand new, high grade, recentlymanufactured and sourced directly from the manufacturer. Using new-age flashtechnology is the best way to ensure that the data integrity of your upgradeslast well past our natural lifetime.
Any questions? Send me amessage, thanks!
All EPROM upgrades I provideare prepared in an ESD-safe production environment and will be packaged inequally ESD-safe materials.
Purchase with confidence!This item is sold As-Described
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