Updating Firmware on Cobalt 10 Consoles

Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on the root directory of a USB memory stick

Update Process

This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the Cobalt Keyboard Master

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt Face Panel in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 3: Insert the USB drive with the firmware file on the root of the drive
Step 4: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 5: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 6: Choose {OK} to close System Settings.
Step 7: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

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Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on the root directory of a USB memory stick

Update Process

This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the Cobalt Fader Display Unit (FDU)

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt Fader Board in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 3: Insert the USB drive with the firmware file on the root of the drive
Step 4: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 5: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 6: Choose {OK} to close System Settings.
Step 7: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

Each Fader Display Unit (FDU) needs to be updated individually with a power cycle in between each item.

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Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on the root directory of a USB memory stick

Update Process

This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the Cobalt Independent Master

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt Independent Board in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 3: Insert the USB drive with the firmware file on the root of the drive
Step 4: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 5: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 6: Choose {OK} to close System Settings.
Step 7: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

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Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on the root directory of a USB memory stick

Update Process

This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the Cobalt Playback Master

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt Playback Board in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 3: Insert the USB drive with the firmware file on the root of the drive
Step 4: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 5: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 6: Choose {OK} to close System Settings.
Step 7: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

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Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on a USB memory stick or were installed by the Congo application

Update Process

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select I/O Firmware Update.
Step 3: System Settings will send a command to the I/O Card to initialize update mode and wait for the I/O card to be detected.
Step 4: When connected, the I/O card will prompt for a firmware file and then ask to download the firmware. Select the correct .src version and click {Download}
Step 5: When complete, the I/O Downloader will return to the “Please Connect Console” prompt. Choose {Exit} to close the I/O Downloader.
Step 6: Choose {OK} to close System Settings and then power off your console.
Step 7: This component is now ready for use on the next normal power up.

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Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on the root directory of a USB memory stick

Update Process

This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the High Speed I/O Card

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt I/O Board HS in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 3: Insert the USB drive with the firmware file on the root of the drive
Step 4: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 5: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 6: Choose {OK} to close System Settings.
Step 7: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

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