Updating Firmware on Cobalt Family 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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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.

Version History

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.

Version History

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.

Version History

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.

Version History

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.

Version History

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 Encoder Board

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 Encoder 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.

Version History

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.

Version History

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.

Version History

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.

Version History

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 Motorized Fader Wing FDUs

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.

Version History

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

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Congo Jr 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: This component is now ready for use.

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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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Special Note:

While the Master Playback Wing contains a single circuit board, the top and bottom halves are updated independently of each other while needing to match firmware between the two halves. Additionally, there are two revisions of the card (B and C) that require separate firmware from each other (but same version top/bottom).

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

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Congo Jr Master Upper Rev X  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: Select the Congo Jr Master Lower Rev X  in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 7: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 8: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 9: Choose {OK} to close System Settings.
Step 10: This component is now ready for use.

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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

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Congo Jr 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: This component is now ready for use.

Version History

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

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the ION 1x20 Submaster Rev B 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: This component is now ready for use.

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