Firmware Downloads

Supported products:
PDD-MSABU2OS-AKT

Files

File	Description	File size	Last modified
Firmware History	History of previous changes	0.6 kB	Jun 23, 2011
Mac Updater	Firmware update v3.4 for MMac OS X 10.2 to 10.6	3537 kB	Jun 23, 2011
PC Updater (32-bit)	Firmware update v3.4 for Windows XP (32-bit) or above	2564 kB	Jun 23, 2011
PC Updater (64-bit)	Firmware update v3.4 for Windows XP (64-bit) or above	2516 kB	Jun 23, 2011

Remarks

• The firmware has to be updated when the device is connected via USB.
• The firmware can not be updated if there are no drives installed.

Warnings

• Never turn off your unit during the firmware update procedure. This may damage your device! If the upgrade fails (e.g. power supply failure during firmware update), you may not be able to operate your device anymore.
• This firmware is only for AKiTiO's standard products and specifically the model(s) as mentioned above. DO NOT use this firmware for any other devices!

How to update the firmware

1. Download the latest firmware and save it on your local disk.
2. Turn on your external drive and connect it to your computer via USB.
3. For Mac users, open the *.dmg file to mount the folder and then double-click on Setup to start the updater utility.
   For PC users, double-click on the *.exe file to start the updater utility.
4. Wait until the device has been recognized by the updater utility.
   
5. Click Upgrade to start the firmware update.
   
6. Wait for the update process to complete and make sure never to turn off the power during the firmware update procedure!
   
7. When the upgrade is completed, click Exit to close the program. After the firmware update, the system will restart by itself to load the new firmware, so the device will be disconnected and mounted again.
   
8. Done!