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A-88MKII System Program (Ver.1.02)

HOW TO KNOW THE VERSION
Before you start, check the system program version of your A-88MKII.
  1. Connect the A-88MKII and the computer, using the USB cable that came with the A-88MKII.
  2. Hold down the [ LOWER ] button and turn on the power.
  3. The BANK indicator display the current version.
    If the "7" indicator lights up, the system is at the most recent version.
    If the illuminated indicator differs, perform an update.
  4. When you have finished verifying the version, turn off the power.
* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.
UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.1.02 ] MAR 2020
Functionality Improvement
  • Tracking when the keyboard is struck repeatedly in rapid succession has been improved.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR A-88MKII
  • A-88MKII
  • USB cable
    * Use the USB cable included with the A-88MKII.
  • A personal computer which can run the following SMF players ("UpdSMF")
    • UpdSMF ( SMF Player for Windows )
    • UpdSMF ( SMF Player for macOS )
    • UpdSMF ( SMF Player for macOS / OS X )
  • Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
  • If you update on the normal mode of A-88MKII against the correct procedrue, this update data may destroy the system program.
  • Never power-off your A-88MKII while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the A-88MKII won’t be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
  • We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.
GETTING THE UPDATE FILE
Download the file named "a88mk2_sys_v102.zip".
The downloaded file is an archive file in zip format. Right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.
When expansion ends, a folder named a88mk2_sys_v102 and containing the necessary update data appears.
PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Follow the steps below to install the system program in the A-88MKII.
* Never power-off the A-88MKII while the update is in progress.
  1. Using the included USB cable, connect the A-88MKII and the computer.
  2. Hold down the [ TRANSPOSE ] button and turn on the power.
    The indicator for the TRANSPOSE button flashes.
  3. On the computer, run UpdSMF.
  4. Set MIDI Out Device to the A-88MKII.
    * If you're using a Mac, set this to [Port 1].
  5. Click [ Path ] (click [ Select... ] for Mac) on "UpdSMF" and specify the location where the update files from SMF Path (SMF Folder for Mac). Then, click the [ OK ] button.
  6. Click [ Scan SMF ] (unnecessary for Mac) to check that the update file is displayed in the file list.
  7. Click Send.
    Sending of the update program starts.
    The update is completed in about one minute. When the update finishes, the OCTAVE [-] and [+] buttons on the A-88MKII flash.
  8. In UpdSMF, click [ OK ] in the "Send SMF/Complete" dialog box ("Complete Update" on a Mac).
  9. In UpdSMF, click [ Exit ] ([ Quit ] on the Mac OS) to quit UpdSMF.
  10. Turn off the power to the A-88MKII.
  11. Follow the procedure in "How to Know the Version" to verify that the version has been updated.
* If the update fails, redo the procedure from step 1.

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