Wednesday, January 09, 2013

VIEWSONIC - VA 2012W _ VA2012WB _ BIOS SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE _ FACTORY MODE_ BURN MODE_LCD MONITOR




SOFTWARE UPGRADE [BIOS]
Main software upgrade process is there in the previous post.

  • After installation, we could find the shortcut in the setting path or the program bar.
  • Security file is a key to use ISP function , press “ OK “ button.
  • The warning is used to remind user of that different CPU rate may cause ISP function fail. (it’s limited by IIC protocol ) , press “ OK “ button.




  • Press “ Create Security File “ button to key in Security code . Adjusting bar to decrease speed of IIC bus.

  • The setting for security code of software ISP . it needs 2 command No. and key in command sequentially for 7C , 4C , 77. The command No. and command must be set by user while coding. About the detailed of setting.
  • Select MTV type first , load the binary or intel hex file that you want to program into the MCU , and select “ AUTO” item , then press “ RUN “ button.
  • If user change the MTV type , it must load file again , or the buffer of load file will be cleared .
  • CRC ( cyclic redundancy check ) : the host can check CRC register’s result instead of reading every byte in flash . The message of Check MCU CRC OK means that the host verify OK for the progress of program.
  • OTHER DETAILS
When 'No signal' or 'Out of range' messages appear
  • If no input signal is detected, the “No Signal” message will appear in the center of the screen.  If the V-Sync signal rate is greater than than 85Hz or its resolution is greater than SXGA, the “Out of Range” message will appear in the center of the screen.
ACTIVATING FACTORY MODE AND BURN MODE
  • While the device is in standby, press the [2] button, then press the power button to enter Factory Mode. 
  • While Factory Mode is active, an additional menu page titled “Factory Menu” will be accessible.
  • Press the [2] button to enter the Factory Menu page, then press the [2] button to enter Burn Mode.
WHEN INSTALLING A NEW MAIN BOARD
  • Enter Factory Mode.
  • Use a PC or chrom to send a 32-tone gray scale signal to the monitor.
  • Select “Auto Color”