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VampireV4 SA - New to Update for Newbies

Krzysztof Wolf

Posts 16
15 Jul 2021 09:36


Hi Community,
if I would like to get the newest software on my Vampire V4, what and how needs to be updated:

1. Core - this docs can be found easily in the forum
2. kickstart - is there some?
3. ApolloOS - should i just dd it to the CF?

Regards
Krzysztof


Andrew Miller

Posts 352
15 Jul 2021 13:32


wiki.apollo-accelerators.com
Is a good place for info.

The V4 has an AROS ROM built in. I think you can flash a ROM of your own choice as well. As for ApolloOS you just download the image and burn it to a cf card.


Gunnar von Boehn
(Apollo Team Member)
Posts 6207
15 Jul 2021 14:38


you can find the latest Apollo-OS and latest core versions in our Download section here


Krzysztof Wolf

Posts 16
15 Jul 2021 21:27


What is the name schema for the files:
SA_R6-2.EXE 8MB (2021/05/09) Update-Exe to be executed on your V4 (rum from CLI/WB)

SA_R6-2.JIC 8MB (2021/05/09) Program file for USB-Blaster

RELEASE6_UPDATE_EXE 8MB (2021/04/18)

RELEASE6.JIC 8MB (2021/04/18)

RELEASE5B_UPDATE_EXE 8MB (2021/03/01)

Is for example SA_R6-2: RELEASE 6.2?


Gunnar von Boehn
(Apollo Team Member)
Posts 6207
15 Jul 2021 23:07


Krzysztof Wolf wrote:

  Is for example SA_R6-2: RELEASE 6.2?

Yes the latest release is SA-6.2

Release 7.0 should be ready very soon.


Krzysztof Wolf

Posts 16
16 Jul 2021 11:05


Would you recommend to use the USB-Blaster or do the update from CLI/WB, what are the advantages and disadvantages of both methods?


Michael MiB

Posts 54
16 Jul 2021 11:10


For the low price, always get an USB Blaster :-)
It really can save you in case of bad update


Krzysztof Wolf

Posts 16
16 Jul 2021 20:26


Thank you very much for the fast replies, now have to wait 'till the CF Adapter arrives :)

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