[CA] [CA11] Software upgrade or not

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Powerlion123,

As indicated within my initial response, only the latest software update need be performed. This is because each software update includes the feature additions and corrections of the prior software updates. Accordingly, Raymarine's software update web pages only include the latest software update. As indicated within the referenced FAQ, you have nothing to loose but a bit of your time in determining whether the extra CF memory card which has been left with the system will be compatible with the MFD's bootloader. If not and as indicated within the referenced FAQ, then it would be recommended that Radar Marine be contacted to purchase a compatible CF memory card which will be populated with the software update files for your MFD.

Should one desire to update the MFD's software, then one need simply:

1) download the latest A-Series Classic MFD software update compressed folder.

2) locate the downloaded compressed folder (typically found within the computer's Downloads folder).

3) extract all files from the compressed folder (right click on the compressed folder to view the EXTRACT ALL menu option) into the root level directory of a compatible CF memory card. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE .PKG AND .DOB FILES WITHIN THE COMPRESSED FOLDER.

4) Switch the MFD OFF

5) Insert the CF memory into the MFD's memory card reader

6) Switch the MFD ON

7) If the CF memory card is compatible with the MFD's boot loader and the CF memory card has been properly populated with the software update files, then the MFD's Software Upgrade Utility screen should be displayed.

8) Select UPGRADE THIS UNIT from the options displayed within the MFD's Software Upgrade Utility screen.

9) Eject the CF memory card from the MFD's memory card reader.

10) Upon completion, select the REBOOT option within the MFD's Software Upgrade Utility screen.