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Start Windows and run the Terminal program, usually located in Accessories

group. Ensure the settings are correct, by choosing the Settings menu and select-

ing the Communications option. The settings should be as follows:

bits per sec: 19200

data bits: 8

parity: none

Stop bits: 1

Flow control: None

Locate the Ghost software program file (Ghost.abs) either on floppy disk or from

the Internet. In the latter case, save the file in a known location ( do not change

the filename!).

Switch off the Ghost console and connect the download cable (9-pin to 9-pin D-

type, see above for pin-out). from the Com 1 port on the PC to the 9-pin socket

on the Ghost rear panel.

Using a thin implement, push in and latch the hidden download switch on the

Ghost. This Is accessible via a small hole in the rear panel, next to the 9-pin socket.

Switch on the Ghost console. The console will not boot up as usual, but will either

display nothing on the timecode display, or all 8s, together with other flashing

lights on the CPU section -this is normal! A menu will be displayed on the

Terminal screen, as follows:

Boot code Version 1.00

? - display this help

e - erase flash program memory

x - initiate XMODEM transfer

i - diagnostic info

Press the e key on the PC; the screen will indicate that the flash memory is eras-

ing. (This will not erase the Ghosts snapshots and midi setup).

When the message done, press the x key to initiate the software download.

Open the Transfer menu and select Send Binary File.

Select the Ghost.abs file in the filename field, from the floppy drive or wherever

you put it on the hard drive.

The file transfer will now start, with a message at the bottom of the screen

informing you of the progress. (Note: if you take too long finding and selecting the

Ghost.abs file after pressing the x key, the Ghost may time-out, with the mes-

sage transfer unsuccessful. If this happens, power down the Ghost and power up

again to obtain the menu, then press x again and try again).

When the transfer is complete (it will take several minutes), the message

Transfer done! will appear. Turn off the Ghost console, disconnect the down-

load cable and unlatch the recessed download switch on the back of the console.

Power up the Ghost -the console should now boot up as normal, with the new

software version number displayed during the boot-up.

On the PC, exit the Terminal program, and choose Yes when prompted to save

the session. This will save the settings you chose at the beginning of the proce-

dure, for future use.

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