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DB4/DB8 Software Version 3.40

Please note:
This is the software for DB4. If you are looking for software for DB8, please go to the DB8 Software page.

To get a description of new features included with this version of software, or if you are looking for software for DB4 MKII or DB8 MKII, please go to the DB4 and DB8 MKII software page.

Before download, check that your current software is older (lower numbers) than:

Icon software v.: 6.60
Frame software v.: 3.40
DSP software v.: 3.40
Ethernet software v.: 6.00

Access the Frame/System/Main/Net page to check revision numbers.

Note: If you need to update Frame and DSP, two PC formatted 1.44 MB floppy-discs or PCMCIA cards are required. It's not necessary to update the Ethernet module if you're already using 6.00. Follow the procedure detailed below for a system update using floppy disks. Alternatively, you may purchase PCMCIA cards from your supplier.

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