Installation manual

192 | Simrad MX500
Upon completion of Copying program to RAM, the 11
software bootloader will burn the program to ash.
Upon completion of Burning program to ash, 12
the MX500 will jump to the program itself (POS2
screen), and software up-grade procedure is com-
pleted.
If there’s any problem, please go back to step 1 13
and try again.
Hint:
It is highly recommended that the MX500 navigator be
cold started after downloading the program. Please note
that all settings including waypoints and routes will be
lost.
This is important to flush out the residual memory, which
may cause problems with the operation of the unit.
Memory Clear Procedure:
After downloading the software, turn the power 1
off to the MX500 by turning off the 12 VDC circuit
breaker (this may also be accomplished by remov-
ing the 12-Pin Cable from the back of the unit).
Press and hold down the CLR key.2
Apply 12-volt power to the unit and wait for about 3
5 seconds. The MX500 will come on and display
the Northstar logo.
Release the CLR key.4
The memory is now cleared.5
USB Device Formatting Procedure:
Insert the USB Memory Stick into the USB port of 1
your PC or laptop.
Go to 2 My Computer, right click on your USB device
drive (i.e. ‘E:’), and select “Format...”