FAQ Detail
| Select a search area | Enter a Keyword | Browse by area | |
|
|||
Synthesizer Workstations
Updating the Operating System
IMPORTANT: A backup of ALL user data should be performed BEFORE this update procedure is executed.
Items Required to Perform this Update:
-
A blank SmartMedia™ card (3.3V, 8MB or larger)
A computer equipped with a SmartMedia™ Card Reader/Writer.
NOTE: SmartMedia™ cards and the SmartMedia™ Card Reader/Writer are available at most computer stores, or online at www.MOTIFator.com, a third party support and forum website for users of the Yamaha Motif Series Music Production Synthesizers.
-
Download the latest Operating System update for the Motif ES from www.motifator.com (click ENTER / MOTIF MART / FILES AND SOFTWARE).
Unzip the downloaded file using the program 'Winzip' (available from www.winzip.com if not already on computer).
Using a SmartMedia™ Card Reader/Writer attached to the computer, save the file, '0745OS_.PGM' to a blank Smart Media Card (8MB minimum).
Power on the MOTIF ES while holding the [REC] and [STORE] buttons.
Release these buttons, then press the [ENTER] button.
CAUTION: DO NOT turn OFF the MOTIF ES, remove the SmartMedia™ card or press any buttons or keys while the update is in progress.
-
Reboot the MOTIF ES after the new Operating System has been installed.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that a Factory Reset be performed after updating.
Factory Reset Procedure:
-
Hold the [REC] and [REMOTE] buttons while turning on the MOTIF ES. The 'MOTIF ES Test Program' screen is displayed.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT release the [REC] and [REMOTE] buttons until the screen appears; it takes several seconds.
-
Confirm that the latest version number 'Firm Ver:x.xx' is displayed in the upper portion of the screen.
Press the [STORE] button. The Factory Reset routine will execute and the data is set back to the factory default settings.
Press the [YES] button to exit the Test Program.
IMPORTANT: ALL user data should be reloaded to the MOTIF.
