
Finding firmware version and how to update firmware on tyros 1?
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- RicoDorenzo
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Finding firmware version and how to update firmware on tyros 1?
I have place firmware 1.4 for tyros 1 on 14 floppy discs but I can't find where the tyros firmware version is located and how to access the firmware
update program on the floppy disc.

- SeaGtGruff
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Re: Finding firmware version and how to update firmware on tyros 1?
The Yamaha USA site has the following FAQ, but I can't find it on the Yamaha UK site:
https://usa.yamaha.com/support/faq/keyboards/2337.html
The Yamaha UK site has a ZIP file with version 1.40 of the Tyros firmware, and the ZIP file apparently includes installation instructions:
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/support/updates/45030_en.html
Note that although the System Requirements don't mention anything later than Windows XP, and Version 1.61 of the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver, that's only because the instructions were written so many years ago. You should be using whatever the latest version of the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver is for your particular version of Windows-- e.g., if you're using the 64-bit version of Windows 10, then you would want to be using Version 3.1.4 of the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver for 64-bit Windows 10:
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/support/update ... 4_kbd.html
EDIT: Oh, I see you have the USA flag on your avatar, too. If I'd been paying attention to that, then I would have just stuck with the Yamaha USA site for everything!
https://usa.yamaha.com/support/faq/keyboards/2337.html
1. Turn the Power on.
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button.
3. Press the button for UTILITY.
4. Press the [NEXT] button until the owner tab is displayed.
5. Hold down the button (about five seconds) until the version number is displayed.
The Yamaha UK site has a ZIP file with version 1.40 of the Tyros firmware, and the ZIP file apparently includes installation instructions:
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/support/updates/45030_en.html
System Requirements:
* Windows 98/98SE/98ME/2000/XP
* USB connection to instrument
* Yamaha USB-MIDI driver Version 1.61
* 166 MHz or higher Intel Pentium/Celeron processor
* 128 MB or more available memory
Included in Download:
* 1 Read Me file containing troubleshootings
* 1 Application file
* 2 PDF (Installation Guide, USB-Storage Mode Operation Manual)
Note that although the System Requirements don't mention anything later than Windows XP, and Version 1.61 of the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver, that's only because the instructions were written so many years ago. You should be using whatever the latest version of the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver is for your particular version of Windows-- e.g., if you're using the 64-bit version of Windows 10, then you would want to be using Version 3.1.4 of the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver for 64-bit Windows 10:
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/support/update ... 4_kbd.html
EDIT: Oh, I see you have the USA flag on your avatar, too. If I'd been paying attention to that, then I would have just stuck with the Yamaha USA site for everything!

Michael Rideout
Current keyboards: Yamaha YPT-400, PSR-E433, PSR-E443, PSR-EW400, MX49 BK
Current controllers: M-Audio Axiom 61-II
Previous keyboards: Farfisa Matador 611; Casio CTK-710
Current keyboards: Yamaha YPT-400, PSR-E433, PSR-E443, PSR-EW400, MX49 BK
Current controllers: M-Audio Axiom 61-II
Previous keyboards: Farfisa Matador 611; Casio CTK-710
- RicoDorenzo
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Re: Finding firmware version and how to update firmware on tyros 1?
Thanks, I did the firmware update (ver 1.40) via floppy drive (painfully slow) and all is good!!
- SeaGtGruff
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Re: Finding firmware version and how to update firmware on tyros 1?
I'm glad you got it sorted out, if the long way. 

Michael Rideout
Current keyboards: Yamaha YPT-400, PSR-E433, PSR-E443, PSR-EW400, MX49 BK
Current controllers: M-Audio Axiom 61-II
Previous keyboards: Farfisa Matador 611; Casio CTK-710
Current keyboards: Yamaha YPT-400, PSR-E433, PSR-E443, PSR-EW400, MX49 BK
Current controllers: M-Audio Axiom 61-II
Previous keyboards: Farfisa Matador 611; Casio CTK-710