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How do I re-flash my DASH2?

By re-flashing your DASH2, the latest software will be installed onto it. Typically, this is only required when requested by the factory to address an issue in the firmware. Note there is a small risk when re-flashing the DASH2 that you will corrupt the unit. If you are re-flashing the unit following an instruction from the factory, then this will be covered within the standard warrantee - if however you are re-flashing the unit without being instructed to then you will be charged for the factory to reset the unit. We would recommend that you don't re-flash the unit unless it is required.

Step 1: connect your DASH2, using a serial cable, into the "serial port" on the back of your PC using the cable supplied by Race Technology.

Step 2: Enter the "Start" menu and select programs. Follow the menus through, choosing the Race Technology software, "other", and "reflash (DASH1 DASH2)" as shown below (note that the look of the menus depends on the configuration of your PC):

Step 3: You will now be asked if you are absolutely sure that you want to re-flash. If you are, click "Yes".

Step 4: Select the serial port that you wish to use.

Step 5: Navigate to the place on your computer where the "DASH.HEX" file is stored. Select it and click on open.

Step 6: You must now turn off the power to your DASH2. When you have done so, click "OK" to confirm.

Step 7: You will now have twenty seconds to turn the DASH2 back on again - you must switch the power on before the counter gets to 0!

Step 8: As soon as you switch the DASH2 on, the software will detect that the DASH2 is present and the re-flash will begin.

Step 9: When the re-flash is successful, a window will appear. Press "OK"

Step 10: If, however, the re-flash is not successful, the following window will appear:

IIf the re-flash fails, turn off the power from the DASH2 and then turn it back on again. The screen will not display sensible values as the internal software is invalid - however it is in no way damaged. In this state the DASH2 is simply waiting for a re-flash, so repeat the process as above

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