Roland R-8 MK2 OS v1.03 EPROM Firmware Upgrade KIT / New ROM Final Update Chip

Description

Roland R-8 MK2 OS v1.03 EPROM Firmware Upgrade KIT
Firmware OS v1.03 the latest operating system issued by Roland for the R-8 MK2
Included will be 1 new EPROM chip, which will be labeled accordingly to indicate which IC socket the EPROM is to be installed to.
The R-8 MK2 unit itself is not for sale, only the EPROM upgrade chip is.
The v1.03 upgrade contains several bug fixes, improved stability and finalized system code optimizations.
Please keep in mind that the R-8 MK2 EPROM upgrade is not compatible with the first revision R-8 MK1 nor the R-8M units. Send me a message if you need help with the first revision R-8 MK1 or the R-8M, thanks
To verify the current firmware revision installed in your R-8 MK2:
Hold [ TEMP ASGN ] and [ EXIT ] then turn on the R-8 MK2 to which you will be prompted with *** TEST MODE ***
Press [ ENTER ]  to which you will be prompted with the currently installed EPROM in your R-8 MK2.
Press [ ENTER ] again and you will be asked “Are you sure?” and press [ ENTER ] again.
You will see “Initialization Completed” to indicate that the R8 MK 2 is now back in its normal operation mode.
If requested - A link will be e-mailed to you with the R-8 MK2 service manual for your own personal reference. I find this to be quite useful and informative
Be sure to take note of the marked orientation notch on the side of the EPROM to ensure correct installation. EPROMS inserted backwards will be destroyed. Incorrect insertion of ICs is also likely to cause damage to the board.
All EPROM upgrades have been prepared in an ESD-safe production environment and will be packaged in equally ESD-safe materials.
All international packages will be sent out via airmail parcel transport, ensuring that your EPROM upgrades arrive safely and in a reasonable time frame.
Purchase with confidence!
Check out my other listings, I have spare parts for other samplers and synthesizers too!
Any questions? Drop me a line, thanks.