Biamp AudiaEXPI Expender Firmware Download

Posted at November 2, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Biamp AudiaEXPI Expender Firmware Description

Firmware Upgrade Procedure:

1) Download firmware files. On the menu on the left hand side of the webpage select Hardware -> Audia -> Software & Firmware. Click on Audia Expander firmware (AudiaEXPx_Firmware.exe)  
2) Find and double click on AudiaEXPx_Firmware.exe, then click on Unzip.
3) With the power off, remove the 10 screws securing the top cover to the chassis. Please follow normal ESD (Electro Static Discharge) safety precautions to minimize the risk of damage to the units’ internal components.
4) Using a straight through male-to-female serial cable connect the COMM port located on the inside of the unit to your PC’s serial port.  
5) Open up HyperTerminal ‘Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> communications -> HyperTerminal’. Once in HyperTerminal create a name as prompted and select ‘OK’. In the ‘Connect To’ screen select the COMM port you have connected your serial cable to.
6) Once the COMM port is selected, a properties screen for that port will come up. Set the COMM. Port to 38400 baud, 8 Data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and flow control to none. Hit ‘OK’. 
7) To set the ASCII parameters hit the disconnect button in HyperTerminal’s
tool bar. Then click on the properties button . Click on ‘Settings’ then ‘ASCII Setup’. Select ‘Send line ends with line feeds’, ‘Echo typed characters locally and set the line delay to 2000mSec. Hit ‘OK’ and select ‘OK’ on the properties screen as well.
8) In HyperTerminal click on the ‘connect’ button in the tool bar . Power the EXPI, EXPO, EXPI-D, or EXPO-D on and you should a welcome message from the device.
9) Type UPLOAD CODE into HyperTerminal using all caps. If you make an error you will have to retype the command as the device won’t recognize back spaces. Once entered correctly you will see a message indicating that the device is ready for uploading data. Also, the fan will run at a higher speed until the procedure is completed and the front panel display will say ‘Invalid Program’, these are both normal.
10) Click on ‘Transfer’ and select ‘Send Text File’ from the pop-up menu. Select the appropriate text files for your device and hit ‘OK’. All of the files should be located in C:/Program Files/Audia/.
11) Click on the Disconnect button and click on the Properties button . Click on ‘Settings’ then ‘ASCII Setup’. Set the line delay to 20mSec, hit ‘OK’. Select ‘OK’ on the properties screen as well.
12) Click on the connect button , then click on ‘Transfer’ and select ‘Send Text File’ from the pop-up menu. Select the appropriate text files for your device and hit ‘OK’. All of the files should be located in C:/Program Files/Audia/.
13) Type RESTART in HyperTerminal, after the processor restarts and ‘Welcome! You’ve got Mail!’ is displayed type RESTART a second time. The new firmware performs several special operations the first time it is executed, therefore we restart the product again to ensure proper subsequent execution.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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