I haven't installed any upgrade. Can I just use the most current update (5/08)? Thanks for responses.

Yes mzpro5. You can install this update even if you haven't installed the previous releases.

Best,

Scott

I haven't installed this yet (may take some time, as I'll need an able-legged assistant to hook up the laptop and flip the rear panel switch), but the "Firmware Update" portion of my 990 review should cover the process of installing this firmware. For that matter, Outlaw's instructions have consistently been good resources.

Dear Outlaws,
This is awesome news!
Thanks so much for continuing your support of the 990.

PeteyB

This is good news. It's a bit of a job to disconnect the 990 and bring it upstairs to connect it to my PC, but after waiting this long I don't mind.

Are there any type of 'release notes' that lists all the changes/fixes in the new firmware, or is it just ' bass management and LFE'?

Does anyone know what the firmware version number is, so we can verify it on the 990?

It 3.24 I use my laptop to do the install.

Is there a summary of what's been fixed/changed?

I am satisfied with the 990 as is. I purchased the 990 June of 2006. I am not that computer oriented and for that reason a little nervous about trying to install the new firmware. I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 with Windows XP and Intel Centrino Duo.
I know that this is something that I do not HAVE to do but I will feel somewhat left out of the loop if I do not take advantage of this update.

What kind of cable is necessary.

I am going on vacation for two weeks in September and I am thinking of having the Outlaws do the installing.

Waste or should I attempt it myself? What is the worse that can happen?

Thanks

One of these: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Pro-Device-...12263359&sr=8-1

USB A/B

If you don't feel that you can do the install yourself (or have a friend do it), call Outlaw and see if they would allow you to send the 990 to them for update. I'm not sure if they have done this in the past for customers, but I do know that most new 990s still come with the 1st firmware loaded.

The instructions are quite good and complete. However, you have to give them a careful read so you don't skip over anything. If I were writing them I would improve the visual aspect of them with numbering and bolding. For example there are two major steps to do before attempting to update the 990:
1. Downloading the update
2. Running the setup.exe to get the PC into the update position