FRM Pro v3.3 - Firmware Flashing Tutorial

FRM Pro 3.3 Guide Guide Firmware Flashing For SPMP8000 Devices

About FRM Pro
FRM Pro is a software for Windows created by Sunplus mMedia Inc., intended for compatible devices with SPMP8000 chip by Sunplus. Using this software, user can upload new firmware or updated firmware into their devices. This could be used to fix numurous problems, for example memory corrupted problem that disable writing.

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Guide
Using FRM Pro is pretty straight forware as the interface is quite user friendly. Most user can use it instinctively.

Connecting and Detecting Devices
The ony problem that have been troubling some users are connecting/detecting the devices when connecting to computer.

"Brush Mode"

You may need to put your JXD1000 into "Brush Mode" by holding down its "X" button while inserting the USB cable into the device. If you don't do this, then the device will go into standard U-disk mode, and the ISP update won't work.

FRM Pro can detect automatically your SPMP8000 device as soon as it is connected via USB cable. But due to of FRMorp usage and LIBUSB driver installation, this could hinder detecting process.

As for number one tips: '''DO NOT USE FRM PRO WITH LIBUSB. IF YOU DO INSTALL IT, PLEASE UNINSTALL IT AGAIN USING THE SAME STEPS WHEN INSTALLING LIBUSB.'''

User Interface
Platform: Only one option available (Pmp8000)

Dram Type: Select either 0_HYNIX or 0_SAMSUNG If your devices not working after select either one dram type, try using the other.

Option

Program All: Flash everything, which is your OS and Boot sector.

Boot code: Only flash/update your boot code.

Resource+Binary file: Only flash your new fimware.

Read Verify: Supposely verify memory readiness after flashing (help needed)

Rebuild Nand FS: Selecting this will erase all your in-menu settings.

Selecting boot code : FRM Pro 3.3 provide with a boot file BOOT_V33.img, which is the latest boot code. There are some other older boot file in the download section.

Resource+Binary file : This is your fimware you gonna use.

After selecting all option and choosing the proper firmware, click on ISP button. FRM Pro will start uploading your fimware image into your devices. FRM Pro 3.3 can support up to eight devices to flash at one time.