Raymarine a65 Installation Instruction

Chapter 4: Maintenance

4.4 Upgrading the Display

Raymarine occasionally issues software updates for improving product
performance. The A65 includes a Software Upgrade Utility for installing these
updates when they become available.
Product updates are generally available on the Raymarine website, under
Customer Service/Software and Firmware upgrades. The update process requires:
• A CompactFlash memory card. Any card of 8 MB capacity or larger will usually

work. Do not use the Navionics chart card for this procedure.

• A CompactFlash reader/writer. this device allows you to move files between

your CF card and personal computer.

• A personal computer, Windows or Mac compatible is fine.
To upgrade your A65:
1. Download the update file from the Raymarine website to your CompactFlash

card, according to the instructions on the website.

2. With the A65 powered OFF, insert the CF card into the A65 chart card reader.
3. Power the A65 on. The following screen appears.

The Upgrade Package Available field displays the contents of the card. Local
Unit Details displays the file version installed in your A65.

Raymarine Software Upgrade Utility

Upgrade Packages Available
A65_APP_UPD 1.44
A65_BTLD_UPD 1.28
A65_SIM_UPD 1.02
A65_DB_ERASE 1.00
A65_LOGO_UPD 1.02
DSM25_APP_UPD 1.10
DSM25_BTLD_UPD 1.12
DSM25_SIM_UPD 1.02
DSM25_DB_ERASE 1.00

Upgrade Package Details
Title: A65_APP_UPD
Version: 1.44
Created: 3 Mar 2006 18:54
Label: Build
Machine: LOCAL
Product: D604 A65 Display
File: A65APP.PKG

Local Unit Details
NAME A65 Display
FAMILY A Series
PRODUCT: D604
SERIAL#

25525532767

BOOT: V1.28
APP: V1.44
FPGA: V01.00.018

Upgrade Reboot

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Use Navigation Keys to Select Upgrade
Then Press Upgrade or Enter Key
After Upgrade Remove Card and Reboot

Contents of the
CompactFlash card

Details of the
highlighted file

Version number
of files in your A65