BP-1148 and BP-1200 Communication

Summary
The BP1148 and BP1200 require bios 1.07 or higher to communicate with the latest software. Additionally, you must have a good eeprom write via diagnostics with approximate BPWin version 4.47 with a socket module installed(1148 module in case of 1148). EEPROM write occurs during diagnostics and will appear automatically in diagnostics results if you have a module installed and you are using 4.47.

Details
Bios Update Details:

Thank you for registering your BP1148 or BP1200 programmer.

There are no further keys required to operate this programmer model.

If you are having a problem getting the unit out of demo mode there could be two potential issues.

1.) The unit probably has an old bios version. BP Microsystems knows that if you do not have 1.07 or higher you will not be able to utilize the latest software without a bios upgrade.

2.) Please view the readme.txt at C:\Program Files\BP Microsystems\BPWin. In the file you will find information for XP Users. If you are not an administrator on the pc you will have to reinstall the software as per the readme.txt file.

To determine your bios revision you can either open your programmer(with power detached of course) and look at your U8 and U9 dip bios chipset. The firmware version will be listed on the chips. Or if you still have an old version of BPWin you can uninstall your current version from your PC Control Panel. Then install your old version. Then go to Tools/Programmer Diagnostics. When you run the test the bios version will be listed. If you do not have an old version of BPWin to use, I have provided a link to our FTP site for downloading of 4.34.1 BPWin.

ftp://ftp.bpmicro.com/Dnload/

bpw_v4341.exe

P.S. I have attached the bios upgrade instructions below.

Here are the details to update your bios on your 1148/1200 to work with the latest software.

Full part number for the chips you will need is AT27C256R-12PC which is 120nS part.

If you have(2) 27C256R DIP 28 devices, you can program a new U8 and U9
bios chipset for your programmer.

Select the algorithm for your 27C256R device. Program one as U8 and one as
U9 with the files below.

(See attached file: bios1200.v124A.U8)

(See attached file: bios1200.v124A.U9)

To install the new chipset just disconnect power on the programmer. Remove
the 4 chassis screws and remove the cover from the base. You will see the
U8 and U9 chipset currently installed. Remove them and replace
accordingly. Next, you need to move one jumper.

Here is how they should be configured:

W1 X X -

W2 - X X

Jumper for W2 will probably be in parallel with W1 when initially opened.
W2 needs to be moved back...the (X) denotes position of the jumper after
the new bios chipset is installed.

Once this is done, make sure all the connections are tight and button her
up.

Should be good to go.

Please advise if there are any issues. Also, DO NOT DISCARD YOUR OLD U8
AND U9 IN CASE THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS. We can always revert back if
necessary.

Note: 1148 and 1200 programmers share the same bios files and issues. So even though the files listed show 1200 they also are used on the 1148 as well.