Updating the firmware:

1. Connect the UAC-8 and the computer using a USB cable. Then, turn the UAC-8 power on. If UAC-8 MixEfx launched automatically, shut it down.

2. Double-click the firmware update application icon to launch it. After launching, a window that looks like this appears. Confirm that “Device found. Ready for update.” is being shown. If it is not, click [Rescan Device] button.

3. Click the [Version Check] button to check the firmware version.

If the MAIN version is 1.10 or higher, you do not need to use this application to update the firmware. If the system version is lower than 1.10, follow the procedures below to update the firmware.

4. Click the [Execute] button to start the firmware update. The progress of the firmware update appears as a bar like this.

Do not disconnect the USB cable while the firmware is being updated.

5. When the firmware update completes, it will appear as follows. Confirm that “Version update completed.” is being shown.

Click the [Exit] button to close the firmware update application. Then, turn the UAC-8 power off.

6. Turn the UAC-8 power on again, and confirm that the firmware versions are as follows:

BOOT? v1.00

UPDATER? v1.00

MAIN? v1.10

DSP? v1.00

CPLD? v1.00

This completes the firmware update.

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

Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver

This will help if you installed a wrong driver

Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer