Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

what is the thing where you hold down a few buttons when you power up and it goes to the diagnostic menu? maybe worth a try?




--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Tyler Detweiler <superiorvideo@...> wrote:
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> Thanks I will try and run OS loader in Windows XP under a virtual machine
> also I will check the thread you linked thanks and I'll get back to you
> with updates.
> On Mar 19, 2013 4:00 PM, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@...> wrote:
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> > **
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> > I can't find the discussion I was looking for, but did find this thread:
> > http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/xl7/message/20918 . Not sure this
> > addresses your problem, but it might.
> >
> > You might notice the discussion refers to compression and flashprep.
> > That's why I was asking about the OS. If it were a very early OS, you'd
> > need to prep the flash with a special file. However, since you can't even
> > get to diagnostic mode and can't boot to the old OS, I don't think that's
> > the problem.
> >
> > In the thread, you will see comments from Aaron. He worked for E-Mu on
> > these beautiful babies, so I would pay attention to his words.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I seem to recall one other instance where someone had a hangup like that
> > upon power up. The discussion was either here or in the P2k Yahoo Group.
> > (When I get a chance, I will see if I can find it.) Other than benefiting
> > from the experiences of others who have faced the same problem, my first
> > thought is to suggest you double check to make sure all internal cables,
> > simms, and memory haven't loosened in transport.
> > > Steve
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Tyler Detweiler <superiorvideo@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > It does not go past the loading OS screen so I do not know what OS is
> > on
> > > > currently. Right now I do not have a Windows XP install. I was using
> > an M
> > > > Audio fast track to do the upgrade and they recognize the ports fine.
> > > > Thanks for the response
> > > > On Mar 19, 2013 3:28 PM, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > **
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > What OS is on the MP7 now?
> > > > >
> > > > > I haven't tried it, but I would be surprised if e-loader worked with
> > Win7.
> > > > > Do you have access to a Win98SE or perhaps Win XP?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, do you have a complete round trip midi connection that doesn't
> > block
> > > > > system exclusive commands?
> > > > >
> > > > > Steve
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "a440dreamin" <superiorvideo@> wrote:
> > > > > >
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> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hey guys I have a like new MP7 with 'loading OS' on startup and I
> > can't
> > > > > get the new OS loaded,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Any tips on getting this thing working again?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I tried to enter diag. mode without avail and tried loading the OS
> > using
> > > > > e-mus software on win 7 64 bit no works!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks in advance for any info!
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