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Francois · Last edited by Francois on Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:43 pm; edited 1 time in total

I don't have a M50 but a friend of mine does, and he has the following problem.

His M50-88 is not booting properly. It starts by displaying a message that says "updating right panel", then "updating left panel". Then the synth is asking the user to reboot, and when my friend reboots, the same cycle of "updating..." until reboot request starts again.

Any help appreciated.

StudioMan · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject:

I had the same problem.

I posted the fix. Korg thought this was hardware related, but now has determined it's software related.

You must work fast, get into combi, and hit the upgrade, and run the first flash update.

Then do the same thing with the 2nd update.

I NEVER had it happen again once I was updated to 1.05.

Let me know if you need more info.

Mike

Francois · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:09 am Post subject:

I'll pass that on, thanks.

Francois · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject:

Problem sorted.

My friend couldn't do what Mike said as he could never go to the relevant menu.

In the end, he opened the m50, disconnected the motherboard from its battery, and the synth restarted as normal. He was then able to update the OS.

StudioMan · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject:

WOW! Another fix for this problem/issue??
Interesting..

The man with the plan (Jerry from Korg USA) is probably interested in hearing this solution!

Jerry is really on top of things!

What are you thinking Jerry? Same issue as I had? Or just the same symptom to an unrelated issue? Do you think this could have fixed my issue on my original keyboard?

Is this battery something that is going to need replaced every so often? Does it void the warranty if the consumer opens the M50 to change the battery?

Thanks for everything Jerry!

Mike

Francois · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:04 pm Post subject:

jingleman · Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 2

Short of opening up the hood of the M50 and disconnecting the motherboard battery connector, is there any fix for the "Updating Right Panel...Updating Left Panel...Completed...Turn Power Off" problem. Can't get any other menus to come up on screen.

Would appreciate any help!

Thanks,
Jingleman

FifthElement · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:47 am Post subject:

Never had a problem with my M50 but there is a hard reboot option - don't know if this would help, but disconnecting the internal battery sounds a bit drastic to me and shouldn't be necessary in this day and age.

From the manual:

"If operation of the M50 should become unstable, you
can initialize it.
Turn off the power, and then, while holding down the
RESET CONTROLS switch and REALTIME
CONTROL switch, turn the power on.
The M50 will be initialized. While the data is being
loaded, the display will indicate “Now writing into
internal memory.”

You need to save all your custom data if you can beforehand of course.
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StudioMan · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

Well, you can't save crap! IT'S ALL GONE!!!

But you can fix the unit.

You have to work fast and be ready a head of time.

Get the 1st file update onto your card.

Turn on the unit with the reset (while holding down the
RESET CONTROLS switch and REALTIME
CONTROL switch, turn the power on).

Now work fast. You only have seconds, quickly get into the media mode, start the update with the 1st file.

Then do the same with the second file.

It worked PERFECT for mine when I brought the original one home.

Mike

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Xenomorph · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:07 am Post subject:

Is this a common problem? I guess if mine arrives in a few days with this hiccup I won't be 2 surprised

1.05. is the latest version? Are any shipping with the latest already installed? Guess I'll find out near the end of the week. Laughing

**I see that 1.1.0 is latest, Thanks
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StudioMan · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:27 am Post subject:

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StudioMan · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject:

Mellowstu,

Glad it worked out for you!

Make sure you go to the Karma site and give Stephen your serial #, he's putting together a cool database for us..

He's got an AWESOME forum there too related to the M50. And that guy REALLY knows the M50 (As he is the designer of the M50-Karma deal)!

Keep us posted as to how you like your new M50!

Have FUN!!!

Mike

Musikmaker · Joined: 25 Jun 2010 Posts: 1

I purchased my Korg M50 in January 2009.
About a month ago (in May 2010), my keyboard displayed signs that said, "Updating Right Panel... Updating Left Panel...." then it says, "Completed. Please turn the power off." It does not go to any other menus at all. I tried holding down the "reset controls and the realtime control" buttons, and then then doing the first update, but nothing is working. Is there anything I'm doing wrong or is there any other solution?
Thank You.
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