Fantech MK859 Firmware Update Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to update the firmware for your Fantech MK859 keyboard using the USB Update Tool.
Steps for Firmware Update:
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Open the firmware update tools.
Visual Description: A screenshot shows a desktop with a folder labeled 'MK859 Firmware' containing files. An arrow points to the firmware update tool executable.
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Press the designated button in the firmware update tool.
Visual Description: A screenshot of the USB Update Tool software. It shows fields for VID and PID, buttons for file selection, and firmware update actions. An arrow points to a button that likely initiates the process.
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Select and open the .hex file for the firmware.
Visual Description: A screenshot showing a file explorer window where the user navigates to the firmware file (e.g., '040124.hex') within the 'MK859 Firmware v1.0' folder on the desktop.
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Press the button to flash the new firmware.
Visual Description: A screenshot of the USB Update Tool with the firmware file selected. An arrow points to the 'Download' or 'Flash' button.
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After the process is finished, a confirmation message will appear.
Visual Description: A pop-up window titled 'MK859 Firmware Update Tools' displaying '更新完成' (Update Complete) with a confirmation button.
Troubleshooting: Checking PID and VID
If the firmware update fails or the tools display an error, you may need to verify the PID (Product ID) and VID (Vendor ID) of your keyboard.
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Open the Control Panel on your Windows computer.
Visual Description: A screenshot of the Windows Control Panel, highlighting the 'System and Security' or 'Devices and Printers' section.
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Locate your keyboard (e.g., 'Fantech ATOM63 RGB MK859'), right-click it, and select 'Properties'.
Visual Description: A screenshot showing a list of devices in the Control Panel. The Fantech MK859 keyboard is identified, and an arrow points to the 'Properties' option after right-clicking.
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In the Properties window, navigate to the 'Hardware' tab and select the specific keyboard device, then click 'Properties' again.
Visual Description: A screenshot of the keyboard's properties window, showing different hardware components. An arrow points to the relevant section to view hardware details.
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Select the 'Hardware ID' section.
Visual Description: A screenshot within the device properties, showing a list of hardware IDs. An arrow points to the 'Hardware ID' entry.
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In this section, you can find the PID and VID of your keyboard. The VID is typically listed first, followed by the PID.
Visual Description: A close-up screenshot highlighting the 'Hardware ID' string, which contains the VID and PID information (e.g., VID_5566, PID_0008).
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Enter the correct VID and PID into the USB Update Tool and attempt the firmware flashing process again.
Visual Description: A screenshot of the USB Update Tool with the correct VID and PID entered, ready for the firmware update.
8. Once the steps are completed successfully, the firmware update is finished.