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  A l c o r n   
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  M c B r i d e       RIDEamp 250Q Firmware
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Firmware Upgrade Instructions:
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Note: Unit must be powered up with all DIP switches set to OFF.

1. Plug in USB Type C cable into the unit and open RideAmp Utilities. This is available as a free download from www.alcorn.com 

2. Select the COM port the unit is connected to (if not selected) and click "Update Firmware" button.

3. Upon succesful connection, information about the current OS version will show up under Device column.  Click "Browse..." button and select OS.new file located in the same directory as this release notes file and click "Update" button.

4. Information about update status will be printed.


If you have any questions regarding any items listed in this document, please contact support@alcorn.com.

2026-10-08 Version 1.01.04/Dante 1.0.2 (v4.2.12.1)
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- Fixed a rare issue with muted amps on power up
- More persistent settings retention with backup
- Recovered alarms are no longer displayed on the front panel
- USB-C fix for enumeration
- Added VIN monitoring for peripherals boot up
- AUDINATE - Improvements to mDNS proxy interoperability

2025-07-15 Version 1.01.03/Dante 1.0.1 (v4.2.9.10)
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- Fixed amperage calculation
- Allowing half dB step in volume setting
- Prioritizing external and hard mutes
- Fixed fan speed RPM calculations
- Internal Audinate fix (Marvell boot up)

2024-07-25 Version 1.01.02
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- Fixed a very rare bug with incorrect audio mode

2024-04-18 Version 1.01.01
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- Added intelligent mute
- Fixed channel muted display from all sources

2024-04-08 Version 1.01.00
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- Initial release