Installing new Cores on Vampire V2
Overview
The Vampire boards can be updated to use the latest Core improvements, such as:
- Bug fixes
- New features
- Speed improvements
- Compatibility improvements
The Vampire Core contains the following modules:
Three different methods
Method #1: Using .JIC binaries with Quartus II Programmer
This is the preferred method, because it is the only solution in case of a broken system (“brick”).
It requires:
- A
USB-Blaster and cables.
- A
Windows or Linux computer.
Quartus II Programmer installed..JIC binary file dedicated to the target Vampire
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WARNING:
Quartus II Programmer does NOT protect the Vampire against unsuitable .JIC binaries.
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Method #2: Using FlashROM executables
This the secondary method because of the following risk:
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WARNING:
FlashROM can brick a weak board! Prefer Method #1 if possible.
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- Runs directly from AmigaOS 3.x.
- Easy to use, totally configuration-free.
- Protects against incorrect hardware target.
- Reads the current revision and forbids flashing if wrong hardware.
- Updates the version string stored in the Vampire Core.
→ Installing new Cores using FlashROM executables
Method #3: Using VampireFlash tool
This the third method because of the following risk:
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WARNING:
VampireFlash tool can brick a weak board! Prefer Method #1 if possible.
Currently does not work in ApolloOS.
Earlier versions don't support flashing new cores. Use latest VampireFlash 1.14.
Tool can be used up to Apollo Gold core 2.16.
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- Part of SAGA drivers package
- Runs directly from AmigaOS 3.x.
- By default integrated in CoffinOS
- Can directly flash .JIC and .ROM binaries
→ Installing new Cores using VampireFlash tool
