Action Replay firmware upgrade???

[Samson]

I recently got a 5-chip version as well. The new chip is a fpga, which I assume handles DRAM access and refresh, and any tweaks required for game compatibility.
I didn't trace the connections, because I am mostly interested in the Flash side. But I guess if there is enough space and a few pins left you could add another interface.
The firmware update CDs seem to require a chipped Saturn. I assume you could boot from a non-Saturn disc with a custom bootloader (AFAIK the copy protection is not checked if the disc doesn't have a Saturn bootsector), but the firmware update disc I've seen didn't boot on my non-modded saturn.
(By the way, does anyone know if there is a way to get a cartridge connector that fits saturn cartridges? I'd like to build an adapter for my Eprom/Flash programmer without butchering a saturn...)

[darius-saturn]

I know it, but no need for it. I also don't want to avoid the warranty by opening the cartridge, I had 2 damaged ARs, I sent them back to EMS for repair before for free.
There is a special disc to update the firmware.
I saw it on the saturn.netboarder.com forums, however it's down now.

it is not down my forum :lol:
should not say that!


and this method allowed me to repair most poorly flashed AR
http://saturn.netboarder.com/t2115-s...-action-replay

[Unknown-Organization]

It usually should come with the disc software If you bought the Action Replay, Correct me If I'm wrong.