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diff --git a/manual/getting_started/gigabeat_install.tex b/manual/getting_started/gigabeat_install.tex new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..74c5b0097c --- /dev/null +++ b/manual/getting_started/gigabeat_install.tex @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +% $Id$ + +Installing the bootloader is only needed once. It simply requires you +to replace a file on your \dap{} with the Rockbox bootloader. To be able +booting the original firmware please make sure to rename the original file +properly. If you ever wish to uninstall Rockbox you should keep a backup copy +of the original file. + +\begin{itemize} +\item Download the Rockbox bootloader. \fixme{Currently there isn't a + prebuild bootloader available and you'll need to build it yourself. + This is described in the wiki. Once a prebuild bootloader is available + the link comes here. Have a look at \download{bootloader/}.} +\item Starting at the root folder of your player browse into the folder + \fname{GBSYSTEM} and from that into the subfolder \fname{FWIMG}. + These folders are hidden. You can enter them by simply typing the name in + Windows explorers location bar or changing the display settings. +\item In that folder you'll find a file called \fname{FWIMG01.DAT}. Rename + the file to \fname{FWIMG01.DAT.ORIG}. Make sure you spelled that name + correctly as it is needed for booting the \playerman{} firmware. +\item Now copy the file \fname{FWIMG01.DAT} you downloaded to that folder. + Make sure the spelling is correct. +\end{itemize} + |