Thank you for choosing the Peripheral Electronics/ iSimple Automotive Media Gateway as your OEM integration solution.

Follow these steps to update the firmware on your interface module to the most current firmware available. This will ensure optimal performance and latest features for your interface while enabling it to work in the latest vehicle applications. This process is intended to be performed by an authorized Peripheral Electronics dealer.

Requirements before you begin:

Requirement:

Notes:

1

PC or Laptop running Windows Vista

(Windows XP users Click HERE )

2

Administrative rights on the Windows Vista computer

This is required for installing the USB driver pack and updating software

3

Standard to 5-Pin mini USB cable

4

12-Volt power supply

(only needed in some cases, depending on Media Gateway Interface version)

THE UPDATE PROCESS

Process Step

Images / Notes:

Step 1

CLICK HERE to download software package and choose "SAVE"

Includes: USB drivers for Windows Vista, USB PROG.exe and latest Firmware Version .X6

Includes: USB drivers for Windows Vista, .XUF file for PXAMG and USB PROG.exe

Infiniti Applications Only- CLICK HERE to download software package and choose "SAVE"

Includes: USB drivers for Windows Vista, .XUF file for PXAMG and USB PROG.exe

Toyota, Scion, Lexus - PXAMGSR/ISTY11 Applications - CLICK HERE to download software package and choose "SAVE"

Includes: USB drivers for Windows Vista, .XUF file for PXAMG and USB PROG.exe

Volkswagen Stability Patch (36c) - CLICK HERE to download software package and choose "SAVE"

Includes: USB drivers for Windows Vista, .XUF file for PXAMG and USB PROG.exe

Note: if you have a popup blocker enabled, you will need to temporarily allow files from PeripheralElectronics.com to download the interface updating software.

Step 2

Choose a location on your hard drive to save the file

Note: You may want to make a new folder called “Gateway Update” and save all the files in that folder.

Step 3

A. Right-click on the file and choose "Extract All" from the menu

B. Click "Next"

C. Click "Next" again

D. Click "Finish"


Note: If you have installed WinZip, WinRAR, PKZip or another file decompression program, your screen will look different than the series at right.

Note: You may want to make a new folder called “Gateway Update” and save all the files in that folder.

Step 4

Confirm file extract

Step 5

Prepare the Gateway for programming by flipping all dipswitches down (ON)

Note: This is REQUIRED for programming

Step 6

Determine the version of your interface

Figure A. If the serial number on the side of your interface module is PX0208.1X, proceed to step 8.








-OR-








Figure B. If the serial number on the side of your interface module is PX0208.2X. Please skip step 8, and proceed to step 9.  

Figure A.







Figure B.

Step 7

Early Gateway modules (serial number lower than PX0208.20) did not fully support plug-n-program USB updating. Therefore it is necessary to supply 12 volt power to the interface as well as connecting the USB cable to a computer for programming. 

Connect any Media Gateway Vehicle Specific Harness (PGHXXX) into the Gateway module. 

This can be done on the bench, and connected to a power supply, or simply in a vehicle connected to the vehicle’s wiring harness behind the radio.

Step 8

Connect a 5-Pin Mini USB cable into the USB port on the side of the interface

Step 9

Connect the standard (large) end of the USB cable into a Laptop or PC running Windows Vista

Step 10

Windows Vista will prompt you to install a new USB driver for this device

Step 11

Browse to the file folder where you unzipped and saved the USB driver pack in Step 2

Click “Browse my computer for driver software”

Step 12

Windows Vista may display a warning message that it can not verify the publisher of the driver software

Please Click “Install this driver software anyway”

Step 13

USB Driver installation is confirmed

Click “Close”

Step 14

Run USBPROG.EXE (downloaded in Step 1)

Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to run the software.

Click  “Run”

Step 15

Load the firmware file to program onto the interface module

Click the box with 3 dots “…” to select the firmware file you downloaded in Step 3

Step 16

Browse to the file folder location where you saved the firmware file earlier in Step 2

Step 17

Click the “PROGRAM” button 

DO NOT disconnect the Gateway Interface from the computer during this update process

Note: Programming usually takes 20-30 seconds depending on the speed of your computer

Important: Do not disconnect the interface from the computer during this update process

Step 18

A message will appear indicating that the programming is successful

Click “OK”

To confirm that programming was successful, clicking the Program button will make a window appear stating “Firmware already programmed” This confirms that the new firmware has been correctly updated.

Note: in the event that programming was unsuccessful, contact Peripheral Electronics Tech Support @ 727-572-9255 ext. 230

Step 19

USB Update is complete

Carefully disconnect the interface module from the USB cable

Step 20

Return all 4 dipswitches to the OFF position (UP)

All dipswitches need to be in the OFF position, unless another configuration is noted for your specific application in your PXAMG owner’s manual.

Step 21

Install the Gateway in your vehicle and enjoy all the latest features available for HD Radio, iPod, or Auxiliary audio input from your factory radio