Akai MPC 2000XL Recovery Boot ROM v1.20 aka EPROM

Description

Akai MPC 2000XL Recovery Boot ROM v1.20 – version 1.20 includes support for CF/SD drives.

For fixing boot issues with MPC 2000XL. Instructions:

OS recovery with boot EPROM

Note: Turn the unit’s power off before starting.

1. Set the JP20 jumper to the 2-3 position on the PC MAIN.
2. Insert the updated EP-ROM into the IC20 socket.
3. Set the JP30 jumper to the 2-3 position.
4. Turn the power on.
5. Press the “F5” (BOOT) button on the “DISK SAVE” screen.
   The “JP20 Change P-ROM → F-ROM” message will appear on the display.
6. According to the instructions, set the JP20 jumper to the
   1-2 position.
7. Press the “F6” (GO) button. The “FROM Boot write complete!!” message will appear on the display.
8. Turn the unit’s power off.
9. Return the JP30 jumper to the 1-2 position.
10. Disconnect the EP-ROM from the IC20 socket.