Kurzweil K2600 ROM - INSTALLATION REV E User Manual

Part No. 910336, Rev. E
Installing Kurzweil K2600 ROM Options
Thank you for buying a ROM option for your K2600. This document shows you how to install
any of the ROM option kits into any K2600 instrument, whether it’s a keyboard model or a rack-
mount model.
What’s In This Document
• Option Kits and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• Contents of the Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Tools and Materials Required for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Important! Before You Install… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Caution! Protection from Static Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Installing the Daughter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Installing ROM Option Cards (Keyboard or Rack-Mount Models) . . . . . . 6
• Installing Object Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Object file lists (Table 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Option Kits and Part Numbers
• RMB-26 ROM Option Daughter Board (required for any option card)
• RMB1-26 Orchestral ROM Option Card
• RMB2-26 Contemporary ROM Option Card
• RMB3-26 Stereo Dynamic (SD) Piano ROM Option Card
• RMB4-26 Vintage EPs ROM Option Card
• RMB5-26 General MIDI ROM Option Card

Kurzweil K2600 ROM - INSTALLATION REV E Specifications

General

Brand	Kurzweil
Model	K2600 ROM - INSTALLATION REV E
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English

Summary

Option Kits and Part Numbers

System Requirements

Daughter Board

Details requirements related to the daughter board installation.

If you are installing ROM 5 (GM)

Specific requirements for installing the ROM 5 (General MIDI) option.

Operating System Requirements

Specifies required operating system versions for various ROM options.

Install ALL of your Object Files

Contents of the Kits

Daughter Board Kit (RMB-26)

Lists the components included in the Daughter Board Kit.

Sound Option Card Kits (RMB1-26 through RMB5-26)

Lists the components included in the Sound Option Card Kits.

Tools and Materials Required for Installation

Important! Before You Install

Making an "Everything” Backup

Caution! Protection from Static Electricity

Installing the Daughter Board

Daughter Board Installation for Keyboard Models

Step-by-step instructions for installing the daughter board in keyboard models.

Daughter Board Installation for Rack-Mount Models

Installing ROM Option Cards (Keyboard or Rack-Mount Models)

Connecting ROM Option Cards

Guidance on connecting ROM option cards to the daughter board.

Installing Object Files

Minimum K2600 OS Level for ROM Options

Table detailing OS levels required for specific ROM options.

How to Interpret the Filenames

Explanation of the structure and meaning of object file names.

Organizing the Object Files

Using the Boot Loader to Install the Files

Drive Selection

Procedure for selecting the drive from which to install files.

File Selection

Procedure for selecting the specific files to be installed.

Installing Operating System Files (Part A & B)

Steps for installing operating system files using the boot loader.

Installing Object Files

Steps for installing ROM option object files via the boot loader.

Sound Check

Program Locations for ROM Options

Lists the program bank ranges for each installed ROM option.