Product description 
 
2-2  Application Module FM 458-1 DP - User Manual 
  A5E01078222-02     Edition 03.2009 
2.1.1  Updating the Firmware of FM 458-1 DP 
After (compatible) function expansions the firmware should be upgraded 
to the latest version (update). 
 
You can obtain the latest firmware versions from your Siemens partner or 
from the Internet (Siemens home page; Automation and Drives, 
Customer Support). 
How to update the firmware (FW): 
Step  Action required  CPU Response 
1.  Transfer update files to a blank 
MMC using STEP 7 and your 
programming device. 
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2.  De-energize the FM458-1 DP and 
insert an MMC containing the FW 
update. 
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3. POWER ON. 
  The FM458-1 DP detects the 
MMC with the FW update 
automatically and starts the 
FW update. 
  All LEDs are lit during FW 
update. 
  After completion of the FW 
update, the STOP LED 
flashes.  
4.  De-energize the FM458-1 DP and 
remove the MMC containing the 
FW update. 
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Table 2-1  Updating the firmware with MMC 
In which situations 
should I update the 
firmware? 
Where do I get the 
latest version of 
the firmware? 
Updating the 
firmware