chip formating?
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chip formating?
before i try to burn my first chip, do i need to format it or do anything other than selecting they type of chip in flash n' burn?
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Re: chip formating?
Formating is only neccessary for file systems, a chip like this contains only binary non-moving pre-determined fixed-position information and so needs only to be burnt straight in, no extra fuss.
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Re: chip formating?
If its a flash chip, then no, just plug it into the burner, select the right chip in the software, and burn it.
If its an EPROM chip with a window, then it should come blank, but after you burn it once, you will need a UV light eraser to blank it and use it again.
If its an EPROM chip with a window, then it should come blank, but after you burn it once, you will need a UV light eraser to blank it and use it again.
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Re: chip formating?
Some chips require an erase first, such as the 27SF512. UV-eraseable chips also require erasure before a new burn.
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