Can't update ipod touch 2nd gen to iOS4

Hi, I have a old ipod touch 2nd gen. I just did a factory restore and it was restore to iOS 2.2.1. When i click Check for Update in iTune, it says 2.2.1 the current version. How do i get to update the ipod touch to iOS4 ?

Are you sure you don't actually have a 1G iPod Touch? See this article to help you determine what generation it is.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1353
If it's truly a 1G iPod Touch, you can only upgrade to iOS 3.1 using this link to purchase the update.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052
Otherwise, if you do have a 2G iPod Touch, make sure you are running the latest version of iTunes.
B-rock

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