E-MU 0202 - unsuccessful firmware update.

I have E-MU 0202 usb interface and I tried to update firmware from 4 to 8th version. When i did it, the card became unable to boot - the "power" indicator blinks, I can hear clicks in headphones as if card reboots over and over again. Windows can't detect device ("Unrecognized device"), so i can't install other firmware.
I tried to hold the Direct Monitor button down and power on the card, but it not works.
Please help.
P. S. Sorry for my terrible english)

Hi Guys having the EXACT SAME PROBLEM! emu support is virtually non-existent,so stuck now...wonder if the original poster got anywhere with his issue...
have posted in another thread....this seems to be a common problem

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My questions:
1) Is it possible to fix this firmware update?
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The little information that you are giving us is not much to go on. This is the Intel Apple Discussions forum. Usually Intel iMacs are not referred to as flat panel. The flat panel iMacs were G4 PowerPC iMacs. But if this is an Intel Mac, then there is a firmware restoration CD that can be downloaded from Apple Downloads, burned to disk and used to restore the firmware on an iMac with an interrupted or unsuccessful firmware update. The CD image can be downloaded and burned on a PPC or Intel Mac, but these can only be used on an Intel Mac to restore the firmware. The link is for Firmware Restoration CD version 1.6, but if the iMac you need to repair is not listed, use the links to go to version 1.4 or 1.3 to get the correct one for the model you need to repair.
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Secure link to iTunes store failed and Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful

Hello everyone, Im facing error with my iTunes. When I run diagnostics i can see "Secure link to iTunes store failed" - please see the image below
Please note: as it is showing secure link to itunes is failed but still i can see iTunes store, but the above error shows when I run diagnostics.
After that when I go through the next and I found the diagnostics report as below, within report i have marked a line with RED colored "Connection attempt to firmware update server unsuccessful". I need HELP!!!!!
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. G31M-ES2C
iTunes 11.3.0.54
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 2.6.12
Apple Application Support 3.0.5
iPod Updater Library 11.1f5
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 7.1.2.6
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.64.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number 0012B9F0069DE9C0
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2014-08-05 01:48:05.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
The drive G: ZTE USB SCSI CD-ROM Rev 2.31 is a USB 2 device.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name:    {14DCBC2B-34CB-431B-8625-1E62D7310533}
Description:    WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
IP Address:    10.128.133.101
Subnet Mask:    255.255.255.255
Default Gateway:    10.128.133.101
DHCP Enabled:    No
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:    Thu Jan 01 06:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:    Thu Jan 01 06:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:    8.8.8.8
        156.154.70.1
Active Connection:    Teletalk
Connected:    Yes
Online:        Yes
Using Modem:    Yes
Using LAN:    No
Using Proxy:    No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2014-08-04 03:23:27.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 11.3.0.54 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 11.3.0.54 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
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Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9. Device is working properly.
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Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
**** Device Sync Tests ****
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.

Hi msahed,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like there is an issue with your PC establishing a secure connection to the iTunes Store and the firmware update server. Try following along with the articles below, as they should resolve the issues that you described.
iTunes: About the "A secure network connection could not be established" alert
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1470
iTunes for Windows: iTunes can't contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1814
I hope this helps.
-Jason

Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.

I have successfully installed iTunes 10.5 onto my WIndows 7 64 bit laptop. Everything I have tried works, except for one thing.
When I try to install iOS5 onto my iPad 2, I can successfully download the file but shortly after it starts installing, it bombs out and gives an error 3259 and then deletes the iOS5 file so I have to download it again!!!!
I found the Diagnostics thing in iTunes and everything seems fine except the below (normally the activation server is fine when I run the diagnostics, but this time it failed):
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
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1. Delete contents in hosts file
2. Deselect the certificate revocation checkbox
3. Checked SSL3.0 and TSL 1.0
4. Turned off my firewall
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8. Switched my laptop over from my Wi-Fi/ADSL network to my phone hotspot network with the same result
9. There are one or two other things I have tried as well that I can't remember
I have spent about 4 hours searching the internet, changing settings, restarting etc etc etc and I am about to punch a hole in my iPad and go get an Android device
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1. Unplug your iPad from your computer and plug it back in again
2. A message box will come up that asks if you want to download and install or just download the new iPad firmware.
3. Use the DOWNLOAD only option.
4. Once it has downloaded, click on your Device in iTunes and it should start to install automatically

Trying to restore iPhone 4s, and receive "Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful. The network connection timed out."

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Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC
iTunes 11.3.1.2
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 2.6.15
Apple Application Support 3.0.6
iPod Updater Library 11.1f5
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 7.1.2.6
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.64.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number 0038BB880CE6FDE0
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2014-09-04 12:48:09.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
Plug-in Name: Last.fm AudioScrobbler
Plug-in Loaded: Yes
Plug-in Version: 4.0.5
Plug-in File Version: 6.0.5.4
Plug-in Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\Plug-ins\itw_scrobbler.dll
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iTunesHelper is currently not running.
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**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {CE989488-FC81-488B-A970-91D722749820}
Description: Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter
IP Address: 192.168.254.3
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.254.254
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 192.168.254.254
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Lease Expires: Fri Feb 25 02:18:22 2022
DNS Servers: 192.168.254.254
Adapter Name: {5E3757D2-481F-4D48-B535-A6A6ACF48517}
Description: Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Wed Dec 31 17:00:00 1969
Lease Expires: Wed Dec 31 17:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is NOT enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
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Hi christeag,
The only thing I can identify as an issue is that your Windows Firewall is running and iTunes is not enabled in it, so this may be the source of your issue. Here is an article for you that will help you rectify this situation:
How to enable iTunes in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2553
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful. The network connection timed out

Hi. I have recently updated my iTunes to version 10.5.0.142 and cannot access the iTunes store after the upgrade. I have checked all the support articals and tried uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes, ensured that the firewall,internet explorer etc are correctly configured. Any help would be appreciated.
Below my diagnostics results:
Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Business Edition (Build 7600)
Dell Inc. Latitude E6520
iTunes 10.5.0.142
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 1.13.35
Apple Application Support 2.1.5
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 4.0.0.96
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.57.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.3.494
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.3.106
Gracenote Submit 1.9.3.136
Gracenote DSP 1.9.3.44
iTunes Serial Number 0034AABC03B14CA8
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The current local date and time is 2011-11-05 23:04:22.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA NVS 4200M
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
iPodService 10.5.0.142 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.5.0.142 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
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Description: Cell C
IP Address: 197.105.149.240
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.255
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: No
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Thu Jan 01 02:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 02:00:00 1970
DNS Servers: 41.50.20.29
41.50.20.61
Adapter Name: {37C32779-B216-4D52-80FA-B4C3DF705DF3}
Description: DW1530 Wireless-N WLAN Half-Mini Card
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: No
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Thu Jan 01 02:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 02:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name: {6ADC43CF-4031-4D31-9B46-2BF2867B8E09}
Description: Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Thu Jan 01 02:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 02:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Active Connection: Cell C
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: Yes
Using LAN: No
Using Proxy: No
SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2011-11-05 22:37:41.

Finally found a solution:
For PC users, before reinstalling, try this:
Start-> Programs -> Accessories -> (Right Click On Command Prompt) ->Run as Administrator
then type in:
netsh winsock reset
hit enter, restart PC, open iTunes. Hopefully fixed.

HT3204 This is wgat my coputer said after running diagnostics on it: Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.An unknown error occurred (-9808).No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.

When I run the diagnostic on my computer this is what it says: Connetion attempt to firmware update server eas unsuccessful. An unknown error occured (-9808). No fireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found. What should I do so that I am able to update and restore my ipod?

In the course of your troubleshooting to date, have you worked through the following document?
iTunes Store: "An unknown error occured (-9808)"

I cannot download from itunes: "Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful."

Please can someone help, I can't download songs from itunes
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Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Enterprise Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
Dell Inc. Latitude E5410
iTunes 10.6.1.7
QuickTime 7.6.9
FairPlay 1.14.37
Apple Application Support 2.1.7
DNS Servers:
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
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Refer this article:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1814

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The SuperDrive Firmware Update Version 3.0 19MB, which works with MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.4, has been downloaded by my computer multiple times and each time the computer is unsuccessful in installing it. An error message pops up after the attempt at installation that reads: There was a problem installing this update. Underneath there is another small screen that states The update was installed successfully. This happens even if I close it down and go through the software update process first thing after a restart.
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Cant apply the firmware update

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D-Link and Bluetooth Firmware update

I am running 10.4.6 on a dual 2.7GHz G5. I have no built in Bluetooth so rely on a D-Link DBT-120 (rev4). I have tried three times unsuccessfully to apply the 1.2 BluetoothFWUpdate to allow use of the bluetooth keyboard in single user mode.
The updater looks for a device, prepares to update, the candy bars in the progress bar twirl, then again it looks for a device to update, prepares to update, the candy bars in the progress bar twirl and then nothing for a very long time. 2 hours last time. When I try to quit, I'm told the device has not been updated.
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Hi, Allan, AZTrailBlazer, and gordon —
Sorry to hear that you've joined the company of many who've experienced this frustration. But glad to hear that you succeeded, gordon.
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AZTrailBlazer, I believe that what you're recalling — "It seems that Apple has removed a page with the 10.4.3 version of the firware updater, but information on this topic for Tiger users is scarce" —— was related to a version of this updater that was made available last Winter via Software Update. Imho, firmware updates of any kind are best applied from their "stand-alone" download version — because their installation may require following special instructions. That's the case here — and the instructions have proven confusing for many people. (Please send feedback if you agree.)
I have worked with a lot of folks in this forum to help figure out how they can apply this firmware update effectively — so I'll cite a few threads that I hope will help you, too. Here is a recent example. ( A ) and ( B ) are examples where several participants provided feedback after succeeding. ( C ) is a recent case involving a D-Link DBT-120 adapter in which jump (the individual posting) explained some fine points that s/he thought might be helpful to others.
If you do a search — e.g., for [ +("D-Link" OR "DBT-120") +firmware +(update OR updater) ] in the Other Bluetooth Devices forum with results restricted to Alexander Traud — you'll find numerous cases where he has explained this for DBT-120 adapter users who want to utilize a Bluetooth headsets and other BLuetooth-enabled devices. Alexander's post here explains a "tricky" way to confirm whether the updater has been successful.
Warm regards,
Dean
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Macbook4,1 10.6.8 and firmware update - what went wrong?

Macbook 4,1 2008 2.4Ghz (not unibody). I recently reformatted my hard drive and reinstalled 10.6 from the Retail DVD and all seemed to go well. The MB was working fine up to that point. I then set up the MB (network, date and time, etc.) and repaired permissions.
I then checked Software Update and downloaded and installed the recommended updates to 10.6.8.
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I clicked OK and it installed.
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After the MB woke to the Safe Sleep screen, which shows the desktop a little "out of focus", the progress bars started filling in from left to right, BUT before they completed, the screen went BLACK.
And it has had a problem with black screen ever since. I can boot the MB from internal or external HD or from DVD, and it seems to boot fine. Boot chime, Apple logo, spinning wheel, then at the point where it pauses, blue screen, then goes to desktop, instead the screen goes black.
It finishes booting, but seems to go into Sleep.
I can wake it by pressing a key, but the screen either comes on and goes black again after 10 seconds, or I get the Safe Sleep wake screen, and then it goes black after 10 seconds.
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I've tried changing RAM, but problems remain.
So what's all this? Any ideas?
The display doesn't seem dead, as it works to boot and wake. The MB works fine with external monitor.
It's weird, but I can't think of anything apart from the Firmware update. The problems started right after installing it.
Unfortunately, this model of Macbook doesn't have a Firmware Restoration image to download and burn to CD. It is the ONLY Mac at this point that doesn't have this!
I called Apple support and even bought the 49 Euro Pay Per Incident service, which proved to be the same as throwing 49 Euro out the window. The only "technical" support they provided was to Reset the SMC, which you can find out about FOR FREE at the Apple website. And which I'd done anyway. I'd also reinstalled the MacOS. Don't want to beef too much, but sheesh, you've already got a Macbook that might need costly repairs, and they make you pay 49 Euro BEFORE they even ask you about the problem and what you've done to try to solve it. I'm tempted to say "ripoff". I mean, if all they can offer you is the advice to reset the SMC - which Apple offers for free at their website - then that's pretty poor service for 49 Euro, to say the least.
Apart from the wasted 49 Euro, I'm pretty peeved about the Firmware update (or so it seems) wrecking a perfectly working 2008 Macbook. I don't know how to convince Apple of this, but I'm certainly going to try.

Thanks for the reply.
Re. the Displays setting, the Macbook display isn't recognized and mirroring isn't an available option.
I've scoured the net and the idea of replacing the PRAM battery may be something to try. I read a post by a guy with a Macbook logic board screwed up by a Firmware update, which he solved by replacing the PRAM battery, as when you disconnect it you reset the logic board.
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1) it came thru Software Update
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I'll try to get thru to a manager and convince him/her that the firmware may have been the cause.
Do you think an authorized Apple tech might have access to some way to do a firmware restoration? Something not avaiable to mere mortals? Because if not, the only solution looks like a new logic board.

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There's a bug in iMovie 6 that makes it impossible to re-edit (Update) photo clips previously imported with the Ken Burns checkbox ON. The source photo, normally stored in the Media folder of the project, is (inappropriately) discarded when you empty the iMovie trash. The clips Update as black clips and the preview is usually black too, if I recall.
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Ok so internet was working fine until Cisco Connect told me to take an update. My connection is wired and there were no disruptions during the download. Yet the download still failed and now my power light blinks continuously and there is no internet access. I tried instructions on "How to unbrick your Cisco Router", even got them to work, it took the firmware update from the cmd line. Still doesnt work though. What's wrong with this thing and how do i fix it?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I ended up downloading a firmware utility program and was able to get it to reload. The power light became solid somewhere between 2-5 mins, however still didnt connect to the internet. Found that all this factory resetting will change your Internet access name & password, with no way to find out the new one. You have to remove the Cisco Connect program from your computer and reload it from the original disk. Only then will you be up and running again. While I appreciate the response Helm, I was way beyond a 30 second reset button solution when I posted this lol.

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