My first generation Apple TV won't update to the latest release of the software

I have recently been gifted a first gen Apple TV. The factory restore went well and I have configured it OK. The OS version is 2.2. When check for updates it says it is up-to-date but Apple Support shows the latest release for it to be 3.02. How can I make it update properly?
Thanks in advance,
George

Struggling,
Check out my reply to your other post
Apple TV (1st generation) - Technical Specifications
Processor and storage
Intel processor
40GB or 160GB hard drive2 for storing content locally
Up to 50 hours (40GB) or 200 hours (160GB) of video3
Up to 9,000 songs (40GB) or 36,000 songs (160GB)4
Up to 25,000 pictures5
System requirements
Mac or PC
iTunes 7.6 or later
Mac: Mac OS X v10.3.9 or v10.4.9 or later
PC: Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2) or Windows Vista
AirPort Extreme, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless network6 (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
ATV 2 Tech spec
Processor
Apple A4 chip
System requirements
Wi-Fi (802.11 a, b, g, or n) wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g or n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
iTunes Store account for renting movies and TV shows
Netflix account for streaming Netflix content
For streaming media from a Mac or PC:
iTunes 10.2 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing
MLB.TV subscription required to watch live and archived games
NBA.com League Pass Broadband subscription required to watch live and archived games
Ports and interfaces
HDMI2
Optical audio
10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Built-in IR receiver
Micro-USB (for service and support)

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