From bd291854fd296b3ab10a2dea933140db8c2b3cd4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Galen Nickel Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 09:33:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add firmware update note and page. (#538) --- docs/device/firmware.md | 11 +++++++++++ docs/device/serial.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/device/firmware.md diff --git a/docs/device/firmware.md b/docs/device/firmware.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d713e2a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/device/firmware.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +# Firmware + +Occasionally, changes and improvements to the system software (firmware) on the @boardname@ are needed. Updates to the firmware are made by the [micro:bit Education Foundation](http://microbit.org/about). + +## Do I need an update? + +Changes to the firmware don't happen very often. You probably don't need to update it for your @boardname@ if everything is working alright. Sometimes there's a problem with a certain part of the board not working right or it has trouble connecting to your computer or other device. In those cases, a firmware update may include a fix for the problem. + +## Getting a firmware update + +Instructions for updating the firmware are shown on the **[firmware upgrade](https://support.microbit.org/support/solutions/articles/19000019131-how-to-upgrade-the-firmware-on-the-micro-bit)** support page at microbit.org. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/device/serial.md b/docs/device/serial.md index 401eb1c8..9ed5aa5c 100644 --- a/docs/device/serial.md +++ b/docs/device/serial.md @@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ If you are running a Windows version earlier than 10, you must install a device * Follow the instructions at https://docs.mbed.com/docs/mbed-os-handbook/en/latest/getting_started/what_need/ to install the device driver. ## ~ +Also, if you don't see the serial port as one of your computer's devices, you might need to [update the firmware](/device/firmware) on the @boardname@. Find the device name for the attached serial port in the following instructions for your operating system. ### Chrome Extension