ITHD Firmware v1.1.5.230 (February 27, 2025)
Introduction
ITHD v1.1.5.230 fixes a bug in v1.1.5.226 that caused a small number of units produced without a programmed Manufacturing Date to enter a boot loop or not boot completely.
ITHD v1.1.5.226 was released publicly with Performance Manager v3.1.0 in early February 2025.
As of 3/11/2025 Performance Manager v3.1.1 has now been released, and includes this firmware update.
To update the firmware manually (not necessary if using PM 3.11 or higher)
- Download the ITHD-115230.bnd file from the link on the right.
- Be sure Performance Manager or Audio Architect is closed, whichever you are using for the firmware update.
- Copy the ITHD-115230.bnd file to your Firmware Updates folder in Performance Manager or Audio Architect.
The filepath will be "C:\Program Files\Harman Pro\<app name> <version>\FirmwareUpdates".
For example:
- Performance Manager 3.1.0 filepath: "C:\Program Files\Harman Pro\Performance Manager 3.1.0\FirmwareUpdates"
- Audio Architect 2.55 filepath: "C:\Program Files\Harman Pro\Audio Architect 2.55\FirmwareUpdates"
- If the amplifier is in a boot loop, continually rebooting, you'll need to put it in bootloader mode.
- Ensure that amplifier is powered off.
- Hold down the small pin-hole button on the rear panel while powering on the amplifier.
- The pin-hole is between the Date and Preset LEDs.
- Hold the button down until the Preset LED lights solid orange. This takes about 7 seconds.
- Disable the Windows Defender Firewall. The current versions of WDF will block the firmware TFTP transfer.
- Windows Defender Firewall is found in the Windows Control Panel app.
- Restart your preferred HiQnet app, Performance Manager or Audio Architect.
When you connect to the amp, follow the prompts to update the firmware.
- After the firmware updates complete, you may reenable Windows Defender Firewall.
Other fixes in this firmware
- ITHD v1.1.5.226, September 27, 2024 : Corrected a defaults file issue causing the front panel to display 15000+ hours of operation on some new production units built with v1.1.5.114.
- ITHD v1.1.5.114, January 31, 2024: Added support for new flash memory part.