A new version of the firmware for the interface Ultimate II+ is released. This version runs ONLY on the Ultimate II+ cartridge.

Release notes Ultimate-II+ v3.1 rev 474:

• USB fixes:
  • support for sticks that do not reliably reply to the ‘inquiry’ command
  • Byte alignment issue fixed when writing. This caused corrupted G64s to be written sometimes
  • Support for composite devices added
  • Added support for USB keyboards, to navigate the Ultimate browser menu

• Incorporated patches from Markus & Henning, including, but not limited to:
  • Audio squeal fix, speaker volume addition
  • Ultimate DOS V1.1 with added commands
  • Added Home Directory support
  • Added support for GeoRAM

• IEC fixes:
  • IEC now operates properly on the bus, when it is alone (disabled 1541 drives)
  • IEC filename fixes; saving a file to IEC adds the right extension and also removes the extension when loading directory
  • IEC should now work with JiffyDOS  (not yet supporting the JiffyDOS protocol)

• UltiCopy is working again!
• Small fix in TCP support (TCP hangup on retransmission)
• Other small fixes:
  • Save disk twice bug fixed
  • Fixed load errors on tape adapter cable with some USB 3.0 cables
  • Keyboard “racekeys” fixed
  • Reduced Link Up time for the Ethernet port
  • Ultimax mode ROMs now allow video data in ROM

How to update?

• Browse to the U2P firmware file on the USB storage and run it from the context menu.

Download: Ultimate-II+ Firmware v3.1 rev 474 (1256)

source: facebook.com 1541ultimate.net