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*Q2200: Different ROM versions

The SY99 seems to have two ROM (Read-Only Memory) circuits, where the 'operating system' of the SY99 is located. Information stored in ROM circuits is always non-volatile. Depending on the circuit architecture, ROM memory can not be written.


*Q2201: Determining the ROM version of your SY99

You can determine the ROM Version of your SY99 by pressing the following keystroke sequence:

 

[VOICE]-[INTERNAL]-[1/OP1]

 

The Main ROM and SEQ.ROM versions will appear on the LCD Display. Press [EXIT] to leave the ROM information display. To update your SY99 ROM, contact Yamaha for replacement.

 

Please contribute your unlisted SY99 ROM versions (and date) to the FAQ maintainer


*Q2202: Main ROM versions

The following Main ROM versions are known (Year - Month - Day):

 

Version 1.13 1991-05-28

Version 1.24 1991-07-09

Version 1.33 1991-08-21

Version 1.40 1991-09-25

Version 1.57 1992-05-12


*Q2203: SEQ. ROM versions

The following SEQ. ROM versions are known (Year - Month - Day):

 

Version 1.10 1991-05-22

Version 1.20 1991-06-22

Version 1.30


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