An RS-232 serial cable or a high-quality USB-to-Serial adapter.
For a complete system, dbx recommends using the latest version of its DriveWare software (the computer-based GUI control) in conjunction with the latest firmware on the 260.
Select the correct COM port (verify this in your PC's Device Manager). Click . The status should change to "Online".
: This indicates a wiring mismatch. Verify that your cable is explicitly labeled Null Modem . A standard straight-through DB9 cable will fail to transmit data back and forth.
: Download and extract the DriveRack 260 v1.61 firmware loader .zip file to your PC.
Connect the null modem cable from your USB-to-Serial adapter to the RS-232 port on the back of the DriveRack 260 (labeled “Computer”). Do not use the MIDI ports for the Updater—they are too slow.
While the standard firmware update on the dbx website is version 1.60, a change in the hardware's microcontrollers (MCU) in later production runs made these units incompatible with that older firmware. If a newer DriveRack 260 is downgraded to v1.60, the unit can become slow, sluggish, or even non-responsive.
: Power cycle the unit while holding the PREV PG button. The screen should display "WAITING FOR FLASH DOWNLOAD" . Configuration : Open the Updater application.
Press and hold the button on the front control panel faceplate.
Before updating your DriveRack 260 device, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
To apply this update, follow these steps as outlined in official dbx Support documentation :
Do not power off the DriveRack 260 or disconnect the cable during the update procedure. This could damage the unit's firmware.
To update your 260, you need:
Upon completion, the updater will notify you. The DriveRack 260 should restart, and you can confirm the new firmware version flashes on the display at power-up. Troubleshooting the DriveRack 260 Update
An RS-232 serial cable or a high-quality USB-to-Serial adapter.
For a complete system, dbx recommends using the latest version of its DriveWare software (the computer-based GUI control) in conjunction with the latest firmware on the 260.
Select the correct COM port (verify this in your PC's Device Manager). Click . The status should change to "Online".
: This indicates a wiring mismatch. Verify that your cable is explicitly labeled Null Modem . A standard straight-through DB9 cable will fail to transmit data back and forth. driverack 260 updater v1.61
: Download and extract the DriveRack 260 v1.61 firmware loader .zip file to your PC.
Connect the null modem cable from your USB-to-Serial adapter to the RS-232 port on the back of the DriveRack 260 (labeled “Computer”). Do not use the MIDI ports for the Updater—they are too slow.
While the standard firmware update on the dbx website is version 1.60, a change in the hardware's microcontrollers (MCU) in later production runs made these units incompatible with that older firmware. If a newer DriveRack 260 is downgraded to v1.60, the unit can become slow, sluggish, or even non-responsive. An RS-232 serial cable or a high-quality USB-to-Serial
: Power cycle the unit while holding the PREV PG button. The screen should display "WAITING FOR FLASH DOWNLOAD" . Configuration : Open the Updater application.
Press and hold the button on the front control panel faceplate.
Before updating your DriveRack 260 device, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Verify that your cable is explicitly labeled Null Modem
To apply this update, follow these steps as outlined in official dbx Support documentation :
Do not power off the DriveRack 260 or disconnect the cable during the update procedure. This could damage the unit's firmware.
To update your 260, you need:
Upon completion, the updater will notify you. The DriveRack 260 should restart, and you can confirm the new firmware version flashes on the display at power-up. Troubleshooting the DriveRack 260 Update
