The SoHo-X00N implants are compatible only with SoHubs running firmware v1.x. Before starting an acquisition in a study using these implants, ensure to verify the SoHub firmware version.

Verify SoHub Firmware Version

1. With the SoHub connected to the system, launch Ponemah.
2. Select Hardware | SoHo Diagnostics…
   Note: If using Ponemah v5.7x or v5.9x, select Hardware | Diagnostics…
   
   
3. Choose the SoHub from the Selected SoHub dropdown.
4. View the Firmware (FW) listed for the selected SoHub.

Accessing Firmware

From the Ponemah Installation Image:

1. Install Ponemah v5.90 or v.680.
2. Navigate to the following folder: C:\Ponemah\Firmware\SoHo\
3. Zip files of SoHo Firmware will be listed by Model and Version.

From the DSI Support Center:

1. Go to the DSI Support's Center.
2. Click Submit a request in the top navigation bar.
3. In the Please choose your issue below dropdown, select Request Firmware Download.
4. In the Firmware Download Version field, select the required SoHub firmware version.
5. Complete the remaining fields of the form, then click Submit.
6. You will receive an email with a link to download the firmware.
7. Click the link to open the download page on Box.com, then click the Download button in the top right corner.
8. Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and select Extract All to unzip the contents.

Installing Firmware 

1. With the SoHub connected to the system, launch Ponemah.
2. Select Hardware | SoHo Diagnostics…
   Note: If using Ponemah v5.7x or v5.9x, select Hardware | Diagnostics…
   
   
3. Choose the SoHub from the Selected SoHub dropdown.  SoHubs are displayed under the COM port dropdown.

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5. Click the Firmware Upgrade button. Note: Use this button to install or downgrade to a previous SoHub firmware version.
6. Navigate to and select the SoHub Firmware zip file.  The firmware should be stored locally on the computer (e.g. C:\Ponemah\Firmware\SoHo\).  If you do not have the latest version of the firmware, please request the required version from the DSI Support Center, Request firmware update.
7. Click Open.

8. A progress dialog will appear and inform on firmware update progress. The SoHub will disconnect and re-connect during this process.  

   

9. The progress dialog will disappear once the firmware update process is complete.  The new firmware version will be displayed. 

Other Resources

SoHub Firmware Release Notes

SoHub Firmware Upgrade Instructions