How to Switch Between AVP and Ascent Poker Programs

By: Sal Lambert

The 3.0ME electronics found in the later generation U-Slant and G-series poker cabinets have traditionally run AVP® software, however our latest single-theme Ascent® poker products can also be offered on these cabinets. Likewise, the new CrystalSlant™ Poker cabinet which runs on 4.0 V1 electronics designed primarily for Ascent® content can also accommodate AVP® poker games. Making this switch between AVP® and Ascent® content on either the 3.0ME or 4.0 V1 electronics is a bit more involved than updating a theme running on the same foundation, so here’s how to do it:
The following will explain how to convert the Flash Boot from ASB014-A40-I-21 to IBRF40IUSDM12 or its replacements. This will be necessary when converting AVP® Family 14 game content to Ascent® Family 20 game content and vice-versa.
Hardware Requirements:
• AVP® Flash Boot file
• Ascent® Flash Boot file
• All necessary game programs
Tools Required:
• EKEY000007
• DIAGUNV00113
• DIAGNOSTIC-014-21
Instructions: AVP to Ascent
1. With EGM off, open door
2. Insert DIAGNOSTIC-014-21 into an open USB port
3. Insert EKEY000007 into the Secure Port
4. Turn Power ON
5. Select Flash Boot Prom
6. Follow Option A or Option B
Option A: Backup the installed image
1. A backup to the installed Flash Boot image can be done now
2. Insert a destination thumb drive into an open USB port (This will be the E-prom AVP or Ascent Thumb Drive)
3. Select Backup Flash Image
4. Highlight the file, touch the keyboard on the left
5. Name the file. (Sample: Copy of AVP® boot)
6. Select Done. The file will be permanently added to the destination thumb drive
Option B: Installing the Ascent Flash Boot File
1. Load the Ascent® Flash Boot file
2. Highlight the IBRF40IXXXXXX.bin file
3. Select Program Flash icon
4. A status bar will appear and once complete, it will show Flash Successful
5. Remove the EKEY000007
6. Remove DIAGNOSTIC-014-21
7. Remove the destination backup thumb drive
8. Reboot the EGM with DIAGUNV00113 installed
9. Once in Diagnostic Mode an Ultimate Memory Reset clear must be performed
10. Create Primary SATA 1 drive
11. Select Deployment Utility to install the necessary OI, AI and GI programs for the Ascent® theme.
Instructions: Ascent to AVP
1. Insert ASB014-A40-I-21 Flash Boot thumb drive into an open USB port, it will populate in the BIOS Image page
2. Select the AVP® boot file
3. Select Install
4. Once installed, you must insert the DIAGNOSTIC-014-21 and install all the AVP® programs using normal loading procedures