Firmware & Software Updates

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Overview

Checking Installed Versions
Checking Installed Versions

Software Versions
To determine the version number of the software installed on your computer, launch the software, then select Help > About from the main software window.

Firmware Versions
To determine the firmware version installed on your instrument, turn on the power, wait for boot sequence to finish, then navigate through the following options from the front panel:

Instrument Version Location
C1000 Touch thermal cycler Tools > About
C1000 thermal cycler Utilities > About
S1000 thermal cycler Tools > Version
CFX Connect real-time PCR detection system CFX Manager Software > Detected Instrument(s) Pane > CFX Connect instrument icon > Properties
MyCycler thermal cycler Utilities > Instrument Information
MJ Mini thermal cycler Tools > Version
iCycler thermal cycler Utilities > Display Firmware Version
DNA Engine Tetrad 2, Dyad, and Dyad Disciple thermal cyclers Utilities > About
DNA Engine and Tetrad thermal cyclers Setup > Version
Downloads
Downloads

Download zipped version (requires WinZip or PKZIP utilities to open).

Firmware

C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler Firmware Current version: HC12 1.0.165.0.A, PXA270 1.101.422.514
C1000 and S1000 Firmware Update Files and instructions. Current version: HC12 1.0.165.0, PXA270 3.3.155.524
CFX96 and CFX384 Real-Time PCR Detection Systems Firmware Update Ensures optimal performance from your instrument. Current version: PXA270 3.3.155.524, HC12 1.0.165.0, DSP 1.123, and 8051 Smartlid 0.54
CFX96 Touch and CFX384 Touch Firmware Current version: PXA270 1.101.422.514, HC12 1.0.165.0.A, DSP 1.123, and 8051 Smartlid 0.54
CFX Connect Firmware Current version: HC12 1.0.165.0.A, PXA270 1.201.154.511
MiniOpticon Firmware Required for control of the MiniOpticon real-time PCR detection system when using CFX Manager software. Version 1.2K
MyCycler Firmware Update Files and instructions. Supports optional gradient upgrade and report utility. Current version 1.065
DNA Engine/Dyad and Tetrad Firmware Update Utility Desktop application required to update DNA Engine line firmware. Current version 1.3
DNA Engine Tetrad 2 and Dyad Thermal Cycler Firmware Update Supports Moto Alpha units. For use with PTC-0240, PTC-0220, PTC-0240G, PTC-0220G. Version 3.3D. Current version 3.3G is available, contact your local Bio-Rad representative for more information
DNA Engine Tetrad 1 Thermal Cycler Firmware Update Supports Moto Alpha units. For use with PTC-0225. Current version 3.1A
iCycler Firmware Update Required for installation of the MyiQ2, MyiQ, iQ5, and iCycler iQ real-time PCR detection system upgrades. Version 4.006, released 06/07/2005

Software

CFX Manager v2.1 Software Upgrade Upgrade CFX Manager software from version 1.0, 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, or 2.0 to version 2.1 for the CFX96, CFX96 Touch, CFX384, CFX384 Touch, or MiniOpticon real-time PCR detection system. The latest instrument firmware is required for all CFX96 and CFX384 systems
64-Bit OS PC Patch Patch to install drivers that are compatible with a Windows 64-bit OS PC. This patch will work with CFX96 and CFX384 real-time PCR detection systems controlled by CFX Manager software
Precision Melt Analysis v1.1 Software Upgrade Upgrade Precision Melt Analysis software from version 1.0 to version 1.1 for use with CFX Manager software version 2.0 and higher
iQ5 Optical System Software For data collection and analysis. For use with iQ5, redesigned MyiQ, and MyiQ2 real-time PCR detection systems. Version 2.1
MyiQ Optical Software For data collection and analysis. For use with the original MyiQ real-time PCR detection system. Version 1.0
MyCycler Report Utility Utility to upload run and validation reports from a MyCycler thermal cycler to a PC. Current version 1.000
Disciple Desktop Software Allows user to run up to two Dyad Disciple thermal cyclers from a single PC. Current version 2.00
Gene Expression Macro Tool for calculating relative expression values from real-time PCR data generated by systems that do not incorporate automated gene expression analysis
iCycler Report Upload Utility Required to upload and open reports from the iCycler thermal cycler on a PC. Instructions are in the Report Utility section. Suitable for the MyCycler and iCycler instruments. Current version 1.004
iCycler iQ Software For data collection and analysis. For use with iCycler iQ real-time PCR detection systems. Version 3.1
Opticon Monitor Software For data collection and analysis. For use with Chromo4 and DNA Engine Opticon 2 real-time PCR detection systems. Version 3.1

Bio-Rad Laboratories periodically offers updates for the software and firmware available for amplification instruments. Installing updates ensures optimal performance from your instrument and provides additional features as they become available. We strongly recommend that you regularly check your system and install any available updates.

  • Amplification instruments: Compare the firmware version installed on the instrument to the most current version listed under Downloads
  • Amplification software: Check the software version installed on your computer against the most current software version listed under Downloads

To update your firmware or software, download the zipped file which contains update files and instructions.

Bio-Rad also offers software utilities for some instruments which provide additional features, see Downloads.