- Caution -

1. Monitor 01 MINI does NOT need this firmware update or the driver update.
2. Protect your serial number and license file. They can be only used to update one unit.
3. Strictly follow this how-to to avoid unnecessary problems.
4. Only update the firmware once.
5. Without this firmware update, you can't use the new driver or any future driver updates.
6. The firmware update program only works on 32-bit Windows. Please run the program under 32-bit Windows.
7. The sound card driver works on both 32/64 bit versions of Windows.

- Steps -

1. Disconnect your Monitor series sound card from your computer.
2. Uninstall the old driver from Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs
3. Download and install the new driver from Here. (Version 1.0.6.0 is recommended)
4. Restart the computer and connect your Monitor series sound card. Your will see the sound card control panel shows 'Warning: License invalid' on the title bar. If not, your sound card has the new firmware already.
5. Download the Monitor series firmware upgrade program from Here. Extract it to a folder and name it "MlCyMonAct".
6. Run "MlCyMonUser.exe" andit will create a file named "license.dat".
7. Send and email to "activate@musiland.com.cn", with "Activate" in the subject, include the file "license.data", specify your product model 01US/01USD/02US/01MINI, and include the serial number of your sound card (e.g. ML-PC0000000001).
8. You will receive an auto response email and a reply from Musiland that contains a file "license.key". Save it to the 'MlCyMonAct' folder.
9. Run "MlCyMonProg.exe" in "MlCyMonAct", it will update the firmware for you. Close the program window when it's done.
10. Disconnect and reconnect the sound card. Restart the computer if you are asked to.