Zalman VE-300

Here is a working solution to get the latest IODD firmware on a Zalman VE-300.

  • Download and extract the file zalman_ve300_to_iodd.7z.
  • Run the firmware writer iODD2531_user_fw_writer_02(R1288F)_x86.EXE as administrator. Warning : it’s the firmware for FAT/exFAT. If you want to apply this for NTFS, search for the firmware with a “N” at the end : R1288N (N stands for NTFS, and in R1288F, F stands for FAT)
  • Run the EDA tool as administrator
  • Drag-and-drop the crosshair of the EDA tool on the disabled “Update” button of the firmware writer
  • Activate the “enabled” checkbox in the EDA tool. On eda form, in the “Modify window” tab, uncheck the “WS_DISABLED” check box and click on “Set the window text” button : the “Update” button should now be enabled.
  • With your VE-300 device connected, press the “Update” button. The old updater is not so picky about the installed firmware on the device as the recent one.
  • After finishing the update, power off the VE-300 and reconnect it. Now you have a “iodd2531” device with an outdated firmware.
  • Run the latest firmware writer iODD_2531_user_fw_writer_04(R1600F)_x86.EXE. Since you have a valid iodd firmware on your device, the updater is happy with it. Just press the “Update” button. Maybe you’ll find newer versions of the 2531 firmware in this page : http://iodd.kr/wordpress/support/download/#tab-e72d0adcf55af0bdf71
  • After finishing the update, power off the VE-300 and reconnect it.