I did mine last week and just followed Lowrance's instructions.
Elite-5 DSI 1.2 Software Update
The new 1.2 software update for Lowrance Elite-5 DSI is now available. Follow the steps below to update your unit.
Copy the update to your microSD card- Make sure the microSD card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
- Insert a blank microSD card that is no larger than 2GB into the microSD card reader.Transfer the Elite-5 DSI 1.2 software files to your microSD card.
Choose your operating system:
PC Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Click on the link and wait for the installer software to download and run. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions to transfer the files to your microSD card. When the installer finishes you will be prompted to click Finish to exit. |
Mac OS X (.zip file)
Click on the link, unzip the .zip file and copy the DaffyColorMS_v120t and 2412_4.ldr files to your microSD card. |
- Elite-5 DSI 1.2 is a 4.27 MB file and may take a while to download. Please be patient.
Installing the update on your Elite unit:- Turn your Elite-5 DSI unit off.
- Place the microSD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's microSD card tray.
- Turn your Elite-5 DSI unit on. The software update will automatically install.
- After the install is complete, remove the microSD card from the unit.
How to see which version you are running:- Press Menu twice.
- Select System.
- Select About.
- Version is displayed directly under the model name.
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Bill H. PTC USN Ret
Chesapeake, Va