What is this? (scroll down for download)D2X Firmware 2.0.0 update for Macintosh What is new/Content DescriptionCompatible OS platform- Macintosh 9.0.4-9.2.x
- Macintosh OS X 10.1.5-10.4
What's included in the download- A and B firmware.bin components
File Size ~1. MB The basic steps to update the firmware are: - Download and expand the firmware files
- Format an approved CF card in the camera (do not use a Microdrive card to perform this update)
- Connect Camera to computer (in MSC USB mode) or use a CF Card Reader (do not use a Lexar Jump Shot USB cable to perform this update)
- Copy to the top level of the card the downloaded "A firmware" file
- Disconnect camera from computer
- Update the firmware from the "Setup" menu
- Follow the camera's on-screen menus
- Repeat steps 2 through 7 using the "B Firmware"
- Re-format Card
The most common mistake which prevents installation is copying both firmware.bin files at the same time. Be sure to do each update separately!For the complete step-by-step installation process read the instructions below. Click Here for general instructions on downloading and installing (for Macintosh) Click Here to view the License Agreement
 | | Upgrading the Firmware for the D2X | | —Macintosh— | | Thank you for choosing a Nikon product. This guide describes how to upgrade the firmware for D2X digital cameras. If you are not confident that you can perform the update successfully, the update can be performed by a Nikon service representative. |
| The D2X has two sets of firmware, A and B, which must be updated separately. After updating the A firmware, repeat steps 4–5, below, to upgrade the B firmware. |
Important
The camera may be damaged if power is interrupted or camera controls are operated during the update. Do not turn the camera off, remove or disconnect the power source, or operate camera controls during the update. If the update is not completed successfully and the camera becomes inoperable, take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. |
 | Get ready | | To upgrade the camera firmware, you will need: | | • | The camera | | • | A UC-E4 USB cable or a memory card reader | | • | One of the following power sources: | | —An EH-6 AC adapter | | —A fully-charged EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion battery | | • | A Nikon-approved memory card that has been formatted in the camera (do not use Microdrive cards). | | • | The camera Guide to Digital Photography |
 | Check the current camera firmware version | | | 1 | Turn the camera on. | | | 2 |   Press the MENU button and select Firmware Version in the setup menu. | | | 3 |  Two firmware versions (A and B) will be displayed. | | | 4 | Turn the camera off. |
 | Download and extract the new firmware | | | Download "D2X.sit"
Click the "Click here to Agree to Licenses and Start Download" link on the download site (above) and download the file. Once download is complete, the file "D2X.sit" will be created automatically. This file will then be automatically extracted to create the folder "D2X." If extraction is successful, the folder "D2X" will contain the following files and folders: | | AD2X0200.bin: | Camera A firmware | | BD2X0200.bin: | Camera B firmware |
| |  | | D2X is the example here |
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 | Copy the firmware to the memory card | | The firmware can be copied to the camera memory card either by connecting the computer directly to the camera using the USB cable, or by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a card reader. | | Important
Only one of the two sets of firmware (A or B) can be updated at a time. Use separate memory cards for each set of firmware, or update one set as described below, then format the memory card and repeat the process for the second set. |
| | | Direct USB Connection | | | Note: Use the EH-6 AC adapter or a fully-charged EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion battery. | | | 1 | Turn the camera off and insert a formatted memory card.
For information on formatting memory cards, see the camera Guide to Digital Photography. | | | 2 |  Press the MENU button, select the setup menu, and set the USB option to Mass Storage. | | | 3 | Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. |  | | UC-E4 USB cable |
| | | 4 | Turn the camera on.
If PictureProject is installed, it will start automatically; click Cancel to exit. | | | 5 | Copy the firmware to the memory card. | | 5-1. | When the camera is connected and turned on, a “NIKON D200” volume will be displayed on the desktop. | | D2X | | Copy “AD2X0200.bin” (A firmware) or “BD2X0200.bin” (B firmware) from the “D2X” folder to the “NIKON D2X” volume. | | |  | | Illustration shows A firmware for D2X |
| | | 5-2. | When copying is complete, double-click the “NIKON D2X” icon and confirm that the file has been copied successfully. | | | 6 | Disconnect the camera from the computer. For more information, see the Guide to Digital Photography. | | Important
Be sure to copy the firmware to the root directory of the memory card. The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a folder under the root directory. | | | Card Reader | | | 1 | Connect the card reader to the computer and insert a formatted memory card.
If PictureProject is installed, it will start automatically; click Cancel to exit. | | | | 2 | A camera volume will appear on the desktop. Copy the “firmware” folder from the “Update” folder to this untitled volume as described in Step 5 of “Direct USB Connection.” | | | 3 | Drag the camera volume into the Trash and remove the memory card from the card reader. | | Important
Be sure to copy the firmware to the root directory of the memory card. The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a folder under the root directory. |
 | Update the camera firmware | | During the update, do not: | | • | Remove the memory card | | • | Turn the camera off | | • | Operate any of the camera controls | | • | Attach or remove lenses | | • | Unplug or disconnect the AC adapter | | • | Remove the battery | | • | Subject the camera to powerful electromagnetic noise | | Any of the above actions could cause the camera to become inoperable. | | | 1 | Insert the memory card containing the firmware into the camera. | | | 2 | Turn the camera on. | | | 3 | Press the MENU button and select Firmware Version in the setup menu. | | | 4 |  The current firmware version will be displayed. Press the multi selector to the right. | | | 5 | A firmware update dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press the ENTER button to begin the update. |   | * | Illustration shows dialog displayed when A firmware is updated. Follow the same steps to update B firmware. |
| | | 6 |  From two to five minutes are required to complete the update. Do not perform any operations while the message shown at right is displayed. | | | 7 |  The message shown at right will be displayed when the update is complete. | | | 8 | Confirm that the update was completed successfully.
| | 8-1. | Turn the camera off and remove the memory card. | | | 8-2. | Check the camera firmware version as described in Step 2, “Check the current camera firmware version.” | | | 8-3. |  If the version displayed is 2.00, the update was successful
| * | Illustration shows dialog displayed when updates for both A firmware and B firmware are completed. |
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| | | 9 | Format the memory card. | | | After upgrading A firmware, return to Step 4 and upgrade B firmware. | | | 10 | If you changed the USB setting from PTP to Mass Storage to update the camera firmware, return to the USB menu and select PTP. | | | This completes the firmware update. |
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