Quick Answer:

Your X-keys MWII device can be converted to Boot Mode by using our MacroWorks II software.

Further Details:

Device Compatibility:

PS/2 X-Keys Devices:

All X-keys PS/2 Devices operate in Memory Resident Mode only and their operating mode can not be changed. These devices do not support SPLAT Mode.

USB X-keys Devices:

X-keys Devices (pre September 2003): These devices operate in Memory Resident Mode only and their operating mode can not be changed. These devices do not support Boot Mode.

X-keys SE Devices: These devices can be switched between SPLAT Mode and Memory Resident Mode. These devices do not support Boot Mode.

X-keys MWII Devices: These devices can be switched between SPLAT Mode and Boot Mode. SPLAT Mode is the default operating mode for these devices.

Exceptions:

Please note that our USB LCD, 84 key and 128 key devices so not support Boot Mode, and are SPLAT Mode only devices.

Converting your USB X-keys MWII device to Boot Mode:

To convert your X-keys MWII device from SPLAT Mode to Boot Mode please follow these instructions:

1. Download and install the X-keys MacroWorks II software from the following page on our website: http://www.piengineering.com/software/mwii.php
2. Once this software is installed, plug the X-key in. Flip the X-keys programming switch into the programming position to open the MacroWorks II Graphical User Interface (GUI). Click on the following link for a picture and more details for the programming switch: http://www.piengineering.com/support/progswi.php
3. When the MacroWorks II GUI opens on your screen program the keys on your X-keys device with the keyboard commands you want it to execute while it is in Boot Mode.
• Note: Custom Commands, Multimedia Commands, and Mouse Commands will not work on an X-keys device operating in Boot Mode.
• For more information on how to program with MacroWorks II, please check the help documentation included with MacroWorks II and watch the video tutorials available on the following page of our web site: http://www.piengineering.com/software/mwii.php#tutorials
4. When you're done creating your layout file go to the MacroWorks II File menu and select Advanced > Write to Device. This will save your macros to your X-keys MWII device's internal memory, and convert your device to Boot Mode.

Your X-keys MWII device is now operating in Boot Mode, and your macros have been saved to the device's internal memory.