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Chromium X Series Firmware Release Note

Chromium X Series Firmware Release Note

Important

The Chromium X Series Firmware v2.1 update will start rolling out the week of July 22nd, 2024. This update will be pushed to Chromium X and iX instruments in phases. Over the following weeks, all users will receive the update. You will be notified on your connected instrument once the update is available for your device.

To download the latest firmware, navigate on your instrument to "System" and select "Firmware Update" for installation. For help connecting your instrument, refer to our support site or contact [email protected].

FOR USE WITH:

  • Chromium X & Accessory Kit, 12-Month Warranty, PN-1000331
  • Chromium iX Accessory Kit, PN-1000323
  • Chromium X Upgrade Kit, PN-1000327
  • Chromium X & Accessory Kit, 24-Month Warranty, PN-1000332
  • Chromium iX Accessory Kit, PN-1000323
  • Chromium X Upgrade Kit, PN-1000327
  • Chromium iX & Accessory Kit, 12-Month Warranty, PN-1000328
  • Chromium iX Accessory Kit, PN-1000323
  • Chromium iX & Accessory Kit, 24-Month Warranty, PN-1000329
  • Chromium iX Accessory Kit, PN-1000323

Features

  • The current firmware version is now displayed in the main screen header bar for easier firmware status checking
  • Clarified error message for chip compatibility when a firmware update is required
  • Improved support for enterprise WiFi authentication schemes (WPA2 MSCHAPv2)
  • Improved connectivity settings to support static IPs

Bug Fixes

  • Improved the stability of the firmware upgrade process. The instrument will automatically reboot if there is insufficient memory to complete the upgrade
  • Reduced the incidence of falsely reported failed Readiness Tests
  • Reduced the incidence of tray motion errors
  • Other improvements and clarifications to logging and error reporting

Features

  • Added support for GEM-X chips
  • Added Fluidics Flush Alternative Mode for use when prompted by 10x Genomics Technical Support
  • Improved connectivity settings
  • Improved interface for performing a soft power down

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed progress bar behavior during log uploads
  • Display permanent WiFi MAC address in Network Settings

Bug Fixes

  • Improved clamp pressure to reduce chances of unintentional liquid release during a run
  • Eliminated unnecessary delay at run completion

Features

  • Enhanced diagnostic logging to improve troubleshooting
  • Improved monitoring of hardware components

Bug Fixes

  • Improved integration with third-party clock battery firmware, reducing the risk of impact to run performance
  • Fixed bug leading to false positive EC-0074 errors
  • Fixed bug resulting in run index incrementing by more than one
  • Fixed bug preventing run logs from being visible on the instrument user interface
  • Fixed bug that occasionally prevented the tray from closing
  • Improved scrolling behavior reduces the likelihood of accidental clicks

Features

  • Enhanced diagnostic logging to improve troubleshooting
  • Improved monitoring of hardware components

Bug Fixes

  • Improved integration with third party clock battery firmware, reducing risk of impact to run performance
  • Fixed bug leading to false positive EC-0074 errors
  • Fixed bug resulting in run index incrementing by more than one
  • Improved scrolling behavior reducing the likelihood of accidental clicks

Features

  • New assay compatibility- Fixed RNA Profiling
  • Enhanced error detection and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Ethernet and Wi-Fi MAC addresses are accessible
  • The instrument’s serial number is set as the hostname enabling all Chromium X Series instruments to have a unique hostname

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Wi-Fi icon display in the connection status
  • Disabled bypassing critical components installation during firmware update
Document Type
Firmware Upgrade

Last Modified
July 24, 2024