Here, share the best way to get a working Volvo VIDA DICE 2014D for the first time, which is concluded by a experience user. So, diyobd2 here will be not responsible for this.
Below is all the tips you need to pay attention to:
About laptop requirement
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Fresh OS installation, Windows XP professional, Windows 7/8, disable anti-virus
Fresh installation of Windows, if using XP (SP3) it needs to be a Professional edition and NOT a Home version. If using Win7 or Win8 then it needs to be a Pro, Ultimate or Enterprise edition.
Once Windows is on make sure you bring the computer fully up to date with windows updates and this inclused all extra updates such as .net services and such like. Once fully up to date which may take many restarts and update check cycles then you are just about ready to start.
If any anti-virus software is installed either uninstall it or ensure it is properly disabled for just now and then also make sure any firewall is turned off.
About VIDA initial installation
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VIDA, instruction, patch
You are now ready to start the install of VIDA, make sure you read the 'readme' file off the CD or the 'Instructions' word document and follow the instructions.
After the initial installation there is normally a patch that is required, again follow the instructions and after a the patch is on and a restart you should be all working and good to go.
Turn back on any firewall/AV and then allow any exceptions that you are prompted for for VIDA.
About VIDA DICE
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DICE, driver, (firmware) update
If using a DICE then plug this in, wait for it to be recognised and driver loaded, now check for update and install firmware update. If you've changed to using a newer version of VIDA you often have to have the newest firmware on VIDA for everything to work correctly.
If using a DICE then plug this in, wait for it to be recognised and driver loaded, now check for update and install firmware update. If you've changed to using a newer version of VIDA you often have to have the newest firmware on VIDA for everything to work correctly.
Latest version is VIDA 2014D on the street.
You can still run VIDA 2014D on a machine with only 2GB RAM and it still runs very well, in fact it runs better than the previous versions do.
This is from vida dice 2014d website
technical support:How to setup working Volvo VIDA DICE 2014D for the FISRT time
