THRUSTMASTER T248 Racing Wheel Gaming Magnetic Instruction Manual

T248 (Xbox One/XBox Series/PC)

T248 (Xbox One/XBox Series/PC) – Manual firmware update procedure (Windows 10/11)

System requirements: PC running Windows® 10 or later.

1) Connect your T248 (Xbox One/XBox Series/PC) to one of your PC’s USB ports

Please be sure to follow these instructions:
– The power connector must be properly connected at the back of the racing wheel’s base.
– The power plug must be connected directly to a wall outlet.
o We recommend that you avoid using an extension cord, power strip or current transformer.
– The racing wheel must be connected directly to a USB port on your
o We recommend that you avoid using a USB hub, USB extension cable or any other type of connection extension.

During this procedure:
– DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT your T248 (Xbox One/XBox Series/PC) before being prompted to do so.

2) If you have not done so already, download and install the latest PC – DRIVERS FORCE FEEDBACK driver on your PC. [Package 2023_TTRS_3]

You will find the latest driver for your device on our website, in the Drivers section: https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/t248x/

Restart your computer to finalize the update.

3) Verify the current firmware version of your T248 (Xbox One/XBox Series/PC)

The firmware version currently installed in your T248 (Xbox One/XBox Series/PC) can be viewed in the Windows Control Panel.

a) On your keyboard, simultaneously press the Windows and R keys. The Run window opens: type joy.cpl and then click OK

b) The Game Controllers window opens: select the name of your product and click Properties.

Your T248 (Xbox One/XBox Series/PC) appears with the name Thrustmaster Advanced Mode Racer

Your racing wheel’s current firmware version appears in the upper right-hand section of the Control Panel window. Firmware: 2.03 is the latest version currently available.

4) If your racing wheel’s firmware version is earlier than 2.03:

You must update the firmware by continuing to follow this guide.

5) Open the firmware updater

Click inside the Windows search field with the magnifying glass icon, located on your PC’s taskbar. Type Firmware Update and then click to open the application.

6) The Thrustmaster ­- Firmware Updater window appears onscreen.

– Device indicates the current firmware version in the device.
– Firmware indicates the firmware version that will be applied to the device.

Click OK to carry out the firmware update.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT your racing wheel from the USB port without being prompted to do so, and DO NOT UNPLUG the racing wheel’s power supply during the firmware update!

Wait until the Firmware loading is complete: the 2. DFU Firmware progress bar must be green all the way through.

Next, as indicated by the Firmware Updater message, disconnect and then reconnect the racing wheel’s USB connector in order to validate the procedure.

The firmware updater program will then indicate whether the procedure has completed successfully.

The racing wheel self-calibrates (i.e. the wheel rim automatically rotates to the left and right), and then its LED turns back on again.

Then, click OK to return to the main window of the firmware updater.

7) Quit the program by clicking X (but not OK)

8) Once the firmware update is complete, verify that the device is working properly in the Control Panel.

You are now ready to play!

Documents / Resources

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