Ultimate I/O stuck in Keyboard mode after firmware reflash — no LED, PID_0412

[mark0804]

Hi all,

I’m troubleshooting an I-PAC Ultimate I/O board that’s currently stuck in Keyboard mode after a firmware reflash. Hoping someone here has seen this behaviour or can offer insight.
🧰 Setup & Background

• Board visually resembles the I-PAC2 layout shown on Ultimarc’s site
• Previously worked in XInput mode, LED was active, inputs responsive
• WinIPAC V2 used for mapping and firmware upload
• After reflash, board now shows as “Ultimate I/O” in WinIPAC V2 (Board attached: uio)
• LED no longer lights up, hotkey combos don’t work, and XInput won’t activate

🧪 USB Descriptor Info

• Device Manager shows:
  USB\VID_D209&PID_0412&REV_0056
  USB\VID_D209&PID_0412
• This PID isn’t listed for standard I-PAC2 or Ultimate I/O — possibly a newer revision?

📎 Screenshots Available

• WinIPAC V2 layout and status bar
• Firmware uploader window
• Device Manager with VID/PID
• joy.cpl test panel
• Photo of the board itself

📬 Support Request
I’ve contacted Ultimarc and requested the correct .ufw firmware for Ultimate I/O with multi-mode support. In the meantime, I’d love to hear from anyone who’s:

• Seen PID_0412 before
• Recovered from a similar firmware lock
• Has tips for restoring LED/XInput functionality

Thanks in advance — happy to share screenshots or test suggestions.

Cheers,
Mark
Perth, Western Australia