Razer Atheris Firmware Updater | RZ01-02170

| Answer ID: 13048
This is a guide showing the latest version of the Razer Atheris | RZ01-02170 firmware and steps to install it successfully.

Applicable Models

Firmware v1.12.00_r1

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

Before you start

  1. If using a laptop, ensure it is plugged into a wall outlet. Do not let it run on battery alone.

  2. Save any open documents on your computer.

  3. Close all other programs.

  4. Download the latest firmware.

Update Process

  1. Run the updater.

  2. Click "Yes" if the User Account Control window pops up to proceed.

  3. Click "NEXT" to proceed. The updater will close all running Razer applications.

    Firmware updater initiation window

  4. Plug in the wireless USB dongle to PC then click "UPDATE".

    Plug the wireless USB dongle to PC on-screen instruction

  5. Wait until the update process is complete. Do not interrupt.

  6. Click "NEXT".

    Update confirmation window

  7. Pair the mouse with your PC.

    1. Switch the mouse to Bluetooth mode.

    2. Press and hold the two side buttons and the DPI cycle button simultaneously for three seconds. The pairing indicator on the mouse will start blinking.

    3. Activate Bluetooth on your PC and search for new Bluetooth devices.

    4. Select "Razer Atheris" from the list of devices found.

  8. Click "NEXT".

    Mouse and PC pairing on-screen instruction

  9. Add “DfuMadison” in the Windows Bluetooth Settings then click “NEXT”.

    Add “DfuMadison” in the Windows Bluetooth Settings on-screen instruction

  10. Click "UPDATE".

    Firmware updater window with skip and update buttons

  11. Wait for the update process to complete and for the mouse reset to finish. Do not interrupt.

    Resetting mouse firmware updater window

  12. Click "NEXT".

    Update confirmation window

  13. Click "EXIT" once the update is complete.

    Firmware updater completion window

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