The VS-880/880EX/1680 can be updated with a Zip(r) disk. The update file can be downloaded from one of the links below:
If using a PC: https://www.roland.com/us/support/by_product/vs-1680/updates_drivers/ae364bfc-ce28-4148-bd69-5eff12302548/
If using a Mac: https://www.roland.com/us/support/by_product/vs-1680/updates_drivers/6a5de060-7a7e-4cf1-9aae-9553d0bc34b6/
Note that a USB Zip drive is needed in order to connect a Zip disc to a computer and transfer the update file.
Please refer to the readme file with your download for instructions on creating the update disk.
Warning: Do not connect a parallel port Zip drive to any VS Series products. Doing so can cause damage.
1. Power off the VS and the SCSI Zip drive.
2. Connect the Zip drive to the SCSI connector on the back of the VS.
3. Insert the update zip disk into the drive and power the drive on.
4. Power on the VS.
5. Press YES when the screen displays "Update SysPrg?"
6. When the update is complete, power off then back on.