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GM DPS (Development Programming System)
Professional engineering tool for flash programming and ECU development.
Description
Technical Procedure
GM DPS Guide
The GM Development Programming System (DPS) is a 'low-level' engineering tool. Unlike SPS which guides the user, DPS offers direct control over flashing and reading ECUs (RAW flash). It is a powerful tool, often used to force updates on stubborn modules or for development work. Note: It is intended for advanced users as it allows bypassing standard safety checks. This guide details the installation and essential certificate import.
1
Extract archive
Extracting source files for GM DPS.
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Open extracted folder
Accessing the directory containing the installation components.
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Access Installer folder
Navigating to the folder dedicated to the setup executable.
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Launch setup
Running the installer to start the software procedure.
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Welcome screen
First screen of the GM DPS installation wizard.
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Accept license
Reading and accepting the terms of the license agreement.
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Destination folder
Keep the default folder and click Next.
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Confirm installation
Final validation to start file writing.
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Setup finished
Process is complete, click Close to exit.
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10
Apply patch (sale.dll)
Copy sale.dll from Patch folder to C:\dps.
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Confirm replacement
Replace the existing file with the patched version.
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Install license
Copy the .bin file from 03-license to C:\dps\swl.
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Certificate setup
Locate the certificate files and the password.
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System time settings
Open system date and time settings.
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Set date before 2024
Set a date before 2024 (e.g., 2021) before opening DPS.
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Install certificate
In DPS: Help -> Installation -> Install Certificate.
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Pick certificate
Select the directory containing the PFX certificate.
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Open certificate.pfx
Select the file and click Open.
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Import wizard
Import welcome screen, click Next.
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File to import
Confirm source file, click Next.
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Enter password
Copy password from password.txt and confirm.
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Cert store
Leave automatic selection and click Next.
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Finish import
Last step of the wizard, click Finish.
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Import successful
Certificate addition confirmation, click OK.
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Restart DPS
Click Program then Exit to close and apply.
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Date check
ALWAYS check date (< 2024) before launching DPS.
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Final validation
The main interface is ready for operations.
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