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4. If your Cyton firmware is older than v3.0.0, you will need to [update the firmware as outlined here](Cyton/05-Cyton_Board_Programming_Tutorial.md#overview). The latest Cyton firmware as of 2019 is v3.1.2.
5. If nothing in the Docs, GitHub, or Forums are helpful, it's a good idea to email [support@openbci.com](mailto:support@openbci.com) or make a [new issue on GitHub](https://github.com/OpenBCI/OpenBCI_GUI/issues/new/choose).

## Cyton Board *RAILED* error in GUI Time Series

To fix 100% 'RAIL' error, select a smaller gain on Cyton channels. Access the gain settings through Hardware Settings, in the OpenBCI GUI software:

1. Open the GUI and hit ‘Start Session’
2. Before streaming data, open Hardware settings
3. set Gain to 8x, 12x, or 16x, then hit ‘send’

By default, it's set to 24. Select a lower gain that suits your use and you can see better data from the Time Series and FFT widgets.
The default gain 24x may be too high for most. The optimal gain will vary depending on the individual user’s skin impedance.


## Something Doesn't Look Right...

1. Take a screenshot using tools provided by your operating system. Alternatively, you can turn on Expert Mode in the GUI and take a screenshot by pressing 'm' on your keyboard.
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