Locate the programming pads on the PCB near the ATmega162 chip.
Use a command-line tool or a GUI like ExtremeBurner AVR to load the .hex (Flash) and .eep (EEPROM) files .
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: Install the official software version that matches your firmware (e.g., 17.8, 19.6), but do not run it through the standard shortcut. Use Loader VCDSLoader.exe
I can help guide you through the specific jumper settings or troubleshoot connection errors. VCDS Flash Issues with ATmega162 | PDF - Scribd
Wire the USBasp to the MOSI, MISO, SCK, RESET, VCC, and GND pins on the chip .
This usually implies that the lock bits are closed, preventing software from overwriting the memory addresses. Perform a complete Chip Erase operation within your software to reset the blocks, rewrite the fuses, and try flashing the firmware again.