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Flash Update Fail - Box Super
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mossy464
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5. January 2009 @ 12:45 |
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Hi all,
This is my first time updating my box I have a box super and i connected it to my pc serial port with a null modem cable and turned it on, put it on standby and opened gtrom to download the fix. I have gtrom set to com1 as that is the only port that is there but it says flash failed any idea what the problem could be.
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5. January 2009 @ 13:28 |
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Originally posted by mossy464:
Hi all,
This is my first time updating my box I have a box super and i connected it to my pc serial port with a null modem cable and turned it on, put it on standby and opened gtrom to download the fix. I have gtrom set to com1 as that is the only port that is there but it says flash failed any idea what the problem could be.
Would I be correct in assuming your using a laptop with Vista??
if so try and get a PC with XP on it as theres loads of isssues with Vista..
failing this have a look here:
http://www.freewebs.com/boxsuper/
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mossy464
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5. January 2009 @ 13:58 |
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No im using a pc with xp but still having the same problem. Any other ideas? I have also gone through the guide but still no joy. My pc doesn't seem to be recognising my box.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 5. January 2009 @ 14:24
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mossy464
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5. January 2009 @ 16:18 |
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Anyone please help. I cant figure it out. It just wont work and I have followed all the guides.
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mossy464
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6. January 2009 @ 12:15 |
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Iv now tried it on both pc and laptop both running xp but no joy. Just to confirm on the pc i get the flash update fail.. message after about 30 seconds but i tried it on my laptop with the usb to serial cable and null modem cable but no joy. I did install the driver for the usb to serial cable
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6. January 2009 @ 12:22 |
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Originally posted by mossy464:
Iv now tried it on both pc and laptop both running xp but no joy. Just to confirm on the pc i get the flash update fail.. message after about 30 seconds but i tried it on my laptop with the usb to serial cable and null modem cable but no joy. I did install the driver for the usb to serial cable
You might have an RS232 cable & not a null modem cable.
You`ll need a null modem DB9F to DB9F.
Have a look at the pic in HiTeck`s guide here :
>> http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/674371
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mossy464
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6. January 2009 @ 12:30 |
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No it is a null modem cable. This is so frustrating. It is connected to my pc the box is on standby but still no success.
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6. January 2009 @ 12:36 |
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Originally posted by mossy464:
No it is a null modem cable. This is so frustrating. It is connected to my pc the box is on standby but still no success.
mossy, what GTRom are you using?
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mossy464
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6. January 2009 @ 12:44 |
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Im using GTRom_Super_8.04e
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6. January 2009 @ 12:45 |
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Originally posted by mossy464:
Im using GTRom_Super_8.04e
Try the 8.02 & see if that works.
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mossy464
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6. January 2009 @ 12:56 |
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Originally posted by noelyf:
Originally posted by mossy464:
Im using GTRom_Super_8.04e
Try the 8.02 & see if that works.
Still no joy. This is head wrecking. Thanks for all your suggestions though.
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6. January 2009 @ 13:06 |
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Originally posted by mossy464:
Originally posted by noelyf:
Originally posted by mossy464:
Im using GTRom_Super_8.04e
Try the 8.02 & see if that works.
Still no joy. This is head wrecking. Thanks for all your suggestions though.
mossy, i know you said you have a null modem, but the cable might be faulty.
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mossy464
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6. January 2009 @ 13:11 |
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maybe, unless im doing something wrong. I'll just walk you through what Im doing. I plug in the cable to the box and the port on my pc and then turn on the box and turn it to standby. Then i open gtrom it is set to com1 as that is the only port on my pc and i hit download is that it?
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6. January 2009 @ 13:18 |
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Originally posted by mossy464:
maybe, unless im doing something wrong. I'll just walk you through what Im doing. I plug in the cable to the box and the port on my pc and then turn on the box and turn it to standby. Then i open gtrom it is set to com1 as that is the only port on my pc and i hit download is that it?
Thats basically it mossy, once app file only is selected.
You`re doing everything right, so it could be a dodgy cable.
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mossy464
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6. January 2009 @ 13:23 |
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Originally posted by noelyf:
Originally posted by mossy464:
maybe, unless im doing something wrong. I'll just walk you through what Im doing. I plug in the cable to the box and the port on my pc and then turn on the box and turn it to standby. Then i open gtrom it is set to com1 as that is the only port on my pc and i hit download is that it?
Thats basically it mossy, once app file only is selected.
You`re doing everything right, so it could be a dodgy cable.
Yup app file only selected, I better get a new cable so even though this is a brand new one
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6. January 2009 @ 13:27 |
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Evening Noel !! just in!!
@ mossy, sorry for abandoning you last night something came up!! I can see Noely has been helping you out, had a quick read through and all seems in order!!
wereabouts are you?
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mossy464
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6. January 2009 @ 13:30 |
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Cork, But its on the pc im having the trouble
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6. January 2009 @ 13:31 |
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Originally posted by DesB:
Evening Noel !! just in!!
@ mossy, sorry for abandoning you last night something came up!! I can see Noely has been helping you out, had a quick read through and all seems in order!!
wereabouts are you?
Howya Des, i`m outta here in a min, ive to meet a purple dinosaur (barney) with a b0x LOL.
I`d say mossy`s problem is the cable (either its not a null modem, or its faulty).
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6. January 2009 @ 13:35 |
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Cheers Noel tell him baby bob was asking for him! and see if he has any freebies from that big company!!
Mossy which cable are you using I know you said its a Null MOdem,
have a look here and tell me is it the straight Null Modem or is it the USB one:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/674371
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mossy464
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6. January 2009 @ 13:40 |
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No its the straight cable not usb, the very first picture in the thread.
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6. January 2009 @ 13:47 |
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Originally posted by mossy464:
No its the straight cable not usb, the very first picture in the thread.
ok tell you what... I will be flashing a box in about a half hour if you PM me a landline number I will talk you through it!!
just click the little head on the right hand side of this post this way its private!!!
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6. January 2009 @ 13:59 |
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Ok got that I will give you a shout in a bout 20 mins!!
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6. January 2009 @ 14:54 |
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Hi Mossy as explained this is the Cable you need:
Available in Maplins
Unit F Blackpool Retail Park, Blackpool, Cork
Tel: 00 353 214309196
Fax: 00353 214309204
Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9am to 7pm Thursday and Friday: 9am to 9pm, Saturday: 9am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 6pm
Serial Null Modem 9-Pin Female to 9-Pin Female
only £9.99
Order Code: L71BTIn Stock*
This is the ONLY one that will work, the price is in UK pounds, so it will probably be more in Cork.
Give us a shout when you get it, and we will give you help if required!!
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Fla1101
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6. January 2009 @ 15:16 |
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im aving the exact same prob but im using a pc with vista. dat cud b my prob
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6. January 2009 @ 15:35 |
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Originally posted by Fla1101:
im aving the exact same prob but im using a pc with vista. dat cud b my prob
Fla... Mossy has XP on a PC I talked him through it whilst doing one myself .. to no avail, the cable he has isnt the correct one... if your having problems and you will with Vista, then if you take the box over to one of your mates who has XP then you will fly through it, if you have the correct Cables!!
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