openbox S9 stuck on ON

**viva14** · 12th September, 2011, 10:07 PM

hi can anybody help me or is my box bricked.used erom upgrade tool to flash firmware but i can't get past step B a message comes up saying, initialize stb sdram is failed. any solutions please. i'm sure i have followed all instructions thanks again

**nibblitz** · 12th September, 2011, 10:25 PM

You have to get the timing right with sending the file and powering on the box.. After you browsed to the abs file and ticked to include bootloader, click "Next" but then wait about a second before powering on the openbox with the switch on the back... It might fail again, it may take a good few attempts, just slightly vary the delay you use before powering on after clicking "Next" .. You'll get it eventually..

**viva14** · 12th September, 2011, 10:42 PM

hi thanks but must have tried it a hundred times would the abs file make any difference and hopefully it is a null modem cable, clutching at straws here

**nibblitz** · 12th September, 2011, 10:51 PM

I wouldnt have thought the firmware would have made a difference, do you not have a backup of the original? I would probably think trying to get an early firmware release from last year might be the way to go to start with...

I dunno if you have a Null modem cable, if you have a multimeter, test continuity between the pins in each end, if they match on each end then its a serial, if they dont match (they crossover to different pin on other end) then its probably a null modem cable..

**UyduMan** · 13th September, 2011, 08:42 AM

For null modem you only need tree pins wired and pins 2 and 3 are crossed:
on a 9 pin to 9 pin d-type
2 - 3
3 - 2
5 - 5

on a 9 pin to 25 pin d-type
2 - 3
3 - 2
5 - 7

If its wired pin to pin i.e 2 - 2, 3 - 3, 5 - 5 then it wont work.

Null modem cables pinout and wiring @ pinouts.ru

**southpaw** · 13th September, 2011, 04:25 PM

there is another thread here somewhere "openbox stuck on on"
some info in that thread , however i still not revived my s10 as just will not connect to pc , some people have had success with it tho

**satman2** · 7th February, 2012, 04:56 PM

i have same problem.
with same usb-serial adapter connect to dreambox ok but to openbox s10 not connect.
whats the solution?
thx

**slugworth** · 7th February, 2012, 08:34 PM

use loader v2.0.0c
2.0.0b doesn't work and neither will 2.0.0f on basket cases.
It must be the v2.0.0c that asks for the file name on the initial page.

**satman2** · 7th February, 2012, 08:40 PM

loader v2.0.0c?? where this?
my usb-serial adapter is ok.

**satman2** · 7th February, 2012, 08:51 PM

no not work
same problem

DW190 · 7th February, 2012, 10:51 PM

When you have selected the file, ticked bootloader, hit the next button and switched the box on you should see the word Done at the side of where it says Reset STB.

As long as the word done appears, the cable you are using is correct.

Dont just use the back button, close the loader and open again.

Also I have two loaders in different files, they both work but both seem to fail intermitently. Try downloading one from another source.

DW190 · 7th February, 2012, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by satman2

loader v2.0.0c?? where this?
my usb-serial adapter is ok.

Think this may be it.

**satman2** · 8th February, 2012, 12:18 AM

no connecting!
and on S9 tool; Open Serial Port..
Sync to serial port..
Target not connect or target is error status!

i think this box is ****ed and work only with JTAG!I've tried everything But there is nothing.nothing on win7 or XP.

RIP!