DM800 HD PVR n00b questions.

[kurt666]

Hi all.

I am completely new to the dreambox market, but i am how ever experienced with linux.

I have just bought a used DM800 HD PVR (original) from a relative which didn't stand to setup the box.

It's currently running:

Nabilo Black Hole v. 0.12
Enigma D2009-10.06.09.37.50-Oct 17 2009
Image: dev-2009-10-09

As i have read on this forum this is very old, and i would of cause like to have the newest and stablest firmware on the box.

I have tried to shutdown the box, remove the cord and hold the button til it says stop, used web interface and tried to flash

Newnigma2 v3.3

but it keeps telling me CRC failed or OLD Image, could any of you please point me to a site where i can find out how to flash my DM800HD PVR.

Thanks for your support, and a great forum for Dreambox.

[gji25]

your find all you need to know how to flash a image on this forum if you use the search button

[southpaw]

Hi Kurt
you need to flash a genuine image to your box (provided it is genuine)
a lot of the images on web are for clones , and will not work with an original receiver
a selection of genuine images can be found here Original images for DM800HD (http://www.dreamoem.com/forumdisplay.php?6-Original-images-for-DM800HD)
personally i like "dreamboxuk" images (provided you are in uk that is), work well and can update from within the image for settings such as bouquets and picons etc

info on flashing can be found here http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f210/how-flash-dm800-via-web-browser-55296/

good luck mate

[domirudi]

Gp3-dm800_20111215-all updated-by sat gr
http://www.multiupload.com/DF_KBFAHAR9CA

[kurt666]

Thanks all

Btw my bootloader is #72 should i take special care of that ?

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[portbhoy]

All you need is there Downloads | dream-multimedia-tv.de (http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/en/downloads) or startseite | dream-multimedia-tv.de (http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/en/startseite) Try and stay away from 3rd party images until you have it updated.

[kurt666]

tried to flash genuine firmware.

and also tried to flash

dreamboxuk but every time i get this message.

crc check failed

(BAD IMAGE or OLD Version)

more information about my box which might help.

Product DM800

Bootloader Version Build #72, built 20090303
Board revision 0
Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
MAC Address XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Production Date 2008/11/25

please help

[kurt666]

Update i flashed second stage loader
http://www.dreamboxupdate.com/download/7020/secondstage-dm800-84.nfi
which resulted in ERR01 NO CA FOUND.

fixed it using "Dreambox NO CA FOUND Repair Tool SIM2/01 EDition-by yassinov" with a null modem cable.

flashed boot loader #75 and working fine again.

found a SIM 2.01 sticker on back of my DM800, and there is also a hologram with DREAM MULTIMEDIA and everything seems original.

thinking about trying to flash second stage loader from this website but i am how ever not sure if it's working.
http://www.i-have-a-dreambox.com/diverses/secondstageloader/dm800/secondstage-dm800-75.nfi

could you guys please help me with a tip.

I want to flash the latest Gemini or dreamboxuk as recommended.

Thanks for all your help.

[southpaw]

You have already flashed ssl75 mate, look for a sim2 image with 84a or 84b in title, these are the latest images for sim2 clones
Just make sure its 800 an not 800se an you be good to go

[kurt666]

southpaw (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/members/104777-southpaw/): Thanks for your reply how ever my DM800HD PVR is genuine and not a clone. should i still look for a image with SIM2 my SIM sticker says SIM 2.01 on the back.

[southpaw]

If your sim says 2.01 then I'm am afraid its not a genuine unit Kurt , if you have flashed a sim2.01 ssl75 image to it an it boots up then you definately have a clone mate, an genuine images wont work, check LCD screen on front of box at boot up for confirmation of any sim2 text

[kurt666]

update: i have just written to dream multimedia with serial and mac address to confirm if it's a original or clone.

According to this site Differences from DM800 HD PVR to Cloneboxes - Gemini-Wiki (http://wiki.blue-panel.com/index.php/Differences_from_DM800_HD_PVR_to_Cloneboxes) it's not a clone i have how ever not open up the box yet.

Waiting for Dream Multimedia to write back to me, i will update you later.

[j1mgg]

update: i have just written to dream multimedia with serial and mac address to confirm if it's a original or clone.

According to this site Differences from DM800 HD PVR to Cloneboxes - Gemini-Wiki (http://wiki.blue-panel.com/index.php/Differences_from_DM800_HD_PVR_to_Cloneboxes) it's not a clone i have how ever not open up the box yet.

Waiting for Dream Multimedia to write back to me, i will update you later.

Quicker just getting a screwdriver out and taking the lid off. As said there is a few tell tale signs.

You also may be waiting a while on them getting back to you, I have been waiting over 2 months for an answer from them.

[southpaw]

Were did you buy the Box Kurt, an how much did you pay?

[kurt666]

bought the box from a friend which paid 650 quid for it 2 years ago, i bought it for 180 quid.

He bought it in a regular store.

[kurt666]

Hmmm. Update.

Just popped the hood and it looks like i have a clone after all.

How ever i have a dreambox hologram on the box and the modem looks geninue and so does the screws and the hood. But there is a cpu cooler installed and it says DM800 REV on the board.

Well its not the end of the world..

Any roms you can recommend i have SIM 2.01 and ssl 75.

I will have a little chat with my friend about this.

Thanks all and have a nice weekend.

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[kurt666]

please help i have tried to flash many images and all just says "Bad image or old version"

should i use a program instead of just the web interfaces to flash ?

I would like to use dreamboxuk or OpenPLi image could you guys please point me to a woking image which is up to date ?

[Triad]

please help i have tried to flash many images and all just says "Bad image or old version"

should i use a program instead of just the web interfaces to flash ?

I would like to use dreamboxuk or OpenPLi image could you guys please point me to a woking image which is up to date ?

Ok pall, I checked all as you are on that wiki site Differences from DM800 HD PVR to Cloneboxes - Gemini-Wiki (http://wiki.blue-panel.com/index.php/Differences_from_DM800_HD_PVR_to_Cloneboxes)
and I have to say that I seem to have original box since all external look alikes are as said in the link. Bought new Tuner for DM 800 HD sim 2.01 and hoping to get some significant signal improvement as said in Satlover forum.

As I see in your earlier posts, you tried to flash secondstage-dm7020-84.nfi into your DM800 box so it's no wonder at all it didn't passed.
Here: Thank you for your interest in Dreambox Update (http://www.dreamboxupdate.com/) you will se that DM says that QUOTE:

"05 September 2011 - Improved flash error correction
Starting today, images for the models DM500HD, DM800 SE and DM800HD PVR include an improved flash error correction feature.
In order to benefit from the improvements, it is required that you either flash the new image with the latest version of DreamUP (http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/download/DreamUP1339.zip) (V1.3.3.9) or flash a new second stage loader ( DM500HD (http://www.dreamboxupdate.com/download/7020/secondstage-dm500hd-84.nfi) DM800HD PVR (http://www.dreamboxupdate.com/download/7020/secondstage-dm800-84.nfi) DM800 SE (http://www.dreamboxupdate.com/download/7020/secondstage-dm800se-84.nfi)  ) before flashing the image via your browser or other means." If you click DM800 HD PVR you'll get secondstage-dm800-84.nfi downloaded and should be able to update your box with newest bootloader that will enable you to istall newest Newenigma, Oozoon, CVS images etc.
BUT, as written there, "it is required that you either flash the new image with the latest version of DreamUP (http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/download/DreamUP1339.zip) (V1.3.3.9)"
so you could benefit from all the improvements of those bootloader and images as well.

If in the other hand your box is not HD PVR, but DM800 SE!?
Then, you'll just download bootloader for SE version and you're GO again.

So do the stuff and report it back to us here!!! M8

cheers and have fun !!!

[kurt666]

thanks all, due to your help i have been able to flash SSL 84 and install the latest newnigma .

just too bad i found out it's a clone i have bought.

[mtv1]

thanks all, due to your help i have been able to flash SSL 84 and install the latest newnigma .

just too bad i found out it's a clone i have bought.

most are clones have a good look around there is a fix ...clones are exactly what the original are do the same stuff good luck mate ;)

[kurt666]

fix ?

thanks :-)