DM500 Dreambox Ireland

[davidmull02]

Hi ,
My DB on the blink. Its just dispalying a blank screen, Are the new Roms out and if so where can I find them or is there just something more serious up with my DB?
Thanks!!!!!

[despdan]

when did you last change the roms?
can you see the epg?

[davidmull02]

Box just keeps rebooting.

Hi
Oh! No! Looks like my issue is a little more serious then just a update roms issue. Looks like a software related issue not sure. What is happening is that the box just keeps rebooting every 10 seconds, which means that I cannot ftp or cannot telnet into it either. Which also means that I cannot restore my backup or basically do anything with the box. Sooo I am pretty much stuck with a box that is not working and not allowing me to recover it. Any one got any suggestions that I can try?

Cheers!
Dave....

[despdan]

flash your backup with dreamUp no to flash erase

[davidmull02]

Thanks I will give it a go, Do I have to use a Null modem cable? Would a cross over cable work?
Cheers
Dave.

[Digger]

i've only ever used a null modem cable, think u can only use that, a cross over cable can be used for ftp to the box i think

[gizmo.1484]

Thanks I will give it a go, Do I have to use a Null modem cable? Would a cross over cable work?
Cheers
Dave.

If you are using dreamup then you have to use a null modem cable you can only use a x over cable to ftp to you box

[Spencer024]

If you haven't got null modem, you can make one up yourself, it will work if you cross pins 2 and 3, or build the one which incluides handshaking

RS232 serial null modem cable wiring and tutorial
Rgds
Spencer

[rickets]

If you cant use dreambup you will have to go down the jtag route. I am in this stinky boat at moment and am ordering a pre made jtag shortly.