Guide: Flashing a Dreambox with Dreamup

[Devilfish]

Download the default firmware from here...

http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/dm500plus/images/dreambox-image-dm500plus-20070827.nfi

...and flash it with Dreamup.

See if that fixes it and then flash the image of your choice.

Are you sure it's a DM500+ because this is different to a normal DM500.

[johnboy23]

it looks hard to do thanks for puting this on

[jempy]

superb instructions, but i'm unable to download the files..........

which is rather sad when you are in a hurry fixing your dreambox.

[jempy]

stupid me, had to wait for the serversync. downloaded the files. but now i get the message "box is in serial http mode". if i click the flash button i can only choose "dreambox nand flash image".........

there is no way to select the backup.img i've got?????

[Louiz]

Hi, I'm new to this dream box. Currently I have a DM500C. after connected the null cable to my PC. I click on the connect button on dreamup. This message come up" Unable to open com-port, aborting" Can anyone tell me what is going on?

[krazylegz]

try using device manager to see what ports are free then change port number in dreamup accordingly m8

[rickrust]

Dreambox

Hi all Im using dreamup for my dreambox to back up the image but when i click on the com port it only gives me com 3 and not com 1 as i need com1 to back up image i can do this on my brothers pc but its a pain in the butt caus i have to keep on calling around to his crib to do it, Is there any way of setting up the com port to com 1 Thanks

[trickykid]

Hi all Im using dreamup for my dreambox to back up the image but when i click on the com port it only gives me com 3 and not com 1 as i need com1 to back up image i can do this on my brothers pc but its a pain in the butt caus i have to keep on calling around to his crib to do it, Is there any way of setting up the com port to com 1 Thanks

do the backup using flashwizardPro. It's faster and then you can load the file into another box. Easier and faster.

[al_madhi]

To - Devilfish
{ Null Modem Cable } This is NOT the same as a serial or RS 232 , although it looks the same .
Is Null Modem Cable cross cable or straight cable if neither
what is it ? Please advice . Thanks
A.M.AL-MADHI

[trickykid]

To - Devilfish
{ Null Modem Cable } This is NOT the same as a serial or RS 232 , although it looks the same .
Is Null Modem Cable cross cable or straight cable if neither
what is it ? Please advice . Thanks
A.M.AL-MADHI

check this:
Null modem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[gratkin]

how do i get the dreamup.exe an the img file for the dream box

[Devilfish]

Dreamup is included in the first post of this thread.

And there are image files in the download section.

[gratkin]

hi i was wondering if you can help as im struggeling ive not got a 9 pin female on my computor so i was wondering if its pos to do it through a usb / to 9 hole female lead thanx glynne

[kingpin1970]

How Do I Use Dreamup?

If, for any reason, your box won't boot, you will have to use Dreamup to flash an image instead of Flash Wizard Pro or any other method. You won't be able to connect via ethernet so no ip address is required. It may be that the process simply hung up during flashing or you accidentally pulled the plug half way through (yes it did happen to me). This will get you back on track.

Required

• Null Modem Cable (this is NOT the same as a serial or rs232 cable, although it looks the same)
  
• Image File (.img)
• DreamUp Program
  

Instructions

• Disconnect all cables from your dreambox, including the power
• Connect the null modem cable to the dreambox and to your PC
• Load Dreamup.exe
• Click Connect and you will see a message like this

• Connect the power and the bootloader should be copied to the box
• The message should now say 'Box attached and Ready'
• Click Flash on the right hand side and select the image to be flashed

• Click Yes or Ya (depending on the version)

Note: If you're flashing a backup image, select NO.

• The image should then be uploaded to the box
• There will be a countdown timer at the bottom of the program

• After the image is uploaded, it will be flashed to memory
• The finished process should look like this:

• Click OK and close down Dreamup
• Power off the dreambox for 30 seconds then power up
• If any errors appear, check all cables are connected properly and repeat the process but do not use the PC while it's running

Good Luck!

devilfish can you help me please? the key maker you put on last year i have lost it well my H- Drive dead and i lost every thing so please can you send me the roms+keys+key maker please for DBox 500 /cable

[Dreamer]

Kingpin please read the first post in this thread for keymaster.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f10/keymaster-v1-2-a-15751/#post82230

Ps what username were you using last year then, did you lose the password?