Recover Dead Skybox/Openbox Flash Using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable

[gorgon777]

After downloading the new channel list from AJ, and uploading via the Tool, the box has stopped loading. It just quickly flashes the word 'Load' on the box then restarts again. I tried using the RS232 cable with the tools mentioned in the thread but still nothing. I always get a STB memory error. Is there a fix for this?

[plasterer]

are you useing a proper 232 cable mate or usb one ....................Paul

[oweny]

i have tried the above over and over again on my skybox f5s and still says load nothing happining in the programme can any1 help thanks

[oweny]

higuys my box is stuck on load and none of the instuructions how to sort it works ive downloaded the tool and the firmware and still nuthing thx

[P&D]

Is there any fix for this. my Open-box V5s has gone dead, but there is a Dim Red light on the front display. i have downloaded every software to Bring the box alive using the null cable but no joy. i don't know if it a hardware problem on the motherboard, maybe a component might need changing but don't know????

HELP Needed.

thanks..

Not sure if this will help but might point you in the right direction

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/skybox-f5s-dim-8-help-needed-411817/

Sounds like it could be hardware not software

[fazz69]

Is there any fix for this. my Open-box V5s has gone dead, but there is a Dim Red light on the front display. i have downloaded every software to Bring the box alive using the null cable but no joy. i don't know if it a hardware problem on the motherboard, maybe a component might need changing but don't know????

HELP Needed.

thanks..

[mastercare]

Thank you... but what did you write on? Directly wrote .bin files?

i used openbox firmware the bin file as u said but as i said it was ages ago...hope you have had luck..
cheers

[volex77]

can anyone help when i try to install new firmware i get message saying STB memory error tried to run bat file but can not get it to run how can i get it to run

[volex77]

hi my box keeps saying STB memory error tried to run bat file but bat file will not run anybody help

[boondocksaint]

So mine is stuck on load after updating my channel list will this cable work Startech 1-Port USB to Null Modem RS232? I dont have a connection for the regular cable

[lestasmsc]

Hi
the chip is marked U39 on the board its an 8 pin flash chip which can be programmed with a sp flash programmer these can be found very cheaply on ebay..the chip itsself is u39,mw25L3206e once again search on ebay they are very cheap..
cheers

Thank you... but what did you write on? Directly wrote .bin files?

[markko1]

Hi
Skybox F5s bricked tried RS232 cable old PC running XP Pro to install firmware no luck I have tried this on and off for three weeks, Friend had the same trouble fixed his on the fourth attempt.
Does anybody know which chip on F5s board could be the cause of this?

[mastercare]

Hi
the chip is marked U39 on the board its an 8 pin flash chip which can be programmed with a sp flash programmer these can be found very cheaply on ebay..the chip itsself is u39,mw25L3206e once again search on ebay they are very cheap..
cheers

[lestasmsc]

I have had luck with 3 open box s10 now but in all cases the com port and eromupgrade fix does NOT work...you have to physically remove the flash chip and fit a new one these are available on ebay for next to nothing..but you will need a sp 1 programmer or access to someone who has...
its been along time since i played with these boxes hence i cant remember the chip number but i can find it if req..
cheers paul

Yes that would be good... and some details as to the details of how to write the flash files. Thanks

[margadas]

gracias

[Quote = darvash; 1293030]. A la manera de orientar sobre c?mo arreglar una imagen del firmware corrupto en OpenBox S9 / S10 / S11 / S12 y S10 Skybox F3 F4 F5 F5S A3 etc Incluso si parece ladrillo caja no responde o muestra En o reiniciar constantemente? Si su cuadro no responde, o no aparece ninguna luz hay una buena probabilidad de que el firmware actual en el cuadro es de alguna manera corrupta. Usted tendr? que utilizar , conecte un cable de m?dem nulo de serie RS232 a la caja y seguir el instrucciones. Esperemos que traer?n su caja de nuevo a la vida. instrucciones Descargar o si tenga mayor Openbox / Skybox Descomprimir este archivo 1. Conecte su PC al Openbox mediante un cable serie de m?dem nulo. (Trate de obtener un PC con puerto r232 incorporado o comprar un usb de buena calidad a seriel adaptador. baratos adaptadores de flebay "no" trabajo en absoluto) 2. Cambie el cuadro OFF 3. Ejecutar EromUpgrade.exe (Ubicado en la carpeta que ha descargado y descomprimido) a continuaci?n, comprobar la configuraci?n del puerto com es correcta 4. Seleccione el ?ltimo archivo .abs firmware. ( Descarga ella si usted no tiene ninguna ) 5. Seleccione "Siguiente" y luego encender el cuadro y siga las instrucciones para cargar y flash grabar el firmware. 6. Si el proceso no se inicia, intente varias combinaciones de tiempo de conmutaci?n de la caja despu?s de seleccionar "Siguiente" ( si viene con juego de error de memoria STB por favor, ejecute el archivo config.bat (ubicado en la carpeta que ha descargado y descomprimido)) antes de ejecutar loader 7. No encienda la alimentaci?n o desconecte mientras que la descarga y flash est? teniendo lugar. Si no puede contactar a su casilla de verificaci?n el cable de m?dem nulo. Las conexiones son como showen debajo pin 2 ... a ... 3 pin pin 3 ... a ... pin 2 pin 4 ... a ... pin 6 pin 5 ... a ... pin 5 pin 6 ... a ... pin 4 pin 7 ... a ... pin 8 pin 8 ... a ... pin 7 Importante: Entra en el administrador de dispositivos <haga clic derecho Mi PC ---> Administrar --- > en el lado izquierdo u encontrar el administrador de dispositivos y compruebe que est? eligiendo el puerto com derecha. Si es posible su uso con equipo de serie puerto com R232 construido sobre mainbord. Divi?rtete [/ quote]





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