flash openbox f5s

[neilly85]

I have read the tutorial on how to flash a openbox on this form.

my box just keeps loading after loading after loading.

read on hear it needs to be flashed so I have a nulled modem cable and have it all connected up with the software eromupgrade.exe

I check im using the correct comm port witch is com4.
I then load the latest firmware and press next

all I get is

synchronizing STBs...
please reset target!

and I cannot go any further.

any help would be much appreciated.

[Hadron]

Are you using a pc with a built-in 9 pin RS232 serial port, or are you using a USB to serial adapter?

Not all adapters work correctly.

[neilly85]

Im using a usb to rs-232 then a null modem cable,
they where good expensive ones from a local computing store as i read cheap ones didnt do the job.

if you can reccomend any off amazon i would be greatful.

[Hadron]

A member recently used this all-in-one cable to flash his box:-

USB to Serial Null Modem Cable EuroVox Upgrade Lead | eBay

Also, if you want a separate adapter, then those using the Prolific PL2303HXD rev D have worked:-

Prolific PL2303HXD USB to RS232 Serial Cable 9 Pin Male for Win 7 8 - Apple Mac | eBay

Also make sure that your null modem cable is the correct type & not just a straight-through pin for pin serial cable. They look the same, but are wired differently. You need a lead with pin2-3, 3-2, & 5-5.:-

2m Null Modem Cable - Update Satellite Firmware - Lead RS232, DB9 9 pin Serial | eBay

You should be able to find the equivalents on Amazon.

[neilly85]

Excellent, and yeah i have the correct null modem i understand the difference between them and the serial, i will order this usb to serial cable and see if i have any luck with this one,
thank you for the help, much appretiated.

[neilly85]

Thanx for the help, got my box up and running again, just in time for the boxing tonight.