null modem cable problem

[jbvid]

Getting frustrated U could say just a little bit.

have programs dream up and image file
plug into computer on 9 pin port
nothing happens
plugged in via usb thingamyjig nothin happens
box blank
no little message not a thing
HELP

maybe the 9 pin port isnt working, dont know,

with usb adaptor i need to align it? before use.
any one tell me how i do this.
folowed one of previous threads on how to load up and this box is doing nuttin
any help would be most graciously accepted
many thanx Barry

Hi
First don't use the USB Adaptor.
Are you doing it like this::??
Null modem cable needed, (are you sure its a Null modem cable, have you had success before with it before?) should be wired 2 to 3, 3 to 2, 5 to 5. hook it up between a pc's 9 pin com port and the box you are flashing, make sure com port 1 is allocated in Device manager, start software, select com port 1, and untick 'Use Network', click connect, plug power into box, should say box is alive and talking to us. select flash and away you go.
jbvid

[opsmonkey]

Getting frustrated U could say just a little bit.

have programs dream up and image file
plug into computer on 9 pin port
nothing happens
plugged in via usb thingamyjig nothin happens
box blank
no little message not a thing
HELP

maybe the 9 pin port isnt working, dont know,

with usb adaptor i need to align it? before use.
any one tell me how i do this.
folowed one of previous threads on how to load up and this box is doing nuttin
any help would be most graciously accepted
many thanx Barry

have you the drivers needed to run the cable..?
i needed to use drivers before my usb to rs232 cable would work..

plug you 9 pin into your pc then click on system in control pannel and then device manager.. see if your pc is recognising it..

[barry]

Hi Thanks 4 the help

looks like things r slowly progressing LOL
have the universal dream up screen showing.

on the log it has recognised the box giving time and type of box plugged in
progress is empty
and the only command available is disconnect

get a green light on the dm box soon as plugged in.
flash and exit r both in a shade of grey not useable
B
any help most graciously accepted and a happy xmas to all