Help needed to unbrick my 500S?

[MysteryMan]

Have just received a 500-S that the previous owner has nobbled by loading a duff image and my first attempt to reflash failed as I could not get Dreamup (v1.3.3.2) to recognise that it was connected!

I am running Dreamup on an ancient laptop, which is Windows 98 (don't laugh!) - is this a problem?

[wilf]

windows 98 shouldnt be a problem, but do try a few versions of dreamup some have dont work, also have you got correct cables? (rs232 null modem)

[Muzzy25]

You have to try different DreamUp I thought mine was broke too. I had to try about 6 before I found the one works 
Good Luck

[MysteryMan]

You have to try different DreamUp I thought mine was broke too. I had to try about 6 before I found the one works 
Good Luck

Oh great! Can you tell me where you got your copy from, please?

[MysteryMan]

windows 98 shouldnt be a problem, but do try a few versions of dreamup some have dont work, also have you got correct cables? (rs232 null modem)

The cable is one I've used for years to connect to Humax - pretty sure it is right one. How can I check?

[dave-h]

Oh great! Can you tell me where you got your copy from, please?

Try the one below, had trouble with various versions of Dreamup, but that 1 worked for me...

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Dreamup 1.3.3.4

[wilf]

The cable is one I've used for years to connect to Humax - pretty sure it is right one. How can I check?

that will be ok then, i was just giving you a few ideas as to why it wont flash

[MysteryMan]

that will be ok then, i was just giving you a few ideas as to why it wont flash

Well, just tried 11 different versions of DreamUP and I couldn't get any of them to connect to the 500-S!

I am wondering if it might be the cable, so, I'll try to get hold of another.

If anyone has any other suggestions, I would love to hear from you.

[dave-h]

Have you got the correct com port selected?

[andy91]

Dreamup 1.3.3.4 works great for me with ethernet and null modem together,flashes alot quicker but try it on a desktop pc if you can.

Andy.

[MysteryMan]

Have you got the correct com port selected?

How can I tell?