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nanochickin · 28-11-07, 07:13 PM

I'm soon to be delving into the world of a Dreambox 500 at the weekend and upto now i'm trying to find as much info as i can to make sure i don't brick the box

I'm more than capable on the 7020 Dreambox so it shouldn't be a major problem

Just wondering what the hell a MaxVar image is and what is the difference between Maxvar and a normal image, and more importantly how do you install it, do you need to alter anything on the box to get it to install. I use flashWizard on my 7020, although i have been told to use Dreamup to install an image to a 500

Any help would be appreciated here. Once its working with an image i should be able to configure it the same as my 7020 hopefully.

Nano

Jimdefruit · 28-11-07, 10:57 PM

Hi nano m8. As you are aware, you can only have one image on a 500 and because the flash memory is so small it is necessary to limit the size of the image as much as possible. Most of the image writers have produced what they call Maxvar images where the image has been stripped to the absolute minimum.

I believe you can still use Flashwizard to install the image however you may need to use Dreamup if you lose the Dreambox IP.

Go for it, we all enjoy a laugh at someone else's expense.

nanochickin · 28-11-07, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimdefruit

Go for it, we all enjoy a laugh at someone else's expense.

Thanks for your concern Jim, your all heart

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nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	MaxVar Image...Help!!! I'm soon to be delving into the world of a Dreambox 500 at the weekend and upto now i'm trying to find as much info as i can to make sure i don't brick the box I'm more than capable on the 7020 Dreambox so it shouldn't be a major problem Just wondering what the hell a MaxVar image is and what is the difference between Maxvar and a normal image, and more importantly how do you install it, do you need to alter anything on the box to get it to install. I use flashWizard on my 7020, although i have been told to use Dreamup to install an image to a 500 Any help would be appreciated here. Once its working with an image i should be able to configure it the same as my 7020 hopefully. Nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

28-11-07, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: MaxVar Image...Help!!! Hi nano m8. As you are aware, you can only have one image on a 500 and because the flash memory is so small it is necessary to limit the size of the image as much as possible. Most of the image writers have produced what they call Maxvar images where the image has been stripped to the absolute minimum. I believe you can still use Flashwizard to install the image however you may need to use Dreamup if you lose the Dreambox IP. Go for it, we all enjoy a laugh at someone else's expense. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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