Ronsters Guide To Flashing Box For Newbies

[MJS]

HELP!

I am struggling to get Sky Sports channels. It is just saying 'Service Unkown'. i have downloaded big maq's latest software for my box (Max V Red) and channel settings for my area, searched through all of the TVChs and they are not there. I am at a loss what else to do???? Any help, guidance or advice would be much appriciated. Thanks

[wiped]

My USB to RS232 cable arrived , but the 9 pin Serial is male , and the port at the back of the box is male !!!!! ... is there such a thing as a 9 Pin Male to 9 Pin Male connector available anywhere ?

[m124nul]

r there any probs with bigmaq i seem to be unable to download the firmware i need??

[brianp9]

Originally Posted by wiped

My USB to RS232 cable arrived , but the 9 pin Serial is male , and the port at the back of the box is male !!!!! ... is there such a thing as a 9 Pin Male to 9 Pin Male connector available anywhere ?

I got a laptop usb to serial adapter which was a usb - male serial PLUS a null modem serial female - female.
Not sure how to check if your usb - serial is null modem !

[seanoasisoldham]

Hi guys flashed the box over a week ago and has been ok so far but has just gone off, will it need to be flashed again or does it sort itself out?

[wiped]

Originally Posted by brianp9

I got a laptop usb to serial adapter which was a usb - male serial PLUS a null modem serial female - female.
Not sure how to check if your usb - serial is null modem !

I just ordered a DB9 Female/Female Gender Changer ... hopefully that'll do it ... thanks

[brianp9]

mine just updated - OK again now shouldn't need to flash again

[jsnaddon]

Originally Posted by seanoasisoldham

Hi guys flashed the box over a week ago and has been ok so far but has just gone off, will it need to be flashed again or does it sort itself out?

It should sort itself-out very quickly by itself - the boxes seem to update fastest if you leave them on S Sports 1

[jsnaddon]

Originally Posted by brianp9

mine went to update got 'insert smart card'

i had to change channel then got 'please wait........' before it updated

That is normal - usually I switch of/on instead of changing channel to get the "please wait"

[jsnaddon]

Originally Posted by m124nul

mine did the same switched the channel and all i got was please wait...... and that is all i am getting
what did i do wrong? anyone!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe check that you flashed successfully - go Mernu/Config/System Info...your S/W Ver should be giving a date in Apr 2008.

So long as it does, just put it on S Sports 1 (it is fastest) and try waiting for 15 min!