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wizweb · 11-04-08, 12:19 AM

Now it's my turn to ask for help!

I have the correct updated firmware for my eurovox model. Using a USB to Serial Adaptor and RS232 NULL Modem cable. Had problems finding port so changed it on computer management. Thought USB serial adapter cable software from manufacturer was problem so downloaded and installed latest version for it. I identified COM4 to use and have also tried 1,2 & 3.

Software runs ok but cannot seem to upload cdf file or download new firmware to EV.

Any help on this problem is much appreciated?

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lucky13 · 11-04-08, 12:23 AM

Whats the craic there ww?

Loiked the accent

Hate to tell you but the rs232 to USB adapter is real hit and miss - works for some but doesn't work for others. Seem to remember there are couple of threads in here somewhere where people got em to work.

Didn't work for me m8 n I ended up buying a serial PCI card.

Found the thread usb > rs232 problem

FrankG · 11-04-08, 12:24 AM

Not same configuration as you - I've go a Blue Box and using a NULL modem cable, but this may help.

I couldn't get the COM port recognised unless power off on the box was turned off and turned on again while the cable was connected.

Good luck.

nanochickin · 11-04-08, 12:26 AM

I know its off subject but i never got mine to work when i used to update my Technomate TMS1500 CI+ Sat box

The USB to serial converters are a waste of time in my opinion

Nano

lincsat · 11-04-08, 12:26 AM

I have one working perfectly on my laptop running XP, but some people can't get them working for some reason.

You've done the obvious I see by changing the COM port assignment. You are using a null-modem lead and not just a gender changer?

lucky13 · 11-04-08, 12:29 AM

Ahhhh!

I bought an rs232 to USB adapter and never asked specifically for a null modem one.

Was that my prob lincsat

dino · 11-04-08, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wizweb

Now it's my turn to ask for help!

I have the correct updated firmware for my eurovox model. Using a USB to Serial Adaptor and RS232 NULL Modem cable. Had problems finding port so changed it on computer management. Thought USB serial adapter cable software from manufacturer was problem so downloaded and installed latest version for it. I identified COM4 to use and have also tried 1,2 & 3.

Software runs ok but cannot seem to upload cdf file or download new firmware to EV.

Any help on this problem is much appreciated?

(Re: Thread Name should say Firmware!!!

)

I had problems at first,using the exact same things, got it after a few tries, tried to upload the cdf file - wouldnt work at all, did a full scan and everything working. Is it giving you the option of doing it in boot mode, if so try that.

ShadowDragon · 11-04-08, 12:35 AM

power down the pc and the box before plugging the lead in that way it will be recognised on boot up.

Try that

also are u using VISTA? or XP?

Vista is very problamatic ive read on this issue.

wizweb · 11-04-08, 12:36 AM

Cheers lads been digging around on the forums for hours. Will have to do some more digging. Admittedly I bought the cables cheap off fleabay so probably rubbish. Tried power on off suggestion too but no luck. I asked for the null cable but it came in a clear plastic bag. an Irish seller too. He could have pulled a fast one!

I'll keep looking and will let you know if there is any success.

Ain't I glad I know how to manually change keys. I can see the frustration of searching for something when its so much easier to ask.....

ShadowDragon · 11-04-08, 12:38 AM

aye they always say dont judge a man til you have walked a mile in his shoes, but the good thing is your a mile away from him and you have his shoes.

11-04-08, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
wizweb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 406 Thanks: 22 Thanked 99 Times in 78 Posts	Eurovox MAXV won't update new foirmware. Now it's my turn to ask for help! I have the correct updated firmware for my eurovox model. Using a USB to Serial Adaptor and RS232 NULL Modem cable. Had problems finding port so changed it on computer management. Thought USB serial adapter cable software from manufacturer was problem so downloaded and installed latest version for it. I identified COM4 to use and have also tried 1,2 & 3. Software runs ok but cannot seem to upload cdf file or download new firmware to EV. Any help on this problem is much appreciated? (Re: Thread Name should say Firmware!!!)

11-04-08, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
lucky13 LOOK-KEY 13!!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,130 Thanks: 15 Thanked 474 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Eurovox MAXV won't update new foirmware. Whats the craic there ww? Loiked the accent Hate to tell you but the rs232 to USB adapter is real hit and miss - works for some but doesn't work for others. Seem to remember there are couple of threads in here somewhere where people got em to work. Didn't work for me m8 n I ended up buying a serial PCI card. Found the thread usb > rs232 problem Last edited by lucky13; 11-04-08 at 12:25 AM. Reason: found it

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FrankG Learning Fast ! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 71 Thanks: 11 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Eurovox MAXV won't update new foirmware. Not same configuration as you - I've go a Blue Box and using a NULL modem cable, but this may help. I couldn't get the COM port recognised unless power off on the box was turned off and turned on again while the cable was connected. Good luck.

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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	Re: Eurovox MAXV won't update new foirmware. I know its off subject but i never got mine to work when i used to update my Technomate TMS1500 CI+ Sat box The USB to serial converters are a waste of time in my opinion Nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

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11-04-08, 12:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
lucky13 LOOK-KEY 13!!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,130 Thanks: 15 Thanked 474 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Eurovox MAXV won't update new foirmware. Ahhhh! I bought an rs232 to USB adapter and never asked specifically for a null modem one. Was that my prob lincsat

11-04-08, 12:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
ShadowDragon Wyvern Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 212 Thanks: 17 Thanked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Eurovox MAXV won't update new foirmware. power down the pc and the box before plugging the lead in that way it will be recognised on boot up. Try that also are u using VISTA? or XP? Vista is very problamatic ive read on this issue. __________________ There are 10 Types of People in this world, Those who understand Binary and those who dont.

11-04-08, 12:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
wizweb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 406 Thanks: 22 Thanked 99 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Eurovox MAXV won't update new foirmware. Cheers lads been digging around on the forums for hours. Will have to do some more digging. Admittedly I bought the cables cheap off fleabay so probably rubbish. Tried power on off suggestion too but no luck. I asked for the null cable but it came in a clear plastic bag. an Irish seller too. He could have pulled a fast one! I'll keep looking and will let you know if there is any success. Ain't I glad I know how to manually change keys. I can see the frustration of searching for something when its so much easier to ask.....

11-04-08, 12:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
ShadowDragon Wyvern Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 212 Thanks: 17 Thanked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Eurovox MAXV won't update new foirmware. aye they always say dont judge a man til you have walked a mile in his shoes, but the good thing is your a mile away from him and you have his shoes. __________________ There are 10 Types of People in this world, Those who understand Binary and those who dont.

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