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james-warez · 15-09-08, 03:50 PM

Hi all
i have a 5101e and i am trying to get flash it using blackcat
cant use rs232 because console wont boot!
For some reason the blackcat software just wont detect the modem.

Is their anyway to test the headers of the modem to test them?
also for the cable itself?

Thanks in Advance

Joker · 15-09-08, 08:36 PM

hi m8 yes there is a app to test your 232 circuit connector to make sure it is working..
also just to clarify what lights are on on the modem any on constant or does it appear to be scanning ect please state..
most problems are bad connection of pin header ..pin header on wrong side of board ect..if i find the app to test 232 i will post it on here l8 on and keep trying youll get there and good luck m8

james-warez · 15-09-08, 11:33 PM

Thanks m8 its not for max232
Its for the blackcat jtag
The problem is with 232 all i am getting is a message with the broadcom chip model and a number.
so i need to reflash.
Looks like the internal console cant load so its a blackcat job.
i have a jtag cable but the blackcat software just wont detect the modem.
so i would lilke to know if their is a way to test the blackcat pcd headers.
and the lead maybe with a Multi meter or something?

15-09-08, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
james-warez Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Anyway of testing blackcat? Hi all i have a 5101e and i am trying to get flash it using blackcat cant use rs232 because console wont boot! For some reason the blackcat software just wont detect the modem. Is their anyway to test the headers of the modem to test them? also for the cable itself? Thanks in Advance __________________ Its up to you the end user to know what you are doing. i take no responsibility for any advice i give on the forums.

15-09-08, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Joker Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Great Britain Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Anyway of testing blackcat? hi m8 yes there is a app to test your 232 circuit connector to make sure it is working.. also just to clarify what lights are on on the modem any on constant or does it appear to be scanning ect please state.. most problems are bad connection of pin header ..pin header on wrong side of board ect..if i find the app to test 232 i will post it on here l8 on and keep trying youll get there and good luck m8

15-09-08, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
james-warez Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Anyway of testing blackcat? Thanks m8 its not for max232 Its for the blackcat jtag The problem is with 232 all i am getting is a message with the broadcom chip model and a number. so i need to reflash. Looks like the internal console cant load so its a blackcat job. i have a jtag cable but the blackcat software just wont detect the modem. so i would lilke to know if their is a way to test the blackcat pcd headers. and the lead maybe with a Multi meter or something? __________________ Its up to you the end user to know what you are doing. i take no responsibility for any advice i give on the forums. Last edited by james-warez; 15-09-08 at 11:38 PM.

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