Comm port error

[Jud6572]

Hi guys trying to flash my max v with UFL max v2.0 update.

Its the first time ive done it and before i get slated yes i have read all the guides and ive read them thouroughly.

When ive connected all the rs232 and usb to serial to my laptop (this is installed correctly and verified in device manager) im getting the error message "no available comm port".

The device manager says the seial to usb cable is installed on comm 8.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[philsuexxx]

you have to go into settings on your pc..
Please read .. Ronsters Guide To Flashing Box For Newbies
its all there.. and in forums
Ronsters Guide To Flashing Box For Newbies

[Jud6572]

yeah cheers mate tried all that, doesnt work all port settings are correct these usb to serial leads are pap.

[g-unit1028]

try changing the comm port address from comm 8 to 4 You should be able to do that from Windows device manager, right click on the com port and select port settings and advanced - there should be an option there to change the com port

[Jud6572]

hi gunit just ries to that and im in the right place ive tried all the comm ports from 1 to 8 and the only ones that will take the program any further (the update) is comm 1 and comm 2.

The prgram says chanell data upload and todays date in a new box but the start button is grayed out and no progress is being made im gettin nearer but not there yet!

Am i right in thinkin that these usb leads just wont work for some people im using windows xp?

Thanks again guys

[ronster]

Originally Posted by Jud6572

yeah cheers mate tried all that, doesnt work all port settings are correct these usb to serial leads are pap.

These converter cable are a load of crap m8! for a couple more quid you can get a pci seriel card
But have a read of this tut on configuring them by satsmo Starview 3 - Setup Tutorial

[Jud6572]

cheers ronster, im trying to flash off a laptop which ive heard isnt a great idea anyway. I think im going to just try it from a desktop and i think that will be easier. I think ive tried every avenue now but thatnks a lot for the help guys.

[carraig]

Judd I had a similar problem with my PC, and despite a few requests I was unable to get it to work, similar messages about com port 1, 3 etc!, and then a "waiting to connect" message.
I brought a Dell laptop home from work!!! and bingo!!!! it down loaded in about 2 minutes.
My better techy minded mate reckons it is something to do with the Com port drivers!! (what ever they are)

[Jud6572]

yea thanks for the heads up mate, ive got a bigger problem now tho, read my new post!!!

[jazino]

Originally Posted by g-unit1028

try changing the comm port address from comm 8 to 4 You should be able to do that from Windows device manager, right click on the com port and select port settings and advanced - there should be an option there to change the com port

That's what i did yesterday a few times, worked fine.