FAO Newbies - Typical dbox 2 problems

[kimigonzales]

Hi guys,

Here's some typical problems that folk may come across when setting up a d-box 2. These are just problems that I have come across personally so please feel free to add to this thread if you know of other common problems that could help others out:

1 - "Missing" memory on the d-box - if a dbox is in debug mode, when you switch it on, you get a list of numbers and letter on the LED display; one of the numbers should read 32mb. This is what you're looking for. I've purchased a box with only 16mb and had to exchange it for another due to half the memory missing. There is a way around this if you fall into this as I believe you can add extra memory although it is a hassle.

2 - When trying to flash an image to the box, you must ensure that all firewall etc is switched off. This should allow you to flash all images without a problem.

3 - In some instances, you may have to disable hyper-threading in the BIOS menu of your PC before you can flash an image. However, please BE CAREFUL when in the BIOS menu as any wrong moves could fook your PC!

I spent a while trying to get a dbox set up a couple of years ago and I came across all of the problems above. It was frustrating and annoying to say the least but for all newbies, have patience and you will get it up and running. Also, once you get your first box done, it should be plain sailing from there!



kimi.

[Smurf]

Nice Info there Thanks for that mate.

[Toxic]

Yer nice m8 should all dbox 2's have 32mb of memory ?

[kimigonzales]

Originally Posted by Toxic

Yer nice m8 should all dbox 2's have 32mb of memory ?

I believe they should! Although I might be talking sh!te...

[TwinTown]

Originally Posted by Toxic

Yer nice m8 should all dbox 2's have 32mb of memory ?

some of the older dbox2 have 16mb of internal memory and show 16/00/08 on the lcd

but u can install extra an extra 16mb of mem 16/16/08

but the later ones and ones to get should show 32/00/08

dbox_mem.jpg

cheers

[Rodboy]

Originally Posted by kimigonzales

I believe they should! Although I might be talking sh!te...

Sorry mate.................but the dbox scene has progressed quite a long way since some of the info posted by you.

None of your points are relevant !!

please dont take offence as it is not my intention to offend you mate..............it's simply a matter of fact.................those who keep up to date and read a lot will know what I mean.

[kimigonzales]

Originally Posted by Rodboy

Sorry mate.................but the dbox scene has progressed quite a long way since some of the info posted by you.

None of your points are relevant !!

please dont take offence as it is not my intention to offend you mate..............it's simply a matter of fact.................those who keep up to date and read a lot will know what I mean.

No offence taken mate! These are just problems I came across when I first started and that I thought may be useful for others. It's more of a "just in case" scenario rather than a "matter of fact".

[Toxic]

Originally Posted by TwinTown

some of the older dbox2 have 16mb of internal memory and show 16/00/08 on the lcd

but u can install extra an extra 16mb of mem 16/16/08

but the later ones and ones to get should show 32/00/08

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cheers

If i bought a dbox and it only had 16mb is it going to be a problem and is it easy to add the extra 16mb.

I only ask this becouse just about all the add's on ebay dont say anything about memory

[humforce]

Originally Posted by Toxic

If i bought a dbox and it only had 16mb is it going to be a problem and is it easy to add the extra 16mb.

I only ask this becouse just about all the add's on ebay dont say anything about memory

its only the odd nokia with 16 they do have extra board but they are very hard to find if its been removed.

[TwinTown]

Originally Posted by Toxic

If i bought a dbox and it only had 16mb is it going to be a problem and is it easy to add the extra 16mb.

I only ask this becouse just about all the add's on ebay dont say anything about memory

never fitted one but think this is the module but chk first

dboxmm.jpg