Echolink Beginners Guide - How to Flash the STB.

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========THE===ORIGINAL==UNOFFICIAL==GUIDE=======

DO TAKE YOUR TIME - READ THIS FIRST
Download and Extract the software from the zip file or wherever.
Make sure you have the Latest Version of ALIMINUPG4.

====CONNECTING TO YOUR PC AND STB (DEMO)=======
You need a 9 pin 3 wire null modem cable between the STB
and your computer. Best to have 9 pin serial connection on the Computer
side as well. If you are making the cable yourself then ->
Connect 2-3 3-2 5-5. and nothing else.
In other words 3 straight through wires -
then reverse 2 and 3 on one side.
If you absolutely have to use a usb -> 9 pin null modem
BUT make sure you have the software for it and/ or set it up correctly.

WARNING Some USB to 9 pin Null modem cables can be erratic in operation.
Just because they flashed another STB does not mean they will work with
these boxes and clones.
==========SAVE==YOUR==FAVOURITES================== ======
The way to do this is as follows.
Menu -> Channel -> Save Channel list and Settings.
Input Password 0000
Do you want to save current etc. Select YES Come out of
menu.
========NOW=TURN=OFF=YOUR=STB(DEMO)=========
Ensure the STB (Receiver is turned OFF) with the switch at the back.
It should not be done by the Remore.
Wait about Ten seconds. The Red Power Light MUST remain off.
Open the ALIMINUPG programme select the most up to date
sw.v1.3.7.????????.bin file.
Make sure you are using the correct software for the ALi Chip that is in your STB (DEMO).


Select the Com port (The one connected to the Cable on the computer).
Then press Next on the software running BEFORE you
Quickly turn the STB ON using the switch at the Back.
This will start the process.
Don't touch anything till it is finished !
Once the transfer is done turn the receiver off for 5-10 seconds
and then turn it back on again.
ONCE IT STARTS UP (be PATIENT)
From the IRD Select Menu -> Tools -> Factory Default.
The code to enter here is 0000
After the factory reset you then need to rescan the channels for
the satellite(s) selected.
============TURNING CAS ON==================
From the IRD Select Menu and key in 2020 and set CAS DECODING to on.
HIT THE MENU KEY THEN 2 -> 0 -> 2 -> 0
QUITE SLOWLY AND DELIBERATELY.
If you do it quickly it will not work.
Menu 2020 toggles the CAS on and Off.
Become comfortable doing this - its a bit finnicky.
If you cannot do this then you are stuck with FTA !!!!
Finally Restore FAVOURITES if you saved them!
Menu -> Channel -> arrow -> Restore Channel list and Settings.
Input Password 0000
"The operation will restore the last backup etc. Select YES .
This RESTORES YOUR PREVIOUSLY SAVED CHANNEL LIST
after A FLASH UPGRADE.

==================AUTOROLL===================== .
Autoroll Toggle ON / OFF
To toggle Autoroll NAGRA2 / TPS On and Off.
Key in Menu ->2 ->1 -> 2 -> 1

Its good practice to turn the autoroll OFF if your keys
are good. Little point in looking for something that is there. Some
ECM's will trash valid Nagra keys if you leave the Autoroll running.

==========T0==MANUALLY==ADD==KEYS============
You can hand key in the Keys from the menu if the CAS is ON.
Key options on the menu are not visible with the CAS turned OFF

1. Menu -> Tools -> Key Editor.
2. Select Encryption System
3. Select Key
4.Then Enter Values
Note Use the Remote Keys like a mobile phone.
NAGRA2 Keys go in as 32 Hex characters against
the current Key number either 00 or 01..
DO NOT PUT 16 Characters in Key 00 and 16 Characters
in Key 01 - Thats WRONG!!! [color/].
==========BISS=AND=DCW=KEYS======================[/color]
The Procedure for BISS or DCW Keys is slightly different.
Got to the channel you wish to decrypt on the normal mode.
The screen will say Scrambled.
Then Press Menu ->Keys Editor - > CDW BISS .
Then enter the BISS or DCW and the Keys as required.
Don't forget to SAVE them!
Menu -> Tools -> Information.
You should see something like this this.

Bootloader 0.9.9 - 11/10/2007
maincode 1.3.7 - 24/12/2007
CAS_data 1.00 - 01/11/2007
defaultdb 1.0.2 - 28/09/2007
mcu version 1.1.2 - 22/04/2006


===========OTHER USEFUL SOFTWARE =========================
The Original Software for the Max S100 is in on the
FTE Max website.It has no built in keys. If you screw up you can
try flashing with this firmware - it should get you back to where you started.
ALIEDITOR
You can use Alieditor.exe to read and write to the Receiver.
You can introduce new channels, and hand key in favourites
from scratch. It is strange software - treat it with caution.

MaxEditor.exe
It does what some things Ali Editor does not- You can edit the channels
and favourites with software - easily, and push and pull them
from the STB.
The script.ini file was updated on 14/05/2007.

I have found it much easier to edit the favourites on the STB then
save them as described above.
Do the Flash and then restore them.

ALL_KE.exe See Below
This allows you to import softcam.key files
- It shows up structural errors in the softcam.key files.
Many softcam.key files are not 100% and you may need to
fix them with any basic text editor (i.e. Notepad) before
you compile and upload the data from the PC to the STB.

The software tells you what the error in the text file is - they are usually easy to spot. It isn't high power software debugging.
If in doubt delete the line. Most of those keys are antiques
and haven't worked for months or even years!

If you are only adding one or two keys it is probably a lot easier to
do it with the remote - using the method described above.

If all else fails the Master Code for the Max S100 is 3327


WARNING : THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK