just an update , I got a new PSU and tried again . This time I got it to connect and got CHECK SERIAL PORT STATUS...then it started to burn the flash but failed about 90% in. When I tried again it just hangs there for about 20-30 seconds the I get Com Test Error,,,,opening serail port is failed and never get to the burn flash.
I have tried just about every timing there is from 1 second right up to 30 seconds between turning the power on but I cant get it to connect.
Itried it on my PC windows 7 using the comport and same on the laptop with XP. I know the null modem cable is fine as I can flash a dreambox with dreamup no problems on both pc and laptop.
you know the comport settings in device manager ? do they have to equal the eeprom program ? the program has it as 11520 parity evens were as device manager has it as 9600 and parity evens
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Are there any drivers I could add to see if its just the comport on my lappy with XP as it seems to be a comport issue rather than a psu as it did bite once with the new psu but failed on the burn