hi can anybody help a friend of mine got the new box it came with a letter saying the box must have soft ware it will not work without soft ware it gives a site for the soft ware www.iwantabox.com/downloads.htm we cant seem to be able to get onto it and the only thing the box is doing is giving sliding flashing green lights it wont go on anybody got any suggestions or is their anything we can do thanks martin in dublin
You will need a null modem cable DB9F to DB9F. Null Modem Cable http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=L71BT&DOY=2m6 If your pc does not have a serial port you will need a USB to serial port adapter to use in conjunction with the null modem cable. USB Adapter info http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx...t10&doy=search&MenuName=USB to Serial Adaptor These two cable links are only for reference as they can be purchased alot cheaper on fleabay. All firmware/loader can be found in the link at the end of my post marked Eamos Library. You will need the GTromloader, (Starvi*w Software Uploader), found in the Starvi*w software folder of the link. You will need version 4.50 firmware for THE B0X found in "THE B0X" firmware folder. Updating Firmware Connect your box and PC with a Null modem cable and switch on the cable box and put it on STANDBY. (The Starview does not need to be connected to TV to update it with GTROM) Open GTROM Loader software make sure that you set the correct COM PORT that matches the one that is being used Make sure App file only is selected, then click Bin File & browse to the firmware (theb0x_Ireland 4.50)where you downloaded it to on your PC. Run the GTROM loader by pressing Download and you will see the % progress increase then Download completed message on your PC. Wait until you see the DOWNLOAD COMPLETE pop up on your PC before removing the NULL MODEM CABLE. The Starvi*w will then reboot Turn off and turn back on , then plug your tv cable and scart back in Pres OK to select English Installation Choose Provider etc Automatic Scan Press OK Channels found Exit Press Menu then 1570 (A secret menu appears) Turn EMU key ON Exit , exit , exit