Trying to update firmware and bootblock

[joecar]

First update to the latest V7.5 and V8.1 from www.efilive.com/downloads.

Then update to 2.04.72... the 2.04.72 firmware and the V2 flashing tool are located in C:\Program Files\EFILive\V7.5 that was just installed.

Then read the new V8.1 readme again that was just installed.

[the4wheeler]

so im trying to go up to 8.1 but for soem reason my box wont take the new boot block
my curent version is 2.05.04

i go to update boot block answer yes to all the deals goes into dead poll, go to the flashscan explorer solect the new boot block file check the box hit program it does its thing like it is programing , message pops up boot block sucksufully updated i hit refresh and the boot block version is still sitting at 2.05.04... a
any ideas?

[joecar]

I pm'd tech support.

[joecar]

so im trying to go up to 8.1 but for soem reason my box wont take the new boot block
my curent version is 2.05.04

i go to update boot block answer yes to all the deals goes into dead poll, go to the flashscan explorer solect the new boot block file check the box hit program it does its thing like it is programing , message pops up boot block sucksufully updated i hit refresh and the boot block version is still sitting at 2.05.04... a
any ideas?

Ok, so you programmed in the new bootblock...

Now, while dead poll is flashing (yellow leds alternating), flash in the new firmware... its filename is FSProgV2_05_20.efw.

When this is finished, then check the bootblock and firmware versions.

[Blacky]

No, don't do that yet!!!

If you only have bootblock V2.05.04, then you MUST first flash in firmware V2.05.14.
Then you can flash in the V2.05.08 bootblock.
Then you can flash in the V2.05.21 firmware.


Regards
Paul

[Blacky]

Attached is firmware V2.05.14
Regards
Paul

[the4wheeler]

ok so i did it ... did the hole boot block update , then firmware update following right after the boot block ..

i go to boot up my box it says the hole licence update deal.... do all that looks to have the new firmware


this is what the box says in the license inf. aria on my box ..

Firmware 2.05.20
date aug.06 2008

boot block 2.05.04
date oct 16 2007

im guessing this is not good

in order for me to git the explorer to see the info (shows the same info as in the box) i have to put the box in dead poll mode for it to see the box...

and i did flash the Flash scan files not the autocal files....

i appreciate the help...

[the4wheeler]

ahh **** i missd you post Paul so now what is my plan of attack?

[ScarabEpic22]

Id try to upgrade the firmware back to 2.05.14 first, if that doesnt work then try to flash the boot block to 2.05.08.

If that fails, then I think Paul will have to send you a patch that allows you to downgrade your fw to .14 so you can do the boot block properly.

[Blacky]

1 Put FlashScan into deadpoll manually (holding Ctrl key).
2 Reprogram the firmware back to V2.05.14.
3 Then program the boot block to V2.05.08
4 Then program the firmware to V2.05.21

The only potential problem is step 2 may be denied due to the boot block not allowing previous firmware to be flashed in. i.e. you might not be able to go from V2.05.20 back to V2.05.14. I can't remember if boot block V2.05.04 enforces that or not.

Regards
Paul