Bootloader 9X00 downgrade

[Grattachecca]

Hi all, I have a big problem with my CT et9000. I was try to install the latest boot loader when the light is gone :( Now my CT doesn't work, when i start it on the display it appears the description ET9X00 and then Booting... but it doesn't load anything. I try to install again the boot loader but nothing to do. Any solution ?

[Rob van der Does]

I'm afraid this will be a return to manufacturer; if the bootloader fails the box is really dead.

[Sicilian]

You need to flash an uptodate image that uses the file structure et9x00, current public ViX image will NOT boot using that bootloader.

[Rob van der Does]

You need to flash an uptodate image that uses the file structure et9x00, current public ViX image will NOT boot using that bootloader.
You're right, that indeed might be the problem.
From the start topic I understood that the bootloader upgade failed.

[Grattachecca]

I think that the bootloader failed couse when i try to install a image like CT V3, the flashing time is very long and the booting time is infinite, in practice never ends to load ( yesterday night 30 min. waiting time :(((( )

[Rob van der Does]

Yeah, I thought so from your description. A RMA-case!

[Grattachecca]

Yeah, I thought so from your description. A RMA-case!

So what i have to do ??

[Rob van der Does]

So what i have to do ??
Return to sender :cool:

[Aslain]

You killed your ET9000 like i did to mine earlier this year. If you fail on flashing bootloader no chance to fix it, send it back to repair.

[kupee]

you can check whether bootloader is dead or not using consol (RS232)
1. connect RS232 cable (box to PC)
2. open the consol programe on your PC
3. power on the box

There are no messeges on the consol screen if the bootloader of your box is dead
If the bootloader is ok, you can save your box.

can you check the this messages as follow ?

BCM74130011
012
K1
K2

K3

K4

K5

Shmoo Version=3.8
DDR Freq=0x0000018C
%00000001%
RC1=00000005
WC1=FFFFFFEA
RC2=0000001A
WC2=00000021
RC3=0000000F
WC3=FFFFFFEA
RC4=0000000F
WC4=00000031
NWC=0000000D
RC5=00000005
WC5=0000000D
RC6=00000019
WC6=0000000D
NRC=0000000F
RW=00000015
WW=00000048
G=00000000 R=0000000F W=0000000D
BL=00000000
RC1=00000005
RC2=00000019

BL=00000001
RC1=00000004
RC2=00000019

BL=00000002
RC1=00000007
RC2=00000018

BL=00000003
RC1=00000006
RC2=00000017

BL=00000004
RC1=00000004
RC2=00000016

BL=00000005
RC1=00000006
RC2=00000018

BL=00000006
RC1=00000003
RC2=00000018

BL=00000007
RC1=00000005
RC2=00000018
SCfC3
COPY CODE
COMPARE CODE
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BCM97413B1 CFE v2.26, CFE core v2.12, Endian Mode: Little
Build Date: Thu Sep 29 22:06:21 WEDT 2011 (Administrator@buildserver)
Copyright (C) Broadcom Corporation.

start cfe init device
ok
******************************************
Automatic startup canceled via Ctrl-C
******************************************

sec-0 nblks=8 blksiz=8192
sec-1 nblks=63 blksiz=65536
Enabling NAND flash at CS1, NOR flash at CS0
NAND Flash size = 128MB
CPU speed: 405MHz
Memory Config: 64-bit UMA
Device Tech: 512Mb
Total memory: 256MB
Boot Device: NOR
Total flash: 4MB

Initializing USB.
USB: Locating Class 09 Vendor 0000 Product 0000: USB Hub
USB: Locating Class 09 Vendor 0000 Product 0000: USB Hub

CFE initialized.
Set default GPIO...
Starting splash screen.
************************************************** *
Found splash image - Width = 720 Height = 576
bmp ptr : 0x8fa00000 , surface ptr : 0xafc00000
************************************************** *

CFE>

[kupee]

I want to know what is it on the front pannel when you power on the box. ET9x00? CT9000?
you can change name of the upgrade folder and change bootloader file in previous

- if you can see the ET9x00 on the front pannel,
1. copy previous bootloader file(ct9000) in the et9x00 folder
2. insert USB to the box
3. power on the box
----- Flashing ------
4. you can see the message ct9000 on the front pannel
5. copy previous et9000 img in the et9000 folder
6. insert USB to the box
7. power on the box
----- Flashing ------

your box can be running
try it.

[nolan]

I had similar problems like Grattachecca described.

You must check if the map on your usb sticks is named et9000 or et9x00?

Rename the folder et9000 to et9x00 and your receiver probably will see the new software.

Press OK to start flashing it.

If it doesn't work look for another bootloader and flash that.

After that flash another software.

It worked for me & box lives again.

[jakemate]

Yes renaming the boot loader folder to ex9x00 works if you press the arrow down button and not ok button, worked for me anyway.

[Stanman]

Yes renaming the boot loader folder to ex9x00 works if you press the arrow down button and not ok button, worked for me anyway.

Are you sure, it has been tried by couple of staffers on the 9000 and it does not work.

[punisher]

Didnt work for me but i used the "ok" button when it found new image and not the "down" arrow