DBOX 'Loading Kernel'

Hello there ..

My DBOX is showing 'loading kernel' on the front LCD and thats as far as I can get.

I've downloaded a copy of the Flashing Assistant thats mentioned in various threads, but it just fails and most of the error messages are in German.

Is there any way I can now connect to the DBOX? I've just managed to get hold of a NULL Modem cable so I was wanting to try that (via the console port), but my question is:

a) How do I connect using the console port? Can I using HyperTerminal?
b) What should be the COM settings on the COM Port
c) How do I load images via the console? Or is it simply a case of resetting via the console?

 

Have you tried IFA with the NULL MODEM Lead connected? (as well as the crossover CAT5 lead) ?

 

hi SG8 .. No I havent tried with BOTH the NULL Modem AND Crossover cable as:

a) I've only just got the NULL modem cable
b) I didnt realise that both were required

Will try that tonight and post back. Basically, your saying that with BOTH cables connected, I should be able to flash with IFA.

With regards to images, I was previously running Commando_6 version 2, in your experiance, which is best? I've heard a lot about Sportster images .. what u reckon?

 

hello mate ..

got a bit further, now getting a message that ultimately says 'bad magic number' ...

Any ideas?