Help with image for DM800

Hi folks

I've recently acquired a rather old DM800 (Clone) - It has SIM 2.01 and #76c bootloader.

Can I upgrade the bootloader on this? I see that there are newer versions of the bootloader available.

If I can upgrade the bootloader, I assume this means that I have access to more images?

What image would you recommend I use? I would like something stable if possible.

I have read about the flashing method via a web browser and can set this up on a router with DHCP but I also have a null modem cable available if required.

Many thanks for your help and suggestions.

Hi Inspiral

Many thanks for the quick response.

Which SSL should I use - I've checked
http://linuxsat-support.com/showthread.php?t=846

There is a 84, 84a, 84b and 84d
I was going to go for 84d but it says -
DM800HD will use ssl84d and orginal drivers 20130607 for OE 2.0 based dmm images
The new boot-loader used only with original dreammultimedia drivers 20130607.

How do I check what drivers are on my box and whether it will be compatible?

Thanks.

Hi Inspiral

Many thanks for your help.

Had a bit of difficulty as it wouldn't flash using my Windows 7 laptop (with IE/Firefox/Chrome) - but flashed right away with my old WinXP laptop using Firefox.

So, now I have SSL84b and the box seems to work as normal.

At the moment, the box says:
Enigma: 2010-06-01-experimental
Image: Experimental 2010-06-06
NIM: Tuner A Alps BSBE2 DVB-S2
I also get a DreamElite graphic on bootup - so I think it is running a version of DreamElite from 2010 at the moment.

Can I now use any image on this page:
http://linuxsat-support.com/forumdisplay.php?f=264
Does it matter whether it is SSL84a, b or d?

What is the general concensus re a stable image?

Also, how do I take a backup of the current image on the box with all the current settings so that I can flash it back in case it all goes horribly wrong?

Many thanks.

Thanks Inspiral.

Will take a look at dflash. I do not have a USB stick mounted yet - so will need to figure that out too.

I have a motorized dish (USALS) which is on the 45E to 45W arc although I watch mostly 28.2E and 13E and would be nice to have the relevant EPGs etc.

Thanks.

Thanks Inspiral.

I've tried the image you suggested (PLI4) - it seems ok apart from a couple of freezes with it - more problematic though is it does not save the new root password (ie after I specify a new password using passwd in a telnet session) - after reboot, it reverts back to "dreambox" - very strange indeed - do you know if there a fix for this?

I am trying a few other images at the moment but will probably go back to PLI4 if the password issue can be fixed.

Thanks.

Yes, I found it very strange - the behaviour was only on the PLI4 backup image you linked. I may go back to it again just to check one more time. So far the other images I have tried are very unstable on my box.

Will keep you updated.

Thanks for your help.

Thanks Inspiral.

Settled with an older PLI image for now. Learning lots by trial and error....