Firmware/Software/Files Download/Info

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Firmware/GPL/Bootcode:
For firmware/bootcode version: See Remote Control
Firmware Update Instructions NOTE EDIT:

0) Hook up composite cable if possible and watch progress over composite connection.
1) download firmware
2) unzip/unrar
3) copy "install.img" file to the ROOT directory of an EDIT: FAT32 FORMATTED USB drive ONLY.
4) Put USB drive into front usb port of Patriot Box Office
5) Go to SETUP -> SYSTEM -> SYSTEM UPDATE, & select SYSTEM UPGRADE
6) The screen will black out for about a few seconds until the update process initiates. The whole update process may reboot & resume, please DO NOT remove the usb drive UNTIL the screen goes back to the setup page.

FIRMWARE LIST
[NOTE: SEE THE OFFICIAL THREAD: Update 10/13/2010: Patriot Box Office FIRMWARE LIST, for the latest firmware releases]

1. ES-51-283G-PCMPBO25-P01.rar
2. ES-51-283G-PCMPBO25-P02.rar - Nov 30, 2009
3. (Firmware "P03" was never released)
4. P04_Firmware.zip - Mar 6, 2010
5. P05_Firmware.zip - Apr 30, 2010 Bootcode 18 & up- wiil brick bootcode 16 pbo's.

5a)ES-51-283G-PCMPBO25-P05-B Beta (Only for Bootcode 16)*
http://www.patriotmemory.com/softwar....installer.zip - May 19, 2010
5b)ES-51-283G-PCMPBO25-P05-B Beta (Only for Bootcode 18 or higher)*
http://www.patriotmemory.com/softwar...20.install.zip - May 19, 2010

Patriot's PBO product page
PBO English Manual
PBO GPL downlaod

To find out firmware / bootcode version:
From the Home (bootup) screen: on your remote, press the STOP button, let go, & then quickly press the PAUSE button. Brings up an info page, including your bootcode & firmware "system revision".

IF you have more difficulties flashing your firmware/find yourself unable to get pbo going try (aasoror's way):

- unplug power.
- remove any installed HDD.
- remove any network cables.
- remove the HDMI cable.
- connect composite RCA cables.
- get a freshly FAT32 formatted USB key, download P02 from firmware download page, get the install.img from the rar and add it to the root of the USB key.
- attach the USB key at the "front" USB port of the box.
- power up TV, switch to the proper input.
- plug power.
- and wait to see if your USB key led lights up indicating a firmware read.
- wait ... wait ... wait ..
- might want to repeat procedure several times until the box picks up.

[aasoror]

7) Restart Box Office when done

I know this is a copy past from the manufacturer instructions, but they have been wrong before and they are wrong here.

Do you get a screen instructing you to restart the box one your done ? nope

Is there a way to know that you are done ? well you should be getting the "language setup" screen. at that point do you need to restart the box ? nope

If you are restarting the box then you have most probably bricked it.

The best way is to ONLY USE composite cable (so you can see the actual update as it is in progress), does the instructions tells you that ..? nope

Any way, here is what worked for others when the above instructions didn't:

- unplug power.
- remove any installed HDD.
- remove any network cables.
- remove the HDMI cable.
- connect composite RCA cables.
- get a freshly FAT32 formatted USB key, download P02 from firmware download page, get the install.img from the rar and add it to the root of the USB key.
- attach the USB key at the "front" USB port of the box.
- power up TV, switch to the proper input.
- plug power.
- and wait to see if your USB key led lights up indicating a firmware read.
- wait ... wait ... wait ..
- might want to repeat procedure several times until the box picks up.