Firmware update gone wrong

Matthew Riddel

Matthew Riddel

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Hi, i bought this network attached storage drive from Maplin Dual SATA Network Enclosure : Network Enclosures : Maplin

I tryed updating the firmware and got some message in German about how if i updated the firmware the network connection would be lost. i clicked ok and now after rebooting my drive cannot access it. i have reset it and cannot try to update the firmware again as there is not USB Port on the drive to access it directly from the computer.

Anybody have any ideas on what to do??
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 530
    Memory
    1GB DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 8600
    Sound Card
    RealTek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" Dell Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    250GB Hard Drive
    Mouse
    Microsoft Mouse
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Laser
    Internet Speed
    Up to 20Mbps
Newer BIOS chips have what is called a boot block sector. When flashing the BIOS this part is not flashed. Basically all it does is run the floppy drive, and if you are lucky you will also get basic video. I have re-flashed a "dead" BIOS with this. The MB was manufactured in 1998. The first attempt at flashing failed-nothing but beeps on restart. I downloaded the correct Bios update, made a new floppy to flash the BIOS and reran the flash program. There was nothing on the monitor, just a black screen, but I could hear the floppy drive being accessed. Follow the flash utility instructions and let it do its' thing. It took several long minutes, but it worked.

I'm providing this link below. Do not hold me or vistax64 responsible.
Wim's BIOS Page: BIOS Upgrades, Motherboard identification and more...

Finally, you can approach your manufacturer of your PC or bios to purchase a replacement.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
lemur said:
Newer BIOS chips have what is called a boot block sector. When flashing the BIOS this part is not flashed. Basically all it does is run the floppy drive, and if you are lucky you will also get basic video. I have re-flashed a "dead" BIOS with this. The MB was manufactured in 1998. The first attempt at flashing failed-nothing but beeps on restart. I downloaded the correct Bios update, made a new floppy to flash the BIOS and reran the flash program. There was nothing on the monitor, just a black screen, but I could hear the floppy drive being accessed. Follow the flash utility instructions and let it do its' thing. It took several long minutes, but it worked.

I'm providing this link below. Do not hold me or vistax64 responsible.
Wim's BIOS Page: BIOS Upgrades, Motherboard identification and more...

Finally, you can approach your manufacturer of your PC or bios to purchase a replacement.
Click to expand...

Hi this isn't a PC though, this is an NAS (Network Attached Storage Drive) is there anyway i can recover this??
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 530
    Memory
    1GB DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 8600
    Sound Card
    RealTek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" Dell Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    250GB Hard Drive
    Mouse
    Microsoft Mouse
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Laser
    Internet Speed
    Up to 20Mbps
Oops... Sorry, still working on my reading skills.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
I guess the motherboard is fried.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq
    CPU
    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
    Motherboard
    intel 965 chipset family
    Memory
    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15"
    Hard Drives
    160 GB WDC
Who is the manufacturer of the drive or enclosure that you downloaded the Firmware update from? Maplin apparently is ONLY the seller of these devices.
 

My Computer

System One

i think its mrt communications. apparently there support is rubbish so no hope there

o and i downloaded the firmware update from maplin's website
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 530
    Memory
    1GB DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 8600
    Sound Card
    RealTek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" Dell Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    250GB Hard Drive
    Mouse
    Microsoft Mouse
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Laser
    Internet Speed
    Up to 20Mbps
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