Getting error message...

Failed to enter program mode...


Anyone have some advice...


Thanks

Getting error message...

Failed to enter program mode...


Anyone have some advice...


Thanks

Make sure the comm port is set correct, and the following is how to trouble shoot the atmega


*************TroubleShooting*****************

This is a trouble-shooting guide for ATMEGA128's . This document
is not complete by any means as things are always updating.

This document pertains to the Black ATMEGA's( Official OMEGA-EFA's ) and the
Blue wafer ATMEGA's with a switch.


BLUE WAFER WITHOUT SWITCH
=========================

If you have a Blue wafer without a switch. You will be required to make a
modification to the board: Adding a two-way switch. The two-way switch is attached
in the following manner. Place the board in front of you so the ATMEGA chip is
farthest from you. Note where the wire or 000 is placed on the board, and remove it.
The top end of this wire goes to left side of switch, now to the right is a blank
soldering pad, connect this pad to right side of switch. Now connect the middle of
the switch to the bottom pad where the wire came off of.


TROUBLE-SHOOTING
================

1. "Failed to Enter program mode" Message from JeepersDx210.
1. ATMEGA128 Connection:
1.1 Verify the card is inserted into programmer correctly.
1.2 Insert the ATMEGA128 with a Smart Card or business cards in programmer.
1.3 Verify ATMEGA is rectangular, no external bits attached to board.

2. Voltage Problem:
2.1 Try using a gender changer instead of a cable for the programmer.
2.2 Try using a different computer ( no Compaq's, Dell's, HP's these are
known to cause problems ). If works create a external power supply
for programmer.

3. Incorrect Jumper(Black ATMEGA) or Switch(Blue ATMEGA) Setting:
3.1 For Black ATMEGA program with Jumper ON.
3.2 For Blue ATMEGA program with switch away from ATMEGA128 chip.

4. ATMEGA Programmed at inproper crystal frequency. This is bad as it may vender
the ATMEGA128 chip useless until unlocked.
4.1 Verify the crystal frequency by looking at the silver item on the ATMEGA
board and verify that are your using the correct board type
( ie; ATmega128@##.####MHz).
4.2 See 5.1

5. ATMEGA128 Locked
5.1 Start JeepersDx and select ATMEL -> ATmega128 Erase Flash/EEPROM, then
program at proper board frequency of crystal. If no go, look into 1.2 more.
Please note: This requires a known computer that can write and ATMEGA board.
5.2 If still no go try this,
1. Load up jeepers, and plug everything in for your atmega as normal
(ie atmega in programmer, plug cable into computer).
2. make sure jumper is ON.
3. click the atmel tab, ATmega128, erase/flash eeprom.
4. when it says erasing eeprom, PULL THE JUMPER.
5. Do this 3 or more times.
6. then do full monty, when it says erasing eeprom, PULL THE JUMPER, and when
it says writing, PUT THE JUMPER BACK ON.
7. You will get errors, go back and repeat steps 3 to 6. You will notice that
each time you do the full monty, you will write a little more to the card
before you get an error.
8. eventually you will write the card, and you will be able to erase the eeprom
WITHOUT PULLING THE JUMPER.
9. your atmega is fixed. Always program at the correct frequency
(18mhz for efa, 18.43 for blue card with switch).


2. "Smart Card not inserted Correctly Message" when ATMEGA in receiver.
1. Incorrect Programming:
1.1 Verify you set Board type as ATmega128@18.0000MHz for Black ATMEGA and
ATmega@18.4320MHz for Blue ATMEGA.

2. Jumper or Switch in Wrong Position:
2.1 Make sure jumper is off on Black ATMEGA while in Receiver.
2.1 Make sure switch is towards ATMEGA128 chip on Blue ATMEGA's.

3. Capacitors Blown:
3.1 Remove C1 and C2 from Blue ATMEGA board or remove both brown( capacitors) items
on back of black ATMEGA, reprogram and see if works.


3. Preview Channels Only, All others Black Screen.
1. Initialy Wait for video:
1.1 Can take from 20 seconds to 5 minutes for initial video to appear upon
power on of receiver.

2. Wrong Keys
2.1 Verify Key0 and Key1 are correct.
2.2 Verify proper boxkeys are being used.

3. Static
3.1 Program ATMEGA as normal, then insert in IRD for 5 minutes trying to watch a
black channel. Then connect ATMEGA back to computer, and Hit Actions -> Verify
EEPROM, then Actions -> Verify Program.
3.1.1 If errors:
Reprogram ATMEGA, unplug power from IRD and sattelite feed, insert ATMEGA,
wait 1 minute, then plug in power and sattelite feed.
3.1.2 If no errors:
Reprogram ATMEGA, select ATMEL -> ATmega128 and Lock/Fuse Settings, select
yes to continue, remove check mark from M103C in Fuse Extended section, then
remove jumper(black ATMEGA) or move switch(blue ATMEGA) towards ATMEGA128
chip, then hit write.

4. Bad ATMEGA128 chip
4.1 Program ATMEGA as normal, and Hit Actions -> Verify EEPROM, then Actions -> Verify
Program. If error and you have tried on many different computers, most likely
bad chip.


5. Picture will freeze in few min to few hours.
1. Wrong Lock/Fuse bit.
1.1 Up/down channel will work again.
1.2 *** Don't mess with other setting, do this at your own risk***
Remove jumper from Black ATMEGA or move switch towards ATMEGA128 chip on Blue
ATMEGA. After program ATMEGA as normal, select ->Atmel,->Atmeg128-> lock/fuse
settings. Click on "CKOPT" to de-select. Click on write.
2. Incorrect crystal used on ATMEGA.
2.1 Verify you are using either a 18mhz or 18.43mhz crystal on ATMEGA.
3. ATMEGA programmed at board type ATMEGA128 only.
3.1 Program at proper crystal frequency and verify switch(Blue ATMEGA) is towards
ATMEGA128 chip or Jumper(Black ATMEGA) is off.
4. Software catching up.
4.1 Blackouts occur when the stream is out of whack with the software and the
software needs to catch up with the proper sequence of stream, usually can take
up to 45 seconds.


6. Video for few minutes/hours/day then black screen.
1. Programmed at incorrect crystal frequency:
1.1 Program at proper crystal speed ( see 2.1.1 )

2. Keys change:
2.1 Program ATMEGA with new keys: Connect ATMEGA to computer, start JeepersDX, hit
get under keys section, then hit write. Insert ATMEGA back into receiver.


7. "Blacked out in the area" message while trying to watch a channel.
1. Wrong blackout string
1.1 Use default blackout string of "00 00 B4 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F".

2. Channel guide:
2.1 Do not use channel guide to get into channel, type in channel # directly, if still
same message press channel up then channel down.


8. Channels Missing in guide.
1. Wrong teirs:
1.1 Use default tier settings from JeepersDX210.

Make sure the comm port is set correct, and the following is how to trouble shoot the atmega


*************TroubleShooting*****************

This is a trouble-shooting guide for ATMEGA128's . This document
is not complete by any means as things are always updating.

This document pertains to the Black ATMEGA's( Official OMEGA-EFA's ) and the
Blue wafer ATMEGA's with a switch.


BLUE WAFER WITHOUT SWITCH
=========================

If you have a Blue wafer without a switch. You will be required to make a
modification to the board: Adding a two-way switch. The two-way switch is attached
in the following manner. Place the board in front of you so the ATMEGA chip is
farthest from you. Note where the wire or 000 is placed on the board, and remove it.
The top end of this wire goes to left side of switch, now to the right is a blank
soldering pad, connect this pad to right side of switch. Now connect the middle of
the switch to the bottom pad where the wire came off of.


TROUBLE-SHOOTING
================

1. "Failed to Enter program mode" Message from JeepersDx210.
1. ATMEGA128 Connection:
1.1 Verify the card is inserted into programmer correctly.
1.2 Insert the ATMEGA128 with a Smart Card or business cards in programmer.
1.3 Verify ATMEGA is rectangular, no external bits attached to board.

2. Voltage Problem:
2.1 Try using a gender changer instead of a cable for the programmer.
2.2 Try using a different computer ( no Compaq's, Dell's, HP's these are
known to cause problems ). If works create a external power supply
for programmer.

3. Incorrect Jumper(Black ATMEGA) or Switch(Blue ATMEGA) Setting:
3.1 For Black ATMEGA program with Jumper ON.
3.2 For Blue ATMEGA program with switch away from ATMEGA128 chip.

4. ATMEGA Programmed at inproper crystal frequency. This is bad as it may vender
the ATMEGA128 chip useless until unlocked.
4.1 Verify the crystal frequency by looking at the silver item on the ATMEGA
board and verify that are your using the correct board type
( ie; ATmega128@##.####MHz).
4.2 See 5.1

5. ATMEGA128 Locked
5.1 Start JeepersDx and select ATMEL -> ATmega128 Erase Flash/EEPROM, then
program at proper board frequency of crystal. If no go, look into 1.2 more.
Please note: This requires a known computer that can write and ATMEGA board.
5.2 If still no go try this,
1. Load up jeepers, and plug everything in for your atmega as normal
(ie atmega in programmer, plug cable into computer).
2. make sure jumper is ON.
3. click the atmel tab, ATmega128, erase/flash eeprom.
4. when it says erasing eeprom, PULL THE JUMPER.
5. Do this 3 or more times.
6. then do full monty, when it says erasing eeprom, PULL THE JUMPER, and when
it says writing, PUT THE JUMPER BACK ON.
7. You will get errors, go back and repeat steps 3 to 6. You will notice that
each time you do the full monty, you will write a little more to the card
before you get an error.
8. eventually you will write the card, and you will be able to erase the eeprom
WITHOUT PULLING THE JUMPER.
9. your atmega is fixed. Always program at the correct frequency
(18mhz for efa, 18.43 for blue card with switch).


2. "Smart Card not inserted Correctly Message" when ATMEGA in receiver.
1. Incorrect Programming:
1.1 Verify you set Board type as ATmega128@18.0000MHz for Black ATMEGA and
ATmega@18.4320MHz for Blue ATMEGA.

2. Jumper or Switch in Wrong Position:
2.1 Make sure jumper is off on Black ATMEGA while in Receiver.
2.1 Make sure switch is towards ATMEGA128 chip on Blue ATMEGA's.

3. Capacitors Blown:
3.1 Remove C1 and C2 from Blue ATMEGA board or remove both brown( capacitors) items
on back of black ATMEGA, reprogram and see if works.


3. Preview Channels Only, All others Black Screen.
1. Initialy Wait for video:
1.1 Can take from 20 seconds to 5 minutes for initial video to appear upon
power on of receiver.

2. Wrong Keys
2.1 Verify Key0 and Key1 are correct.
2.2 Verify proper boxkeys are being used.

3. Static
3.1 Program ATMEGA as normal, then insert in IRD for 5 minutes trying to watch a
black channel. Then connect ATMEGA back to computer, and Hit Actions -> Verify
EEPROM, then Actions -> Verify Program.
3.1.1 If errors:
Reprogram ATMEGA, unplug power from IRD and sattelite feed, insert ATMEGA,
wait 1 minute, then plug in power and sattelite feed.
3.1.2 If no errors:
Reprogram ATMEGA, select ATMEL -> ATmega128 and Lock/Fuse Settings, select
yes to continue, remove check mark from M103C in Fuse Extended section, then
remove jumper(black ATMEGA) or move switch(blue ATMEGA) towards ATMEGA128
chip, then hit write.

4. Bad ATMEGA128 chip
4.1 Program ATMEGA as normal, and Hit Actions -> Verify EEPROM, then Actions -> Verify
Program. If error and you have tried on many different computers, most likely
bad chip.


5. Picture will freeze in few min to few hours.
1. Wrong Lock/Fuse bit.
1.1 Up/down channel will work again.
1.2 *** Don't mess with other setting, do this at your own risk***
Remove jumper from Black ATMEGA or move switch towards ATMEGA128 chip on Blue
ATMEGA. After program ATMEGA as normal, select ->Atmel,->Atmeg128-> lock/fuse
settings. Click on "CKOPT" to de-select. Click on write.
2. Incorrect crystal used on ATMEGA.
2.1 Verify you are using either a 18mhz or 18.43mhz crystal on ATMEGA.
3. ATMEGA programmed at board type ATMEGA128 only.
3.1 Program at proper crystal frequency and verify switch(Blue ATMEGA) is towards
ATMEGA128 chip or Jumper(Black ATMEGA) is off.
4. Software catching up.
4.1 Blackouts occur when the stream is out of whack with the software and the
software needs to catch up with the proper sequence of stream, usually can take
up to 45 seconds.


6. Video for few minutes/hours/day then black screen.
1. Programmed at incorrect crystal frequency:
1.1 Program at proper crystal speed ( see 2.1.1 )

2. Keys change:
2.1 Program ATMEGA with new keys: Connect ATMEGA to computer, start JeepersDX, hit
get under keys section, then hit write. Insert ATMEGA back into receiver.


7. "Blacked out in the area" message while trying to watch a channel.
1. Wrong blackout string
1.1 Use default blackout string of "00 00 B4 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F".

2. Channel guide:
2.1 Do not use channel guide to get into channel, type in channel # directly, if still
same message press channel up then channel down.


8. Channels Missing in guide.
1. Wrong teirs:
1.1 Use default tier settings from JeepersDX210.
get a male to male adaterplug into printer port,attach prinnter cable,plug other end of cable to programmer,hold to make a good connection,after using a few times it will go all the way into programmer,then you want have to hold it in,then it should work,i kept getting that message until i did this,hope this works for you

Soyo1970, I was getting the same message until I changed my LPT settings in the bios from ECP mode to normal mode. Normal mode might not work for you but just try all 4 or 5 settings and this should fix your problem if nothing else works.

Hey Nintendo Master...cant seem to find where to change this info....nothing in setup and went to device manager and nothing there either...cant get rid of the failed to program error.....maybe its the comp....dell with XP

Hey Nintendo Master...cant seem to find where to change this info....nothing in setup and went to device manager and nothing there either...cant get rid of the failed to program error.....maybe its the comp....dell with XP

Im running a DELL Dimension 2300 with XP with no problems here, so this model DELL must be OK. Just a FYI