Sunchip CX-W8 (Z3735F)

[ddxcb]

The new version looks like they removed the RX/TX pins on the board, also I see no IR sensor either.

[dinosauria]

Here's new version ?

http://www.cnx-software.com/2015/04/24/wintel-w8-dual-boot-android-4-4-windows-8-1-mini-pc/

[Methanoid]

Replaced my 1st post with links to helpful info...

FYI, pretty sure the new box is different hardware (IR works, PCB different chips) so cloning eMMC and BIOS may brick box. Not gonna try it now!

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...735f#post23013 FIRST POST...

[lokegabor]

Could anyone upload please the hp drivers, because i can't download it!

Someone help!

[Methanoid]

Well I am probably gonna buy a 2nd box anyway... so I can rip the BIOS and the whole eMMC from that and see what happens maybe... unless someone else gets there first?

[no_spam_for_me]

Also, I don't own the device, but I read at the pipo x7 that they get a problem (brick) if they flash the dualboot to a single boot windows version, which seems to be because of a different bios version...
So you should handle it with care!

[Methanoid]

Guys

You may be interested to know there is a version of this box now being sold which dual boots Win8.1/Android. I wonder if it is a simple case of cloning the eMMC from one of these to make your W8.1 boxes into dual boot ones?

Anyone wanna try?

[Methanoid]

I don't own the device, but normally it should be
[Boot Override] at [Save & Exit] at the BIOS
and here you have to select your USB pen (often the name of the pen)...

Thanks. Over 8 owners who have reinstalled and none respond. The one guy who hasnt got the box does!

Unfortunately there is no such option. I have looked around all the options again. I can only assume that Rufus is not building a compatible USB stick as no USB stick name or device even appears. However its there if I boot into W8. Tried removing FastBoot, QuietBoot and QuickBoot but nothing appears.

Come on guys, NOT sharing knowledge is pretty crappy... Share the love!


EDIT: It seems the Rufus settings do matter.... Must select MBR Partition Scheme for UEFI (only!) and FAT for your USB build. Now I can install as the BIOS sees the stick

[no_spam_for_me]

I don't own the device, but normally it should be
[Boot Override] at [Save & Exit] at the BIOS
and here you have to select your USB pen (often the name of the pen)...

[Methanoid]

I want to wipe and install a fresh legit W8... how do I set the thing to boot from USB stick to do so? Edit: ESC for BIOS but what settings!

[Methanoid]

Anyone got an ACCURATE measure of the PSU plug... I want a PSU that isn't attached to a crappy adapter....

[fr3ak]

as much as possible please keep away from bios settings as this is not like the normal pc. here are other similar threads and still don't have any fix for this issue.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/intel-based-tv-players/pipo-x7-tv-player/23478-pipo-x7-won-t-start-up-anymore/page2

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/intel-based-tv-players/24881-resetting-firmware-on-cx-w8

[olafbret]

please help.....Does anyone know how to (re)flash the bios?

[buasinski]

Here are the drivers for the CX-W8

https://mega.co.nz/#!l0wA0KpC!c7vMvR4LJF8PS0iL8XexxE_kx6Eti-m4A-Z0wpXTpno

And For scrads the Bios.

https://mega.co.nz/#!8gARDRjb!WE4U6e...XgYimAPvoQwNYo

After turning off USB mode 3 in BIOS I have blocked USB ports at this moment and I only have the EFI shell -
I do not know how to restore the default BIOS settings, anybody?

[fr3ak]

decided to proceed to fan mod for better cooling . i have tested playing 1080p with cody while running prime95 stress test on background.
my max temp is 65c . only prob is that fan is still running even though the unit is off. i just unplug the usb fan when i don't use the unit.