BeoMaster 5 motherboard

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XavierItzmann
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Posted February 28, 2023 at 06:11 GMT
#1654178
Hello Roland,

Did you «Buy a new cable with a 3 pin connector to connect to the original cable to the ML-PL-module and solder the new cable to the two soldering points of the optical connector on the solder side of the Via motherboard» ?

My system works fine and I hope I don't have to buy a new motherboard anytime soon and even though I find the thought of soldering anything on a motherboard quite daunting, I'm thinking perhaps I should buy this cable now before it becomes difficult to find?

Best,

 
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Rendboell
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Posted February 28, 2023 at 13:10 GMT
#1654183
Hello XavierItzmann,

As I remember the cable to connect is a standard 3 pin connector you can get in electronics or computer shops.

I think I unsoldered and used the old cable, but not sure.

Best regards,

Jens

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Jens Rendboell
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gebi
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Posted March 26, 2023 at 19:20 GMT
#1655007
I have a similar problem with my beomaster 5. It shows : DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER.

I can enter the bios with an external keyboard -> looks like the HDD is faulty. I have to do a fresh installation. Any other suggestions?

Would be great I somebody could help me out with a copy of the service tool.

BTW: will this SSD work?: https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/ssd-wd-blue-sn570-1228224376/

greetings from Zürich

GM
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Rendboell
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Posted March 27, 2023 at 05:15 GMT
#1655022
Hello gebi,

I am not sure if the linked SSD will work, as I can not find the specs to confirm if it has the required Marvell Controller 88SS1074.

You might be able to ask Western Digital customer support about this.

I have installed a WD Blue 3D NAND that has this controller, as reported in these reviews:

https://www.techadvisor.com/article/718838/wd-blue-3d-nand-review.html

https://www.fudzilla.com/reviews/41822-wd-blue-1tb-ssd-review?start=2

It is a little bit more expensive than other drives, including the linked WD Blue, but then you know it will work.

Best regards,

Jens

PS. I have sent you a PM regarding download of the service tool.

 

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Jens Rendboell
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gebi
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Posted March 27, 2023 at 09:08 GMT
#1655025
Thanks,

will try to get the above-mentioned SSD.

PS: Just send you a PM.
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Musica Ficta
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Posted June 4, 2023 at 22:17 GMT
#1656907
Hello Jens,

I am in need of the service tool for the BeoMaster 5.  Would you kindly provide the link to download it?  Thank you.

Best regards,

George
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Rendboell
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Posted June 4, 2023 at 22:31 GMT
#1656908
Hello George,

I need the e-mail to your Microsoft Account to send a link to download the service tool from my Onedrive.

Best regards,

Jens

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Jens Rendboell
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Rendboell
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Posted June 9, 2023 at 14:42 GMT
Edited May 16, 2026 at 18:56 GMT
#1656985
Hello all,

Because of the interest in the Service Tool for BS5 / BM5, I have made the 2.5 GB zip file available for all. Use this link for download:

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Jens Rendboell
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Rendboell
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Posted June 9, 2023 at 19:52 GMT
#1656988
Service Manual for Beosound 5 / Beomaster 5 attached.

Best regards,

Jens

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Jens Rendboell
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AlexA
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Posted October 21, 2023 at 17:14 GMT
Edited October 21, 2023 at 17:16 GMT
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