Sorry for overdue message: I have managed to get my ds218+ running with the help of this forum and input from members. I wanted to add some more details so other no-so-experienced users like me can follow instructions mentioned earlier: - I have replaced CMOS battery with no luck, kept new battery in. - I have used CH341A Programmer with 1.8 v adapter and SOIC8 Clip. I did not use any soldby bahodir - uBoot