Arduino Uno Board problems

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Hi Folks,

I got an arduino board which gives some sort of error when its time to program, so its impossible to upload code into it.
The Board is new (UNO) and come with a MEGA8. I would guess the arduino firmware is already loaded into the M8 because PIN13 flashed an LED, but perhaps I am wrong.

Just before we start going into the obvious stuff I did press the reset and checked that the serial port set and operating properly.

I got an atmega 232, but cant programe it, so option one would be can someone find me an hex I could burn into it using an external programmer?
Alternativelly I am aware this board supports both Mega8, 168 and 328 but I can find options to select each one. Advice?

Regards

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What is the error you are getting from the IDE?

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avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00

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Did you make sure the UNO is working(by trying some sample sketches)?

and are you trying to program the atmega 232( Is there a MCU like that?)

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I am confused, I explained exactly the problem I was having as still unable to get help.

My board arrived with the worng mycrocontroller (Mega 8 instead of mega 328).
I needed a way to program the bootloader into a virgin Mega328.

The issue was now dealt with, since I couldnt get help, I got a chip with the bootloader burn in.

Kind Regards