Topic: X2 4977 On 1.4 (focus) = Dead Machine (Read 57 times)

0123456 · « **on:** April 06, 2004, 06:16:00 AM »

i have a 1.4 machine with the focus chipset/st bios that has been accidently flashed with the x2 4977 bios. the machine isn't happy now so im in the 2 reset then frag situation.

i understand the only way to fix the tsop is to use a 29 wire chip or a matrix chip. i can purchase a 29 wire chip for £9 and a solderless matrix for £20.

which one would you recommend and can they both do the job. the tuts ive looked at are:

http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/matrix-fix-tsop.php
http://xbox-scene.com/articles/evox-tsop-matrix.php

i can't seem to find a "fix your dead tsop using the 29 wire chip" guide so some pointers for that one would be nice.

is it hard to solder/desolder the 29 wire chip as i would prefer to use the matrix as its a solderless option (soldering those 2 tiny points was bad enough).

any pointers would be appreciated - thanks <

barn · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2004, 06:47:00 AM »

29 wire is the way to go

try looking a bit harder next time its all there for you if you look

http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/repair-tsop.php

also diagrams for the 1.4/1.5 are here if you get stuck looking for them
(IMG:http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tskeav/v14_15_xbox.jpg)

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0123456 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2004, 07:03:00 AM »

thanks for that. why do you prefer the 29 wire option? doesn't the matrix perform the same actions but with easier installation?

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barn · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2004, 10:34:00 PM »

no idea never used matrix and if i rember with a 1.4/1.5 some points were missing from lpc port so extra wiring needed around there i think

i just find 29 wire easy and works everytime for me
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lordvader129 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2004, 04:23:00 AM »

0123456 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:54:00 PM »

29 wire time it is then. The one im getting is an old extender chip. seeing as ive never installed a chip before id like to ensure im following the right guide:

http://www.xbox-scene.com/modchips/xtender_diagrams.html

which appears to be quite similar to the pic posted above (thanks). should i just follow the above picture? also, do i have to bridge the 2 points marked "we" in the aforementioned pic as i already have the 2 tsop points bridged anyway.

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barn · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:30:00 PM »

yes you need to bridge the we points on the bottom
also make sure the chip you use has got a valid 1.4/1.5 bios on it anything after 4977 i think should be ok

and once booted you will need to cut 2 wires(or use a switch) before you flash
as my first attepmt i forgot and flashed the repair chip <

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