Hi,
Sorry for the long first post...
I've installed my Matrix modchip no problem. I've got a boot CD-RW for Evo-X and I can load this up as well. I've got a new 80gb Seagate HDD I want to install but having some problems. I've read everything I can find on here and also spoken to a freind who's been trying to help.
This is the situation...
1) The X-Box works with the original HDD when I boot with the Evo-X boot disk.
2) I made a format Evo-X boot disk for my new HDD
3) I've put in the factory fresh new HDD and tried to boot with the new boot disk, but get the "your x-box needs servicing" message.
4) I've tiried using the Slayer disk as well, but same problem (loads with original HDD though).
Now, I've looked at the info on locking, but not sure if I need to do this or not, and if I do, excatcly how I go about it...
The tutorials I've read say that I need to have Evo-X installed on the new HDD before I can format with it as it will need to read the unlock code. This doesn't make sense to me as I can not get the HDD to work in the X-Box, so how can I copy Evo-X to it?
Do I even need to lock the drive if I'm booting from an Evo-X disk? My freind says I should not have to, but looking through the forum I'm not sure...
I've found the xhdprepa tool, so I've zero'ed a test drive first (not my 80gb unit) and will try it tonight when I get home. I don't know if this will fix it as I'm still thinking this is something to do with drive locking.
Can anyone help? I've been waiting ages to get the modchip and HDD and it's frustrating when I can not get it to work
Cheer!