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shanafan

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« on: December 13, 2002, 11:30:00 PM »
How about just turning it off?
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shanafan

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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2002, 01:36:00 PM »
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As proof of the poor "activate/deactivate" design


Sorry, but why do you think the mode 3 is a poor design? You are the first person to say this.
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kadlerbrent

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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2002, 05:09:00 PM »
another question.... how do you tell what version of xbox you have?   is there a significant visual difference or is it just a sticker somewhere?  apparently v1.1 is much harder to install a matrix onto and requires an updated bios???  I just bought my box this month with the xmas special.  

thanx fellas
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shanafan

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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2002, 05:54:00 PM »
To tell what version Xbox you have, check the manufacture date underneath. If it was produced in August or later, it is probably a 1.1

However, some people have said August produced systems were also 1.0 was well.

So, my decision is that if it was produced in September or later, it probably is 1.1
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shanafan

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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2002, 05:58:00 PM »
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Mode 3 is completely backwards. It should boot in "off" and then require you to eject to "on".... this way you won't accidentally log into xboxlive with your mod enabled.


Sorry dude, but I disagree. Using the mode 3 requires you to be careful. Most people right now don't use Xbox Live so that would a wasted step.

And, I am not sure if it is even possible to boot the onboard BIOS and then go to the Matrix's BIOS without powering off.

Like as with soldering a modchip, you have to be careful. One wrong move and you could fry your board.
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2002, 07:10:00 PM »
You can install external switches to mirror their counterparts on the Matrix circuit board.  See my recently-updated Adding Switches tutorial for info.


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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2002, 12:15:00 AM »
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shanafan

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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2002, 12:24:00 AM »
Well, one wrong move and you could be banned from Xbox Live.

BUT, swapping my PS2 Gameshark CD with a PS2 backup CD with my OLD Neo 2.2 modchip is way more difficult, eh more of a pain in the ass.
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