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[coragin]

Well it sure has been awhile since I last posted.  Long story short, liteon 1.61 fw got my 360 banned, like a dumbass without reading any boards for why media center wasent working, (had not played or turned on xbox 360 for a few months) I applied the new dash last Aug.  So got a banned 360 and it totally screwed being able to jtag it too.  Anyways, since its been while, I got some noobish refresher questions.

1. If I jtag do I need to flash the dvd too?
2. For the banned console, it has a liteon drive, anyone got any quick links for updating to the new LT fw?
3. I know with jtag you can play dlc and iso from a hd.  Is the iso from a hd, usb?  or is there a new hack to put a 1tb in my box?
4. Common tip size for soldering iron?  I assume SMALL
5. Roms and Emus.  Is there a PS1 emu? N64, Gamecube?  Obviously for 360 lol.

With guides constantly being updated and better methods found to do things, is there a good guide around to jtag, what stuff to add, loader, dash ect along with differences?  Heh this is a few questions, but any suggestions will help.

Finally, I understand you can dual boot, one to Xell other to regular old 360 dash.  So here is my questions on that.

When I boot to normal 360 dash, if I go on live can or will I be banned instantly?

After the jtag is complete and running, if I DO get banned from live, can I re-enable media center extender ect?  Currently those functions are crippled if you get banned.

And any other suggestions you guys can give me.  Thanks a bunch!

[thwack]

QUOTE(coragin @ Jun 9 2010, 12:08 PM)

1. If I jtag do I need to flash the dvd too?

You don't have to - but you are better off doing so.
2. For the banned console, it has a liteon drive, anyone got any quick links for updating to the new LT fw?

Depends what rev. LiteOn it is - I'd imagine if you've already got your orig dump etc, then no need to use probes etc. Jungleflasher is your friend here
3. I know with jtag you can play dlc and iso from a hd. Is the iso from a hd, usb? or is there a new hack to put a 1tb in my box?

You can add a 2tb if ya like - in the hardware section there's some tuts for adding  better HD's. ISO's can be played from any storage device on a JTAG - GOD2ISO is good for this.
4. Common tip size for soldering iron? I assume SMALL

Yep - you don't want anything bigger than around the 2mm mark - also 15-20w is recommended (and flux).
5. Roms and Emus. Is there a PS1 emu? N64, Gamecube? Obviously for 360 lol.

A very good N64 one is on it's way - PS1/Gamecube - not yet - but the usual suspects are around - MAME, SNES etc

With guides constantly being updated and better methods found to do things, is there a good guide around to jtag, what stuff to add, loader, dash ect along with differences? Heh this is a few questions, but any suggestions will help.

See the Kernel section in these forums - lots of good tuts, but as a basic rundown:

1. Backup NAND at least 3 times, check NAND.

2. Install JTAG wiring (remove/bridge R6T3). Create FreeBoot/XBR for your console

3. Flash FreeBoot/XBR to 360. Sit back and enjoy.

Finally, I understand you can dual boot, one to Xell other to regular old 360 dash. So here is my questions on that.

When I boot to normal 360 dash, if I go on live can or will I be banned instantly?

Not instantly, but generally within the first 30 minutes or so - JTAG's are NOT for onlinage.

After the jtag is complete and running, if I DO get banned from live, can I re-enable media center extender ect? Currently those functions are crippled if you get banned.

Yep - as all you've gotta do is reflash your NAND with your FreeBoot/XBR image and you're good to go.

And any other suggestions you guys can give me.

Enjoy it - and wait for more lovely apps to arrive

[coragin]

Thanks thwack!  I think you helped me when I was just getting into flashing my dvd, great info here.  What does the "Bridge" mean?

I already got the three wires soldered that arent used for the LPT port, is that the bridge you were referring to?

[thwack]

No worries

The 'bridging' method is another way to disable efuse burning on the 360, basically it stops updates from removing the 360's ability to run unsigned code (ie JTAG). One method it the R6T3 resistor removal, the other is Blackaddrs method of bridging two solder points on the underside of the mobo near the R6T3, have a look here:

http://forums.xbox-s...howtopic=706121

[coragin]

QUOTE(thwack @ Jun 9 2010, 08:45 AM)

No worries

The 'bridging' method is another way to disable efuse burning on the 360, basically it stops updates from removing the 360's ability to run unsigned code (ie JTAG). One method it the R6T3 resistor removal, the other is Blackaddrs method of bridging two solder points on the underside of the mobo near the R6T3, have a look here:

http://forums.xbox-s...howtopic=706121

Okay I dont understand this, well I understand solder two points, does this take away from a wire I need to solder in this tutorial?  http://forums.afterd...torial_-823187/

If so which one does it take away?

[BrooksyX]

No its just an extra step people take to protect their jtags. Its not required. My jtag doesnt have it and its fine. I just make sure to be smart when it comes to updating my xbox/flashing stuff to the nand.

[coragin]

Thanks BrooksyX.