Disclaimer: I have created this tutorial for users that are interested in flashing a Hitachi drive, and making backups of original games, not for Samsung users or those involved in hot swapping or anything of that nature. When followed correctly, these steps will lead to properly made games, that being said this is not the only route and should be taken with a grain of salt.
I am very thorough and detailed, so almost no question will be left untamed, but if so please properly inquire so that others can learn from your feedback.
Also for some software mentioned I cannot list the specific location of the download so please inquire through the use of a search engine.
List of needed software and hardware:
Xbox 360 with Hitachi drive-has three varied circles when opened
Samsung SH-D162c-http://www.vesalia.com/(DVD-ROM Drive)
Pioneer DVR 111D DVD Burner-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16827129001 Verbatim DVD+R DL 8.5GB blank media-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817131163
Xbox Backup Creator version 2.3-google for sources
Imgburn version 2.1-google for sources
Maximus-Garyopa Xtreme OPA Hitachi firmware version 2.3
Updated pioneer firmware version 1.29
Link Kreon firmware version .81-google for sources
Silicon Image SATA controller with 3112 chipset
Link Xeno or Xecuter connectivity kit-http://www.divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/dd-360-xenco
If youre not seriously interested in making a commitment to modding your 360 then do not read any further. The estimated cost could reach $170.00, but is well worth it and I think you will agree in the end. Also, back out now if you do not have a job.
Alright there are three sections to this tutorial, the drive flash, the backup, and the burn process. This is the hardware analysis;
I. Xbox 360 Flash1. You need to open your Xbox 360 in order to flash the DVD drive even with the kit and the sata card.
2. Use this video tutorial, it not only tells you how to open it but it also explains how to close it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Adw-PMQTU43. You will need a torx 10 screwdriver, an empty CD or DVD plastic spindle top, and a flat head screwdriver from a glasses kit
4. Now that you have it open remove the power cord (white cap) and the sata cord (j-shaped plug) from the Xbox 360
5. Take the SATA card and install it in an open pci slot in your computer. A pci slot is where the Ethernet jack can be found. It will require unscrewing an open pci slot and fitting the card into the motherboard. Windows will automatically prompt you with a wizard installer and just simply follow the setup choosing not to install the RAID function, do not worry what it is just disable it. If you are still stuck look at this:
http://www.dur.ac.uk/its/services/networ...l_network_card/6. Now connect the provided power cord from the xeno or xecuter kit in the back of the 360 drive and the one side of the power kit. Make sure to properly install the plug, if not electrical shock or fire damage is eminent. Now connect the sata cord to one of the ports on the sata card and the other end to the 360 drive. Look at the diagram:
http://www.cheapestmods.com/manuals/XODD_en.pdfThe other white plug with colored wires is a power cord from inside your computer you should have a few extras that you can unhook, say from near your DVD drive, and then click into the kit.
7. Now that all things are connected push down the debug button located on the kit, when your pc is booted it should turn red, if not try the other one until correct. When rebooting Windows, eject your Xbox 360 tray several times, to eliminate errors and maintain mode b status. Mode b is the secondary status of the Xbox 360 drive and will allow you to properly update your drives firmware to play backups. Once your computer has booted up double click on My Computer and check for a new drive, if done properly you should see a new drive with a new letter, right click on that drive. Then click properties, followed by hardware, followed by selecting the new drive. The name should be similar to what is on the label of the Xbox 360 drive. If all steps are passed, then Windows has detected your 360 drive.
8. Now you need to open your OPA v 2.3 folders, click until you come across the XL folder, here is where you will insert a cmd prompt. Right click on the folder and go down to open command window here and a new window will open up and read the current location of you saved OPA folder. If not, simply type cd f:\ this is for a change of directory and f should be replaced by the letter of your personal drive. Next simply type FLASH23S. BAT F 1672, remember F is your personal drive letter, do not assume you have the same amount of drives as I do. Also if any problems occur getting into cmd prompt, just boot your computer using networking. Press F8 when starting your computer, go to boot with networking and then hit enter, cmd prompt is sure to work after this. After typing in the FLASH prompt it should take about 3 minutes to flash your 360, hit the enter key if the flashing process slows down or stops, and finally shut down your computer when prompted on the screen.
Remove all kits and cables and close your computer and hook your drive back into the 360.
II. Dumping the .iso and .dvd files-Create an empty folder in your documents to put the .dvd and .iso file in-
1. Insert an original Xbox 360 game into the Samsung pc drive
2. Start Xbox Backup Creator v2.3
3. Select your Samsung drive in the pull down menu
4. Click options and set Block and Sector Retry Limit to 5
5. Also set Drive Specific to sh-d162c and the Xbox 360
6. Click Read and then click start for Complete Backup
7. Select your file location and type in the name of the game
8. The process can take around 30 minutes then it will prompt you when finished
III. Burning the .dvd game file1. Open Imgburn
2. Click Tools, then settings, then the write option
3. Click Layer Break Options for DL media
4. Click User Specified
5. Type 1913760 in the blank sectors box
6. Click please select a file and find the .dvd file that is 20-40 bytes in size (move cursor over the icon gather size information
7.On the bottom right click write speed and change to 4x
8. Finally click the big file to dvd button on the bottom left corner
9. If you choose to verify the burn after completion you will get several errors, just hit cancel and as long as the burn is a 100% it will work even if Imgburn thinks it will not
10. Do not wory about booktype crap because the pioneer 111d takes care of that automatically
That is it, you should now be able to play a xbox 360 backup of an original game.
If for some reason you have any questions, please post in this forum.
Fin
illog edit: fixed broken link to 1.23 firmware
This post has been edited by ILLusions0fGrander: Nov 29 2006, 06:01 PM
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