Topic: Flashing Benq W/ixtreme V1.1 (tutorial) (Read 1194 times)

MANHUNT · « **on:** October 28, 2007, 08:53:00 PM »

IXTREME V1.1 FOR BENQ TUTORIAL v1 (WRITING RIGHT NOW I HIT POST ACCIDENTLY)

WARNING I take no responsibility for how you use this information. If you break it, it's your fault!

Okay after reading basic tutorials out their designed to show how to modify the BenQ firmware utilizing C4EVA's new iXtreme v1.1 for the BenQ drive I realized they all were not fully correct. So I designed this tutorial (Sorry But No Pics if someone can provide some I will edit this post). This was done using a VIA6421 PCI Sata Card.

WHAT YOU NEED
NTFS4DOS
http://www.360mods.net/Downloads/details/id=56.html

iPREP
http://www.360mods.net/Downloads/details/id=84.html

DOSFLASH
http://www.360mods.net/Downloads/details/id=86.html

iXTREME v1.1 BENQ FIRMWARE
http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1633.nfo

TUTORIAL

1. Create a folder in the root of your HDD (C:) called DOSFLASH

2. Download & Extract DOSFLASH

3. Copy The Contents of the DosFlash16 folder to the DOSFLASH folder in the root of your HDD.

4. Create a folder called BENQ in the DOSFLASH folder.

5. Copy the contents of either the Fast or Quiet iXtreme firmware which you wish to use into the BENQ folder. Below is an example of what you should have so far.

DOSFLASH

BENQ

FW

6. Now Download & Extract iPrep and start the application. Check Custom Serial ATA
then hit List SCSI Based Controllers Choose Your SATA Chipset through the Drop Down Box. Then Get The First 4 Numbers/Letters from the Dev IO Box (ex. DC00) Remember Your Number!

7. Now burn the NTFS4DOS Image Onto A CD-R. Once Burning is Complete Shut Down Your Computer. Do Not Remove The Disc From Your Drive!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Optional Step
If your PC will not boot directly from the CD change the Boot Sequence in your Bios by hitting F2 at the startup screen when your computer turns on. And change it to boot from CD first in your Bios.

8. Plug Your BenQ drive into you SATA chipset on your computer.

9. Turn on Your Computer. NTFS4DOS should come up. Just Hit Enter You Will Then Be Prompted to Agree To The TOS Type Yes and Hit Enter

10. Now Once In NTFS4DOS Type the drive letter where you saved the DOSFLASH folder along with a colon then hit Enter (ex. C:)

11. Now type in cd DOSFLASH and hit Enter.

12. Now turn on your 360 (It Should Be Connected To Your Computer)

13. Follow the on screen instructions on DOSFLASH. Remember to make a backup of your firmware!

This is just a basic tutorial right now I am not at my house, tommorow it will be completely updated with some pictures and more in depth.

This post has been edited by MANHUNT: Oct 29 2007, 04:04 AM

sirocc0 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2007, 10:18:00 PM »

I know many of us appreciate this! Can't wait for the pics and update! I got my VIA card and torx 10 screwdriver lol..now im looking for a benQ 360 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

also..we do not need the DosFlash1.3 for this? (yours links to 1.2) ?

This post has been edited by sirocc0: Oct 29 2007, 05:20 AM

MANHUNT · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2007, 11:11:00 PM »

QUOTE(sirocc0 @ Oct 28 2007, 11:54 PM)

I know many of us appreciate this! Can't wait for the pics and update! I got my VIA card and torx 10 screwdriver lol..now im looking for a benQ 360 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

also..we do not need the DosFlash1.3 for this? (yours links to 1.2) ?

Yeah here is the updated link (http://www.xbox360-hacks.com/file/69) appearently I am unable to edit my first post so I guess the updated tutorial will be posted a a reply. It will all be up tomorrow. I personally just purchased my 360 today with a BenQ in it because my Hitachi 360 just broke today due to the 3 Ring Error. Best way to get a BenQ is check out http://360drives.com and compare lot numbers look for a 0737 thats what I got it was a Premium which included Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Forza 2.

Corrosive Substance · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2007, 10:42:00 PM »

Alright I thought we were supposed to put the dosflash 16 on the usb drive? I am modding my drive right now manhunt could you help me via IM?

MANHUNT · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2007, 11:21:00 PM »

QUOTE(Corrosive Substance @ Oct 29 2007, 12:18 AM)

Alright I thought we were supposed to put the dosflash 16 on the usb drive? I am modding my drive right now manhunt could you help me via IM?

Sure Get At Me. Do You Have Gmail? We Can Chat Through Their?

Corrosive Substance · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2007, 11:24:00 PM »

QUOTE(MANHUNT @ Oct 29 2007, 06:21 AM)

Sure Get At Me. Do You Have Gmail? We Can Chat Through Their?

Yeah, I have gmail. What's your email?

MANHUNT · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2007, 11:25:00 PM »

QUOTE(Corrosive Substance @ Oct 29 2007, 12:24 AM)

Yeah, I have gmail. What's your email?

Check your PM

Corrosive Substance · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2007, 10:57:00 PM »

Check your PM and thanks.

booker · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2007, 11:07:00 PM »

great tutorial, please add some more pics to it...

thanks

alphanumeric303 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2007, 01:52:00 AM »

OH PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE FINISH THIS TUTORIAL~!!!

I started on it, thinking that it was complete or that I could finish it myself from dosflash.exe....but theres still so much more to it.

Im stuck, its late and Im frustrated. I hope you finish this article by the time I wake up hahaha.

pikah · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2007, 02:33:00 AM »

Thanks for the tut, I am going to check it tonight (this will be my first mod, since I have the 360 for 3 days now), wish me luck ;-)

eqjunkie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2007, 03:23:00 AM »

Just follow the standard ixtreme benq firmware instructions from Manhunt's end point and that will explain the rest of the process to update your drive firmware.

MANHUNT · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2007, 07:08:00 AM »

Okay seeing as I am unable to edit the first post the tutorial is almost done. Although it is pretty much self explanatory where I left off. Their will be on screen instructions after you type DOSFLASH. Turn on your 360 and go through the steps it will show up as the drive with the most information hit the number of that drive then Enter. And so on/so forth. Once again I am not home and am unable to fully update the tutorial.

booker · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2007, 07:24:00 AM »

and please add more pics

I neve flashed a Drive yet so the more detial you can make it the better.

thanks

Corrosive Substance · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2007, 09:27:00 AM »

My steps.

1.C:

2.cd DOSFLASH

3.Power ON Xbox 360

4.dosflash.exe

5. It shows 3 ports none are the Xbox 360's. I enter No t resend the command until the drive responds. I do this twice for my drive to be on the list.

6. I select my drive #8 - The Details: Flash Manufacturar ID: 0x00, DeviceID:0x00 - Flash Type :MTK Vendor Intro Failed! - Flash Size: 0 bytes (0 KB).

7. Unknown flash chip!

That is what I always get.

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