Topic: Pcmcia Sata Bus Works Perect! (Read 476 times)

rrg · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2008, 05:22:00 PM »

Pricemeista33,

Looks like the third laptop, worked like a charm.
The IBM with XP and the HP with XP did not work.
But the old junky Toshiba Protege 7020CT with attached docking station running windows 2000 worked.

I grounded the box to the laptop with wire and aligator clips. Once the 360 started blinking I rebooted the PC and then I also ejected the 360 drive via the windows right click properties on the 360 DVD icon before I started. I had put all the files on a USB memory stick with a few folders and created one folder called f:/c4eva for all the files. Ran the FLASH24S x xxxx. Waited 10mins done.

Laptop: Toshiba Protege 7020CT
Operating System: Windows 2000 Pro ver.5.0.2195 Service Pack 3 build 2195
DVD Drive: Hitachi 47dj (launch box)
Firmware Package: C4EVA_XTRM-HITACHI_v2_4_Stealth (I used the FLASH24S command.)
Tutorial: Pricemeista33 - post 1 of this thread.
PCMCIA SATA card: Best Connectivity 1.5Gb/s 2 ports - see post 1 for link (under the PC System Properties>Device Manager>SCSI and Raid controllers (driver installed is) Silicon Image SiI 3112 SATALink Controller
Method: SLAX CD - Frodo Edition ver: 5.1.7 (This caused the 360 power LED to blink rapidly, modeB.)

Thanks a bunch.

pricemeista33 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2008, 08:52:00 PM »

Outstanding dude,
We really appreciate all the info and great posts from all of you. This helps out so many people in multiple ways. I 'll be sure to inform one of my buddies of the great news involving the Toshiba Protege 7020ct. Thank alot rrq and don't forget to spread the great news to all of your buddies. Thanks to the Scene once again!

hardwork · « **Reply #32 on:** January 10, 2008, 04:09:00 AM »

hello guys ive flashed a few 360 on my old pc now i only have a compaq nx6325 lappy ive just ordered a Sata eSATA ATA PCMCIA CARDBUS 32BIT VIA VT6421 of ebay uk and was wondering if any1 knows which drives if any it will work on cause i want to buy a new 360 and flash it cheers for any help

pricemeista33 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:39:00 PM »

That's great "hardwork", for we are standing by for your results in trying to flash that drive using that bus card on that lappy. We are all standing by for more results for different types of cards working with other drives. As long as you have the 6421 chipset you'll be fine.

hardwork · « **Reply #34 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:42:00 PM »

ok guys cards come today had a quick go with a hlg 59dj got drive up in my computer had to press eject button 2 times for drive to react but then rebooted as had probs in restoring drive(already flashed)then after reboot had no luck in getting back to modeb i treid slax 1 and 2.1 and also by having tray open and pulling out power plug and then turning back on but drive wouldnt go into mode b any ideas guys

pricemeista33 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 11, 2008, 05:58:00 PM »

Hardwork, please list your every move while flashing so we can pinpoint the problem. Tell us what drive you're flashing, software(iPrep-dosflash-xtreme bootmaker, media(usb-floppy), card used via6421 or which ever you choose.

Try to be as specific as possible so we can all understand what you are saying clearly. Check out textbook's tut and you will definitely find the answer inside of that publication.

hardwork · « **Reply #36 on:** January 11, 2008, 08:32:00 PM »

hello guys,well im following textbook new tut,its a hlg 59dj im using pcmcia card in hp lappy its a via vt6421controler on first attpemt i got into mode b but ever since im have been able to ive used 4 diff slax cds and no joy drive wont have mode b and so wont show in windows
heres what i get when i check card info
Name   VIA VT6421 RAID Controller
Manufacturer   VIA Technologies, Inc.
Status   OK
PNP Device ID   PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3249&SUBSYS_32491106&REV_50\5&EC48E87&0&0020A4
I/O Port   0x0000FDD0-0x0000FDDF
I/O Port   0x0000FDC0-0x0000FDCF
I/O Port   0x0000FDB0-0x0000FDBF
I/O Port   0x0000FDA0-0x0000FDAF
I/O Port   0x0000FDE0-0x0000FDFF
I/O Port   0x0000FE00-0x0000FEFF
IRQ Channel   IRQ 20
Driver   c:\windows\system32\drivers\viamraid.sys (5.1.2600.310, 72.38 KB (74,112 bytes), 04/01/2008 13:09)

any ideas guys im willing to try then if all goes well i will get hold of benq and a sammy and give it a blast and see what goes

hardwork · « **Reply #37 on:** January 11, 2008, 08:52:00 PM »

ok im in mode b im sure i have to hit eject button 2 times to open and close the drive but i still cant get it to show up in windows xp s pack 2

pricemeista33 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 12, 2008, 09:24:00 AM »

Are you following the exact same procedures in post #1 of this thread? Make sure that you have retrieved the "Open Command Window Here" power toy explained in the tut. XP users need this software so when you right click on the folder on the desktop. You get the option to "open a command window here" option.

Leave Slax alone for right now as I had problems with Slax myself. All you need is the same things posted on my first post#1 of this thread. Take another look at this and follow the tut carefully. This is why I opted to use the resistor for the two wire trick. It got me into mode B really fast and easy. My drive showed up in windows XP also while at the desktop. Slax just didn't cut it for me sorry dude.

hardwork · « **Reply #39 on:** January 14, 2008, 05:02:00 AM »

hello all thanks for help but ive gave up on that x360 now really did my head in lol,anyway i can get another 360 but it has red lights just to have a go with the pcmcia card to see if it will work any1 know if the 3 red lights will make any diff when trying to read and write the firmware?i think its same drive a hlg maybe a 59dj again from what my bro could remember cheers guys any help would be great!

pricemeista33 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 17, 2008, 10:53:00 PM »

I don't believe it would be a problem if you power the drive from another source. I wouldn't use the console's power for the drive. Use the blaster or connectivity kit to power up for you don't want to cause further damage. Remember the 3rlod has to do with overheating so no, don't flash with standard power to the drive.

panyan1991 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 26, 2008, 03:10:00 PM »

can anyone help me with flashing a benq drive?
what is the best pcmia card to use, and what method do i use?

pricemeista33 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 26, 2008, 06:55:00 PM »

Hey panyan, I got your message and have sent you a reply. May I ask that you be our next guinea pig for that drive?

kentw · « **Reply #43 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:11:00 PM »

QUOTE(hardwork @ Jan 10 2008, 07:45 PM)

hello guys ive flashed a few 360 on my old pc now i only have a compaq nx6325 lappy ive just ordered a Sata eSATA ATA PCMCIA CARDBUS 32BIT VIA VT6421 of ebay uk and was wondering if any1 knows which drives if any it will work on cause i want to buy a new 360 and flash it cheers for any help

Can you provide the ebay link so I could search ebay. Been looking for a pcmcia or cardbus esata card but all I've seen at ebay are the Silicon Image based cards.

panyan1991 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 27, 2008, 12:49:00 AM »

QUOTE(pricemeista33 @ Jan 27 2008, 02:31 AM)

Hey panyan, I got your message and have sent you a reply. May I ask that you be our next guinea pig for that drive?

i dont know a thing about flashing yet, i am gathering all the info i can first - if i decide to do it i will post my results here and on maxconsole (where i am a quite high posting member)

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