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triggernum5

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Want A Non-retail Bios
« on: October 23, 2004, 02:23:00 AM »
This probably isn't possible, but I was wondering if there is a way to have a bios that will not run unsigned code (preferably with the security features of 5713+) that skips error 5 check, has lba48 support, IGR, and BFM to boot..:)  Actually a bfm that skips error 5 check would be sufficient..  I traded away my lockable hdd, so I can no longer run retail bioses to test exploit possibilities (pipe-dreams, but it passes the time..)
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NjoY

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2004, 02:56:00 AM »
you in uk? i can sort your xbox out.
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triggernum5

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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2004, 01:33:00 PM »
I'm in Canada..  And other than this bios I don't need any help..  I'm tsop'd myself (w/2 bank 1.0 switch), and I install softmods on all kinds of boxes without problem..  There are alot of ppl doing research work in this area and I miss it without a lockable hdd..  I'm assuming I'm just gonna need to break down and swap a stock hdd in each time for testing purposes..:(
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2004, 06:12:00 PM »
Why not just get your HD key from your eeprom, buy a 120 gig (or watever size you want) lockable hard drive, lock it with your HD key, boot to an original bios and then test your exploits.  I hate to break it to you but I don't think there is a lot of demand for a hacked bios that doesn't run unsigned code and so I doubt one will ever be made.
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triggernum5

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« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2004, 12:43:00 PM »
Gee why didn't I think of that when I traded my lockable 120GB for an unlockable 160GB (I'm tsop'd)..  Because I don't want to drop $100+..  I realize that there is no demand for this bios, I was just hoping some guru who helped developed the hacked bioses would pipe in with a hex string or whatnot that returns the bios to retail security.
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« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2004, 07:53:00 PM »
so you want a hacked buis that can go on xbox live? casue that would be cool...
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triggernum5

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« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2004, 09:07:00 PM »
No, XBL is as valuable to me as a warm bucket of hamster vomit:)..  I want a hacked bios that only runs software that a retail bios will run..  Its tough to know if a softmod technique works if your bios runs any code no questions asked..  In anycase, looks like its not gonna happen..
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« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2004, 09:12:00 PM »
It would be easier to find a lockable HDD.....
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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2004, 11:44:00 PM »
stock xbox hd's go for dirt cheap on ebay. i dont know if their locked or not though
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triggernum5

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« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2004, 11:37:00 AM »
Might as well end this I guess..  To clear up any confusion I have quite a few original xbox hdd's..  I just thought "Hey, it would be sweet if...." so I had to ask in slim hopes that it might be a relatively easy hexedit or something..  I guess my case is gonna stay apart for another 10 months or so since I'm gonna be swapping lots of hdds..:)
BTW, I am aware of the dual/tri+ hdd switch mods..  Not considering that an option..
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