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BenJeremy

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« on: August 07, 2002, 11:07:00 AM »
Just install a mod chip and don't worry about flashing the motherboard.

It's not needed, unless you REALLY want to remove the mod chip, and it might be ill-advised if you ever need to upgrade or return the BIOS to original condition.
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2002, 02:00:00 PM »
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BenJeremy

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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2002, 02:01:00 PM »
Well, homebrew mod chips are pretty close to free.... you can get a 2mbit FlashROM chip from a defunct PC motherboard to program and wire it in. Look for a chip labelled 29F020 or 29F2001. 4mbit and 8mbit will work fine as well, but 2mbit is much more common.

It's CERTAINLY easier and less risky than unsoldering a TSOP and attempting to resolder it (which is a no-modchip option, if you already have a programmer).

You cannot run bootleg software until the BIOS is updated, thus you cannot use the Xbox to reflash the BIOS without a modchip (which is what I think you were getting at). Chicken or the Egg, Chicken or the Egg.
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