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[cmpteki]

Any thoughts?

My external programmer hasn't arrived yet so I haven't tried to reflash the modchip using the Installer...worried that if it cooks it I will be stuck until the backorders are filled...

Thanks in Advance

[SS113]

QUOTE (cmpteki @ Dec 30 2003, 11:53 PM)

Ok...I have read the official docs, everything here (including that bunch of whine-ing) and...well...I still have a question. First and foremost - the instructions on the initial post worked *exactly* as listed, no idea why anyone would have any trouble obtaining the software or being able to read the docs...I have never used mIRC before and I got it all first try - nice job. Now...the requested information for any post: Xbox v1.0  (I'm the guy who buys when it first comes out so that someone else can buy it cheaper 3 months later) Executer v2.3B+ Modchip  (2*512k banks - I think?) Executer2 v4978.03 BIOS New WD 120GB HDD Ok...first things first...followed initial post, downloaded software... I got my modchip yesterday.  I installed it earlier today.  I created a BIOS disc, with which I flashed the chip to x2 v4978.03.  I booted the system...got the Executer2 XBox Logo and the standard MS dash.  So far so good.  I created a Slayers Auto Installer CD and booted it.  I FTP'd into my factory drive and transferred all of my data off.  I powered down and installed a new HDD.  Now is where the problem occurs...I have tried the rebuild using both C and FC...Formats and sets up as normal (or appears to) drive space is as it should be...BUT...I always have the same result...the copy process ends putting me back the menu...I would guess this means it has completed as normal...except... When I remove the media and power down, on rebooting I get my standard Executer2 XBox Logo, then an X3 FTP Server Alpha Logo and thats it...it stays there...indefinitely. I have even tried using the Install EvoX/Apps/Etc option after each of the rebuilds...no change. I can still boot off the CD.  My current thought is that some incompatibility exists between EvoX and this BIOS revision...or that the flash that seemed to go so well...really didn't...   Any thoughts? My external programmer hasn't arrived yet so I haven't tried to reflash the modchip using the Installer...worried that if it cooks it I will be stuck until the backorders are filled... Thanks in Advance

My hat is off to you, you have taken all the correct proceures, I did not think anyone would read all the post here but I can't say that anymore- and by a first time poster. LOL

The bios you are using will work with the installer fine but you should change it when you feel comfortable in doing so. 3978.03 was not meant to be a long lived Bios it was a test bios but functions fine as far as my use and testing had gone with it.

As for getting the FTP client of the Bios this is because it (the Bios) can't find a dashboard to load. this because the evoxdash.xbe is missing as well as the xboxdash.xbe is missing. this happens often with the early Xbox that have the Thomson DVD drive.
The Thomson drive is known for its lack in ability to read burned media, because you can FTP into the xbox when using the installer disk you can check that files are copied to the root of C but this will not confirm it will run because you cant check file condition or run ability.
The best media for the 1.0 xbox with the thomson DVD is DVD-R it is the most compatable and readable of any other media other then retail games disks that are pressed not burned

I invite you back to the IRC channel for one on one help in getting through time problem, ask for myself @SS113 or @BigZ we are both Ops of the channel and will spend the time needed to get you going. If I am not there seek out BigZ and tell him SS113 sent you to him for help. you will need to explain everything again in the chat but we can get to the bottom of your problem

SS113

[cmpteki]

A further note to anyone else...if you only see a few file names whip by during the "rebuild" of a new drive before the process "finishes" you need to make a new Installer disc with different media...

You will see a LOT more file names zip across...and if you use DVD media it is *drastically* faster...

In retrospect I should have confirmed that all of the files copied using FTP and not bothered you with this...in any event Thanks for the quick response and for helping me resolve my problem!

Now...I am off to play with things...

[SS113]

QUOTE (cmpteki @ Dec 31 2003, 12:03 PM)

SS113 - Thanks for the tip on the media... I had assumed that since it booted all was good...I built a new disc using a DVD+R instead of the previous CDRW and away it went...everything worked as described first try!   A further note to anyone else...if you only see a few file names whip by during the "rebuild" of a new drive before the process "finishes" you need to make a new Installer disc with different media... You will see a LOT more file names zip across...and if you use DVD media it is *drastically* faster... In retrospect I should have confirmed that all of the files copied using FTP and not bothered you with this...in any event Thanks for the quick response and for helping me resolve my problem! Now...I am off to play with things...

Glad to hear you got it working and it was only a media problem. Although that is what i felt it was there can be other things since you have no other problem at this time we wont go there.
Anyone who reads the Doc's about the F install (stelth) it is printed there you must use a FC booting bios and it even explains why this is needed.
The Bios is the link to many users problems besides media. I tried to place warnings too aleart users of special features requirs special bios but so many users dont read till there is a problem then it sometimes is too late for a simple fix. A fix is almost always possable with simple changes but then some take more involved tinkering to resolve it. I am glad it help many get into the xbox and hope there will be more users who will read first.

SS113

[motox333]

EDIT: I got to EvoX through MechAssault, now the only way is to FTP the original xboxdashe.xbe back to my HD right?

[rg350]

Like the last poster, I have had a problem come up after extensive reading. I have an enigmah chip on an older xbox (yeah i know..) I got 2.5 all burned and loaded, backed up my retail HD, and went to install all the apps on the same retail drive. When I rebooted, I have a newer MS dash (with live option) but no Evox or any other apps. Is there something I missed? I am sorry in advance if I am a noob:(

thanks

[SS113]

QUOTE (rg350 @ Jan 1 2004, 12:07 AM)

Like the last poster, I have had a problem come up after extensive reading. I have an enigmah chip on an older xbox (yeah i know..) I got 2.5 all burned and loaded, backed up my retail HD, and went to install all the apps on the same retail drive. When I rebooted, I have a newer MS dash (with live option) but no Evox or any other apps. Is there something I missed? I am sorry in advance if I am a noob:( thanks

The problem is the bios, you are using. You will have to rename some files

First, rename xboxdash.xbe to msxbdash.xbe then rename evoxdash.xbe to xboxdash.xbe
this will allow the Xbox to boot to evox.


SS113

[motox333]

Like I said in my other post, I cant boot to original XBOX dash. I got some help in the #slayers channel from SS113. He said I would need to FTP. I got the crossover cable today, but im not real sure on how to FTP when EvoX doesnt save settings or anything. I read up on 3-4 tuts and they didnt help me. You guys got any ideas?

[Bigz]

QUOTE (Druminese @ Jan 1 2004, 07:07 PM)

Sorry, I know I HAVE to be doing something really stupid, but here's my question: I installed SlaYer's EvoX Auto-Installer V2.5 and restored my original XBOX hard drive (you're AWESOME... saved me $150) but it seems when I put my games into my F:/Games partition they aren't seen by the XBOX, they're only seen when I put them in the E:/Games partition.  I noticed that one 'games' directory is capitalized and the other isn't, is the XBOX case sensitive?  I didn't know how to search this, so I'm sorry if this is a repeat question. -Druminese

You basically just need to FTP into your Xbox and edit the "evox.ini" file.  Find the section for "Play Games from HD" and see what directories it's pointing to. If the directory with your games in it isn't there or is named wrong, correct it so it matches the pathname exactly.  This is what that section of my evox.ini file looks like for instance:

Section  "Play Games from HD"
      {
           Line "- Games on the Hard Drive -",2
         AutoAddItem "E:GAMES"
         AutoAddItem "E:HDDLoader"
         AutoAddItem "f:GAMES"
         AutoAddItem "f:HDDLoader"
         SortAll   
      }


Hope that helps!

PS: If you need help FTPing look at my tutortials below....

[motox333]

My EvoX is on my HD via the Mordens MA Audio Hack. I found the save option (im an idiot D:) and i followed many tuts and people have helped me. It doesnt want to connect! I cant figure out why.

[motox333]

But, on the good side, I fixed it!! I FTPed the original msdash.xbe back to C:

[xbx]

Great package, just installed it on a new 80 gig with the F partition.  I ran into a problem though, when I go back to the MS Dashboard and then try to go to the settings, there is nothing that shows up.  No menus or anything to change any settings.  It's only the MS Dashboard background (the green webbing) that shows up and I can't go back to a previous menu by pressing B, I have to reboot the machine.  Anyone know what's wrong?

[SS113]

QUOTE (jimbob303 @ Jan 2 2004, 08:12 PM)

when i was trying to download ver 2.5, instead of downloading it, it went to the same screen, and then when i tried to download the adobe thingy, and it kept saying it had been interrupted, so i can't do anything, help!

You post is not clear enough to help you at this point, if you are having problems in the mIRC channel ask for help in the channel there is plenty of people to help you there. as for www.adobe.com and a problem getting acrobat reader v6 from them I cant do anything about that, hundreds of users update there reader weekly to read the doc's and you are one that cant and that suggests problems on your end.
mIRC is a much faster source of help then this is because it is in real time.

SS113

[SS113]

QUOTE (xbx @ Jan 3 2004, 03:07 AM)

Great package, just installed it on a new 80 gig with the F partition.  I ran into a problem though, when I go back to the MS Dashboard and then try to go to the settings, there is nothing that shows up.  No menus or anything to change any settings.  It's only the MS Dashboard background (the green webbing) that shows up and I can't go back to a previous menu by pressing B, I have to reboot the machine.  Anyone know what's wrong?

when you say you go to the ms dash the screen is missing icons, i will guess this is from the menu to access the dash, but if you reboot the xbox with chip off you can see a complete ms dash, this makes me think there is some files corruption or damaged files in the ms dash. This can happen when the files are copied from the install media.
You have 2 options first is to redo the ms dash from the install disk and you can just replace the dash it self with messing with nothing else ( read the doc's) this is what i suggest as first choice, second is go on xbox live and let it update the dash. this will give you the full 2.0 dash from MS MAKE SURE CHIP IS OFF USING LIVE.

SS113

[BigGash]

QUOTE (spyder79 @ Jan 3 2004, 05:03 PM)

hi guys, i really newbie. i had just order my x2.3b lite from divineo.com so after i install the mod chip.. i just need to use the slayer installer tat i burn into my cdrw  or do i need to flash the bios ? thx

I would assume, like most chips, that you'll have to flash it when you get it.

Don't worry, there are loads of tutorials on here....