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[oz_paulb]

QUOTE (Large Dopant white @ Aug 28 2003, 05:18 AM)

One question just came to mind: you mentioned you made your own partition table, right? I'm under the assumption that you only did it for the space beyond 137GB, but correct me if I'm wrong. Regardless, you think you have a way to change ALL the partition tables (i.e. say I wanted 10GB on E:, 40GB on F:, and 80GB on G:)? Even without that, you've discovered an awesome hack. Makes me happy I haven't upgraded from my 40GB HDD yet.

Yes, I believe all the partitions can be changed (assuming that apps like dashboard don't make assumptions about sizes of each of the drives).

Of course, I'm just talking about the low-level (empty) partitions on disk.  Some sort of utility would need to be written/modified to re-format these partitions, and load all of the default stuff back into them.

Slayer's EvoX installer deals with formatting "F:" based on how big the partition is.  I don't know if it will format other partitions based on what the KERNEL tells it about sizes, or if it's got built-in hard-coded sizes.

- Paulb

[ikkuranus]

keep up the good work i look forward to trying it
soon maybe we all can get that monster drive for our xboxes

[oz_paulb]

I've run into a problem with the Slayer EvoX installer (2.1)

With my bios installed, when I tell it to load a new big hard drive from scratch, it pops-up "Writing config sector" (or something like that) and 'hangs'.

If I go back to my old bios and do the same thing, it works.

If, after having my drive prepared, I go to my new bios and tell it (Slayer's EvoX installer) to format F: only, it works fine.

I'm going to ignore this problem for now, since it could be some hard-coded KERNEL memory accesses in Slayer's code, but it's a reminder that my code may not be perfect the first time around.  

I don't suppose anyone knows where to get the source code to the Slayer EvoX installer app/apps?  I know most people don't seem to publish source.  Is "Slayer" still active?  Anyone know how to contact him?

- Paulb

[SigTom]

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I wish I got Ali G on DirecTV

PM Me, I can hook you up with the rips of the Shows that have been on HBO.  Ive got HBO On Demand, so i can set ya up with some epis.  Once again man, awesome work.

And yeah yo contact Slayer, just PM 1wolf1, aka Slayer, and he can talk with ya.  Or head to his post here Slayers 2.1 Thread and head over to his IRC Channel.

[msn25]

all i have to say is:

[mav]

WOW great work,

i do belive that the partitions are all hardcoded for e,c,x,y,z (yes e drive is first on the xbox hdd) then evox added suport for f, afterwards
trying preping the hdd and doing the other partions manually (im thinking using evox + ftp commands) rather than a predefied utility, possible even format the partions from within linux (cd boot) with fatx.

hope that gives you some ideas at least. cant wait to add a 300GB HDD

[elduderino1234]

QUOTE (oz_paulb @ Aug 27 2003, 10:07 PM)

I've run into a problem with the Slayer EvoX installer (2.1) With my bios installed, when I tell it to load a new big hard drive from scratch, it pops-up "Writing config sector" (or something like that) and 'hangs'. If I go back to my old bios and do the same thing, it works. If, after having my drive prepared, I go to my new bios and tell it (Slayer's EvoX installer) to format F: only, it works fine. I'm going to ignore this problem for now, since it could be some hard-coded KERNEL memory accesses in Slayer's code, but it's a reminder that my code may not be perfect the first time around.   I don't suppose anyone knows where to get the source code to the Slayer EvoX installer app/apps?  I know most people don't seem to publish source.  Is "Slayer" still active?  Anyone know how to contact him? - Paulb

he goes by the name 1wolf1 on these forums. you can try PMing or emaling him here http://forums.xbox-s...ODE=03&MID=2154

[purist]

So what about the rest of us lackeys that use the font audio exploits for the soft mod...do we get to have fun too?

                                 

[oz_paulb]

QUOTE (purist @ Aug 28 2003, 08:46 AM)

So what about the rest of us lackeys that use the font audio exploits for the soft mod...do we get to have fun too?

I haven't messed with any of these new 'soft mods', so I really can't say how things would work.

I'm not sure.  When you load a 'soft mod', are you loading a completely new bios/kernel into memory?  If so, then it may be possible.

But, the Xbox would boot in LBA-28 mode (limited to 137GB), then you'd load your new bios, and it would be in LBA-48 mode.  Partitions would need to be set up so they'll work in both modes, or so everything is 'below' the 137GB line, and an extra partition above the 137GB line that's only visible after loading the new bios/kernel.

- Paulb

[hamtitampti]

Sorry to write here, paul
but i hear this discussion now since weeks.
and it is false.

First, you should tell all people that if you enable lba48 (which is simple)
you can not access the data with an normal kernel anymore

From a Windows Support Site
>If you enable 48-bit LBA support on a system that does NOT have a 48-bit LBA-
>compatible BIOS, and a hard disk larger than 137 GB, you will experience data
>corruption.

but as people sure are "more intelligent" as i, please consult ATA/ATAPI 6.0 specification.
It is written very clear there, why the "using in both worlds" is not possible.

Good luck for your non-working & incompatible system .

franz

[Biznaz]

here's to hoping

[Troed]

oz_paulb - nice hack. Those who've heard of you before don't doubt you at all - I promise.

franz - who cares about XboxLive? That's still the only reason for anyone to dual-boot an Xbox with mod on/off.

[xboxSlayer]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if linux can handle the extra space in the hard drive then Paulb does have the right idea. I'm not to clear on the technical parts of this discussion but Franz why are you so keen on giving Paulb a hard time? Hear him out and see what he has to offer. All the new advances on this sytem are great and I'm really interested to see how this turns out. At least someone is trying somethng new. I'm tired on seeing new updates everyday to the same apps and software. To me this is big news that means something new that the xbox has to offer. Good Luck Paulb, don't let anyone hold you back.

[SigTom]

****NOTICE****
(the following is meant to be read in an Arnold Schwarzenegger (austrian) accent)

Franz:

This is Hans.  Where have you been? We need to work out those weak arms of yours.  You little girly man.  Why do you come on here and say youve heard about this for weeks when this discussion just started (well at least Pauls Thread) on  Aug 24th.  I am thinking you need to go and pump yourself up, mind and body.  Let the man work and see if he is correct.  I am always wanting to look at you puny small minded nay sayers and slap you like the little girly men you are. Because I am here to PUMP (clap) YOU UP!!  

(OK im Done the above was a complete joke, so take it in that light)

For real tho, let the man work, dont dog him, let him work and work and work, then he can say if it is accesible 100% of the time.  When it comes to modding your XBox your ALWAYS taking the chance youll have a non-working & incompatible system, thats nothing new and quite frankly, doesnt scare most of the people that read these forums.  Dont be a divider, be a combiner just like good ol G.W. Bush.  Now, Paul, hows it going man? Hope all is well, work hard, and if you need some other people to test this out, I have a couple virgin XBoxs and 137 GB + drives.  Let me know, ill be a guinea pig, wont be the first time Ive destroyed an XBox, how else am I supposed to get replacement parts?

[xVanWildeRx]

paulb's gots my support. ive been reading about modding for months now, and am going to mod my baby later this week.. the news about larger hard drive is utterly exciting. from what paulb has been posting, he seems to have a very good handle on what he can and can not do. props to paulb!    i guess ill wait on deciding on which hard drive to buy for my baby.