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[Heet]

As i posted in the other thread, ive ordered a 250 and i'll get it in a few days.  Cant believe this was "impossible" to most all this time , and now its reality.  Glad to test this.

[oz_paulb]

QUOTE (Biznaz @ Sep 2 2003, 03:20 AM)

from what i've read, can't you just allocate the rest of your 160gb to partition7, leaving partition6(F:) untouched?  I was planning on doing this.    to you paul.

Yes, the 'key' at this point will be: how do you format the 'extra' partition, and how do you get apps/files/etc onto it?  That'll (hopefully) come as existing apps/dashboards start supporting the idea of more partitions.

I'll be releasing some partitioning utilities in the next couple of days (lets you create/edit a partition table on your hard drive).  What I've already done (by hand - without these utils) is:

 - Write a partition table on the boot sector that describes the current F: (partition6) partition, as well as the new partition7 (that's above 137GB)

 - "swapped" the 6/7th partition table entries.  Now, F: points to the partition above 137GB (and 'partition7' points to your old F: drive)

 - Booted Slayer's EvoX installer, and formatted F: (partition6, which is still pointing to above 137GB)

At this point, I can boot-up, and F: points to an empty partition (above 137GB).  I can use it normally, but I don't have access to my 'old' F: partition (although the data is still there, and intact).  If I "swap" the 6/7th partition table entries again, and reboot, I can see my old F: drive, but can't see the new one above 137GB.

Again, once apps/dashboards support more partitions, this'll all be much easier.

If you want 100% support for LBA48 right now, it'll require dedicating the entire remainder of the drive to F: (since everything knows about partition6/F: right now).

Once again, just remember that this code is 'beta', so please don't experiment with drives containing data you can't risk losing.

- Paulb

[bborski]

so when i get a new drive id like it to be just like the one i have now, put the rest of the space in F.

so i have to flash the new bios and then format the new drive?

i dont plan on playing with the partition sizes at all (too much for my head) so when i edit my bios before i flash do i want to check the "Ignore Hard Drive Partion Table" option or not?

im really sorry for all the questions its just that this stuff is so far over my head

[mrRobinson]

This should be PINNED and kept updated with progress made....

[oz_paulb]

QUOTE (bborski @ Sep 2 2003, 03:49 AM)

so when i get a new drive id like it to be just like the one i have now, put the rest of the space in F. so i have to flash the new bios and then format the new drive? i dont plan on playing with the partition sizes at all (too much for my head) so when i edit my bios before i flash do i want to check the "Ignore Hard Drive Partion Table" option or not? im really sorry for all the questions its just that this stuff is so far over my head

I wouldn't check the 'ignore hard drive partition table' option unless you have problems (with a corrupted hard drive boot sector).  If you check it, you'll never be able to re-partition your hard drive.  You may not want to now, but there may be a reason to in the future.  It's probably best to leave your options open.

So, using Xbtool, choose "Partition 6 Takes Rest of the Drive", save your new bios, and put it onto your modchip.  Now, you should be able to re-boot the Xbox (with Slayer EvoX installer CD in the drive, for example (or whatever utility you'd normally use)), and it'll see the entire hard drive, ready to format.

- Paulb

[KiLaHuRtZ]

one quick question.  i have a 160GB in my box right now and i want to "unlock" the extra 23GB with your code, however if i just patch the BIOS will i have to re-format my entire drive or will it just boot up normally with the extra 23GB showing up in the F drive.  once again i want to add that 23GB to my F partition but i don't want to lose my data either.
thanks

[da_frog]

never mind i saw above post ^


Can anyone confirm that the xbtool works i believe paulb 101% percent on this and i have had some pretty bad run ins with xbtool and i cant flash and test my xbox (i got tsop) so has anyone really tested it???

btw. like i said i have no doubts in paulb

[xboxw00t]

for people having problems with using things like xToolBox etc for sending files, couldn't they patch the xbe and replace another Partition reference with the one they want? such as making Partition5 point to 7? If you needed to manage it you could just select drive 'e' (Even though it'd point to partition7 instead of partition5)?

Just a thought.. This wouldnt work for evolutionx (the strings don't show up) -
But should in Avalaunch (if they don't have a new version soon which I'm sure they will)

Just a thought..

[phoenix-lizard]

Just a note or everyone who is eager and tried this before oz_paulb's last post:

I have a 160gb and chose option to have partition 6 take rest of drive just to see what happened. The good news is that sure enough, I got and extra 20 or so GB!! But all my games, etc that were on partition f: were gone!!
Or were they?
If this happens...DON"T WORRY!! Just reflash your bios with option to use >137gb on partition 7 and all your items will reappear.
I'll have a clean 200gb to try tomorrow, and I'll post results then.
Thanks so much oz_paulb!

[oz_paulb]

QUOTE (phoenix-lizard @ Sep 2 2003, 04:41 AM)

If this happens...DON"T WORRY!! Just reflash your bios with option to use >137gb on partition 7 and all your items will reappear.

Just make sure you don't do anything that could write to F: while it's in this odd state.  If you write to it, you could corrupt files that are there (even if they are not visible to you).

But yes, if you don't write to the drive while it's in this state, going back and choosing the suggested option and re-flashing the BIOS will make your old drive F: re-appear.

- Paulb

[heinrich]

QUOTE (xboxw00t @ Sep 1 2003, 11:36 PM)

for people having problems with using things like xToolBox etc for sending files, couldn't they patch the xbe and replace another Partition reference with the one they want? such as making Partition5 point to 7? If you needed to manage it you could just select drive 'e' (Even though it'd point to partition7 instead of partition5)? Just a thought.. This wouldnt work for evolutionx (the strings don't show up) - But should in Avalaunch (if they don't have a new version soon which I'm sure they will) Just a thought..

You still need an app to format partition7.  Right now, nothing does.

[KiLaHuRtZ]

thanks for clearing that up paulb,  i plan on tossing a 300GB Maxtor in her very soon.  just need some $$$.  keep up the good work!

[phoenix-lizard]

Anyone want to start testing "lockablitiy" of >160gb hard drives and post them in this thread:
Xbox-Scene Online Web Community->Hardware Forums->General Hardware/Technical Chat ->List Of Hard Disks And "lockability"

http://forums.xbox-s...&t=30117&st=300

Just a thought.

[bborski]

     

[(>Stormy<)]

Does this mean something to anybody?  Would this be an ideal drive?  
Anywho... thought it was interesting.

Oh... and thank you very much for this gift, very clever