When I connect the programmer with the matrix chip attached to my parallel port, the light on the matrix chip is red. the pc will not recognize the chip. i have applied pressure to the chip/programmer connection. I downloaded and installed GiveIO. I even tried another computer. I know when this matrix chip was attached to the xbox mb the light glowed green.
i just bought this modded xbox with the matrix chip already connected. the guy said the chip would be sent without the bios on it. the system fragged when i got it, and i assumed that it was b/c the chip had no bios. i am now starting to wonder if this guy didn't fry this chip.
any suggestions would be great. i am thinking about just getting a xecuter 2 chip or something.
thanks
david
btw: i put a brand new battery in the programmer
also, the system still frags when the matrix chip is out. it doesn't have a stock drive, it has a 40gig hard drive in it. it still frags when i disconnect the ide. does that mean my board is toast or just possibily the tsop needs to be flashed?