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[SSJToo]

Hi all.
I have a matrix chip and a xbox version 1.6.  I was wondering if i do the X2 LPC rebuild and then solder wires from the chip to the lpc and D0 will the chip function properly?  Or is the chip not compatible with the new boards.

[c0ld c0d3r]

i doubt the preflashed bios are compatible

[tarheelsnipe]

i had a friend that tried the same thing with a x2.3 lite+ to a 1.1 motherboard.  it didn't turn out so well.  kept fragging.  not to discourage you, but i just wanted to let you know what happened with it.

btw, the reason he tried it was the xbox was constantly being carried everywhere and the chip eventually became misaligned.  Other than the misalignment, it was working perfectly before the mod attempt.

take some pics if it works out  

[Exzir]

Matrix will work on a 1.6 but you will need to do a trace cut and ground lfram on the xbox 1.6 and not connect pin 7 to the matrix.  1.6 does not have a d0 to speak of but it wil boot up the lpc port when lfram is grounded.

[joedllamma]

I also have a 1.6 and  an old matrix. I have been waiting for a good tutorial be for i try this.  Does any one have and pic of a soldered matrix? What pogo's do i need to remove? Thanks. Yes I have search btw. So you someone feels the need to say "try teh search n00b!" don't. or atleast give a link.

[Exzir]

you will need to rebuild the lpc port or get the x3 lpc rebuild kit.  I am guessing here now but I think it will work.  I think I remember it saying it will work with any mod chip.

[Withinside]

I have a 1.0 box and and X3 mod (recent upgrade). My friend just bought one of the new crystal clear xboxes that comes with Fable and some other game. He wants me to install my old Matrix mod in his new box. I have the box apart and its a 1.6b (xbox video & hynix) Will the Matrix work in this box? I am able and willing to try anything. I have all the tools I could need. What do I need to to?
Thanks.

Found some reading after posting. It seems I need to rebuild the LPC. From the LPC rebuild tutorials I've so far read the rebuild seems different for each mod. How do I rebuild the LPC on a v1.6b xbox to work with a Matrix mod?

[Exzir]

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=250154

Check this out for a lpc rebuild.

[joedllamma]

EDIT..   Sorry missed a post...   Anyway,  So the lpc rebuild, remove D0(from matrix), Ground lframe and fire up the xbox? Sounds simple, that scares me

Thanks everyone for the info! This is why X-S ROCKS!

[Exzir]

ground lfram on the xbox and remove pin 7 also.  then you can solderless install it.

[joedllamma]

Sorry to ask but.. Which pin 7? Pin 7 from the flsh goes to pin3 on the pogo. Or do i need to cut the pin7 trace?  Or did you mean remove pin 7 from the pogo?

[Exzir]

Yes you cut the trace on the xbox motherboard and then before the trace you ground that point.  This will effectively ground out the xbox lfram so then it will be forced to boot off of the lpc.  The matrix will have to have the lfram not connected becuase the xbox will have it grounded so there will not be a lfram signal at pin 7.  once the pogo is removed and the matrix in inserted on the lpc it will be the bios the xbox will be booting off of.  the d0 pogo should be removed just incase something get shored out with it.

[joedllamma]

Ok I think i can, i think i can!  I will give this a shot. If all is good then I will try to do a write up with pics to help others like me.  Exzir thanks for your help!

[SSJToo]

OK, just want to make sure i have the steps right.

1).  Make sure the Matrix is flashed with a BIOS that supports v1.6(B) Mainboard.
2).  Perfrom the v1.6(B) LPC Rebuild.
3).  Cut the trace and Solder the LFRAME to the Bottom lead of the trace.
4).  Remove the D0 Pin and the LFRAME Pin from the matrix.
5).  Matrix is now ready to be installed solderless.


Is that it?  If so i will try it this week and write up a tutorial.

[Exzir]

#3 is wrong

3). Cut the trace and Solder the LFRAME to any ground