OK. So when you boot using the power button does it say xecuter under the x logo ? if yes then the chip is working and it must be a problem with your boot disc.
Try burning it onto a DVD-R if you can as i have had better success with them over CDRW. Are you making an xbox iso before burning using Qwix or similar ?
No you can't use ftp with MS DASH you must get Evox Dashboard working first.
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