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[yriver]

Hi, I just softmod my xbox. Thanks a lot for all the helpful information I found here. Now I have a question about dual-boot. I used gamesave method, and after I got eeprom.bin, I used latest ms dashboard, ndure 3.1 and xboxhdm to create a cdrom. Then I used that to build a new 160 gb hdd. After I put new hdd to my xbox, I can boot to evox using power button. But when I press eject button, it will show xbox logo first then a black screen and freeze. xbmc works fine but I want to use ms dashboard to copy gamesaves. Also when I try to run ms dashboard from evox, I got an error like "msdash.xbe not found". Really appreciate any help you guys can give me. Thanks.

[Heimdall]

Sounds like you might have missed the stock C files when you rebuilt the disk. Did you do it as described in this post? When you built your Kingroach file set you should only have selected your kernel version - leave the other options at default.

If you did put the stock C on the disk when you built it, then you can set up dual boot by running Ndure toolset (E:\ndts\default.xbe) - Install Menu - Ndure Retail.

Also, did you copy the Stock C files to your shadow C after the Xbox rebooted? If not, then that's why you can't get to the MS Dash from Evox.

This post has been edited by Heimdall: Mar 9 2009, 11:12 PM

[yriver]

Wow, thanks a lot for quick reply. Here are more details about what I did so far.

1. Softmod xbox and got the eeprom.bin file.
2. Since I didn't update my xbox to latest dashboard before softmod (no halo 2 later games at that time, and want to connect to xbox live after I add the new hdd), I did not use the stock C files from my old xbox hd (iversion 4920). I download the latest ms dashboard (I think it is version 5960) and put it in a directory.
3. Then I ran ndure 3.1 with my hernal 4817 and no xboxhdm installer (everything else is on), and install files to that directory.
4. Then I copied C and E drive into xboxhdm/linux directory and create a iso file.
5. Used this iso to build a new 160GB hdd and put it in my xbox.
6. My xbox now boot to unleashX when I press either power or eject button.

7. So I went to ndts->install->ndure retail, after that, power button get me to Evox dashboard (not unleashX). And eject button will get me to freeze in a black screen after ms logo.

8. After that, I tried to ftp to my xbox, delete the shadowC img file (after ndts gave me full access), upload a new shadowC img file from step 3. Then copy all 5960 ms dashboard files to C drive (empty before that since it is a shadow drive). I still get the black screen with eject button.

Next thing I want to try is to to upload my old ms dashboard files (4920) to shadow C drive to see if it works or not. (Just not quite sure it can fix the problem).

Anything else I can do with out open the xbox (I almost broke one pin on my hdd ide interface  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) , so really hope I can doo this with out hotswap. ) And also since I can't get into ms dashboard, I can't transfer the gamesave files to my xbox now (to do another gavesave softmod).

Best regards.

[Heimdall]

OK. Just to be on the safe side, build a new Kingroach file set on top of the stock 5960 C. Don't select any options apart from your kernel.

Next, boot your Xbox and run E:\ndts\default.xbe. This should give you a red LED, UnleashX dash, and FTP access to your Xbox. Now delete the contents of C, and copy your new Kingroach C files across to C. Also FTP the new E files across to E - no need to erase E first.

When you reboot you should now have a clean install with UnleashX dash and dual boot to MS Dash.

[yriver]

Not even the "core files" and "Softmod and Nkpatcher options"?

Thanks a lot, I will try this tonight.

[Heimdall]

"Core files" is selected automatically. What I mean is don't select any other options apart from your kernel. You don't need anything under "Softmod and NKPatcher" options - the defaults work fine, and you can change them later using Ndure toolset (E:\ndts\default.xbe) if you want to.

[yriver]

Hi, Heimdall,  I tried what you told me. After I ftp C and E to my xbox, I can boot to UnleashX using power button. But I still get "file not found" error if I want to do ms dashboard inside unleashX, and eject button still took me to unleashX. Then I ftp my stock 5960 C files to shadow C drive. After that, I can load ms dashboard inside unleashX (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif), BUT eject button still takes me to unleashX (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif). Anything else I could try?

Thanks a lot for your help.

[yriver]

Oops, looks like I lost everything on my F drive in unleashX. I can still see my files using e:\ntds, but F is empty under normal boot. What's wrong? I thought only C is shadowed?

Regards.

This post has been edited by yriver: Mar 10 2009, 05:58 AM

[Heimdall]

Getting F back is easy - just run E:\ndts\default.xbe and select System - File Explorer, then copy E:\ndts\files\c\bios\rt06\bios.xbe to c:\bios\bios.xbe.

Next, run E:\ndts\default.xbe again and check that you have C:\xb0xdash.xbe in the root of C (note 0 not o). Run it and make sure the Ms Dash comes up.

When you boot with the eject button, does the tray open and stay open? When you are at the UnleashX dashboard and open the tray with the eject button, does the tray status (top right) change to Open?

This post has been edited by Heimdall: Mar 10 2009, 09:41 AM

[ldotsfan]

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?s=&...t&p=4364113

kingroach didn't reply then but I suppose going by the naming convention, rt06 fits plain retail 06.

[yriver]

I have the backup of my c drive, there is a file named xb0xdash.xbe. I will check if it can go to ms dashboard tonight when I get home. And I will also check the tray status in UnleashX.

When I boot with the eject button, the tray opened and then ms logo. Then black screen for couple of seconds, then the tray closed and UnleashX came up.

Thanks.

[yriver]

1. I copied rt06 bios to c drive and I can see my files on f drive now, thanks.
2. xb0xdash.xbe took me to ms dashboard. But if i press eject button to boot xbox, the tray will open and close later and it goes to unleashX.
3. When I in unleashX and press eject button, the tray status (low left  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)  ) changes to open.
4. Then, I went to unleashX menu "open tray options", and select "ms dashboard (default)", then it showed some files were copied (it happened fast, I didn't catch the details). After that, I found I can use eject button to boot to ms dashboard.   (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .  Don't know why, but it happened.

So, looks like everything is working now. Thanks a lot for all your helps.

BTW, xbmc is great, but what else can I do with my xbox besides xbmc? Are there any xbox application review sites?

Thanks again.