Post by: Xbox-Scene on May 16, 2009, 11:57:00 AM
| FrostyTheSnowman released a new version of his 360 Modification Disc(info). What's new/fixed in v1.6: * Updated all firmware to iXtreme v1.6 * 0800 Mode for Samsung/BenQ/Lite-On (thanks to iXtreme v1.6) * Added 'Donations' screen, to show my appreciation :) Official Site: n/a, by FrostyTheSnowman Download: n/a (contains modified FWs) News-Source/Full Readme: xbins.org |
Post by: DeathCab4Sam on May 16, 2009, 01:05:00 PM
How does the 0800 dumping work?
This post has been edited by DeathCab4Sam: May 16 2009, 08:08 PM
Post by: alwaysonjohn on May 16, 2009, 02:56:00 PM
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Post by: tomgreen99200 on May 16, 2009, 07:47:00 PM
Post by: LusKereN on May 17, 2009, 04:15:00 AM
But hes 1.51 version worked flawless.
Post by: Maffaaah on May 17, 2009, 04:44:00 AM
kind regards
Maffaaaaaaaah
Post by: DWells55 on May 17, 2009, 04:48:00 AM
How exactly does this software work anyways? Is it a bootable Linux distro/DOS or a compilation of tools and scripts? IS it really any easier than the already simple JungleFlasher process?
Post by: playerman on May 17, 2009, 06:43:00 AM
Post by: Meethatguy on May 17, 2009, 09:37:00 AM
Frosty is awesome and has allways contributed so Im not downing him...
Ive tried 1.5, 1.51 and now this one.
It will never recognize the sata port I have the drive installed to but it says that it does.
It says that it is copying OFW but it just makes an empty folder, then it says its erasing but if it cant find the drive how its it erasing?
Then it says flashing but flashing what?
THIS IS NOT NOOB FRIENDLY. Its automated fully. Which means you may think you have your keys and OFW, then boot into windows after erasing your drive and have an empty Liteon folder.
BEcareful
Post by: MaD_mAnIaC on May 17, 2009, 02:12:00 PM
Post by: Nerdz on May 17, 2009, 04:33:00 PM
QUOTE(MaD_mAnIaC @ May 17 2009, 08:04 PM) 
for me what makes this disk great, is the hability to just take my via card and frosty's cd to my friends home and mod the system there without having to worry about OS/drivers on the computer... i've used frosty's disk and my vt6421a card on several computers, and had 100% success so far. files write correctly to hdd, and drive flashed without any kind of errors. i've only flashed benq and samsung drives so far, and i can't complain about anything. tkx frosty
mine is Benq 1.41, so I'll give a try.
Post by: logicwatch on May 18, 2009, 02:08:00 AM
QUOTE(playerman @ May 17 2009, 12:35 PM) 
Maybe somebody knows is it using 'repacked' version of firmware for liteon or that first version with problems ??
Im wondering as well about this ?
frosty can you confirm its using the repack liteon firmware in this disc ?
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 18, 2009, 02:15:00 AM
QUOTE(DWells55 @ May 17 2009, 03:40 AM)
How exactly does this software work anyways? Is it a bootable Linux distro/DOS or a compilation of tools and scripts? IS it really any easier than the already simple JungleFlasher process?
It's a DOS-based bootable CD that contains scripts that automatically flash Samsung/BenQ/Lite-On drives with DOSFLASH and FIRMTOOL being used as the main applications for the flashing process.
Post by: machinman on May 18, 2009, 03:08:00 AM
by the way, do you plan to make it working for usb key anytime soon ?
for instance, the disk doesn't boot for me, when it boots from my brother's pc... (I'm using k8n diamond xp, he's on asus p5b vista and the same drive...) I'm sure it would boot if it was on a usb key.
just asking, since I won't be able to use it for my 360 anyway, but you know what I'm speaking of...
for a later release maybe
Post by: DuggyUK on May 18, 2009, 05:45:00 AM
FrostyTheSnowman,
Is 1.51->1.6 supported for liteon without re-using the probe?. I see it says previously modded drives ARE supported but the lite-on is a little different to the others (requiring the us of the spear). Its for ALL drives right?
Post by: machinman on May 18, 2009, 06:13:00 AM
QUOTE(DuggyUK @ May 18 2009, 11:37 AM)
FrostyTheSnowman,
Is 1.51->1.6 supported for liteon without re-using the probe?. I see it says previously modded drives ARE supported but the lite-on is a little different to the others (requiring the us of the spear). Its for ALL drives right?
no you have to use all the tools, sadly... check the other thread about 1.53.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 18, 2009, 09:40:00 AM
QUOTE(machinman @ May 18 2009, 02:00 AM)
hello frosty,
by the way, do you plan to make it working for usb key anytime soon ?
for instance, the disk doesn't boot for me, when it boots from my brother's pc... (I'm using k8n diamond xp, he's on asus p5b vista and the same drive...) I'm sure it would boot if it was on a usb key.
just asking, since I won't be able to use it for my 360 anyway, but you know what I'm speaking of...
for a later release maybe
Yes, I do.
I can't guarantee when the 'USB' version will be ready, I need to do some more research into the boot-process of USB drives and FreeDOS support, but yes, a 'USB' version is planned for release within the next few months. (maybe sooner)
I'm sure that '360 Modification Disc v1.61' will have both a CD and USB option.
Post by: machinman on May 18, 2009, 09:52:00 AM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 18, 2009, 10:29:00 AM
NOTE: The USB-bootable version of my disc is already a lot more stable then the CD version when it comes to backing up your firmware. Instead of saving the firmware on to an NTFS/FAT/FAT32 HDD in your PC it saves the backup firmware files on to the USB drive instead. This means no more NTFS compatibility problems, no issues with un-detectable SATA HDDs, etc.
This post has been edited by FrostyTheSnowman: May 18 2009, 05:31 PM
Post by: machinman on May 18, 2009, 11:08:00 AM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ May 18 2009, 04:21 PM)
So i've already got a beta available of a USB-bootable version of my disc available, if anyone would like to beta-test it for me, please feel free to PM me.
NOTE: The USB-bootable version of my disc is already a lot more stable then the CD version when it comes to backing up your firmware. Instead of saving the firmware on to an NTFS/FAT/FAT32 HDD in your PC it saves the backup firmware files on to the USB drive instead. This means no more NTFS compatibility problems, no issues with un-detectable SATA HDDs, etc.
The only problem is the probe I don't have, otherwise I would have tested it right away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
oh and I don't have a VT6421 PCI SATA card yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Post by: ma0dd0in on May 18, 2009, 11:23:00 AM
I've used the previous version to flash my benq drive to 1.51.
Now i'd like to use it for the 1.6 flash, but is it possible to replace the 12x firmware with a 8x firmware?
Post by: gimpydingo on May 18, 2009, 12:10:00 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 18, 2009, 01:12:00 PM
QUOTE(ma0dd0in @ May 18 2009, 10:15 AM)
Thanks a lot for the Modifikation Disc. It's great.
I've used the previous version to flash my benq drive to 1.51.
Now i'd like to use it for the 1.6 flash, but is it possible to replace the 12x firmware with a 8x firmware?
Unfortunately no, C4E (one of the authors) has chosen to 'lock-out' the ability to change the read speed on the iXtreme v1.6 firmware. Even if you force your firmware to go to 8x (by hex editting) the firmware will reject the backup disc.
QUOTE(gimpydingo @ May 18 2009, 11:02 AM)
Will this disc put a sammy into 0800 mode for flashing? Or will I still need the activate.iso to use this? I'm still running Xtreme 5.1 (not ixtreme 1.51).
Yes, my disc will put your Samsung drive into 0800 mode for flashing the firmware without needing the activate.iso disc. Just make sure you are using a VT6421 or NForce3/4 chipset for flashing.
Post by: Grungerock on May 18, 2009, 01:36:00 PM
I have connected the xbox360 with a via pci sata card to my computer.
I burned the 1.6 disc on a dvd.
I reboot and i get the screens to input port number and the screen of com (i've a benq so i didn't put anything in)
I have to put Yes on a screen to accept that am using it for myself and then i get : <A:\>
In the previous screen stood when i was there i just have to put Benq in it and then enter. When i do that the command say : Bad Command or Filename..
So whats going wrong ?
Edit: I have a xbox360 with a benq drive and FW 1.5 on it
This post has been edited by Grungerock: May 18 2009, 08:37 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 18, 2009, 01:51:00 PM
Make sure you are using the correct version from XBINS, which should be 360 Modification Disc v1.6...
This post has been edited by FrostyTheSnowman: May 18 2009, 08:52 PM
Post by: Grungerock on May 18, 2009, 02:48:00 PM
Could that be the problem that reading bank 0.. freezes ??
Post by: shyzza313 on May 18, 2009, 03:56:00 PM
i used he same meda that i used to burn the 1.5 disk. i have tried to burn it fast and slow stiill no luck. any help? thanks
o yea i have used verbatim dvd-r memorex cd-r and fuji dvd-rw and all give me error!!
the 1.5 disk that works is on memorex cd-r
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 18, 2009, 04:21:00 PM
QUOTE(Grungerock @ May 18 2009, 01:40 PM)
Where can i get the new version i did use 1.5 ...
Could that be the problem that reading bank 0.. freezes ??
QUOTE(shyzza313 @ May 18 2009, 02:48 PM)
hi i have a question i have used the first disk 1.5 i think i is? when i try to boot the new one up 1.6. i get error!!
i used he same meda that i used to burn the 1.5 disk. i have tried to burn it fast and slow stiill no luck. any help? thanks
o yea i have used verbatim dvd-r memorex cd-r and fuji dvd-rw and all give me error!!
the 1.5 disk that works is on memorex cd-r
Both of the above issues are due to known issues with the disc-based version of 360 Modification Disc v1.6...
I am planning to discontinue 360 Modification Disc v1.6 in favor of a new project - 360 Modification Drive v1.6 (USB-based).
Meaning, my next release will be entirely USB thumb drive based, and will be much easier to use and MUCH more compatible/reliable with many new computers.
This release should be out within the week, and it will fix the following issues (thanks to the USB design):
- No more freezing issues!
- Much higher compatibility with many new PCs!
- All backup files will be saved on to the USB thumb drive instead of an HDD! (no more backup file issues with HDDs)
Post by: shyzza313 on May 18, 2009, 04:26:00 PM
Post by: su_root on May 18, 2009, 07:24:00 PM
but any chance of supporting the usb probes like usbxtractor? having very little luck with vt6421 card inside xp, just causes system to hang....
Post by: tw3nz0r on May 18, 2009, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: stuart78 on May 18, 2009, 08:14:00 PM
What should i be looking for inside the ISO.
Thanks.. I can post pics if you are interested
Post by: Meethatguy on May 18, 2009, 10:51:00 PM
QUOTE(tw3nz0r @ May 18 2009, 09:01 PM)
How much space would this take up, I have a spare old 32mb USB drive that would be perfect methinks.
You can get 2gb drives for $10 now at best buy, walmart.....
I for one would be very willing to switch from dosflash to this for a usb based solution.
On disc I have no idea where my files are going.. USB it will all be in one safe place.
lol,
Whats funny is you can tell frosty wasnt thinking to deeply into the USB aspect... then when he tried he realized how much more responsive and easier it is to use.
Plus the fact that most PCs iwthin the past 5 years that have SATA ports will boot from "other" or usb.
Post by: LockandLoad12gauge on May 19, 2009, 01:55:00 AM
Thanks!
Post by: gimpydingo on May 19, 2009, 10:25:00 AM
QUOTE(LockandLoad12gauge @ May 18 2009, 11:47 PM)
New to the scene, here...hello! On to my question, I have been looking for the aforementioned "360 Modification Disc v1.6", although I read this, "Download: n/a (contains modified FWs)". What exactly does this mean? Is it illegal? If so, why? Please take great care, I am a noob and am seeking info.
Thanks!
The modified firmware is considered illegal.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 19, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
QUOTE(su_root @ May 18 2009, 06:16 PM)
im pretty sure the answer is no for dos based tools...
but any chance of supporting the usb probes like usbxtractor? having very little luck with vt6421 card inside xp, just causes system to hang....
You are correct. DOS based tools do not have the resident drivers available to support USB-based serial cables. Unfortunately this will probably always be this way...
QUOTE(tw3nz0r @ May 18 2009, 07:01 PM)
How much space would this take up, I have a spare old 32mb USB drive that would be perfect methinks.
About 2MB (so any USB drive will work just fine).
QUOTE(Meethatguy @ May 18 2009, 09:43 PM)
lol,
Whats funny is you can tell frosty wasnt thinking to deeply into the USB aspect... then when he tried he realized how much more responsive and easier it is to use.
Plus the fact that most PCs iwthin the past 5 years that have SATA ports will boot from "other" or usb.
LOL, yes you are right for the most part, I hadn't delved too deeply into USB bootable options, for a few reasons:
1. Most new modders don't understand how to create a bootable USB drive (although I will be including a really easy tutorial for doing it)
2. Not all PCs support booting from a USB drive
3. A disc just seemed so much more simple...
However, all things considered, the USB version will be the better version to use all around.
NOTE: I am planning to release the USB version, called '360 Modification USB Drive v1.6' on Friday this week. (just waiting on a few more beta tester's results)
Post by: speedforce131 on May 20, 2009, 05:12:00 AM
Post by: wulfie on May 20, 2009, 08:17:00 AM
QUOTE(speedforce131 @ May 20 2009, 06:04 AM)
okay so I have 1 reservation about going ahead with this. Last time i checked (which was a while ago, late last year) I had to do some sort of track cutting or soldering since I had a BenQ, so with this disc, I don't have to? It's as easy as putting the disc in and follow directions?
Just connect your 360 drive to your pc, put disc in pc and boot computer, follow onscreen directions and you're done
This disc makes flashing 360 drives SO easy! It's one reason I donated to Frosty
Post by: ldotsfan on May 20, 2009, 08:50:00 AM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ May 20 2009, 12:47 AM)
You are correct. DOS based tools do not have the resident drivers available to support USB-based serial cables. Unfortunately this will probably always be this way...
Does this help?
Post by: Scavx on May 20, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
QUOTE(LusKereN @ May 17 2009, 12:07 PM)
Tried this disc at this version wont boot, " missing operation system "
But hes 1.51 version worked flawless.
I have the same issue,but with both 1.51 and 1.6 CD's. What could be wrong?
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 20, 2009, 10:58:00 AM
QUOTE(ldotsfan @ May 20 2009, 07:42 AM)
Yes it does actually! That's pretty cool that DOS is still being developed for driver-wise... but it looks like the driver only supports Prolific-based usb-to-serial chips though, and I am not sure what comes in the CK3 Pro or the new all-in-one probe made by Maximus... (the name skips my mind at the moment...)
I would need either a CK3 Pro or Maximus' new all-in-one extractor/spear to test...
Does anyone know what chip is used by the CK3 or Maximus USB solutions?
QUOTE(Scavx @ May 20 2009, 09:32 AM)
I have the same issue,but with both 1.51 and 1.6 CD's. What could be wrong?
It is a compatibility issue with your PC's BIOS.
I will be releasing '360 Modification USB Drive v1.6' this Friday, which will be a much better option than the disc version, and will fix the booting issues some users are running into.
I would wait until Friday, and try the USB version instead.
Post by: Scavx on May 20, 2009, 11:09:00 AM
Thnx for fast response!
Post by: Shinho on May 20, 2009, 11:19:00 AM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ May 20 2009, 04:50 PM)
I will be releasing '360 Modification USB Drive v1.6' this Friday, which will be a much better option than the disc version, and will fix the booting issues some users are running into.
I would wait until Friday, and try the USB version instead.
Looking forward to Friday, Great work Frosty!!
Post by: speedforce131 on May 20, 2009, 12:50:00 PM
QUOTE(wulfie @ May 20 2009, 06:09 AM) 
Just connect your 360 drive to your pc, put disc in pc and boot computer, follow onscreen directions and you're done
This disc makes flashing 360 drives SO easy! It's one reason I donated to Frosty awesome! can't wait to do it then!
Post by: DeeRez on May 20, 2009, 01:08:00 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 21, 2009, 05:35:00 PM
Testing on all three drives is looking good!
Many of my beta testers have confirmed that the drive backup files are being saved to the USB drive correctly, and the speed/performance of the drive modification process is much better than the disc-based versions! Overall this release will be MUCH better than all previous disc-based versions!
Release is slated for noon tomorrow. (Mountain Standard Time - MST)
Post by: emuShelly on May 21, 2009, 08:55:00 PM
I couldn't find anything in the BIOS that would let me change drive letter assignments.
Thanks!
Post by: stuart78 on May 21, 2009, 08:55:00 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 22, 2009, 11:45:00 AM
Go and get it from the 'usual places' (XBINS)!
2 hours earlier than planned, but hey, i'm an excitable guy, I couldn't wait.
Changes/Updates:
- 360 Modification Disc v1.6 discontinued in favor of USB-based version (this one)
- NTFS support dropped, backup files are now saved to USB flash/thumb drive
- NTFS-related freezing issues fixed (due to dropping of NTFS support)
- Many code fixes in regards to backup firmware files
- Bugs fixed in backup folder generation
- Overall speed/performance improved
Enjoy!
Post by: exodus396387 on May 22, 2009, 12:00:00 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 22, 2009, 12:27:00 PM
QUOTE(exodus396387 @ May 22 2009, 10:52 AM)
Hello, I tried going to the "usual place" but when I go there all I can view is the nfo file, no download links. Please help...and be gentle as I'm a total noob. Many thanks
The main XBINS site is only for 'record keeping' and readme files, you need to go to the XBINS FTP site to get the actual software.
This link should help: http://www.x-scene.c...icles/xbins.php
Post by: exodus396387 on May 22, 2009, 12:41:00 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 22, 2009, 12:53:00 PM
QUOTE(exodus396387 @ May 22 2009, 11:33 AM)
Thanks for the reply. I am currently stuck on step 5 of that very tutorial. no new window is opening up. Is there any other way to get this? Thanks again.
Hmm, XBINS might still be on invite-only...
Which means that it is difficult to get access at the moment.
I have a 'permanent' developer login for XBINS, so i'm not sure how the end-user side of XBINS is working these days...
You might have to wait until my release becomes available elsewhere...
Post by: exodus396387 on May 22, 2009, 01:24:00 PM
I'm using an ASUS P5N-E SLI mobo, the drive is connected to a Serial ATA PCI Adapter (VIA 6421 Chipset Solution). I am running a dual-boot system (XP Pro 64bit and Vista Ultimate 64bit), could this be having an affect?
Thanks for any replies.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 22, 2009, 01:37:00 PM
QUOTE(exodus396387 @ May 22 2009, 12:16 PM)
Hello again. Finally managed to get the files and format USB and start flashing. Same thing happens to me as when I used the disc...after I disconnect/reconnect the power and it starts dumping it asks if the firmware was dumped successfully and then hangs, doesn't accept any input....any ideas?
I'm using an ASUS P5N-E SLI mobo, the drive is connected to a Serial ATA PCI Adapter (VIA 6421 Chipset Solution). I am running a dual-boot system (XP Pro 64bit and Vista Ultimate 64bit), could this be having an affect?
Thanks for any replies.
Ah, yes, I forgot about that small bug... it rarely happens, I think it is related to the 'CHOICE' support application the disc uses for ERRORLEVEL scripting...
Are you using a USB keyboard? Have you tried using a PS/2 keyboard?
I think that the 'CHOICE' application is simply waiting for input from a legacy keyboard and some USB keyboards/BIOSes don't properly support legacy mode for USB keyboards... which is why PS/2 keyboards work better in DOS.
Send me a PM, I would like to have you BETA test for me on this issue. (if you are interested)
NOTE: The above issue RARELY happens, and is not a dangerous bug, just annoying. If anyone else is unable to proceed past the firmware dump checkpoint, try using a PS/2 keyboard.
Post by: chorizo1 on May 22, 2009, 02:13:00 PM
/XBOX 360/firmware/firmware tools/360 Modification USB Drive/
Post by: Darkjasper on May 22, 2009, 03:05:00 PM
Flashed a benq.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 22, 2009, 03:18:00 PM
QUOTE(Darkjasper @ May 22 2009, 01:57 PM)
For the most part worked great, had a snag were it said that the dos files wouldnt work if i chose fat32 so i just changed it to fat. The rest worked perfect. Easy and simple.
Flashed a benq.
Yeah, i've been told that the USB Format Tool doesn't support FAT32 with DOS, so FAT32 formatting won't work with my software. But as long as you choose FAT you are set.
P.S. Glad to hear it worked well for you!
Post by: boochip on May 22, 2009, 04:59:00 PM
Got an error about wrong port but that was because i had sata connected when pc booted
but worked fine when i restared and only plugged sata in when it said on screen
Post by: noi on May 23, 2009, 04:06:00 AM
Post by: shained on February 04, 2020, 09:54:00 AM
I'm new to the modding scene and saw this disc up on newsgroups so grabbed and it read up about it and felt like I was ready to go.
I've undone my 360 and I've got a phillips/lite on DG - 16D2S drive.
Now i've read comflicting things when I get to this point.
Do i just connect the drive (leave it in the x box or remove it altogether) to my sata card and run the disc on my pc?
Or does this type of drive require soldering and so on like i've read in some places.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 23, 2009, 12:29:00 PM
QUOTE(shained @ May 23 2009, 10:54 AM)
Hi everyone.
I'm new to the modding scene and saw this disc up on newsgroups so grabbed and it read up about it and felt like I was ready to go.
I've undone my 360 and I've got a phillips/lite on DG - 16D2S drive.
Now i've read comflicting things when I get to this point.
Do i just connect the drive (leave it in the x box or remove it altogether) to my sata card and run the disc on my pc?
Or does this type of drive require soldering and so on like i've read in some places.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated
The Lite-On drive requires a special serial cable to be modded, either the CK3 Pro, the Maximus Xtractor, or make your own cable (homemade).
Do not attempt to modify your Lite-On drive without this cable, or you might brick your drive...
Post by: shained on May 23, 2009, 12:34:00 PM
Are these cables easy to make/cheap to buy?
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 23, 2009, 01:50:00 PM
QUOTE(shained @ May 23 2009, 11:26 AM)
Are these cables easy to make/cheap to buy?
Cheap to buy, no. The cable is roughly $50 for a CK3 Pro...
However, they are very cheap to make.
($5 in parts)Check out the 'Lite-On-RS232-TTL.jpg' image file included in the 360 Modification Disc v1.6 package for the diagram.
NOTE: Even with this cable you still need to use your 360 to power the drive, the serial cable in the diagram does not provide power to the drive.
Post by: Dark-Knight on February 04, 2020, 12:00:00 PM
1. Please enter your VT6421's port below?
I have the RC215 my ports are I/O Range
8000-800F
8400
8800
8c00
9000
9400 How many should I enter? I enter 8000 but want to clarified
I always get MTK vendor intro failed on port 0x8000 and I tried each one and the result is the same.
2.Please enter the com port for use with your serial cable(Lite-On drives only)
Do I press enter and skip it?
3.I finished every step and this is what I got
From Status 0xD1 to Status 0x70
Rading Bank 0,1,2,3 Then Reading finished! Datasum:158 F
Finally how do I know when I am finish. because I tried my xbox360 and my back ups wave 3 don't start. Another thing do i need to power on my 360 when it prompts me to hit y and wait for dos to find the drive?
Thanks for everything.
Post by: Reaper527 on May 23, 2009, 02:41:00 PM
QUOTE(Dark-Knight @ May 23 2009, 03:00 PM)
Hi, I have a few questions.
1. Please enter your VT6421's port below?
I have the RC215 my ports are I/O Range
8000-800F
8400
8800
8c00
9000
9400 How many should I enter? I enter 8000 but want to clarified
I always get MTK vendor intro failed on port 0x8000 and I tried each one and the result is the same.
2.Please enter the com port for use with your serial cable(Lite-On drives only)
Do I press enter and skip it?
3.I finished every step and this is what I got
From Status 0xD1 to Status 0x70
Rading Bank 0,1,2,3 Then Reading finished! Datasum:158 F
Finally how do I know when I am finish. because I tried my xbox360 and my back ups wave 3 don't start. Another thing do i need to power on my 360 when it prompts me to hit y and wait for dos to find the drive?
Thanks for everything.
did you only read the firmware, or did you actually finish flashing the drive? i think you missed a point where you were supposed to press enter to get to the next screen.
Post by: darkcrudus on February 04, 2020, 12:45:00 PM
QUOTE(Reaper527 @ May 23 2009, 02:33 PM) 
did you only read the firmware, or did you actually finish flashing the drive? i think you missed a point where you were supposed to press enter to get to the next screen.
i get to this point
Rading Bank 0,1,2,3 Then Reading finished! Datasum:xxxx
and when it asks me if it was succesful hit y/n i cant type anything, do you know whats wrong?
Post by: Dark-Knight on February 04, 2020, 12:50:00 PM
Post by: darkcrudus on May 23, 2009, 03:09:00 PM
QUOTE(Dark-Knight @ May 23 2009, 02:50 PM)
After it said Reading Finished! Datasum: 158F my computer freeze. Can someone answer some on my earlier questions.
exactly the same problem im having man v.v ive tried both the disc and the usb version
Post by: boochip on February 04, 2020, 01:44:00 PM
After it said Reading Finished! Datasum: 158F my computer freeze. Can someone answer some on my earlier questions.
QUOTE(darkcrudus @ May 23 2009, 09:01 PM)
exactly the same problem im having man v.v ive tried both the disc and the usb version
your computer is not hanging, Frosty allready explained what was happinging in this very tread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Post by: darkcrudus on February 04, 2020, 01:57:00 PM
Post by: Scavx on May 23, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ May 23 2009, 08:21 PM)
Do not attempt to modify your Lite-On drive without this cable, or you might brick your drive...
It seems that i have bricked my Lite-on drive...
I have all the key and dummy files extracted by JungleFlasher, is there any way I can unbrick it?
What tools and SF I'll be needing?
Thnx for your answers in advance! *)
Post by: Dark-Knight on May 23, 2009, 07:00:00 PM
Post by: boochip on May 23, 2009, 09:11:00 PM
QUOTE(Dark-Knight @ May 24 2009, 12:52 AM)
boochip next time you quote a comment make sure you give a helpful answer. Don't say they already answer it. I don't know if you are stupid or what but next time let frosty or someone else answer. Anyways I have a ps/2 and again nothing. It says Reading finished! Datasum:158F and that's it. I try everything, pressing every key on my keyboard turning the xbox 360 drive on and off and ejecting the drive and nothing. WTF frosty come up with something. And boochip make sure you don't answer. I can even make a video and see what's going bad.
Sorry Dark-Knight but i thought my answer was helpful, at least you ruled out the usb/ps2 problem.
You might want to try and press the buttons it tells you to on screen instead of "I try everything, pressing every key on my keyboard" and as for me being stupid well my xbox's working the way i want and your isn't
calling people stupid isn't going to get you much help.
Post by: exodus396387 on May 24, 2009, 03:44:00 AM
I had the same problem as you, I even tried PS/2 adaptor and then bought a PS/2 keyboard, it still didn't work. I ended up using Jungle Flasher 1.6 to do my Benq drives and it worked perfectly, you just need to make sure you install portIO32 first and make sure you're running it form a 32bit operating system. Hope this helps.
Post by: Scavx on May 24, 2009, 05:59:00 AM
If your Lite-on drive is already flashed, you don't need any special sata cables or other hardware tools to update the firmware.
Anyway, thnx Frosty for the great job he's doing for all of us
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 24, 2009, 11:01:00 AM
QUOTE(Dark-Knight @ May 23 2009, 05:52 PM)
WTF frosty come up with something.
Don't demand things on a site where you get software for free. It's bad karma...
It's not a keyboard problem (as I originally thought) it is a bug in Microsoft's CHOICE.COM application.
This will be fixed in the 'bugfix' version of '360 Modification USB Drive v1.6' which will be released on Monday, June 1st.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 24, 2009, 07:52:00 PM
Ok, just to confirm to the modding community, I am going to continue development with both 360 Modification Disc and 360 Modification USB Drive as joint-releases in the future.
In fact, a 'bugfix' version of both will be released on June 1st with the following fixes for both:
- Replacing FreeDOS with MS-DOS due to booting issues on some PCs
- Adding 'validation scripting' to confirm that the firmware backup is correct instead of using the [Y/N] confirmation prompt that is causing keyboard lockups on some PCs
- Cleaning up and revising the instructions/steps for the modding process on each drive to make each step as clear and easy as possible to follow
- An 'official' tutorial will be included that will outline each possible step in the modding process in great detail
So in response to those concerned about the future of the 360 Modification Disc, don't worry, I will continue to update and joint-release both the 360 Modification Disc and 360 Modification USB Drive in the future.
Release of the revised 'bugfix' versions of both is slated for June 1st.
Post by: whitemouse on May 25, 2009, 07:59:00 AM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ May 18 2009, 02:04 PM)
Just make sure you are using a VT6421 or NForce3/4 chipset for flashing.
Does that mean that we use any chipset for making backups?
Post by: Sm0k3d-0uT on May 25, 2009, 05:45:00 PM
I already got to the step of flashing but it froze on me.
If i try to use the disc it asks me to dump firmware from drive and the drive has already been erased and you cannot tell the disc what dir the ixtreme firmware is in.
If anyone could help me out it would be appreciated.
Thanks
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on May 25, 2009, 08:08:00 PM
QUOTE(Sm0k3d-0uT @ May 25 2009, 04:37 PM)
Is there any way to skips steps like go straight to flashing the drive.
I already got to the step of flashing but it froze on me.
If i try to use the disc it asks me to dump firmware from drive and the drive has already been erased and you cannot tell the disc what dir the ixtreme firmware is in.
If anyone could help me out it would be appreciated.
Thanks
As long as you got the backup of the IXTREME.BIN and ORIG.BIN files saved to your HDD it should be easy.
PM me for details on recovering your drive.
Post by: jasonoos on May 29, 2009, 11:07:00 PM
mod or die
Post by: shane4050 on May 30, 2009, 05:26:00 AM
Post by: importune on May 30, 2009, 05:02:00 PM
Posted problems here ->
http://forums.xbox-s...p;#entry4489008
Basically I erased bank0 of my dvd's firmware before it froze up on me and now its all screwy. I've got the original firmware and a spoofed copy ready to go, and really this usb utility is the only thing that I can get to recognize the drive properly. Unfortunately, it tries to read it before hand and then it uses the wrong firmware. I want to use a custom firmware and jump right on to the write step. Hope theres a way?
NOTE: Posted here hoping frosty would see and help.
Post by: xybernauts on June 01, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ May 25 2009, 02:52 AM)
* DOUBLE POST *
Ok, just to confirm to the modding community, I am going to continue development with both 360 Modification Disc and 360 Modification USB Drive as joint-releases in the future.
In fact, a 'bugfix' version of both will be released on June 1st with the following fixes for both:
- Replacing FreeDOS with MS-DOS due to booting issues on some PCs
- Adding 'validation scripting' to confirm that the firmware backup is correct instead of using the [Y/N] confirmation prompt that is causing keyboard lockups on some PCs
- Cleaning up and revising the instructions/steps for the modding process on each drive to make each step as clear and easy as possible to follow
- An 'official' tutorial will be included that will outline each possible step in the modding process in great detail
So in response to those concerned about the future of the 360 Modification Disc, don't worry, I will continue to update and joint-release both the 360 Modification Disc and 360 Modification USB Drive in the future.
Release of the revised 'bugfix' versions of both is slated for June 1st.
I'm really glad you've decided to continue releasing future versions of the mod disc. I prefer using older PCs to upgrade my 360. I don't feel comfortable using my newer PC to upgrade out of fear that I might damage it. Unfortunately the older PCs can't boot from the usb drive; that's why I need to use the disc version.
The only problem is the previous versions of the 360 mod disc don't seem to boot on my older pc. I've been pulling my hair out all day waiting for the bugfix versions of 360 Modification Disc. Is the latest bugfix version of the 360 mod disc gonna come out on time (i.e. 6/6/2009) and if not how much longer till it's released?
By the way, really great work Frosty!
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 02, 2009, 08:55:00 AM
QUOTE(xybernauts @ Jun 1 2009, 07:39 PM)
I'm really glad you've decided to continue releasing future versions of the mod disc. I prefer using older PCs to upgrade my 360. I don't feel comfortable using my newer PC to upgrade out of fear that I might damage it. Unfortunately the older PCs can't boot from the usb drive; that's why I need to use the disc version.
The only problem is the previous versions of the 360 mod disc don't seem to boot on my older pc. I've been pulling my hair out all day waiting for the bugfix versions of 360 Modification Disc. Is the latest bugfix version of the 360 mod disc gonna come out on time (i.e. 6/6/2009) and if not how much longer till it's released?
By the way, really great work Frosty!
It should be out later today.
BTW, can you boot the newest v1.6 version? Or does it just affect the older versions?
Post by: whitemouse on June 02, 2009, 09:55:00 AM
Will the USB tutorial also give directions of how to install stuff onto the USB to get it to be bootable?
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 02, 2009, 11:13:00 AM
QUOTE(whitemouse @ Jun 2 2009, 09:55 AM)
The 360 Modification Disc that found, the batch files reference different drive letters and calling other batch files that were not including in the iso. What am I missing?
Will the USB tutorial also give directions of how to install stuff onto the USB to get it to be bootable?
You can't extract the disc version to create a USB version without extensive revisions to the scripting.
However, there is already a USB version available called '360 Modification USB Drive v1.6' which you can find on XBINS, and it has everything you need for a USB bootable version of my disc.
Post by: xybernauts on June 02, 2009, 06:01:00 PM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Jun 2 2009, 03:55 PM)
It should be out later today.
BTW, can you boot the newest v1.6 version? Or does it just affect the older versions?
It seems to be the newest version of the mod disc; v1.6.
I have two older model PCs. One was a Compaq Pentium 3 and the other was a Dell Pentium 4. I used to use the Compaq PC to mod disc drives, but the Compaq no longer works for some reason. But I have modded 360's in the past. I just never did it with the Dell pc.
Post by: xybernauts on June 03, 2009, 10:00:00 AM
Post by: xybernauts on June 03, 2009, 11:51:00 AM
The flashing process didn't go smoothly for me though. The disc would get stuck in the beginning. I'd see the intro to Freedos. If i don't press anything it'd just stall. I'd see a brief line of instruction that would flash on the screen and then disappear. I'd say to press f5 to skip and f8 to go to options so I pressed f5, I'd type 'dir', and entered the commands manually. (this is off the top of my head so It's possible I switched the commands)
I think I successfully flashed the drive. I mean that's what the app said, but I'm not 100% sure. I'm a little skeptical because of the way I went through the process. I actually tried to flash the drive twice. The second time I don't even think the 360 was on when it said it flashed successfully.
Frosty, it'd be great if you could add a way to verify what firmware is on the 360's drive. It'd certainly give me peace of mind. Just a suggestion I thought I'd throw out there. Still think this is a really great app though. Keep it frosty, Frosty.
Post by: deilzfcjk on June 03, 2009, 01:28:00 PM
Post by: xybernauts on June 03, 2009, 03:18:00 PM
QUOTE(deilzfcjk @ Jun 3 2009, 02:28 PM)
What do you mean? You would like to know what firmware is on the drive? It is obviously ix-1.6 if you use '360 modification disc v1.6'
I know what firmware is on the disc. I'm saying I'm want a way to confirm whether or not the firmware actually installed onto the drive. I feel, based on my experience that homebrew apps (is that the right use of the word) in general are a little glitch. My fear is that the firmware didn't actually install onto the drive, despite the confirmation. I had a lot of problems using the app, like I said before.
Post by: xybernauts on June 04, 2009, 07:05:00 PM
So far I'm able to boot with the CD version of 360 Mod disc v1.6. I'm able to select the location of the via controller. I don't select a port because I'm trying to flash a Samsung M25. I type in the command 'samsung'. I make a folder for the firmware backup. I usually get stuck at the actual flashing. Basically I get a set of instructions telling you to press enter, to type 'yes', and to hit the enter key again, and then to powercycle your 360 (unplug the M25 and plug it back in after 5 sec). I keep getting error messages. Either the disc freezes at a line of code or it does not flash successfully and it tells me the flash failed. I'm not sure how to time the powercycle of the xbox 360 will flash the drive. I tried waiting 5 sec after I press yes and enter. I tried starting the powercycle before I hit yes then enter and then starting the powercycle, nothing.
I also tried to use Jungleflasher and I seem to have the exact same powercylce problem. In the samsung section, the program recognizes my 360. I hit device ID, and i then try to powercycle, but i can't get the program to get into vendor mode.
Can anyone give me any advice? Also, when you enter the command yes, are you just supposed to type the letter 'Y' and then hit enter or are you supposed to type out the actual word 'YES' and then hit enter?
I'm starting to feel like I'm having a conversation with myself.
Post by: shinra_rule on June 04, 2009, 10:52:00 PM
Frosty do you think I should wait for your newest release? Thanks
Post by: comeonesticks on June 06, 2009, 06:17:00 AM
QUOTE(MaD_mAnIaC @ May 17 2009, 09:12 PM)
for me what makes this disk great, is the hability to just take my via card and frosty's cd to my friends home and mod the system there without having to worry about OS/drivers on the computer... i've used frosty's disk and my vt6421a card on several computers, and had 100% success so far. files write correctly to hdd, and drive flashed without any kind of errors. i've only flashed benq and samsung drives so far, and i can't complain about anything. tkx frosty
You don't need other tools like special cables?
I was wondering if intel chipsets built in sata slots can be used....
Post by: ron6399 on June 06, 2009, 09:47:00 AM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Jun 2 2009, 10:55 AM)
It should be out later today.
BTW, can you boot the newest v1.6 version? Or does it just affect the older versions?
Frosty, is the updated 1.6 disc out yet as my compaq machine just displays 3 dots and hangs with the current v1.6???
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 06, 2009, 01:23:00 PM
QUOTE(ron6399 @ Jun 6 2009, 09:47 AM)
Frosty, is the updated 1.6 disc out yet as my compaq machine just displays 3 dots and hangs with the current v1.6???
It will be out tomorrow for sure, many small bugs related to boot drive letters and DOS compatibilty have been brought to my attention recently, so I needed to correct those before release.
Also, the USB drive version has been taking a lot of my time too...
But the official release time will be tomorrow, before midnight. Sorry about the delay...
Post by: xybernauts on June 07, 2009, 12:22:00 AM
QUOTE(comeonesticks @ Jun 6 2009, 08:17 AM)
You don't need other tools like special cables?
I was wondering if intel chipsets built in sata slots can be used....
I think this is what you looking for. It's a list of other chipsets that worked for flashing 360 dvd drives. It's a Compatible motherboard/PCIcard thread
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=593698
I was able to use my motherboards NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI chipset to flash my x360's MS25 dvd drive.
QUOTE(ron6399 @ Jun 6 2009, 11:47 AM)
Frosty, is the updated 1.6 disc out yet as my compaq machine just displays 3 dots and hangs with the current v1.6???
I was having the exact same problem with my Compaq Pentium 4 system. In the end I was forced to use my newer PC, which i didn't want to do, but in the end it was worth it.
In the end I actually flash my 360 with Jungleflasher. I tried to do it with the 360 modification disc 1.6, but it almost bricked my 360.
I was able to get the 360 mod disc to easily boot and detect my X360 easily. I successfully got it to read my x360 and to 'spoof' (I think that's the right word) the drive key. But after the disc successfully erased my drive the disc froze. While I had a copy of the original firmware and the modded firmware made by the 360 mod disc app on my hard drive, I couldn't find a way to get the program to navigate to the folder which contained the OFW and the FW with the drive key on it. If it did i could have probably unbricked my 360 DVD drive easily.
After a day or two of troubleshooting I defaulted to using Jungleflasher which gives you the ability to select the original firmware and the hacked firmware you are going to use. It was alot easier to use in the end. In addition to being able to navigate to the source firmware and modded firmware you want to use, in addition you aren't forced to reboot after each retry. The 360 mod disc seems to freeze alot, at least for me. While I'm sure the 360 mod disc is a great program, it just didn't work out for me.
Just a little constructive criticism. The 360 mod disc really would be great if it also had a way to navigate to the source firmware you want to use. By creating a way to tell the program which source firmware you want to use (i.e. reading a copy directly from x360 drive or using a backup copy on your hard drive) people who accidentally brick their system can use backup firmware to potentially fix their system. This is important because in my case I couldn't use the firmware on my 360 because it had been erased. This would potentially make the mod disc a great unbricking tool.
Also it would be great if their was a way to skip the reading stage and to jump directly to the writing stage on the mod disc. If you already have a copy of the OFW and the modded firmware then jumping directly to the write stage would be really convenient. I know it's alot to ask, but i think constructive critique is the cornerstone of any great enterprise. In the end adding these features might help alot of people who accidentally brick their 360's drives.
Post by: Potatoes89 on June 07, 2009, 04:34:00 AM
. Tonight I attempted to flash my benq drive using you 360 mod disc V1.6 and am having issues post flash. First, I have no backup files. both the iextreme.bin and orig.bin were created but they contain no information, and are 0 bytes each. I then attempted to insert an original (store bought) disc into the xbox and encountered an onscreen message stating, "to play this game, insert it into an xbox360 console". I assure you I don't hold you responsible for anything, nor am I claiming fault with your program (I could surely do no better) but I am stuck here 
. time for a more direct question. I have a DVD drive key that the boot disc gave me during it's process b366cee128a3714527ec8a7781daa42f. Is this a valid key? Is it one the boot disc defaulted to after some error? Did I just brick my system?
I realize your time is devoted to the USB version at the moment but I'd appreciate the help
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 07, 2009, 11:02:00 AM
QUOTE(xybernauts @ Jun 7 2009, 12:22 AM)
Just a little constructive criticism. The 360 mod disc really would be great if it also had a way to navigate to the source firmware you want to use. By creating a way to tell the program which source firmware you want to use (i.e. reading a copy directly from x360 drive or using a backup copy on your hard drive) people who accidentally brick their system can use backup firmware to potentially fix their system. This is important because in my case I couldn't use the firmware on my 360 because it had been erased. This would potentially make the mod disc a great unbricking tool.
Also it would be great if their was a way to skip the reading stage and to jump directly to the writing stage on the mod disc. If you already have a copy of the OFW and the modded firmware then jumping directly to the write stage would be really convenient. I know it's alot to ask, but i think constructive critique is the cornerstone of any great enterprise. In the end adding these features might help alot of people who accidentally brick their 360's drives.
Also it would be great if their was a way to skip the reading stage and to jump directly to the writing stage on the mod disc. If you already have a copy of the OFW and the modded firmware then jumping directly to the write stage would be really convenient. I know it's alot to ask, but i think constructive critique is the cornerstone of any great enterprise. In the end adding these features might help alot of people who accidentally brick their 360's drives.
Actually, this feature is going to be included in the next release.
Many users have requested this, so it has been added.
QUOTE(Potatoes89 @ Jun 7 2009, 04:34 AM)
I'm in need of some help Frosty
. Tonight I attempted to flash my benq drive using you 360 mod disc V1.6 and am having issues post flash. First, I have no backup files. both the iextreme.bin and orig.bin were created but they contain no information, and are 0 bytes each. I then attempted to insert an original (store bought) disc into the xbox and encountered an onscreen message stating, "to play this game, insert it into an xbox360 console". I assure you I don't hold you responsible for anything, nor am I claiming fault with your program (I could surely do no better) but I am stuck here . time for a more direct question. I have a DVD drive key that the boot disc gave me during it's process b366cee128a3714527ec8a7781daa42f. Is this a valid key? Is it one the boot disc defaulted to after some error? Did I just brick my system?
I realize your time is devoted to the USB version at the moment but I'd appreciate the help
Sounds like your NTFS HDD didn't get the files copied on to it correctly, which is not the fault of your HDD, it's a flaw in the NTFS driver on my disc...
Have you tried using the USB version of my disc? It is a lot more reliable. (because it copies the firmware files on to the USB drive instead of your HDD)
Aside from all that though, thank GOD you wrote down that key, otherwise your Lite-On drive would have been bricked.
I will construct a new firmware file for you to flash on to your 360, PM me with your e-mail address so I can send it to you.
Post by: ron6399 on June 07, 2009, 02:55:00 PM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Jun 6 2009, 03:23 PM)
It will be out tomorrow for sure, many small bugs related to boot drive letters and DOS compatibilty have been brought to my attention recently, so I needed to correct those before release.
Also, the USB drive version has been taking a lot of my time too...
But the official release time will be tomorrow, before midnight. Sorry about the delay...
No problem Frosty, I was just making sure the update wasn't out, and I missed it. Thanks , and we all appreciate your efforts.
Post by: whitemouse on June 07, 2009, 06:48:00 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 07, 2009, 07:23:00 PM
QUOTE(whitemouse @ Jun 7 2009, 06:48 PM)
where is the donation link, do you get it after a successful write?
Donation e-mail/link is not provided in the disc, I prefer to provide my PayPal address over PM here at Xbox-Scene instead, since donations are optional I prefer to keep them personal.
If you would like to donate, feel free to send me a PM.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 09, 2009, 12:15:00 PM
My reasoning for this is that NTFS support in DOS with the disc-based version is not reliable enough to allow NTFS HDDs to be used as a medium for containing files that would be used with the advanced options the disc would have offered. (like the USB version currently offers)
NTFS support under DOS works just fine for backing up files, but I do not trust it beyond that. Therefore, the disc-based version will only offer the option to 'automatically flash' your 360 DVD drive and nothing more in the future. When new iXtreme firmware versions are released, the disc will be updated.
So, just to finalize and clear things up, the USB-based version will always be the 'better' option, and will continue to have features added to it, and will continue to be regularly updated. The disc-based version will also continue to be updated, but only when new iXtreme firmware is released, and will not offer any advanced features beyond automatically flashing drives.
I appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Post by: DaddyLongLegs on June 10, 2009, 10:12:00 AM
(I tried the USB one but it gives me a write error when it tries to boot even though there is no write protection on my USB drive)
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 10, 2009, 10:28:00 AM
QUOTE(DaddyLongLegs @ Jun 10 2009, 10:12 AM)
Hey, maybe someone here can help. I just flashed a Lite On just fine with this disc. But I cannot get it to work with my BenQ drive. It locks up (underscore keeps blinking) after the key is dumped. Any ideas??
(I tried the USB one but it gives me a write error when it tries to boot even though there is no write protection on my USB drive)
Did you try building your USB drive using the MS-DOS boot files on the newest version of my USB software? (360 Modification USB Drive v1.6 Revision 2)
Post by: DaddyLongLegs on June 10, 2009, 11:08:00 AM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Jun 10 2009, 05:28 PM)
Did you try building your USB drive using the MS-DOS boot files on the newest version of my USB software? (360 Modification USB Drive v1.6 Revision 2)
Yep, latest version. I'm really glad you are still making this disc version because I would have had nothing that worked (besides the Windows stuff of course).
Basically the USB version doesn't even get to the point where it asks me what port my SATA card is on. It just gives me some error about not being able to write and if I want to retry, abort, ignore or fail. Again I'm not sure why it says this as it can't be my USB stick (there is no write protection option for it) and none of the files are read-only. Maybe it's trying to write to my hard drive and it can't find that for some reason?
Post by: DaddyLongLegs on June 11, 2009, 09:28:00 AM
Post by: shinra_rule on June 12, 2009, 06:21:00 PM
Has the problem with wave 3 been sorted out in this 1.6 firmware ?
Post by: Rugger on June 13, 2009, 05:44:00 PM
I think my problem is that my computer doesn't recognize my drive. I am using the SATA1 port on my mobo because I do not have the card, is this the issue? Advice appreciated.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 13, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
QUOTE(Rugger @ Jun 13 2009, 05:44 PM)
I am using the SATA1 port on my mobo because I do not have the card, is this the issue? Advice appreciated.
Yes, most likely, especially if you are using a Samsung or BenQ drive.
If you purchase a $10 VIA VT6421 card it should fix your problem.
Post by: shinra_rule on June 13, 2009, 06:28:00 PM
QUOTE(Rugger @ Jun 14 2009, 12:44 AM)
Hey all I am stuck at the dumping stage. It's just flickering different numbers and I did do the power on/power off as ordered.
I think my problem is that my computer doesn't recognize my drive. I am using the SATA1 port on my mobo because I do not have the card, is this the issue? Advice appreciated.
I did mine through motherboard SATA and it flashed (I think a bad flash, I might need to do it again ;(
You have 2 choices either you find the exact port range or switch x360 off then on it may then recognise it.
I have nvidia board.
Post by: Mez on June 22, 2009, 02:51:00 AM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 22, 2009, 08:13:00 AM
QUOTE(Mez @ Jun 22 2009, 02:51 AM)
I flashed a benq drive with your disk and i worked great, so i thought i would try a samsung. I did the whole flash without a problem but when i put a original game in it says you need an xbox 360 to play this disc and backup games say that the game is dirty or damaged. Im not sure if it flashed right but it seems to see backups as games. This was a practice box and the drive might not have worked right in the first place. Looks like the original FW dumped fine. Any Ideas?
It sounds like the drive did get modified properly.
However, those errors usually indicate a dying laser, which is why you are getting dirty disc errors.
Post by: Mez on June 22, 2009, 12:42:00 PM
Post by: evilwise on June 23, 2009, 10:20:00 AM
Post by: Belloc on June 23, 2009, 01:21:00 PM
New user here on the forums! And might I say, Frosty you did an hell of an great job for Xbox 360 n00bs like myself
Would this loveable program of yours work with this controller card Link ?If so, considering buying one if it works with flashing drives, another last question, does the utility find out what kind of drive you got or ?
Would be nice with some screens, showing the whole process, if that isn't to much to ask for.
Anyways, I don't own an X-Box360 yet, but when the money is for the hardware, I'll 100% will buy one!
Post by: Belloc on June 23, 2009, 01:49:00 PM
Sorry for being so n00bish, but rather be on the safe side
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 23, 2009, 03:37:00 PM
QUOTE(evilwise @ Jun 23 2009, 10:20 AM)
I'm running into the .Error!. problem first thing at boot as well. I think that I will probably spin the 1.5 version tonight as a stop-gap but unfortunately, my desktop pc does not support USB boot. The bios lists "usb floppy" as a boot option (it's a PcChips M810LR7 motherboard if anybody out there has a bios that supports usb hard drive boot) but that option won't boot your USB mod. I think that a fair number of people may end up stuck between this rock and that hard place. I wish I was better at Linux, I'm sure I have no idea what's causing the boot error on my system and I can understand why you would want to discontinue the boot disc because of the hard drive controlling hassle. I'm pleased that you've decided to keep it up after all but might I suggest you release a USB Boot CD image that's matched to the version of Linux you compile your software with for those of us without USB Boot motherboards? I see a tut for it here and I think I could probably do it myself if I knew what Linux you were running but it would probably be easier for you to release and bundle with your USB package. It might even let you discontinue the disc version after all. Thanks!
Wow, I didn't even know this option existed!
My USB drive just uses MS-DOS/FreeDOS, so it should be supported by this 'USB Boot Disc' quite easily.
Let me look into it, I might include it as a support disc for booting the USB version in the future.
In the mean time, go ahead and feel free to experiment.
QUOTE(Belloc @ Jun 23 2009, 01:21 PM)
Hey all.
New user here on the forums! And might I say, Frosty you did an hell of an great job for Xbox 360 n00bs like myself
Would this loveable program of yours work with this controller card Link ?If so, considering buying one if it works with flashing drives, another last question, does the utility find out what kind of drive you got or ?
Would be nice with some screens, showing the whole process, if that isn't to much to ask for.
Anyways, I don't own an X-Box360 yet, but when the money is for the hardware, I'll 100% will buy one!
Yep, that card will work just fine.
My next version will have actual pictures of the steps during the flashing process, I wanted to release it last week but I got too busy with work and real life... but it should be out shortly.
QUOTE(Belloc @ Jun 23 2009, 01:49 PM)
Hmm I wonder if it would work, since all my HDDs are SATA drives, so couldn't I just unplug one of them (Got 3) and plug in the DVD Drive to that one I got free ? Or does it need that controller card ?
Sorry for being so n00bish, but rather be on the safe side
I would seriously recommend using the card, bad things happen to good people (like accidentally bricking your drive) when they try to use unsupported chipsets...
Post by: evilwise on June 23, 2009, 11:34:00 PM
Post by: ldotsfan on June 24, 2009, 08:18:00 AM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Jun 24 2009, 05:37 AM)
My USB drive just uses MS-DOS/FreeDOS, so it should be supported by this 'USB Boot Disc' quite easily.
Let me look into it, I might include it as a support disc for booting the USB version in the future.
You might want to take a look at this, courtesy of scullc. It uses grub4dos, not sure if evilwise is using something along that line.
Post by: Sm0k3d-0uT on June 24, 2009, 08:47:00 AM
QUOTE(evilwise @ Jun 24 2009, 01:34 AM)
Oh! Well what I don't know about linux I DO know about DOS. I whipped this little floppy image up in about an hour. It'll fire up your USB loader in about any computer that might not support USB Booting, like mine doesn't... It should actually boot any dos based bootable usb device. Handy! Too bad your program doesn't support Hitachi drives! At lease some people can probably benefit from my mistake! LoL
Any chance of making this in to a bootable cd Image?
This is exactly what I need but I have no floppy drive.
Post by: evilwise on June 24, 2009, 10:32:00 AM
QUOTE(Sm0k3d-0uT @ Jun 24 2009, 03:47 PM)
Any chance of making this in to a bootable cd Image?
This is exactly what I need but I have no floppy drive.
Hokey-dokey. I was wondering if anyone out there was stuck in the wretched twilight of too new to have a floppy drive and too old to have bootable USB. I guess I found out! Here's a bootable ISO of the floppy I compiled. I didn't burn this or test it so if it doesn't boot, let me know. Also, if none of the three USB drivers work for anyone let me know and I'll add some more. I stopped at three because I tested two before the Panasonic 2.2 one worked for me and it seems to have good compatibility but I thought I'd keep the other two in case maybe. That Xboxhdm 2 thing is pretty cool and I'm sure someone put a ton of time into it. Maybe it can boot a USB stick from a disc, I dunno. This usboot image that I made is just a quick and dirty little utility to get the job done.
Post by: Sm0k3d-0uT on June 24, 2009, 11:20:00 AM
QUOTE(evilwise @ Jun 24 2009, 12:32 PM)
Hokey-dokey. I was wondering if anyone out there was stuck in the wretched twilight of too new to have a floppy drive and too old to have bootable USB. I guess I found out! Here's a bootable ISO of the floppy I compiled. I didn't burn this or test it so if it doesn't boot, let me know. Also, if none of the three USB drivers work for anyone let me know and I'll add some more. I stopped at three because I tested two before the Panasonic 2.2 one worked for me and it seems to have good compatibility but I thought I'd keep the other two in case maybe. That Xboxhdm 2 thing is pretty cool and I'm sure someone put a ton of time into it. Maybe it can boot a USB stick from a disc, I dunno. This usboot image that I made is just a quick and dirty little utility to get the job done.
Sweet, thanks.
I'll Try this out when I get home and let you know if it worked
Post by: RKSport on June 26, 2009, 08:03:00 AM
How i can check if my pc motherboard supports xbox flashing.
I have 2 pc's
1) with MSI K8MM3 VIA VT8237R/VT8237R Plus Chipset
2) with GIGABYTE M61P-S3 nForce 430 chipset
My Xbox 360 is with Falcon board, Lite-On drive, date 2008-07-12.
please answer.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on June 26, 2009, 08:24:00 AM
QUOTE(RKSport @ Jun 26 2009, 08:03 AM)
Hi i have some noob questions.
How i can check if my pc motherboard supports xbox flashing.
I have 2 pc's
1) with MSI K8MM3 VIA VT8237R/VT8237R Plus Chipset
2) with GIGABYTE M61P-S3 nForce 430 chipset
My Xbox 360 is with Falcon board, Lite-On drive, date 2008-07-12.
please answer.
Your GIGABYTE motherboard would work the best with my software, but your MSI motherboard should work just fine too.
Post by: RKSport on June 26, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Then all i need is solder that part on drive, connect it to pc.
connect sata cable and boot from your cd ?
Post by: ldotsfan on June 28, 2009, 08:08:00 AM
QUOTE(evilwise @ Jun 25 2009, 12:32 AM)
Maybe it can boot a USB stick from a disc, I dunno.
Now it does, so grub4dos is a viable method to boot from CD and transfer control to FreeDOS on USB. The best of both worlds.
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on July 25, 2009, 05:01:00 PM
360 Modification Disc v1.6 Revision 2 is out!
You can download it from the 'usual places' (XBINS)
Changes in v1.6 Revision 2:
- Replaced HIMEM.SYS with FDXXMS.SYS (better memory management)
- Typo fixed in HTML code (thanks yaywoop!)
- General code cleanup on all scripts
- Powerpoint-style GUI added
- Disclaimer screen added
Follow this link for the full readme:
http://www.xbins.org...xboxnfo1722.nfo
Post by: daman22 on September 13, 2009, 11:22:00 AM
Post by: logicwatch on October 20, 2009, 02:13:00 PM
but I just hoped that going forward as and when ?
will you be producing a new modification disc for any new firmware ?
I have 5/6 friends and relations various drives to do ( all for no fee ) and your usb/cd software is my preffered upgrade method and the fastest
thanks in advance
Post by: Dai_ on October 30, 2009, 12:19:00 PM
Sorry to rise this from the grave but, since IX 1.61 is out by now, there'll be a Mod Disc with this updated version?
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on October 30, 2009, 12:39:00 PM
QUOTE(Dai_ @ Oct 30 2009, 12:19 PM)
Hi.
Sorry to rise this from the grave but, since IX 1.61 is out by now, there'll be a Mod Disc with this updated version?
Yes there will be new versions of both the USB and CD based versions, but not until the Lite-On 1.61 firmware is released.
Right now only Samsung and BenQ drives are supported under iXtreme v1.61.
Post by: logicwatch on October 31, 2009, 04:24:00 AM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Oct 30 2009, 06:39 PM)
Yes there will be new versions of both the USB and CD based versions, but not until the Lite-On 1.61 firmware is released.
Right now only Samsung and BenQ drives are supported under iXtreme v1.61. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
ok thats good news thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Post by: 2green on October 31, 2009, 06:19:00 AM
I have a Benq drive that has Lite-on spoofed.
Do I use "Benq" firmware or "Lite-on"?
The xbox had a lite-on drive that I replaced with the Benq.
Thank you for your time,
2green
Post by: Dai_ on November 01, 2009, 08:31:00 PM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Oct 30 2009, 07:39 PM)
Yes there will be new versions of both the USB and CD based versions, but not until the Lite-On 1.61 firmware is released.
Right now only Samsung and BenQ drives are supported under iXtreme v1.61.
Great¡¡¡ Now it's time for the wait game.
Thanks frosty.
Post by: gaming fanboy on November 01, 2009, 09:23:00 PM
QUOTE(2green @ Oct 31 2009, 01:19 PM)
Hi Frosty,
I have a Benq drive that has Lite-on spoofed.
Do I use "Benq" firmware or "Lite-on"?
The xbox had a lite-on drive that I replaced with the Benq.
Thank you for your time,
2green
benq of course..
just spoof the new fw ur flashing, and make sure credentials are in (key, spoof, stealth, sorry im ranting, just do normal procedures in jungleflasher)
Post by: lemorin on November 02, 2009, 09:07:00 AM
Will the next modification disk allow for usb support with the maximus usb probe? Would Win 7 help with that?
Thank you for your incredible efforts!!!
Post by: 2green on November 03, 2009, 04:52:00 PM
QUOTE(gaming fanboy @ Nov 2 2009, 05:23 AM)
benq of course..
just spoof the new fw ur flashing, and make sure credentials are in (key, spoof, stealth, sorry im ranting, just do normal procedures in jungleflasher)
Hey thanks for the reply.
I wish I knew how to spoof the firmware!
I was hoping I could just read the current bin from the Benq
using Frosty's "USB Modification Software".
Then use the same software to apply the 1.61.
I wish I was better with "Jungle Flasher".
2green
Post by: skyjedi on November 04, 2009, 08:05:00 AM
Any thoughts or people brave enough to try this?
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on November 04, 2009, 08:32:00 AM
QUOTE(skyjedi @ Nov 4 2009, 09:05 AM)
just wondering if this would work if one would replace the \FILES\BENQ\FIRMWARE\IXTREME.BIN with the 1.61 firmware renamed from ix161-benq.bin to IXTREME.BIN?
Any thoughts or people brave enough to try this?
That would be really hard to do with the disc verison because the firmware files are located in the boot sector of the ISO image...
But with the USB version it would be easy, and yes it would work.
Post by: skyjedi on November 04, 2009, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: Arsenal1080 on November 05, 2009, 05:37:00 PM
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on November 05, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
QUOTE(Arsenal1080 @ Nov 5 2009, 06:37 PM)
So all i would have to do is rename ix161-benq.bin to ixtreme.bin and replace that file on the usb drive? That's all that needs to be done?
That is correct.
Post by: Arsenal1080 on November 06, 2009, 06:06:00 PM
Thanks Frosty!
Post by: gerald410 on November 06, 2009, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: Nerdz on November 26, 2009, 05:39:00 PM
QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Nov 6 2009, 06:34 AM)
That is correct.
I believe that this post should be pinned....I was looking for this info for one hour......tks
Post by: FrostyTheSnowman on March 29, 2010, 10:04:00 AM
I've run into a couple 'brick walls' as far as implementing iXtreme LT into my software (specifically spoofing of firmware)...
Due to these 'brick walls' it would seem that my development of '360 Modification USB Drive' and '360 Modification Disc' has come to a halt.
The future of my usb drive/disc based solutions are unclear, so for now I recommend using either JungleFlasher or iPrep, both are awesome solutions.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.