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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: lunatic0222 on January 08, 2005, 09:42:00 PM
I dont know anything about any other softmods, but honestly the one in my sig has to be the easiest one.... doesnt require any accesories
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: awal on January 08, 2005, 09:53:00 PM
QUOTE(shyboy1 @ Jan 8 2005, 11:18 PM)
You mean that I can do the softmod and play the backup DVD games If I follow that turotial?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 08, 2005, 10:03:00 PM
Thats why I got confused. I am looking for the solution to mod the xbox without opening the box.

I have following setup:
1) MS Memory Card
2) self made controller with USB connector (for PC)
3) Mechassult original game
4) Action Replay software
5) HIV Drivers
6) ltools_MA_v1.8.rc1.zip (downloaded from usual places).

The last thing I am not sure what version of xbox I am having the following I've got from system info
K:1.00.5838.01
D:1.00.5960.01


Do i require something else before I go ahead.
That tutorial also didn't mentioned that how do I am gonna backup the (I don't know what to say maybe ROM)

Can I just do it without the backup.
If something screwedup Can I un-do those steps?

Thanks
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 08, 2005, 10:10:00 PM
ok shyboy1....when you unrar the initial file that you downloaded...you get part1.zip and part2.zip.....ok

right.....open the folder containing these two files and then open action replay software..(rem to put your mem card into the usb cable into the pc)

now simply drag each file (press left click of mouse and hold ...then drag it over to "pc database" where the action replay saves are.

once you have done this for both files simply select each of the two files in the the pc databace and drag over to memory card section in AR....they will now be transferred onto your memory card and a progress bar will show when it is completed.

see main action replay picture in this how to http://www.how2xbox.com/ ...good luck............ wink.gif
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 08, 2005, 10:15:00 PM
ps...you don't make any zip files or anything ...you drag over the zip files...ie part1.zip/part2.zip
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: lunatic0222 on January 08, 2005, 10:16:00 PM
QUOTE(shyboy1 @ Jan 9 2005, 06:34 AM)
Thats why I got confused. I am looking for the solution to mod the xbox without opening the box.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: awal on January 08, 2005, 10:18:00 PM
500th post  beerchug.gif
sorry i couldnt resist
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 08, 2005, 10:20:00 PM
Thanks for your reply moorsky,

I have got this file "ltools_v1.7.5_SC_NTSC" which has two zip files.

part1.zip and part2.zip

After transfer those files to the memory card.

I have to Go to the gamesave in XBOX (memory card is on the controller).
After all those steps. its gonna ask me to

Choose which UDE to install by which Kernel you have

According to my earlier information i.e.
K:1.00.5838.01
D:1.00.5960.01

I am assumig that I should choose UDE2 right?

Also if something goes wrong, Can I undo-all those steps???
if yes is there any tutorial for that??

Thanks once again.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 08, 2005, 10:24:00 PM
sorry awal.
I searched the forum first. but couldn't find any close match. I know its furastrated but newbie......

I am sorry again.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 08, 2005, 10:28:00 PM
not sure mate but i think that your xbox may be a v3 (kernel) K:1.00.5838.01
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: awal on January 08, 2005, 10:33:00 PM
QUOTE(shyboy1 @ Jan 8 2005, 11:55 PM)
sorry awal.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 08, 2005, 10:35:00 PM
QUOTE(awal @ Jan 9 2005, 05:48 AM)
he is using mechassault not splinter cell  smile.gif
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 08, 2005, 10:41:00 PM
I have both games on hand rightnow. Mechassault and Splint cell.
I made sure that the Mechassault is the right version which exploit.

Now ltools_MA_v1.8.rc1.zip I thougt will work with Mechassault.
isn't it?

BTW I don't have the SC file to work with splint cell.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: awal on January 08, 2005, 10:43:00 PM
QUOTE(shyboy1 @ Jan 9 2005, 12:12 AM)
I have both games on hand rightnow. Mechassault and Splint cell.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 08, 2005, 10:45:00 PM
ok my last question again

"Next it will ask you to pick a bios loader/patcher, from what I hear PBL-Metoo is the best. After that it will tell you to choose which bios to install, use Evox M8 for version 1.6+ xboxes and X2 4981 for version 1.0 thru 1.5 xboxes. Finally choose EvolutionX or MXM for the dashboard. Wait for it to finish installing, when it tells you to turn off your xbox, you can then turn it off but not a sec before (if you do you will more than likely really screw up you xbox)."

so all those things i.e. BIOS/PBL-Meeto and EvolutionX are in those zip files (part1.zip & part2.zip).

I mean I just need to choose those right??
or do I have to come back to my PC and put those softwares in the memory card in order to copy over.

Please explain this last step to me. I will really appriciate it.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 08, 2005, 10:54:00 PM
QUOTE(awal @ Jan 9 2005, 06:09 AM)
no because all the other saves except sc are in zip format already to be put on and there is only one save not two
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 08, 2005, 11:01:00 PM
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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 08, 2005, 11:12:00 PM
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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 12:11:00 PM
OK I got a problem.
When I hookup the controller with the PC. It said that new hardware found and then put the driver itself. (unknown device). I tried to forcefully installed the driver (HIV Drivers) but it didn't take.
It said

Can not continue  the hardware updat wizard.
choose what you want
to keep the current software click finish.
to search again in another location click back.

I am stuck on this part. It even don't do anything after putting the memory card on the controller as well.

What should I do now. I am using windows xp professional.

Please advise.

Thanks
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: awal on January 09, 2005, 01:17:00 PM
somebody help this guy, cause i cant
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 01:54:00 PM
is there any spcific type of USB plug should I use or I can use anyone.

I am asking because the USB plug which I am using I took it from the USB extension lead.

Its not a mouse one.

And I am not sure that is this is a USB 1.x or USB 2.0 cable plug. Does this matter?

The wires and connections are exactly as it was shown on the tutorial.

Please somebody help me.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: Ryutatsu on January 09, 2005, 02:03:00 PM
Sorry man I can't help you with the HIV drivers (I used a mega-x-key) but I can help you with your softmod.

A few things to remember:
1. When you copy the mechassault savegame over make sure your mechassault savegame directory is empty.
2. Once ltools is running press B to bring up the UDE install menu.
3. With your kernal version you will have to use UDE2.
4. DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR XBOX UNTIL THE FRONT LED FLASHES GREEN.

Other than that your preferences are completely up to you so good luck, and sorry I'm no help with your driver problem.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: Dai_UK on January 09, 2005, 04:20:00 PM
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then died !
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 05:23:00 PM
usbview.exe didn't work in my case, it doesn't show the device in there.

it shows under universal serial bus controller in device manager.
There is no (!) or (?) there which shows that the driver is missing.

Also under device status its shows the following info.

No drivers are installed for this device.

If you are having problems with this device, click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter.


Please advise what next step I can take.

thanks
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 05:28:00 PM
UPDATED:
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After reboot the PC the following info shows under USBView.exe

the left pannel show the heading under RootHub

[Port2]DeviceFailedEnumeration: Unknown Device.

and when I click on this the following info comes up.

Device Descriptor:
bcdUSB:             0x0000
bDeviceClass:         0x00
bDeviceSubClass:      0x00
bDeviceProtocol:      0x00
bMaxPacketSize0:      0x00 (0)
idVendor:           0x0000
idProduct:          0x0000
bcdDevice:          0x0000
iManufacturer:        0x00
iProduct:             0x00
iSerialNumber:        0x00
bNumConfigurations:   0x00

ConnectionStatus: DeviceFailedEnumeration
Current Config Value: 0x00
Device Bus Speed:      Low
Device Address:       0x00
Open Pipes:              0
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 06:44:00 PM
looks like this is the first time that someone got this problem.

I was wondering that is there any other alternative driver available to work with the xbox controller with my pc (wanna use Action Replay software).

Thanks
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 06:50:00 PM
I have MS Controller S

does it make any difference???
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: Talus on January 09, 2005, 06:57:00 PM
Just install the Action Replay software and drivers.  No need for that other stuff.

After that, your Mem Card should be detected when you plug it into your controller, and then plug your controller into a USB port (provided there are no wiring issues).
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 07:26:00 PM
Thats the problem I am having. Memory card is not getting detected unless the Controller drivers is installed.

I tried in that way as well and nothing happened after inserting the Memory Card on controller (It should popup and says that new hardware found).

Infact after launching the AR I can't drop the files there (ofcourse I know that the drivers are not installed yet).

I have tried to put the driver which is on AR drivers directory but no luck

I think I can't goto the next step untill I installed the right driver for controller.

Also I have notices that the Controller which they shows on the picture is different than mine, I don't know which one they used but I have "MS Controller S"

Please help.

Thanks
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: justin2042 on January 09, 2005, 07:37:00 PM
Hey i have installed the UDE2 softmod hack one a few xboxes with the same kernal and dash version as yours..i found a really easy to use installer on xbins...PM me and i will send it to you...all you have to do is gain ftp access to the box and then backup the C drive...then erase the entire C drive and copy the default.xbe file and the FONTS folder to the drive and reboot...and its softmodded and ready to play some backups or load some programs

Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 09:05:00 PM
The last thing I can think of is my USB connector.

I took it from the extension lead which was for USB 2.0

I am thinking that I am gonna change it to USB 1.x connector.

Infact I am hooking it up on my USB 1.x socket in my computer, it should use this cable as a usb 1.x but not sure whats going wrong here.

Have anyone experement to connect the controller with the USB 2.0 socket or connector???

Did it work in that way?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 09:24:00 PM
QUOTE(Dai_UK @ Jan 9 2005, 11:51 PM)
sounds like your memory card isn't supported by Action replay, don't panic you can fix this search the forum for usbview it should explain it.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 09:36:00 PM
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btw...did you install AR into default folder ?....ie...C:\Program Files\Datel\Action Replay XBOX
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 09:42:00 PM
open up AR and double click on the  AR circle at the top centre of the software screen ....tell me the version number
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 09:45:00 PM
go here............Action Replay XBox PC Software v1.31 - UPDATED: 30/07/2004 now works with both old and new mem cards
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 09:50:00 PM
The version is 1.05
Build May 2003

PS: I have already restarted the PC aswell
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 09:54:00 PM
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better news anyway.....won't be long...we'll get you through this...don't worry
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:01:00 PM
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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:06:00 PM
try rebooting puter
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:09:00 PM
"I do have a ActionReplay XBox under USBIO Controlled devices"

thats it !!
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:10:00 PM
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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:17:00 PM
is the AR circular logo inthe middle lit up green or is it grey ?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:19:00 PM
ok...take out mem card and re-insert it
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 09, 2005, 10:23:00 PM
one more thing
on the statsu bar (near with clock) where the AR logo is displayed when I mouseover

it said  

The USB Device failed to enumerate
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:23:00 PM
try reboot...but...keep the whole thing connected...usb cable and mem card inserted...ok ?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:28:00 PM
if those are the two files you d/l....then put both on mem card...but one  at a time
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:40:00 PM
did you make the cable up yourself...?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:45:00 PM
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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 09, 2005, 10:48:00 PM
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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 10, 2005, 04:38:00 PM
ok I changed the cable today and it took all the drivers and ready with AR

After running the AR when I drop from pc database to memory card. the icon goes grey from green and status message shows that failed to enumerate with memory card.

but it shows the splint cell folder in memory card and two parts which I dropped from pc database to memeory card are shows as unname saved.

the logo goes from green to grey time by time, infact I just dropped it once.

Also i treid and put the card with xbox and reboot it, it didn;t took anything or boot from memory.

please advise my friend what to do now.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 10, 2005, 05:17:00 PM
And after rebooting couple of times.

Now when I dropped the files in memory card. It says
Error writing saved.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 10, 2005, 07:09:00 PM
My friend moorsky
Are you there yet?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 10, 2005, 08:59:00 PM
Please somebody tell me that what to do.

Now I have intalled controller with my PC. have AR have MS memory card.

I tried to copy the savegames from xbox to memory card. then I took the memroy card and connect it with my pc. I can see the folder with the game name but the folder is empty. when I mouse over it. It shows that 0 game saves.

I droped the part1.zip and part2.zip on the pc database there was no problem with it.

When I move the LINUX_Profile from PC database under Splint Cell and droped to memory card. It says

Error writing the save!

After that when I refresh the memory card. It shows me one folder and one file there. Folder name Unnamed Title and filename is Unname save.
It takes 0 blocks.

I can format the memory card with no error.

Any idea what wrong.

I tried to install the memory card and controller couple of time and restarted it everytime each intall.

please somebody help me.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 10, 2005, 10:52:00 PM
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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 11, 2005, 05:11:00 PM
No my friend. This time I uninstall everything and carefully re-done everything.

But I m still on the same problem.
Error writing the save.

Is it that I am missing some steps?? or somthing else.

After dropping from windows explorer to the PC database. I only need to drop the Splint Cell gamesave from PC Database to the memory right?

Thanks anyway.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: awal on January 11, 2005, 05:37:00 PM
wow you are really having problems
is the green light at the top on when you get the error writing save?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 11, 2005, 06:07:00 PM
yes the light the green no matter error comes or not
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 11, 2005, 06:24:00 PM
one thing I noticed which is when I copied the games from xbox to the memory card and connect back to AR on PC it only shows me one game which is Crimson Skies.

and that folder is empty. When I mouse over on it says 0 saves. what does it mean. Why the other three games which I saved to the memory card doesn't show up on the PC.

BTW when I format the memory card. The green light goes to grey just for a sec and then the card is being formatted. (i.e. no error while formatting).

Is it something wrong with my memory card????
its MS Memory card.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 11, 2005, 06:28:00 PM
just an update that I was keep refreshing the memory card. and just once I saw the all three game saves on memory card. But only once and when I try to copy from memory card to the pc database. it said not a valid xbox game save.

and then when I refresh the memory card again. those games goes away.

dunno but I saw those three games once only which i saved from xbox.

I am keep trying please post if you know something about it.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 11, 2005, 10:12:00 PM
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Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 11, 2005, 10:30:00 PM
why are you backing up hard disk drive ?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 11, 2005, 10:31:00 PM
somebody told me in case if something lost
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 11, 2005, 10:37:00 PM
if you are busy backing up h/d then you'd be better leaving the problem with action replay until backup is completed.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 11, 2005, 10:42:00 PM
what are you backing up
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: shyboy1 on January 11, 2005, 10:47:00 PM
well the flashing green light means the backup is done.

I choose UDE2 and meeto as a bios and evox as a dashboard.

now after doing all the patch. the gree light is flashing again.

is it mean that its done?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 11, 2005, 10:50:00 PM
what is on the screen at the moment ?
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 11, 2005, 10:57:00 PM
mate , i used ude1 ,mxm,  and pbl-metoo...not that  familiar with your dash...better to get  advice from someone who has similar setup.......if it has returned to the screen  that you startded off with , then i would say it has completed....it does take a wee bit of time to b/up.
Title: Softmod Setup And Accessories
Post by: moorsky on January 11, 2005, 11:06:00 PM
QUOTE(shyboy1 @ Jan 12 2005, 06:33 AM)
thanks man. Its finally working