Post by: wiltonson on July 27, 2004, 06:09:00 PM
The only way to get to xbox dash now is to unplug my xbox for 30min then it loads Evox fine. However, I need to unplug the unit for 30min everytime I reset the unit.
I read the artical written by Ricecake and he mentioned that it is best to backup the eeprom as XBMP might make some changes to it. However, I didn't fiddle with any region code or whatsoever. All I did is change the XBMP display settings and so the anime looks better on my dad's 28" widescreen tv.
I didn't backup my eeprom last time as I don't have any plan to make any hardware changes.
So can anyone help me / tell me if I can still fix my xbox so it will boot like normal again (i.e. no need to unplug 30 mins). I'm hoping as I can still get into evox so I just wonder
PS-
1. my xbox is v1.0, softmodded and the cover was never opened
2. I have another V1.0 xbox which is unmodded and is 100% working.
Any advice is appreciated. Thank you :(
Post by: SC2 on July 27, 2004, 06:28:00 PM
and if you have another xbox why not copy the emprom from one to the other? would that work?
I wouldnt know
Post by: RiceCake on July 27, 2004, 09:01:00 PM
Well messing with literally any settings in XBMP causes problems like this.
Is there a way to fix it? Maybe. If I can think of it though I'll get back to you.
I know I fixed this somemhow.
Post by: wiltonson on July 28, 2004, 04:06:00 AM
I'm hoping to correct the eeprom via the 30min unplug method. However, where do I get a working eeprom?? can the method suggestted by SC2 works?
Post by: wiltonson on July 28, 2004, 10:32:00 AM
I've been checking the backups of my xbox in my PC when I first did the bert and ernie exploit many months ago.
I came accross this backup folder (I think was created by using EvolutionX) and there is this file call >>> eeprom.bin
Can I use it to restore my current eeprom which I believed has been modified by the XBMP?
Thanks
Post by: Dreamcaster on July 28, 2004, 10:52:00 AM
is the anyway to solve it?
Post by: xman954 on July 28, 2004, 10:56:00 AM
| QUOTE (wiltonson @ Jul 28 2004, 11:32 AM) |
| Can I use it to restore my current eeprom which I believed has been modified by the XBMP? |
yes that is the one
you might want to look at it in one of the pc app to see
what was changed for you own "Sanity"
Post by: xman954 on July 28, 2004, 11:03:00 AM
| QUOTE (Dreamcaster @ Jul 28 2004, 11:52 AM) |
| got the same problem, im too, have softmodded xbox, and i acidently changed some video settings in xbmp, just instead of getting a black screen, im getting a 21 error screen, i got my eeprom.bin, but i can't boot either, can't even start retail discs... is the anyway to solve it? |
I think the only way is, modchip with embeded EEPROM in bios
Post by: wiltonson on July 28, 2004, 11:07:00 AM
But I thought the eeprom in my xbox must be flashed, not just a copy to pc and edit job???
Post by: Dreamcaster on July 28, 2004, 11:27:00 AM
| QUOTE (xman954 @ Jul 28 2004, 06:03 PM) |
| I think the only way is, modchip with embeded EEPROM in bios |
i don't have any mod-chip, isn't there any software solution? since i got backup of my original eeprom.bin, but the problem is that i can't pass the 21 error screen, is there any possiblity that the error doesn't comes from the eeprom? because in the help of xbmp, it's written that if such error can happen, it's advised to "delete system.bin and/or edit eeprom settings via another app", what's system.bin?
Post by: xman954 on July 28, 2004, 11:32:00 AM
the ms bios does not even look at the HDD to boot
(other then to see if it's locked) original games
unless the clock is not set...if that is the case
then you need to restore the HDD from backup on PC
error 21 is a corrupted or missing dash file(s)
This post has been edited by xman954 on Jul 28 2004, 06:37 PM
Post by: Dreamcaster on July 28, 2004, 11:42:00 AM
| QUOTE (xman954 @ Jul 28 2004, 06:32 PM) |
| you said it would not boot any original xbox games... the ms bios does not even look at the HDD to boot (other then to see if it's locked) original games unless the clock is not set...if that is the case then you need to restore the HDD from backup on PC error 21 is a corrupted or missing dash file(s) |
if error 21 is a corrupted or missing dash, how come it can't boot originals, i tought it's not using the dash to boot originals, is it not?
anyway, if i understood correctly, you saying that this error is not eeprom realated so restoring the hdd, might fix it?
This post has been edited by Dreamcaster on Jul 28 2004, 06:43 PM
Post by: xman954 on July 28, 2004, 11:56:00 AM
that the clock is not set......if this is the CASE then the error 21 could
be a corrupted dash from XBMC. if not it is a corrupted EEPROM
the only chance you have is to restore the MS dash files
if that don't work you are screwed !!
EDIT the only time it's goes to the MS dash instead of the original game
is if the clock is not set.
This post has been edited by xman954 on Jul 28 2004, 07:01 PM
Post by: Dreamcaster on July 28, 2004, 11:59:00 AM
| QUOTE (xman954 @ Jul 28 2004, 06:56 PM) |
| if you xbox was unpluged for a few hours then there is a chance that the clock is not set......if this is the CASE then the error 21 could be a corrupted dash from XBMC. if not it is a corrupted EEPROM the only chance you have is to restore the MS dash files if that don't work you are screwed !! |
nope the x-box wasn't unplugged for any hour, the moment the xbmp reboot, it had this error...
so must be an eeprom error?
Post by: xman954 on July 28, 2004, 12:03:00 PM
| QUOTE (Dreamcaster @ Jul 28 2004, 12:59 PM) |
| so must be an eeprom error? |
YES i would say so...............
Post by: RiceCake on July 28, 2004, 11:51:00 AM
But hell, its already fried eh?
Either you can boot the Enigmah Video Switcher disc and use it to correct your video, or you can use a program like ConfigMagic to restore a good EEPROM backup (Must be good or else your done for).
Problems with this - well - you gotta be pretty damned familiar with your dashboard to remember where exactly the "boot DVD" button is...
Edit: Unplugging it for 30 minutes probably isn't gonna work either, and if your using old font exploits don't do this! You'll get stuck in a blind clock loop and have to fix that then.
Post by: RiceCake on July 28, 2004, 12:30:00 PM
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Post by: RiceCake on July 28, 2004, 04:02:00 PM
Try this trick first and then I'll guide ya'll through using the video mode switch disc.
Unplug your normal visual cable and boot it with another one in, like the AV cable or a SVideo one. I dunno, maybe it'll reset something? I doubt it but give it a whirl.
I'm off to learn about the video switcher...
Post by: RiceCake on July 29, 2004, 03:43:00 PM
I think I've figured it out! I'll type it up in one second!
Post by: RiceCake on July 29, 2004, 04:14:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| Section "Root" { Item "Launch DVD",ID_Launch_DVD Item "MS Dashboard",ID_MS_Dash Item "Reboot",ID_Quick_Reboot Item "Power Off",ID_Power_Off # Item "Flash Evox BIOS","c:\bios\d6.bin",ID_Flash_Bios_File Section "System Utils" { Item "Settings",ID_Settings Item "Flash BIOS",ID_Flash_Bios Item "Backup",ID_Backup Item "Skins",ID_Skins } Section "Launch Menu" { Section "Games" { AutoAddItem "e:\games\" AutoAddItem "f:\games\" SortAll } Section "Apps" { AutoAddItem "e:\apps\" AutoAddItem "f:\apps\" SortAll } } } |
Edit your EvoX.ini file to include the bold lines below, in the same position:
| QUOTE |
| Section "Root" { Section "HELP" { AutoAddItem "e:\help\" SortAll } Item "Launch DVD",ID_Launch_DVD Item "MS Dashboard",ID_MS_Dash Item "Reboot",ID_Quick_Reboot Item "Power Off",ID_Power_Off # Item "Flash Evox BIOS","c:\bios\d6.bin",ID_Flash_Bios_File Section "System Utils" { Item "Settings",ID_Settings Item "Flash BIOS",ID_Flash_Bios Item "Backup",ID_Backup Item "Skins",ID_Skins } Section "Launch Menu" { Section "Games" { AutoAddItem "e:\games\" AutoAddItem "f:\games\" SortAll } Section "Apps" { AutoAddItem "e:\apps\" AutoAddItem "f:\apps\" SortAll } } } |
7) Now, this is where it all comes together. Make sure everything looks right over the FTP. Shutdown, and restart your XBox. Get back to EvoX and try to FTP in. If it connects fine you'll be sure EvoX is running.
8) Press up on the D-Pad to make sure your at the top-menu in EvoX. If you can sort-of see, its should be "HELP". Press A, and wait a few seconds.
9) Now, press A again. The Enigmah Video Mode application should start. Now to begin the massively difficult process of changing the EEPROM...press A to change it to PAL mode for Eurpoean XBoxes, or press B for NTSC which are Canadian or American Xboxes.
10) Now wait about 30 seconds. Just try to make sure its finished before you do anything. When it is, its hopefully sitting on the credits screen. Hit B and it should reboot the Xbox automatically.
11) Hopefully - you'll be unblinded.
12) Congradulate RiceCake if it worked, if it didn't, tell me.
Post by: RiceCake on July 29, 2004, 04:45:00 PM
Course through all that suffering I'd recommend a chip. Besides I think you have a newer Xbox and I dunno if it even works on them.
Edit: Fyi you don't need to quote the whole thing, lol.
Post by: Dreamcaster on July 30, 2004, 03:21:00 AM
), btw, in the readme.txt of the xbmp, its said that if you get problem after changeing settings, it's advised to delete the system.bin file, u know what this file is, or where it's located?
Post by: XboxGamer24 on July 30, 2004, 06:03:00 AM
| QUOTE (wiltonson @ Jul 28 2004, 12:07 PM) |
| hate to ask this but which pc app should I use? I did a search and thinks it should be Eepromer Modified But I thought the eeprom in my xbox must be flashed, not just a copy to pc and edit job??? |
Dont use that, use Config Magic Final, I seen a warning about EEpromer modified somewhere...look around on the forums..
Post by: RiceCake on July 30, 2004, 12:45:00 PM
And as for this system.bin file, I dunno where it is bout it sounds like total BS. Unless somehow booting XBMP after deleting it will reset your Xbox.
And your error 21 is probably caused by a dead clock. Like I said you might be able to hotswap and try a recovery.
Post by: Dreamcaster on July 30, 2004, 07:43:00 PM
| QUOTE (RiceCake @ Jul 30 2004, 08:48 PM) |
| ^ Well I never got ConfigMagic to restore mine blind correctly. And as for this system.bin file, I dunno where it is bout it sounds like total BS. Unless somehow booting XBMP after deleting it will reset your Xbox. And your error 21 is probably caused by a dead clock. Like I said you might be able to hotswap and try a recovery. |
ok, Thanks! I'll try it altough i can't see a reason why the clock will suddenly die, it's pretty quick, the xbmp rebooted after i changed something in the vid settings, and then boom, big 21 error screen...
well, im sure hope that restoring the hd will fix it...
Post by: RiceCake on July 30, 2004, 11:05:00 PM
But, how did you see error 21? Then your video settings must be fine.
You wouldn't be able to see 21 at all if the video settings were changed.
Post by: RiceCake on July 31, 2004, 07:46:00 PM
Like I said hotswap it, that'll bring the life back.
Post by: RiceCake on August 01, 2004, 11:17:00 AM
But yeah you can use your original EEPROM to unlock the HD and relock it fine.
Post by: RiceCake on August 01, 2004, 01:35:00 PM
It might not've been XBMP, it can happen to anyone.
Post by: RiceCake on August 02, 2004, 11:39:00 AM
Try just taking out the XBox hard drive without hotswapping since you have your EEPROM. Make sure its on the master first IDE channel, and just unlock it through Xboxhdm (Master first channel is /dev/hda).
Post by: Dreamcaster on August 06, 2004, 02:47:00 AM
Post by: Dreamcaster on August 06, 2004, 06:25:00 AM
i want to thank everyone espically to RiceCake, u were right, it was a clockloop ;p
thanks alot
Post by: RiceCake on August 06, 2004, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: Dreamcaster on August 06, 2004, 10:50:00 AM
or maybe its because my xbox is PAL?
Post by: RiceCake on August 06, 2004, 12:07:00 PM
If your hack is corrupted it can get in a "clock halt" so to speak. It doesn't loop but because of the clock the box always halts at an error.
Post by: RiceCake on August 09, 2004, 05:29:00 PM
Post by: RiceCake on August 11, 2004, 12:04:00 PM
The way your systems been changed, unplugging a PAL Xbox for 2 hours would make it magically NTSC, lol, and that'll never happen.
Post by: boredombud on August 18, 2004, 04:39:00 PM
im gonna go smoke a bowl and play GTA <3
Post by: wiltonson on October 25, 2004, 12:07:00 PM
To prove that I did the unlocking and C drive installed correctly and the hdd is not dead, I locked that same hdd (after unlocking using my eeprom obvioulsy) using my friend's eeprom, shoved it into his xbox and MS dash boots fine.
Post by: pugnip on October 25, 2004, 12:41:00 PM
Can also tell us what the xbox led is doing?
If it's straight there is either a blank eeprom or something very wrong,
If it is the eeprom you need a modchip no matter what and fix the problem,
samething happened to me when using avalaunch,
all I did was got a mod that didn't need the eeprom to bootup the xbox.
rebuilded the eeprom and removed the mod put the harddrive back in now it works great except the dvd drive.
PugNIP.
Post by: wiltonson on October 25, 2004, 12:57:00 PM
Post by: wiltonson on October 26, 2004, 10:56:00 AM
Post by: wiltonson on October 28, 2004, 11:15:00 AM
anyone?
Post by: RiceCake on October 29, 2004, 03:49:00 PM
...And next time - just to let you know. Leaving your Xbox off must've been some fluke.
And for god sakes how the fuck is reformatting the HD, reinstalling the MS Dashboard and such gonna fix the EEPROM? The EEPROM is a microchip in the Xbox!