Post by: jaydacus on December 30, 2003, 05:02:00 AM
| QUOTE (tester123 @ Apr 21 2003, 06:49 AM) | ||||
Newer X2 chips come now come with a cromwell bios that does not require Ozxchip. Just follow these steps indicated by pdenton. (thanks pdenton)
`````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` If you're having trouble flashing your X2lite that came flashed with the Cromwell 1.8 bios, then PLEASE READ this and do not start anymore threads. Thanks!!! Ok, here we go. You'll know you installed your x2lite correctly when you boot up, and the DVD ROM ejects automatically and the LED flashes red once, then goes back to green. That's cromwell doing its thing. First make sure you're using an RCA connecter. An RF, S-Video, or HDTV pack usually won't work with the Cromwell 1.8 bios. You'll get a blank screen with a slight wave. *This is what an RCA connector looks like*  You should now see the Linux dashboard. This is what follows: 1. Download the OZXchip file (Get It Here). It will let you flash your chip with any bios you choose. Now burn the the OZxchip.iso image to a CD/RW in nero. **note** Its already in an ISO form so you don't need to create an ISO Follow these steps when burning an image with nero: Open Nero, click on "File", scroll down to "burn Image...", then locate your "ozxflashcd.iso" and select that file and click open. Now select the lowest possible write speed(2x if possible) then select the "disk at once" write method, then click the "write" button and let nero do it's job. Now mark the CD/RW as disk 1 and set it to the side. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. You'll need X2MB (Get It Here) also so you can save your bios image as a 1024 bios bin, instead of a 256 bios bin. The read me that comes with OZXchip says use 256 bios, but dis-regard this. It MUST BE A 1024 bin bios. Now run X2MB and click the "Image Size" button, click the "import" button. A new window will open up, choose your up to date bios that you downloaded (try bios X2 4976.02 or X2 4976.02 Coloured). Continue to import the SAME bios to all four banks, until all banks are loaded with the bios. It should look like this when you start out:  After you've imported the SAME bios to all banks, then click the save button, and save the bin as "bios.bin". It must be saved as "bios.bin"... all lowercase. If not... you're going nowhere. Now this bin should be a 1024k bios saved as "bios.bin". ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Next download UltraISO here. Now you'll need to create an ISO for your bios. To do this you'll need to add your "bios.bin" (the 1024k bios bin you created with X2BM) to the ISO you're going to create. You will also need a "fluffing" file. This adds size to the ISO so the Cromwell bios can mount it. So you'll need to ad a zip file to the ISO. I used Nero.exe, and converted to zip form using winzip and added it to the ISO. So now you should have "bios.bin" and "Nero.zip" in your directory. NOTE.... The "bios.bin should be listed on top of the "Nero.zip". Click the "save" Icon, and save the ISO and save it as "biosflash.iso" Now you have an ISO bios file. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Burn this image to a CD/RW with Nero using these steps: Open Nero, click on "File", scroll down to "burn Image...", then locate your "biosflash.iso" and select that file and click open. Now select the lowest possible write speed(2x if possible) then select the "disk at once" write method, then click the "write" button and let nero do it's job. Take the CD/RW out Label it as disk two. ---------------------------------------------------------- Your almost done now. Boot your Xbox into the Cromwell 1.8 Linux dash. The DVD ROM should auto eject. Put in disk one. WAIT UNTIL IT SAYS "Please Insert CD" before you close the drive. Looks like this:(thanks chris76rs for the pics)  The code should execute, just follow the on screen messages. The drive will open by itself prompting for the bios disk. Load disk 2 and let the drive close by its self. It will then proceed in flashing your chip.  Remember the DVD ROM will open and close by itself during the process. Do not manually close or open the drive or you have to start over.   WHEW!!! DONE!!! -Punchy  ***EDIT*** If you're having problems with your DVD drive reading the CD/RW you may want to try this as a last resort. Thanks XDAWG!
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OK I need some help here guys I just got an Xecuter 2.3 lite
I installed it and it worked fine but I can't seem to get the bios update I've tried everything on this forum with no sucess
Can some please help me
Post by: lookformeb on December 30, 2003, 03:55:00 PM
| QUOTE (jaydacus @ Dec 30 2003, 09:02 AM) |
| OK I need some help here guys I just got an Xecuter 2.3 lite I installed it and it worked fine but I can't seem to get the bios update I've tried everything on this forum with no sucess Can some please help me |
You don't need this method for the New X2.2 or X2.3's...
Post by: lookformeb on January 02, 2004, 06:49:00 AM
| QUOTE (IhAtEGCuBe00 @ Jan 2 2004, 08:13 AM) |
I tryed flashing my xecutor 2.2 pro and i got the cdrw burned and i put it in the xbox and if finds the bios.bin but its says unknown flash halting!  |
Use the tutorial in my signature
Post by: IhAtEGCuBe00 on January 02, 2004, 08:05:00 AM
Post by: lookformeb on January 03, 2004, 11:50:00 PM
Post by: lmorales63 on April 30, 2004, 05:33:00 PM
Post by: brysonpare on May 30, 2004, 12:42:00 AM
Post by: Llamma on June 01, 2004, 11:29:00 AM
Post by: Ethan98TA on June 19, 2004, 09:23:00 AM
I have an X2Lite 2.3b+. I installed it, all 3 LED's light up, etc.... everything appears to be fine. I power on the XBox and I get the screen for the Cromwell BIOS with a prompt that says, "Please insert CD - Flashing Mode".
I have the Thomson-DVD Drive (POS).
I created an ISO image that has the bios.bin file on it aswell as a 100mb dummy.bin on it using UltraISO and am burning the image with Alcohol 120%. I've tried the following media and all it does is reads it for a few seconds then ejects it:
TDK 74min CD-R
Memorex 52x CD-R
Philips 40x CD-R
Memorex 40x Music-CD CD-R
Memorex 4x CDRW
Am I missing something here? 5 different types of media and all it does is read for several seconds then ejects? Did it flash?
Thanks for the help.
Post by: FatTortoise on June 21, 2004, 09:32:00 AM
Post by: Garybaldy on June 30, 2004, 02:34:00 PM
Was also wondering if perhaps somebody might reccomend another good bios to me
Post by: Clubmed112 on July 05, 2004, 08:12:00 AM
Post by: Clubmed112 on July 05, 2004, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: tester123 on April 20, 2003, 09:49:00 PM
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| if you have an xecutor 2.2 lite and are having problems getting cromwell to read your bios cd, i have help. 1) YOU DONT NEED THE OZXFLASH CD, JUST THE XECUTOR BIOS! (irc.easynews.com #xbins and jump on the ftp using their instructions. the dir on the ftp is /XBOX/bios/xecuter/xecuter2/MULTI ) 2) dont use ultraiso and all that shit, its lame. i tried it and it didnt work. i have windows xp and used its integrated cd burning shit and it worked perfectly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO MAKE THE BIOS CD #1 - download the 4977 xecutor bios off the ftp site listed above and extract the files #2 - off the same ftp site in the dir /XBOX/bios/xecuter/flashbios_cromwell get the file "xecuter_flashbios.zip" and extract the dummyfile.exe #3 - get xecutor2 bios maker (x2bm) off this site (w00t for hosting it) and extract #4 - load up x2bm and click import. you want the X2_4977.bin file in all four banks. #5 - click save and save it as bios.bin; im fairly sure it automatically makes it a bin, so dont put a ".bin" in the file name. #6 - have the dummyfile.exe make you a 100mb file and put it somewhere you can remember (desktop is fine ) #7a - if you have windows xp just burn the 2 files using the integrated cd burning software. make sure you close the session or whatever. #7b - if you dont have winxp (lamer), use nero. have it burn a data cd, no multisession, disc at once and finalize. i recommend burning at 4x Once you have the cd burned, load up cromwell (make sure the chip is enabled, flash in unprotected and im not sure if bank makes a difference but i had it on bank2) and pop in the cd. it'll read it and should flash and turn off. if you're still having problems, it might be media. this truly does make a difference. i HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend verbatim cdrw's, preferrably 650mb and 4x. i had 4x tdk 700mb cdrws and they didnt read in my philips drive. hope this helps you guys. it took me 3 days and many many hours of reading forums and IRC to get mine to work. |
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If you're having trouble flashing your X2lite that came flashed with the Cromwell 1.8 bios, then PLEASE READ this and do not start anymore threads. Thanks!!!
Ok, here we go.
You'll know you installed your x2lite correctly when you boot up, and the DVD ROM ejects automatically and the LED flashes red once, then goes back to green. That's cromwell doing its thing.
First make sure you're using an RCA connecter. An RF, S-Video, or HDTV pack usually won't work with the Cromwell 1.8 bios. You'll get a blank screen with a slight wave.
*This is what an RCA connector looks like*
(IMG:http://www.pimfg.com/products/PI-XBOX-1.GIF)
You should now see the Linux dashboard. This is what follows:
1. Download the OZXchip file (Get It Here). It will let you flash your chip with any bios you choose.
Now burn the the OZxchip.iso image to a CD/RW in nero.
**note** Its already in an ISO form so you don't need to create an ISO
Follow these steps when burning an image with nero:
Open Nero, click on "File", scroll down to "burn Image...", then locate your "ozxflashcd.iso" and select that file and click open. Now select the lowest possible write speed(2x if possible) then select the "disk at once" write method, then click the "write" button and let nero do it's job.
Now mark the CD/RW as disk 1 and set it to the side.
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2. You'll need X2MB (Get It Here) also so you can save your bios image as a 1024 bios bin, instead of a 256 bios bin. The read me that comes with OZXchip says use 256 bios, but dis-regard this. It MUST BE A 1024 bin bios.
Now run X2MB and click the "Image Size" button, click the "import" button. A new window will open up, choose your up to date bios that you downloaded (try bios X2 4976.02 or X2 4976.02 Coloured). Continue to import the SAME bios to all four banks, until all banks are loaded with the bios. It should look like this when you start out:
(IMG:http://users.belgacom.net/bn257386/x-ecuter2/tutorials/flash-01.jpg)
After you've imported the SAME bios to all banks, then click the save button, and save the bin as "bios.bin". It must be saved as "bios.bin"... all lowercase. If not... you're going nowhere. Now this bin should be a 1024k bios saved as "bios.bin".
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Next download UltraISO here.
Now you'll need to create an ISO for your bios. To do this you'll need to add your "bios.bin" (the 1024k bios bin you created with X2BM) to the ISO you're going to create. You will also need a "fluffing" file. This adds size to the ISO so the Cromwell bios can mount it. So you'll need to ad a zip file to the ISO.
I used Nero.exe, and converted to zip form using winzip and added it to the ISO. So now you should have "bios.bin" and "Nero.zip" in your directory. NOTE.... The "bios.bin should be listed on top of the "Nero.zip". Click the "save" Icon, and save the ISO and save it as "biosflash.iso"
Now you have an ISO bios file.
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Burn this image to a CD/RW with Nero using these steps:
Open Nero, click on "File", scroll down to "burn Image...", then locate your "biosflash.iso" and select that file and click open. Now select the lowest possible write speed(2x if possible) then select the "disk at once" write method, then click the "write" button and let nero do it's job.
Take the CD/RW out Label it as disk two.
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Your almost done now.
Boot your Xbox into the Cromwell 1.8 Linux dash. The DVD ROM should auto eject. Put in disk one. WAIT UNTIL IT SAYS "Please Insert CD" before you close the drive. Looks like this:(thanks chris76rs for the pics)
(IMG:http://www.fbodyconnection.com/temp/cromwellcrap.gif)
The code should execute, just follow the on screen messages. The drive will open by itself prompting for the bios disk. Load disk 2 and let the drive close by its self. It will then proceed in flashing your chip.
(IMG:http://www.fbodyconnection.com/temp/reflash.jpg)
Remember the DVD ROM will open and close by itself during the process. Do not manually close or open the drive or you have to start over.
(IMG:http://www.fbodyconnection.com/temp/reflash2.jpg)
(IMG:http://www.fbodyconnection.com/temp/reflash3.jpg)
WHEW!!! DONE!!!
-Punchy :ph34r:
***EDIT***
If you're having problems with your DVD drive reading the CD/RW you may want to try this as a last resort. Thanks XDAWG!
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First off Props to tester123 for this tutorial but for those who could not get it here is some help Ok here is what I had to do to get it to work. You will need a (pc) cd or dvd drive and follow this tutorial. http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/swap-dvd.php I tried for 3 days with several different types of media and got nowhere some people got better drives or their lens reads better that is why they are getting it to work and others are not. If you follow that tutorial you should get it to work mine did first time. On a side note you dont even need the power splitter to flash the bios just hook a (pc) cd or dvd drive up to the xbox ide cable and use the hard drive power supply you dont need the hard drive to flash the chip so you can use its power supply but you will need the power splitter to install evox because then of course you will need your hard drive. hope this helps out. XDAWG |
This post has been edited by tester123: Jul 30 2003, 03:29 AM
Post by: tester123 on April 21, 2003, 06:35:00 AM
Post by: bigrig on April 21, 2003, 06:42:00 AM
Now, the x2lite has a Bios select switch, what do you need to do to run 2 different bioses?
Thanks!
Post by: vdude on April 21, 2003, 08:05:00 AM
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loading linuxboot.cfg from CDROM_Unable to find it,halting
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has anyone else had this problem?
any ideas?
Post by: tester123 on April 21, 2003, 09:09:00 AM
Try using a different CD/RW.
Post by: tester123 on April 21, 2003, 09:23:00 AM
| QUOTE (bigrig @ Apr 21 2003, 02:42 PM) |
| Yeah, thanks for the write-up, Punchy. Now, the x2lite has a Bios select switch, what do you need to do to run 2 different bioses? Thanks! |
Once you get your chip flashed, you can install EvoX and flash the chip from there with any bios's you want. I hope that answers your question
Post by: bigrig on April 21, 2003, 10:41:00 AM
| QUOTE (tester123 @ Apr 21 2003, 05:23 PM) |
| Once you get your chip flashed, you can install EvoX and flash the chip from there with any bios's you want. I hope that answers your question |
Well, no, I'm asking how to use the multi-bios functionality of the x2lite.
In your instructions, you say "Continue to import the SAME bios to the other banks until they're all loaded with the same bios.", but then in your image, the top 2 banks are 4976.02, and the bottom two banks have EvoX D.6. Is this how it should be done to have 2 different bioses?
Maybe I should just get the X2BM software first, it probably covers this.
Post by: vdude on April 21, 2003, 11:10:00 AM
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Are you using nero to burn the image?
yes im using nero.
udf/iso (udf 2.01)
no multisession
disc at once
finalize cd
burning at 4x
added some files to make it around 500mb
using fujifilm cd-rw
thomson drive, i can play music off the fujifilm cd-rw, so im guessing it should work.
would u be able to tell me the exact steps when using nero, thet would help alot
Post by: tester123 on April 21, 2003, 01:35:00 PM
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| yes im using nero. udf/iso (udf 2.01) no multisession disc at once finalize cd burning at 4x added some files to make it around 500mb using fujifilm cd-rw thomson drive, i can play music off the fujifilm cd-rw, so im guessing it should work. would u be able to tell me the exact steps when using nero, thet would help alot  |
Open Nero, click on "File", scroll down to "burn Image...", then locate your "ozxflashcd.iso" and select that file and click open. Now select the lowest possible write speed(2x if possible) then select the "disk at once" write method, then click the "write" button and let nero do it's job. Hope this helps.
-Punchy
This post has been edited by tester123 on Apr 21 2003, 08:48 PM
Post by: tester123 on April 21, 2003, 11:45:00 AM
| QUOTE (bigrig @ Apr 21 2003, 06:41 PM) | ||
Well, no, I'm asking how to use the multi-bios functionality of the x2lite. In your instructions, you say "Continue to import the SAME bios to the other banks until they're all loaded with the same bios.", but then in your image, the top 2 banks are 4976.02, and the bottom two banks have EvoX D.6. Is this how it should be done to have 2 different bioses? Maybe I should just get the X2BM software first, it probably covers this. |
I was using that image as an example... that's what it should look LIKE when all banks are filled. Why don't you test it and see. Try both ways... using all the same BIOS's or different ones. After all that's what this hobby is all about... testing.
This tutorial is to get you up a running, that's all. Once you get your chip flashed with a different bios(using this method) you can install EvoX... where you can EASILY flash the chip with ANY COMBINATION OF BIOS's you want. I hope this helps.
-Punchy
Post by: vdude on April 21, 2003, 11:46:00 AM
thanks tester123
Post by: tester123 on April 21, 2003, 11:58:00 AM
| QUOTE (vdude @ Apr 21 2003, 07:46 PM) |
| it works! thanks tester123 |
You're welcome vdude... anytime.
Post by: tester123 on April 21, 2003, 05:46:00 PM
Post by: tester123 on April 22, 2003, 07:25:00 AM
Post by: Eternal-X on April 22, 2003, 08:10:00 AM
Eternal-X
Post by: tester123 on April 22, 2003, 08:23:00 AM
| QUOTE (Eternal-X @ Apr 22 2003, 04:10 PM) |
| Hey PunchDave seems to have found you on this site, keep up the good work. I'm going to have to send you a pic of a HDD mod I have planned for the future, its going to look sweet. Eternal-X |
Cool, I'll be waiting for the pic.
Post by: runciter on April 22, 2003, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: punisherzzzz on April 22, 2003, 08:33:00 AM
Post by: runciter on April 22, 2003, 08:37:00 AM
| QUOTE (punisherzzzz @ Apr 22 2003, 11:26 AM) |
| How do you connect with the RCA connectors and to what your computer right..........wow im really confused and would really like some help about how to conenct the chip to the whatever |
? I'm confused with your question... the RCA connectors are used to connect your Xbox to your television/display. They come standard with North American Xboxes (not sure about elsewhere).
Post by: punisherzzzz on April 22, 2003, 08:40:00 AM
| QUOTE (tester123 @ Apr 21 2003, 05:49 AM) |
| Ok, here we go. First make sure you're using an RCA connecter. An RF, S-Video, or HDTV pack usually won't work with the Cromwell 1.8 bios. You'll get a blank screen with a slight wave. |
This is what i am talking about, where does the chip come in...is this after you install the chip fully........do you flash it before or after the installation
Post by: tester123 on April 22, 2003, 08:47:00 AM
| QUOTE (punisherzzzz @ Apr 22 2003, 04:33 PM) | ||
This is what i am talking about, where does the chip come in...is this after you install the chip fully........do you flash it before or after the installation |
Yes, you use this tutorial after you've modded your Xbox with an X2lite. You'll know it's successfully modded, when you boot your Xbox and the DVD ROM automatically ejects. You'll need to hook your Xbox up to your TV using an RCA connector that comes standard with your Xbox. If you don't you'll get an blank screen with a slight wave.
Post by: tester123 on April 23, 2003, 08:26:00 AM
Mods please pin this, thanks...
-Punchy
Post by: tester123 on April 23, 2003, 11:51:00 AM
Post by: punisherzzzz on April 23, 2003, 12:30:00 PM
| QUOTE (tester123 @ Apr 21 2003, 05:49 AM) |
| Now you'll need to create an ISO for your bios. To do this you'll need to add your "bios.bin" to the ISO you're going to create. You will also need a "fluffing" file. This adds size to the ISO so the Cromwell bios can mount it. So you'll need to ad a zip file to the ISO. I used Nero.exe, and put it in zip form and added it to the ISO. So now you should have "bios.bin" and "Nero.zip" in your directory. NOTE.... The "bios.bin should be listed on top of the "Nero.zip". Create the ISO and save it as "biosflash.iso" Now you have an ISO bios file. |
im confused about this part so far..i made the bios.bin , then now i made a winrar.zip named "nero.exe", should there be anytihng in it???
Any help would be great
thanks
This post has been edited by punisherzzzz: Apr 23 2003, 07:49 PM
Post by: punisherzzzz on April 23, 2003, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: sith on April 23, 2003, 12:56:00 PM
| QUOTE (punisherzzzz @ Apr 23 2003, 08:23 PM) | ||
im confused about this part so far..i made the bios.bin , then now i made a winrar.zip named "nero.exe", should there be anytihng in it??? Any help would be great thanks |
i think what he is saying is u need a dummy file on your cd, not sure why he said to use nero.exe, but i think that anything with a size around that of nero.exe and an alphabetic listing after bios.bin should work.. correct??
and shit.. i thought i should tone down my signature as it is big.. but punisher, u take the cake..
.sith.
This post has been edited by sith: Apr 23 2003, 07:58 PM
Post by: Eternal-X on April 23, 2003, 01:00:00 PM
Hope That Helps,
Eternal-X
Post by: punisherzzzz on April 23, 2003, 05:32:00 PM
http://www2.freepich...ges/35503/1.jpg
then it loads up the insert disk thing below:
http://www2.freepich...ges/35503/2.jpg
Then i insert my CD-RW with the Ozchip thing on it and this comes up
http://www2.freepich...ges/35503/0.jpg
how long do i have to wait to try it again, and the CD-RW im using is a MEMOREX CD-RW BURNED at 2x
im not sure what to do, one thing is do you have to put the ccromwell1-2.bin file in that ISO ?????
Thanks for aqll your help
Post by: punisherzzzz on April 23, 2003, 06:11:00 PM
Post by: tester123 on April 23, 2003, 06:28:00 PM
Just change the brand of CD/RW to imation or fujifilm.
Yes, the DVD drive is suppossed eject, then the LED is supposed to flash red once then stop. Thats the cromwell bios doing its thing.
Just change CD/RW's and you'll kick this in it's @ss!!! Good Luck....
-Punchy
Post by: punisherzzzz on April 23, 2003, 06:32:00 PM
This post has been edited by punisherzzzz: Apr 24 2003, 01:34 AM
Post by: tester123 on April 23, 2003, 06:33:00 PM
| QUOTE (punisherzzzz @ Apr 24 2003, 01:32 AM) |
| one thing is do you have to put the ccromwell1-2.bin file in that ISO ????? Thanks for aqll your help |
No, you need to add an X-ecuter bios or any other bios that will let you run un-signed code.
You can find this bios at the "usual places".
-Punchy
Post by: punisherzzzz on April 23, 2003, 06:37:00 PM
This post has been edited by punisherzzzz: Apr 24 2003, 01:40 AM
Post by: tester123 on April 23, 2003, 06:43:00 PM
| QUOTE (punisherzzzz @ Apr 24 2003, 02:30 AM) |
| could you give me the names or what cuz i know where to get em and all but dont really know whiuch read unsigned code......i might actually have them i dont even know NEVERMIND IM DUMB FORGET IT |
I would suggest Evox D6 Blue.
That should get you up on your feet.-Punchy
Post by: tester123 on April 23, 2003, 07:12:00 PM
| QUOTE (punisherzzzz @ Apr 24 2003, 02:30 AM) |
| could you give me the names or what cuz i know where to get em and all but dont really know whiuch read unsigned code......i might actually have them i dont even know NEVERMIND IM DUMB FORGET IT |
ok, good to hear.
Post by: tester123 on April 24, 2003, 07:07:00 AM
Post by: lindinglexp on April 24, 2003, 03:27:00 PM
and I got lots of error message like
"kmod: failed to exec /sbin/modprobe -s -k binfnt-7175, error = 8?"
does this related with d0 point(i'm using alternative d0 point)
I flashed several times, but nothing change my boot up screen
in the end of the flash processes, i can see the flash complete message but
after the credit screen, i saw some fail message but have no idea what has failed
it shows up the "Please insert CD " in Linux Clean BIOS 1.8 every time.....
Can't get Flashed.........
Post by: tester123 on April 24, 2003, 06:20:00 PM
Post by: Ubergeek on April 25, 2003, 03:15:00 AM
| QUOTE (tester123 @ Apr 24 2003, 02:36 AM) | ||
I would suggest Evox D6 Blue. That should get you up on your feet.-Punchy |
mmmm
or go for one thats had about a dozen more updates
X2 4976.02
use xbtool choose whatever colors you like
Post by: Cherry on April 25, 2003, 06:07:00 AM
| QUOTE (lindinglexp @ Apr 24 2003, 11:20 PM) |
| it shows up the "Please insert CD " in Linux Clean BIOS 1.8 every time..... |
That's exactly what is SUPPOSED to happen.
Go back and read the VERY FIRST post in this thread. It explains exactly what you need to do next.
Post by: bigrig on April 25, 2003, 06:19:00 AM
| QUOTE (tester123 @ Apr 24 2003, 03:07 PM) |
| People starting threads about this again. |
Maybe you should try to get this topic pinned to the top, or post it in the FAQ forum, or maybe submit a tutorial.
Just to confirm, X2BM says for x2lite, put Bios A in banks 0 and 1, and Bios B in banks 2 and 3. I did this, and can now select the bios with the switch.
Post by: tester123 on April 25, 2003, 07:26:00 AM
| QUOTE (bigrig @ Apr 25 2003, 02:19 PM) | ||
Maybe you should try to get this topic pinned to the top, or post it in the FAQ forum, or maybe submit a tutorial. Just to confirm, X2BM says for x2lite, put Bios A in banks 0 and 1, and Bios B in banks 2 and 3. I did this, and can now select the bios with the switch. |
This turorial is just to get people up and running, so they can install evox... from where they can flash there chip with any combination of bios's they want.
As for getting it pinned, I've benn trying.
Post by: rlindsley on April 25, 2003, 11:40:00 AM
I am totally at my wits end. I have been trying every combination of CDRW/burning program/file options I could find, and can't think of anything else. I didn't realize that getting a medical degree would be easier than flashing my Xbox!
I am trying to burn ozxflash to my Xbox, but I keep getting the dreaded 'loading linuxboot.cfg...unable to find halting' error.
Here's what I am doing:
Using Sony CDRW 650MB
Doing a full erase on the CDRW using CDRWIN
Download OZXFlash
Open the ISO image
Adding the bios
Adding padded files to make the image 609MB
Creating a new image in xISO.
Burning in Nero - UDF/ISO
Finalizing disc
Disc at once
Burning slowest speed
I have tried first thing in the morning when the chip is cool, last thing in the evening when the chip is hot. I just can't think of (or find) anything else.
Please help!
Thanks very much,
Robert--
Post by: tester123 on April 25, 2003, 07:23:00 PM
| QUOTE (rlindsley @ Apr 25 2003, 07:40 PM) |
| Hey everybody. I am totally at my wits end. I have been trying every combination of CDRW/burning program/file options I could find, and can't think of anything else. I didn't realize that getting a medical degree would be easier than flashing my Xbox! I am trying to burn ozxflash to my Xbox, but I keep getting the dreaded 'loading linuxboot.cfg...unable to find halting' error. Here's what I am doing: Using Sony CDRW 650MB Doing a full erase on the CDRW using CDRWIN Download OZXFlash Open the ISO image Adding the bios Adding padded files to make the image 609MB Creating a new image in xISO. Burning in Nero - UDF/ISO Finalizing disc Disc at once Burning slowest speed I have tried first thing in the morning when the chip is cool, last thing in the evening when the chip is hot. I just can't think of (or find) anything else. Please help! Thanks very much, Robert-- |
Read the tutorial again.
You need to put OZXflash.iso on one CD/RW.
Then put your 1024k bios bin and padding file on another disk.
Also when using nero, you should follow these steps.
Open Nero, click on "File", scroll down to "burn Image...", then locate your "ozxflashcd.iso" and select that file and click open. Now select the lowest possible write speed(2x if possible) then select the "disk at once" write method, then click the "write" button and let nero do it's job. Hope this helps.
-Punchy
Post by: GlryX on April 25, 2003, 09:22:00 PM
So ignor that
Post by: Malf on April 25, 2003, 10:50:00 PM
Post by: tester123 on April 26, 2003, 09:12:00 AM
-Punchy
Post by: elbowandvogues on April 26, 2003, 06:13:00 PM
Post by: elbowandvogues on April 27, 2003, 10:25:00 AM
:le 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00"
hfb: packet command error:status 0x51(drive ready Seek complete
hfb: packet command error:0x50
ATAPI device hfb
ERROR: illegal request --(sense key 0x05)
(vendor --specific error) --(asc:0x81, ascq:0x00)
The failed " prevent/allow medium Removal" packet command was:
"00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00"
please ignore any insmod and/or modprobe errors.
There was a problem mounting the cd.
Trying again can help. This process will be done auto matically.
1.....
2....
3...
4....
and the 4 retry request. im using the tdk 80min cdrs and have tried verbatim and imation dvd+rws also tried digital media cdrw. If anyone has a clue on how to get my dam bios flashed please HELPME......
Post by: PuddWakkr on April 27, 2003, 11:03:00 AM
P.S. Thanks for lookin out tester123.
Post by: tester123 on April 27, 2003, 05:42:00 PM
| QUOTE (PuddWakkr @ Apr 27 2003, 07:56 PM) |
| I think the reason this thread has come up alot is that there are bad instructions that come with the OZflash program. When I downloaded the program the first thing that i did was read the included X2 lite cromwell.text. This told me to burn the OZFlashcd.iso which is the right thing to do. Then it told me to make a data CD of the bios.bin. I tried this with several different Bios's and none of them worked. I searched until I found this thread telling me to make my bios.bin into an iso file. Well I got nothing to lose so let's try it. VIOLA! it works. Note to all those trying to do this the instructions are wrong. Also I Use the memorex CD-RW with no prob. Some one please pin this thread. With bad instructions given out with the program being downloaded there is sure to be alot more posts about this. P.S. Thanks for lookin out tester123. |
Thanks PuddWakkr,
That's what xbox-scene is all about... helping each other out. Besides... WE WERE ALL NEWBIES AT SOME POINT!!!
-Tester
Post by: elbowandvogues on April 27, 2003, 05:45:00 PM
Post by: tester123 on April 27, 2003, 05:46:00 PM
| QUOTE (elbowandvogues @ Apr 28 2003, 02:38 AM) |
| Tester will u please see if u can possibly tell me what im not doing right ive tried everything uve said. |
Tell me step by step, how you're creating your ISO? I believe, you're creating the ISO wrong.
-Tester
Post by: cortXbomb on April 27, 2003, 09:09:00 PM
but this linux screen doesn't come up on mine, just the standard xbox dashboard, the guy demonstrated the disc booting a dvd-r so I know the chip is in, it also starts up with x-ecutor 2 or whatever under the green logo in the beginning, but it doesn't do the "You'll know you installed your x2lite correctly when you boot up, and the DVD ROM ejects automatically and the LED flashes red once, then goes back to green. That's cromwell doing its thing."..
does this mean the cromwell bios are not flashed on my chip?
Do I do this myself? or do I go back to the shop and beat some ass..
This thread has been VERY helpful, I'd have no problems doing this if my xbox ejected automatically and the LED flashed red once, then went back to green, and showed the linux screen...
Post by: elbowandvogues on April 27, 2003, 09:12:00 PM
Post by: elbowandvogues on April 27, 2003, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: Statik001 on April 27, 2003, 10:20:00 PM
things like that i need to know.
also, just what settings to use in UltraISO. is the "non-bootable" designation in the "Image Dir" field all good?
stepwise instructions from someone would kick ass.
Post by: phamtasm on April 27, 2003, 10:57:00 PM
I noticed you used ultraISO to make an ISO image. Now, I thought the XBOX can only read xISO. So wouldnt you need to make an xISO image instead? or is that for later...
Thanks.
Post by: BoringJ on April 27, 2003, 11:16:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| but this linux screen doesn't come up on mine, just the standard xbox dashboard, the guy demonstrated the disc booting a dvd-r so I know the chip is in, it also starts up with x-ecutor 2 or whatever under the green logo in the beginning |
| QUOTE |
| does this mean the cromwell bios are not flashed on my chip? |
| QUOTE |
| Do I do this myself? |
Post by: phamtasm on April 27, 2003, 11:27:00 PM
Oh, and I was wondering what are the best bioses to flash. I want to do two just in case one fails.
I've heard people using 2 versions of X2 (4976.02 and 4974), while others use 4976.02 and eVOX D.6 (Eject Fix). Which ones do you guys prefer? And what experiences?
Post by: PuddWakkr on April 28, 2003, 05:19:00 AM
Post by: cortXbomb on April 28, 2003, 10:12:00 AM
When I put in the evox cdrw it can't read it, and I'm sure the Xbox can read the cdrw I'm using as I tested it with a music track and succesfully played it in the Xbox..
Maybe I'm just screwing up the evox installation, or maybe it's windows, I'll try it on a different PC and start all over again (right now I'm emulating windows on a mac)..
Post by: rlindsley on April 28, 2003, 12:50:00 PM
Thanks a lot for all your help. I really appreciate the advice given on this forum to get the newbies up and running!
Alas, I am still not able to get my OZXFlash disc working.
I have been working with two different CDRW formats, the Sony CDRW650, and the TDK CDRW80. Both of these CD's appear to be on the 'recommended list.'
I am using the original OZX 1.2 image downloaded from the site. I have tried writing the image directly to a disc fresh off of the spindles, as well as preparing the discs by erasing them first (by doing a full-erase) in CDRWIN.
I am burning the image in Nero. The way I do this is to launch Nero, go to the file tab and select 'burn image.' From there, I select the image I want to burn (OZXFlashcd.iso), select 'finalize CD,' set the write speed at 2x (the slowest available in Nero), and select 'track-at-once. I have also tried 'disc-at-once,' but there was no difference in the results.
On the Sony discs, I get the 'linuxboot.cfg file not found..halting'. The Xbox does not recognize the TDK discs at all, and stays on the 'Waiting for CD' message.
I have a v1.0 Xbox and a Thompson drive. The Xbox runs games fine when the chip is removed. But I am unable to find any disc/burning combo to work to flash the chip.
I have tons of experience in hacking. I have hacked my TiVo, my ReplayTV, my Nomad Jukebox, my Mac and my PC's. But nothing has been as difficult as this.
Does anybody have any other thoughts? Is there a spell I can cast or something to make this work? We're on day 6 and counting...
Thanks a lot!
Robert--
Post by: BELLeater on April 28, 2003, 01:04:00 PM
defaulting to cd boot
booting from /dev/hdb
Cdrom: linux - cdrom
loading linuxboot.cfg from cdrom ...okay
bootconfig : kernel /vmlinuz
bootconfig : initrd /initrd.gz
bootconfig: Command init= /linuxrc root=/dev/ram0 pci= biosirq kbd-reset
loading /vmlinuz from cdrom - 5626 bytes....
loading /initrd.gz from cdrom - 4 bytes
kernel 2.420-xbox ([email protected]) #15 thu jan 9 21:12:04
(icon) (icon) (icon) (icon)
Starting Linux
Post by: smacketh79 on April 29, 2003, 02:47:00 AM
Post by: phamtasm on April 29, 2003, 05:13:00 PM
| QUOTE (smacketh79 @ Apr 29 2003, 05:40 AM) |
| I installed everything correctly, the Bios flashed, and I saw the Blue xbox logo. Only problem now is that everytime I start up my xbox, theres just a black screen, nothing on it. Why is this happening? I tried to do the evox dash on DVD-R and it wont bring up anything on the screen. I can see a faint grey screen, but nothing else. what do I do? |
tester said this in his tutorial. Make sure you use the regular A/V cable. Dont use s-video or anything else. that may hopefully be what your set up was.
Post by: phamtasm on April 29, 2003, 05:15:00 PM
I noticed you used ultraISO to make an ISO image. Now, I thought the XBOX can only read xISO. So wouldnt you need to make an xISO image instead? Or does UltraISO make xISOs?
Thanks. can anyone help out?
Post by: tester123 on April 29, 2003, 05:11:00 PM
| QUOTE (phamtasm @ Apr 30 2003, 02:08 AM) |
| RE-posting of my earlier question: I noticed you used ultraISO to make an ISO image. Now, I thought the XBOX can only read xISO. So wouldnt you need to make an xISO image instead? Or does UltraISO make xISOs? Thanks. can anyone help out? |
Never use xISO... IT IS VERY BUGGY!
Yes, UltraISO will create working ISO image.
Craxtion is the BEST ISO image creator, but it's kind of hard to find.
~Tester
Post by: PM5K on April 29, 2003, 05:40:00 PM
Anyhow I prefer the Pro but for those of you with the Lite this is a nice tutorial...
Post by: btoner43 on April 29, 2003, 06:14:00 PM
I created the 1st disc like it said, anyway it starts running linux and stops at "freeing kernal memory" or something to that effect. What could be causing this. Using Fujifilm cdrw, burnt at 2x, disc at once. Jumper is off the flash protection. Forgot to mention Lite 2.
Post by: phamtasm on April 29, 2003, 06:34:00 PM
| QUOTE (tester123 @ Apr 29 2003, 08:11 PM) |
| Never use xISO... IT IS VERY BUGGY! Yes, UltraISO will create working ISO image. Craxtion is the BEST ISO image creator, but it's kind of hard to find. ~Tester |
I was talking about the xbox iso image that only xbox can read. I heard you have to make an .xiso image in order for the dvd to be read.
Anyways, I'm getting craxion right now. Thanks.
Post by: tester123 on April 29, 2003, 06:41:00 PM
| QUOTE (phamtasm @ Apr 30 2003, 03:34 AM) | ||
I was talking about the xbox iso image that only xbox can read. I heard you have to make an .xiso image in order for the dvd to be read. Anyways, I'm getting craxion right now. Thanks. |
Good to hear.
~Tester
Post by: phamtasm on April 29, 2003, 07:01:00 PM
so do I make an ISO or an XISO image?
Post by: tester123 on April 29, 2003, 07:25:00 PM
| QUOTE (phamtasm @ Apr 30 2003, 03:54 AM) |
| Tester, so do I make an ISO or an XISO image? |
Make an ISO.
xISO is reffered to as an app to create ISO's for Xbox.
Post by: phamtasm on April 29, 2003, 07:43:00 PM
Post by: PuddWakkr on April 29, 2003, 07:51:00 PM
Post by: rlindsley on April 29, 2003, 08:27:00 PM
I still haven't solved the problem with flashing my Xecuter2 lite on my 1.0 Thompson drive Xbox, so I'm trying one more time....
I have been working primarily with two different CDRW formats, the Sony CDRW650, and the TDK CDRW80. Both of these CD's appear to be on the 'recommended list.' I have also tried Samsung, Imation, and Verbatim CDRW's, but none of those have worked either.
I am using the original OZXFlash 1.2 image downloaded from the site. I have tried writing the image directly to a disc fresh off of the spindles, as well as preparing the discs by erasing them first (by doing a full-erase) in CDRWIN.
I am burning the image in Nero. The way I do this is to launch Nero, go to the file tab and select 'burn image.' From there, I select the image I want to burn (OZXFlashcd.iso), select 'finalize CD,' set the write speed at 2x (the slowest available in Nero), and select 'track-at-once. I have also tried 'disc-at-once,' but there was no difference in the results.
On the Sony discs, I get the 'linuxboot.cfg file not found..halting'. The Xbox does not recognize the TDK discs at all, and stays on the 'Waiting for CD' message.
Also, I have burned music onto my Sony discs, and the Xbox plays it fine (when the chip is disabled, of course)
I have a v1.0 Xbox and a Thompson drive. The Xbox runs games fine when the chip is removed. But I am unable to find any disc/burning combo to work to flash the chip.
If anybody can solve this problem, I would worship you for all eternity!
Thanks,
Robert--
Post by: elbowandvogues on April 29, 2003, 10:07:00 PM
Post by: rattlerHiPo on April 29, 2003, 10:13:00 PM
Post by: ddogg on May 01, 2003, 06:10:00 PM
Does this mean that the X2Lite did not come pre-flashedw ith the Cromwell 1.8? or am I doing something wrong?
By the way, I tried the Bios jumper removed and in place and get the same thing. The jumper is on for On/off and for Bios.
If it's not pre-flashed, can I still flash it with whatever...
Please help...Thank You very much
ddogg
Post by: tester123 on May 01, 2003, 06:54:00 PM
| QUOTE (ddogg @ May 2 2003, 03:03 AM) |
| I just modded my X-box ver1.1 with X2Lite and when I boot up the DVD ejects like it should and I get the Xbox Logo with nothing underneath not even the M$ word or on top (No Linux blue screen) snd then it takes me to a screen that says "Please call M $ for Support" Does this mean that the X2Lite did not come pre-flashedw ith the Cromwell 1.8? or am I doing something wrong? By the way, I tried the Bios jumper removed and in place and get the same thing. The jumper is on for On/off and for Bios. If it's not pre-flashed, can I still flash it with whatever... Please help...Thank You very much ddogg |
Does it boot up with out the mod chip?
Post by: ddogg on May 01, 2003, 07:10:00 PM
For the record, because I read it earlier, when the modchip is installed and your looking at it....should the three jumpers be pointing toward the processor or towards the metal mesh wall?
THanks again...
ddogg
Post by: gainpresence on May 01, 2003, 10:35:00 PM
It may go in "ModChip installation Questions/Problems" later on, but for now, it stays in "Newbie Chat".
Post by: tester123 on May 01, 2003, 10:39:00 PM
| QUOTE (gainpresence @ May 2 2003, 07:28 AM) |
| I'm going to pin this thread. It may go in "ModChip installation Questions/Problems" later on, but for now, it stays in "Newbie Chat". |
gainpresence... You're the man!
Post by: phamtasm on May 01, 2003, 11:10:00 PM
Only thing is I used the X2 Lite PLUS...and it was a nightmare....I will return with a review soon. Oh yeah and clarifications on my earlier questions about ISO and XISOs...
Use UltraISO to burn "Linux bootable disks" - that is ultraISO creates isos that can be boot outside of the Xbox Interface. This format is the regular iso images that, once burned, can be read by the PC.
Use xISO to burn XBOX bootable disks - xISO (the program that tester123 hated so much) burns iso's that the XBOX can boot from (within EVOX) if it includes the default.xbe file. This format, onced burned, is only accessible to the XBOX, pcs cant detect it.
Post by: phamtasm on May 02, 2003, 12:36:00 AM
| QUOTE (ddogg @ May 1 2003, 09:03 PM) |
| I just modded my X-box ver1.1 with X2Lite and when I boot up the DVD ejects like it should and I get the Xbox Logo with nothing underneath not even the M$ word or on top (No Linux blue screen) snd then it takes me to a screen that says "Please call M $ for Support" Does this mean that the X2Lite did not come pre-flashedw ith the Cromwell 1.8? or am I doing something wrong? By the way, I tried the Bios jumper removed and in place and get the same thing. The jumper is on for On/off and for Bios. If it's not pre-flashed, can I still flash it with whatever... Please help...Thank You very much ddogg |
I had a similar problem to yours. First check if you have the hard drive connected. It may be that your d0 and connectors are not aligned properly.
Oh yeah, I have an idea to give easier access to the d0 solder point. I will be posting diagrams of it if someone is willing build it. It is basically a medium that goes between the d0 and wire or the pogo pin. It spreads the contact surface of the d0 to make it more accessible.
All you need is a small pin (conductor) with a needle point and some double sided tape.
contact me: [email protected]
Post by: gainpresence on May 02, 2003, 01:03:00 AM
Post by: Ubergeek on May 02, 2003, 05:27:00 AM
| QUOTE (cortXbomb @ Apr 28 2003, 06:02 AM) |
| ok, I got a new XBOX chipped with an x-ecutor 2 lite today, installed by a shop that does this sort of thing all the time, they've chipped my DC, GCN, and PS2, never had any problems with them.. but this linux screen doesn't come up on mine, just the standard xbox dashboard, the guy demonstrated the disc booting a dvd-r so I know the chip is in, it also starts up with x-ecutor 2 or whatever under the green logo in the beginning, but it doesn't do the "You'll know you installed your x2lite correctly when you boot up, and the DVD ROM ejects automatically and the LED flashes red once, then goes back to green. That's cromwell doing its thing.".. does this mean the cromwell bios are not flashed on my chip? Do I do this myself? or do I go back to the shop and beat some ass.. This thread has been VERY helpful, I'd have no problems doing this if my xbox ejected automatically and the LED flashed red once, then went back to green, and showed the linux screen... |
mmmm well use a bit of common sene
machine boots up with XECUTER2 - plays DVDR's
what does that tell you ?
Post by: evilways570 on May 02, 2003, 06:58:00 AM
thanks Evil1
Post by: tester123 on May 02, 2003, 07:29:00 AM
| QUOTE (evilways570 @ May 2 2003, 03:51 PM) |
| I was working on my x2l last night, and everything seemed to install correctly c1.8 comes up not sure about the leds but the tray opened . I then got oxflash to boot and tried insttall ing the bios.bin but it was only 256k and my xbox still had c1.8 on it when powerd back on, should my x2l have been flashed with the 256 or would the c1.8 stay on there until i convert it with x2mb. thanks Evil1 |
Yeah, you need a 1024k bios. OZXchip will say it's flashing it, but it's not.
Also make sure you take off your flash protection jumper.
~Tester123
Post by: ssands_15 on May 02, 2003, 01:46:00 PM
"So i thought i was home free well not quit i ran into an error when trying to flash the bios with the 2nd disc. It says
:le 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00"
hfb: packet command error:status 0x51(drive ready Seek complete
hfb: packet command error:0x50
ATAPI device hfb
ERROR: illegal request --(sense key 0x05)
(vendor --specific error) --(asc:0x81, ascq:0x00)
The failed " prevent/allow medium Removal" packet command was:
"00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00"
please ignore any insmod and/or modprobe errors.
There was a problem mounting the cd.
Trying again can help. This process will be done auto matically.
1.....
2....
3...
4....
and the 4 retry request. im using the tdk 80min cdrs and have tried verbatim and imation dvd+rws also tried digital media cdrw. If anyone has a clue on how to get my dam bios flashed please HELPME...... "
this happens to me too, but the packet command error happens at the very end, right before it ejects disk 2 for the final time and is about to shut down.
Post by: ddogg on May 02, 2003, 07:43:00 PM
I went through the Pogo pin install Diagram and w/X2L many times...and removed the BIOS jumper (also left it on) and I get the 2X green flash and then red/green. I removed the ON/OFF Jumper and the Xbox boots normally with M $ logo underneath green Xbox logo so I know part of it works.
Here are some questions:
1. What if the X2L did not come pre-flashed with the C1.8, would I get the X2 green flash then red/green?
2. If in fact I'm not getting a good connection on one of my LPC points, what can I do about it? I mean I have tried everything, but since the LPC holes are empty and the Pogo pins fit in, there's not much movement...I did what I could. I know I'm getting D0 due the pre-install of the X2L test (turn on after pogo pin install with just the black & read connector plugged into the X2Lite and the Xbox should flash green 2X and go red/green.
3. If I should try to scrap the Pogo Pin Install and do the regular install with soldering, What should I buy in terms of Soldering gun, solder, and etc... and is it something I can pick up at Radio Shack?
Any help would be greatly appreciated...I've spent way too many days on this...
Thank You Very Much...
Post by: elbowandvogues on May 03, 2003, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: Lamnia on May 03, 2003, 11:23:00 AM
should i re-solder my wires again ?? also , when my xbox boots up it says "Unable to read HDD first sector " what does that mean?? thanksedit: now it flashes red / gree/ orange/ green .. what???!! then after a few other tries it goes back to flashing green... what's happening here?
Post by: ddogg on May 03, 2003, 04:02:00 PM
I now know after doing some more reading that I have an Xbox 1.1 manfactured on 11/24/02. The LPC holes on the mobo are empty so I thought this would be a piece of cake (pogo pins would fit right in)....I now think that it's worse to have them empty rather than filled due to LPC points not making a good connection (that's my assumption)
I went through the Pogo pin install Diagram and w/X2L many times...and removed the BIOS jumper (also left it on) and I get the 2X green flash and then red/green. I removed the ON/OFF Jumper and the Xbox boots normally with M $ logo underneath green Xbox logo so I know part of it works.
Here are some questions:
1. What if the X2L did not come pre-flashed with the C1.8, would I get the X2 green flash then red/green?
2. If in fact I'm not getting a good connection on one of my LPC points, what can I do about it? I mean I have tried everything, but since the LPC holes are empty and the Pogo pins fit in, there's not much movement...I did what I could. I know I'm getting D0 due the pre-install of the X2L test (turn on after pogo pin install with just the black & read connector plugged into the X2Lite and the Xbox should flash green 2X and go red/green.
3. If I should scrap the Pogo Pin Install and do the regular install with soldering, What should I buy in terms of Soldering gun, solder, and etc... and is it something I can pick up at Radio Shack?
Any help would be greatly appreciated...I've spent way too many days on this...
Thank You Very Much...
ddogg
Post by: simonduz on May 03, 2003, 08:30:00 PM
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bumper
Post by: XDAWG on May 03, 2003, 09:57:00 PM
XDAWG
Post by: Fumanchu127 on May 04, 2003, 07:46:00 AM
| QUOTE (ssands_15 @ May 2 2003, 10:39 PM) |
| can someone please clear up the confusion about the packet command error that elbowandvogues had on the 4th page, cause i'm having the same problem. "So i thought i was home free well not quit i ran into an error when trying to flash the bios with the 2nd disc. It says :le 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00" hfb: packet command error:status 0x51(drive ready Seek complete hfb: packet command error:0x50 ATAPI device hfb ERROR: illegal request --(sense key 0x05) (vendor --specific error) --(asc:0x81, ascq:0x00) The failed " prevent/allow medium Removal" packet command was: "00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00" please ignore any insmod and/or modprobe errors. There was a problem mounting the cd. Trying again can help. This process will be done auto matically. 1..... 2.... 3... 4.... and the 4 retry request. im using the tdk 80min cdrs and have tried verbatim and imation dvd+rws also tried digital media cdrw. If anyone has a clue on how to get my dam bios flashed please HELPME...... " this happens to me too, but the packet command error happens at the very end, right before it ejects disk 2 for the final time and is about to shut down. |
Ive got this same message.. Im using Memorex and Imation cd-rw media and it doesnt seem to want to take it.. The drive is reading these disks fine for the first disk..
Ive tried with up to a 50 mb buffer file with the bios file with no luck..
Sooo close, but not quite getting there, any ideas, suggestions?
Post by: d7onr8 on May 04, 2003, 05:25:00 PM
hfb: packet command error:status 0x51(drive ready Seek complete
hfb: packet command error:0x50
ATAPI device hfb
ERROR: illegal request --(sense key 0x05)
(vendor --specific error) --(asc:0x81, ascq:0x00)
The failed " prevent/allow medium Removal" packet command was:
"00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00" just like the previous poster's results. I rebooted, but now the screen is stuck on "starting linux" and no go after that. EDIT: Many attempts later, it gets past "starting linux" but halts after reiterating some commands like "freeing unused kernal memory: 112k freed" or "kernal panic: killed int." i even got a scrolling error once. I have no idea what to do now. Others have posted similar problems, but I don't think it has been answered. Please help. Thanks. EDIT 2: I tried booting evox off a seperate disk but it wont read it; I'm thinking cuz of the Cromwell already on there. Is my situation "a bad flash" and if so what can I do to resolve it without having to buy the programmer or Pro or new chip. EDIT 3 Success finally and I will post what I have found and done in order to fix this for everyone else that did fix it but never posted results only for a newb like me to find it the hard way. So I pulled the BIOS jumper off and reran it. Linux booted all the way like normal and I went through the regular procedure of second disk and what not. It went through without a hitch this time. So in summary, if you messed up the first time and Linux hangs up and it seems like Linux is bootting up all nasty-like. Take the BIOS jumper off and reflash. It was that simple. Ok now you can criticize cuz I'll leave this post alone
. I'm tired. Thanks to everyone still.
Post by: XDAWG on May 05, 2003, 12:01:00 AM
| QUOTE (XDAWG @ May 4 2003, 06:50 AM) |
| Im using x2lite+(pain in the ass) for me to get lined up right. Well after about 50 tries and 2 days got it going but now I cant get my thompson v.1.0 xbox to read my brand new memorex cd-rws and wont read my optodisc dvd-rws so I dont know what to do now? Should I try to put more zipfiles in the iso because I boot up to lenix cromwell 1.8 open the drive put cd in it sounds like it tries to read it 2x then stops. Im hoping I can get this done without having to do a dvd-rom install because my x2lite+ chip I dont even want to think about going throught what I went through the last 2 days if it comes loose I am just going to solder it. I also will be having 100 ritek dvd-r disk coming this week but dont want to waste 2 of them on these 2 small files.any help would be appreciated thanks in advance. XDAWG |
well I still cant get this to work any other ways to do this I dont really want to get the programer not that the price is the problem it the freakin chip I dont want to go through the lining the stupid pogo pins up again that was a bitch one little budge and it could be off center. what are the best known media to work with the thompson dvd drive because mine is jusk and is there anyway to clean it. Thanks in advance
XDAWG
Post by: Betauser on May 05, 2003, 08:25:00 AM
| QUOTE (ssands_15 @ May 2 2003, 10:39 PM) |
| :le 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00" hfb: packet command error:status 0x51(drive ready Seek complete hfb: packet command error:0x50 ATAPI device hfb ERROR: illegal request --(sense key 0x05) (vendor --specific error) --(asc:0x81, ascq:0x00) The failed " prevent/allow medium Removal" packet command was: "00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00" please ignore any insmod and/or modprobe errors. There was a problem mounting the cd. Trying again can help. This process will be done auto matically. 1..... 2.... 3... 4.... |
same damn error
Post by: McF_182 on May 05, 2003, 09:20:00 AM
So I wanted to give a little something back to this forum for all of the help it has given me.
For all of those out there who have been having problems flashing their X2 lites and cannot get past the "Loading linuxboot.cfg from CDROM....Unable to find, haulting" Listen up. It is my personal opinion that there are Xboxes out there that will not read CDRW's. After spending hours upon end, burning cdrw after cdrw, I just could not get the Xbix to recoginze my CDRW. No matter how many different CDRW brands I tried or software, hardware or fluffing, nothing would work. Finally I thought, if the Xbox will not recognize the CD why not try a different DVD drive. I took out my DVD drive from my computer. (not sure if a CD drive will work, but would imagine so) I went to Radio Shack and bought a power splitter to split the power from the hard drive, plugged in the IDE cable from the Xbox drive into my DVD drive and I was able to load the bios on my first attempt with a Sony CDRW.
So if you are having troubles, give this a shot.
Thanks again Chris and Tester for your info.
Post by: dug on May 05, 2003, 11:10:00 AM
im stuck at the same place you were...i m either getting the kernal panic kill init ...or the freeing 112k or the scrolling error....what exactly did you do to fix it...i have a 1.0 MB with a thomson drive
Post by: Fumanchu127 on May 05, 2003, 03:54:00 PM
The problem is not with the media.. The problem is with the drive..
I had several different copies of disk1(ozx) and disk2(bios) and all of the disk1's work, but none of the disk2's worked, no matter what brand I was using.
I gave up and went out and bought a dvd+rw drive and plugged that into the ide cable and had the power splitter from the hdd to the dvd+rw drive..
First time through, no problems, with my original disk1 and disk2 too..
Before using the new drive, I was reaching various sticking points, sometimes it would lock up before the second disk, others it would make it to the second disk and then die..
I guess for those who cant use another drive to flash the bios, maybe a x2l programmer is in order..
Now its time to get the 120gb drive in there, woo hoo!
Post by: Flea420 on May 05, 2003, 04:06:00 PM
He says, as we where getting when installed, the screen is still getting White spots on it allover, like the image is distorting. This is when booting using the Cromwell bios.
I have read this.
"IMPORTANT NOTE: All Consoles should have the cover installed when booting Cromwell to ensure air flow is maintained. Boot problems and video fragmentation have been identified when the console heats up if the cover is not fitted!"
And even with the top on it is still happening, is this normal? He thinks the board or install may be messed up, but I think it's just the Bios. Does anyone know for sure?
I dont know if he got EvoX on yet or not, so for now I am assuming he still only has the Cromwell Bios.
Post by: phamtasm on May 05, 2003, 07:03:00 PM
| QUOTE (Betauser @ May 5 2003, 11:18 AM) | ||
same damn error |
I got that error when I left the "flash" jumper on the modchip. Took it off and everything went on smoothly.
Post by: ry38read on May 05, 2003, 07:51:00 PM
Post by: Alekamazoo on May 05, 2003, 09:26:00 PM
-Alek
Post by: Henizwhoa on May 06, 2003, 01:14:00 AM
Post by: Henizwhoa on May 06, 2003, 10:13:00 AM
| QUOTE (Henizwhoa @ May 6 2003, 10:07 AM) |
| Need help!!....I did 2 mods today including flashing my X2lite w/ Ozxchip method. One went smoothly but the second one ended up in japanese language. I was able to get it to boot up to Xecutor screen but it looked like PAL version. At the clock setting screen, I've noticed that it is in Japanese language. I've used the exact the same CD-RW from my first box. Anyone have any ideas please help. |
NM.....figured it out
Post by: XDAWG on May 06, 2003, 07:33:00 PM
http://www.xbox-scen...es/swap-dvd.php
I tried for 3 days with several different types of media and got nowhere some people got better drives or their lens reads better that is why they are getting it to work and others are not. If you follow that tutorial you should get it to work mine did first time. On a side note you dont even need the power splitter to flash the bios just hook a (pc) cd or dvd drive up to the xbox ide cable and use the hard drive power supply you dont need the hard drive to flash the chip so you can use its power supply but you will need the power splitter to install evox because then of course you will need your hard drive. hope this helps out.
XDAWG
Post by: dug on May 07, 2003, 11:03:00 AM
| QUOTE (XDAWG @ May 7 2003, 04:33 AM) |
| First off Props to tester123 for this tutorial but for those who could not get it here is some help Ok here is what I had to do to get it to work. You will need a (pc) cd or dvd drive and follow this tutorial. http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/swap-dvd.php I tried for 3 days with several different types of media and got nowhere some people got better drives or their lens reads better that is why they are getting it to work and others are not. If you follow that tutorial you should get it to work mine did first time. On a side note you dont even need the power splitter to flash the bios just hook a (pc) cd or dvd drive up to the xbox ide cable and use the hard drive power supply you dont need the hard drive to flash the chip so you can use its power supply but you will need the power splitter to install evox because then of course you will need your hard drive. hope this helps out. XDAWG |
what do you do about the auto eject thing.....does the pc dvd drive automatically open or do you just have to open the drive manually when the xbox dvd opens and close it when it does...or do you unplug the xbox dvd
Post by: XDAWG on May 07, 2003, 12:57:00 PM
| QUOTE (dug @ May 7 2003, 07:56 PM) | ||
what do you do about the auto eject thing.....does the pc dvd drive automatically open or do you just have to open the drive manually when the xbox dvd opens and close it when it does...or do you unplug the xbox dvd |
No the pc drive wont open automacticly you will have to manually open it and what I did was just shut them both at the same time then when it ask for disk 2 the xbox drive opened again then I manually opened the pc drive and shut them both again at the same time and it completed then after I was done I hooked hard drive power back up then rebooted to see the x2 logo replace the MS now I have a power spliter and I keep a (pc)dvd drive hooked up all the time its a lot better. Hope this helps
XDAWG
Post by: Alekamazoo on May 07, 2003, 02:18:00 PM
| QUOTE (XDAWG @ May 7 2003, 04:33 AM) |
| First off Props to tester123 for this tutorial but for those who could not get it here is some help Ok here is what I had to do to get it to work. You will need a (pc) cd or dvd drive and follow this tutorial. http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/swap-dvd.php I tried for 3 days with several different types of media and got nowhere some people got better drives or their lens reads better that is why they are getting it to work and others are not. If you follow that tutorial you should get it to work mine did first time. On a side note you dont even need the power splitter to flash the bios just hook a (pc) cd or dvd drive up to the xbox ide cable and use the hard drive power supply you dont need the hard drive to flash the chip so you can use its power supply but you will need the power splitter to install evox because then of course you will need your hard drive. hope this helps out. XDAWG |
YO! I have been trying to get my damn xbox to read RWs for so long. Thanks to your post I fixed it all in about 10 mins. So for anyone else who has the "unable to find, halting" error. Try this idea. It worked for me on the first try.
THANKS XDAWG
Post by: dug on May 09, 2003, 11:48:00 AM
Post by: XDAWG on May 09, 2003, 02:19:00 PM
XDAWG
Post by: tester123 on May 09, 2003, 06:32:00 PM
I put your info at the bottom of the tutorial, incase others are having the same problems. Thanks XDAWG.
~Tester123
Post by: dug on May 09, 2003, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: mattsuk on May 12, 2003, 02:06:00 AM
hfb: packet command error:status 0x51(drive ready Seek complete
hfb: packet command error:0x50
ATAPI device hfb
ERROR: illegal request --(sense key 0x05)
(vendor --specific error) --(asc:0x81, ascq:0x00)
The failed " prevent/allow medium Removal" packet command was:
"00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00"
please ignore any insmod and/or modprobe errors.
There was a problem mounting the cd.
Trying again can help. This process will be done auto matically.
1.....
2....
3...
4....
I'm too getting this error message. I know the disc im using works because it works on my others (TDK 700mb).
I've tried swapping the dvd drive from my other xbox which is chipped but still get this message.
I've also tried using a pc dvd drive in place of the hard disc but it wont even look at it to read the 1st ozxchip disc.
It's a 1.2 xbox with the phillips drive. Trying to chip it with x2 lite.
If someone can help that would be gr8
Thanks
Post by: mattsuk on May 12, 2003, 10:39:00 AM
Tell me if I'm wrong but is there a mistake in the tutorial. It says to burn the bios file as an iso, but if you do that you get that cannot mount media error as shown above.
However if you burn the bios.bin file as it is with a dummy file it works a treat.
Post by: XDAWG on May 12, 2003, 11:54:00 AM
XDAWG
Post by: mattsuk on May 12, 2003, 12:19:00 PM
Although I now have another prob - When doing a 2nd chip I forgot to take the flash protection jumper off and now when I try to re-flash it I get this error.
Bad EIP Value
Kernel Panic: AICE Killing Interrupt handler!
This is on the 1st disc as the screen goes black and its running through its lists.
Anyone?????
Post by: mattsuk on May 12, 2003, 01:30:00 PM
Post by: drastic on May 12, 2003, 07:30:00 PM
i just went through flashing my Xecutor2 through OZXFlash/Xbox Cromwell Linux....all went well, i switched CDs when it asked, it read bios, it did its thing...then it says it completed fine and everything and the Xbox will power down.
...but I boot up again and it BOOTS INTO CROMWELL STILL
So i tried 256k instead of 1mb bios, and it still doesn't work...what am I doing wrong!!!!
Post by: drastic on May 12, 2003, 08:19:00 PM
To flash your chip with:
X2 LITE - FLASH PROTECT JUMPER NEEDS TO BE OFF
X2 PRO - FLASH PROTECT JUMPER NEEDS TO BE ON
i can't be the only person this conflicting info confused....sorry! =]
Post by: Ubergeek on May 14, 2003, 11:17:00 AM
| QUOTE (drastic @ May 13 2003, 05:12 AM) |
| well well well... To flash your chip with: X2 LITE - FLASH PROTECT JUMPER NEEDS TO BE OFF X2 PRO - FLASH PROTECT JUMPER NEEDS TO BE ON i can't be the only person this conflicting info confused....sorry! =] |
how can it be confusing and conflicting when the instructions are as clear as hell ?
its no excuse to say you didn't read them properly it tells you quite clearly what to do
Post by: Eljefe on May 14, 2003, 01:45:00 PM
Thanks
Post by: XeRpHoN on May 14, 2003, 01:55:00 PM
Post by: beto777 on May 14, 2003, 03:12:00 PM
Hello and sorry for asking about same topic again, but I don't know if my problem is different to those posted here..I still having my Xbox DVD drive (THOMPSON) not able to read my iso file... after inserting the CD asked, It pauses displaying "waiting for drive" (message blinking) and does not continue...I have the ozxflashcd.iso file burned in a cd-rw (sony650), I used NERO Vr. 5.5 and did it at 4X speed, this nero version did not gave me the "disc at once" option..Is this option important??
Please help... reply with any recomendation.....
thanks in advance
Post by: karishbhr on May 14, 2003, 05:46:00 PM
Post by: erikal on May 15, 2003, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: mattsuk on May 16, 2003, 02:35:00 AM
Some CD Writers can not handle burning in DAO mode.
You can check this in Nero by going into CD-Recorder->Choose CD-Recorder to be checked.
This will tell you if DOA is supported by your burner. If not you may be able to get a firmware update.
You are closing the disc after you have burnt them arent you???
Post by: houston on May 16, 2003, 01:52:00 PM
My hardware: Xbox 1.0, Thompson drive, memorex 650 cdrw, 2x burn speed, Nero: ISO, Disc-at-once, Finalize, file to be burned: "ozxflashcd.iso". I've tried using a PC DVD drive swap trick and even using a DVD-R. The PC-DVD drive says, "not found, halting". The Xbox drive says "Waiting for disc".
Also, I've tried two different Thompson drives.
Why can't my xbox read linuxboot.cfg??? Do I need to use "Disc-At-Once/96" ???
PLEASE help!!!
Thank you!!!
Houston
Post by: houston on May 16, 2003, 03:15:00 PM
But when it gets to file "initrd", it reboots back to Linux, ejects the drive, and says, "waiting for disc". Also, small, white dots appear on the screen around the 4 icons at the bottom.
Any ideas what to do?
Your help is GREATLY appreciated!
Houston
Post by: mistakenidmd on May 16, 2003, 07:17:00 PM
I am having loads of trouble flashing my chip or whatever it is that I have to do in order to play my game backups and figure out HOW THE HELL to do something other than stare at a linux clean bios screen. I did everything it said on the list of steps to flash the system, EVERYTHING. After the credits came up on my screen, the xbox said it was turning off in 30 seconds. Then when i turned it back on, nothing new, the same old "Linux Cromwell Clean" bullsh*t. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME , IT TOOK LONG ENOUGH TO INSTALL THE FREAKEN HARDWARE, PLEASE HELLLPPPPPPP. ps im sorry for the double post, i accidently started a new topic so this is my second time posting this, OOPS.
Post by: beto777 on May 17, 2003, 09:20:00 AM
| QUOTE (mattsuk @ May 16 2003, 11:28 AM) |
| Beto777....... Some CD Writers can not handle burning in DAO mode. You can check this in Nero by going into CD-Recorder->Choose CD-Recorder to be checked. This will tell you if DOA is supported by your burner. If not you may be able to get a firmware update. You are closing the disc after you have burnt them arent you??? |
Mattsuk thank you for the repond.I have check my Nero and yes it is supporting to writte in a DAO mode.
This is what it supports:
Medium types: CD-R/RW
Maximum Speed: 12X(1800KB/s)
Disk-At-Once: DAO/16, DAO/96
Frimware revision: C2.8
CD text: in Disk-At-Once/96
Overburn: supported
Recorder buffer: 4096KB
Buffer underrun protection: Not supported
Now about if I am closing the discs after have them burt, I am not sure what is this?, I just let the burning to finish and that's it...How can I make sure about your question?
Now let tell you that Besides Nero I have used Roxio easy CD creator, I have burnt the files again using it at 2X speed and at DAO option selected. But still have my xbox not able to read my burnt CDs, after insert the first CD (ozxflascd.iso), it just stops itself displaying "waiting for drive". The DVD drive of the console tries to read by two attemps but then it doesn't do anything else...
Let me know if more recommendations...
Post by: ace-of_spades on May 19, 2003, 10:50:00 AM
It might be because I am creating the bios.bin in virtual pc and when i transfer it back into the mac environment it is somehow screwed up. Does anyone have any ideas. It sure would have made life easier for mac users if they put together an already-made iso and put it in the "usual places."
Well thanx for any help and suggestions.********UPDATE*********
I have fixed the problem. The prob was that i was creating the iso wrong, to fix it i went into the settings of the iso and chaned it from joilet to UDF, after that it worked just fine.
Post by: tfd2000 on May 19, 2003, 12:13:00 PM
soz dont kill me. dumb question i know but i have checked everywhere and i am buggered if i can find a solution cos i just want to update my xecuter 2 bios to the latest without taking my chip out. and this ozxflash method has only been suggested for the cromwell bios. thanks for the great tutorial.
Post by: jewett on May 19, 2003, 12:38:00 PM
Thanks
Post by: tester123 on May 19, 2003, 09:06:00 PM
| QUOTE (tfd2000 @ May 19 2003, 03:06 PM) |
| gonna sound really dumb but does this apply to updating the xecuter 2 bios's soz dont kill me. dumb question i know but i have checked everywhere and i am buggered if i can find a solution cos i just want to update my xecuter 2 bios to the latest without taking my chip out. and this ozxflash method has only been suggested for the cromwell bios. thanks for the great tutorial. |
No, you'll have to flash your bios with an external bios or flash it from the EvoX dash. Heres a thread that will explain how to flash your chip from the EvoX menu. Good Luck..
http://forums.xbox-s...lash,and,x2lite
~tester123
Post by: tester123 on May 19, 2003, 09:16:00 PM
| QUOTE (jewett @ May 19 2003, 03:31 PM) |
| Did all that and it hung on the second disk forever. I turned off machine and now the x2pro is toast. Wont boot. now what!? How do I get back to Cromwell, or is there another way? Oh yeah and my reason for going this route is that my programmer wont work. Tried without cable, etc. no luck! Help! Before I throw this bastard out the window! Thanks |
You're either going to have to send it to some one to flash it for you(hot swap).
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Post by: wcw2k2 on May 24, 2003, 01:23:00 PM
Update: Seems like Larry and I both share the same problem. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
Post by: beto777 on May 25, 2003, 07:57:00 AM
To Tester123, please help: I have attached a PC DVD drive to my xbox in order to program the chip, (since my xbox drive did not read my CD/RW disks), but there is one error while executing the first CD (Ozxflashcd.iso), it shows the following while running:hda: read-intr: status 0x51 (drive ready seekcomplete error)
hda: read-intr: error 0x04 (drive status error)
however it does not stop and continues by asking for the bios.bin file (second CD), I placed that CD and everything went smooth, (it showed the falshing procedure with out any error). It finilized displaying: "Bios flashing complete remove CD and this program will automatically shutdown"
but once I turn the console back on again, It displays the exact same screen like the begining, where says "HDD first sector not found" and then asks to insert a CD".
Seeming like my flashing procedure did not do anything, and I think is because of the error described above...
Please help???
Albert
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Post by: NeC on May 31, 2003, 07:45:00 PM
(Update) With the flash protecter off, the linux bios loads, asks for the flash cd, loads a bit, then gets to the Loading Linux text, then freezes there. Any answers would be good.
Post by: Caldine on June 01, 2003, 12:06:00 AM
For anyone interested on how it all came together , here it is.
Xbox v1.1
Phillips Drive.
Downloaded the Ozxchip File. As it was an iso , burned to a Imation CD-RW using Nero . Brurned at 4 x speed with disc at once option with finalise CD checked.
Tried in Xbox and was fine.
For the bios.bin file , ( this is after numerous other attempts ) , I simply copied the bios.bin file to a normal TDK CDR using Easy CD Creator's Direct CD Method . No padding files , just the 1024k 4976.02 bios. Not iso format , just the standard bin file that was created with X2BM.
Loaded the first disc that had allway done its job , and inserted the CDR when requested , not really expecting to much , but to my suprise it went thru and flashed the X2's Bios.
I guess this may help those who are getting past the first CD stage
Post by: theblackseed on June 01, 2003, 06:07:00 AM
UPDATE = i just read the whole thing and i know what it is now
and if i added a second cd drive instead of dvd would that still work
Post by: RuE211 on June 01, 2003, 10:11:00 AM
I flashed my modchip with the Programmer and put it in my xbox. nothing happend no light flash or cd tray eject... i tried installing EvoX from a SONY 650MB CD-RW and nothing happend exept it went to the screen that says that the xbox cannot read this disk... what did i do wrong...?
Brad
Post by: onlygirlwithxbox on June 03, 2003, 08:40:00 AM
so using this method, I don't need to connect my xbox to the pc to flash it?
Post by: chasehq on June 04, 2003, 05:04:00 PM
I bought a X2 Lite+ ......I installed the chip....got it aligned and working on the second try
I was pretty happy since I have never installed a mod chip before.Anyways...I turned on the box...Cromwell loaded up....then I proceded to make CD1 and CD2 to flash the BIOS.
I actually got through the whole cd process...everything seemed to work correctly.
I turn the Xbox on again...and there it is...the damn Cromwelll thing....what am I doing wrong?
Right now I have all the jumper things on the wires...do I need to take one off? If so...why does the flashing process seem like it worked ok. I am a bit confused.
Please let me know. Like I said...the chip is a X2 Lite+
Thanks for any replies.
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Post by: Baal666 on June 05, 2003, 04:47:00 PM
First,
make sure your flash protection jumper is off on the X2lite. This was my problem. It's the jumper on the end closest to the header with all the colored wires. Number 1 on this pic,
http://users.belgaco...ls/xs-dia02.gif
Second,
I could only get Imation CDRWs to work, but after trying a few times Sony worked also.
Hope this helps.
Post by: noisebox on June 05, 2003, 09:28:00 PM
Thank you Xbox-Scene, and everyone on the forums.
NoiseBOX
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E-mail [email protected]
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Post by: chasehq on June 06, 2003, 09:02:00 AM
Here is the problem:
If you have the jumper in place...the software seems to flash the chip but it really doesnt.
If you remove the jumper...The one that says "Flash" next to it on the board....You will actually Flash the chip.
I made a copy of Burnout 2 and it worked. I am very pleased.
P.S. I am using Verbatim DVD+R media w/ a Samsung xbox drive
Post by: gamemaster14 on June 07, 2003, 11:02:00 AM
http://forums.xbox-s...=ST&f=3&t=63026
Post by: Sojurn on June 08, 2003, 10:40:00 PM
l8!
SoJurn
Post by: stevieboy on June 09, 2003, 04:35:00 AM
What I didn't do was to remove the "flash" jumper. Would this be the problem as was mentioned above??
PS - Is it not possible for someone to post the contents of what should be on disc one and two somewhere so as peeps dont have to mess around with bios and iso's etc... Just a suggestion.
Then maybe a new tutorial would be easy to follow.
Solder chip in
Remove this Jumper
Insert Disc one
Insert Disc Two (Why cant they be on the same disc???)
Reboot
Bobs ya aunties live in lover.
Post by: Lerxst on June 09, 2003, 04:41:00 AM
| QUOTE |
| What I didn't do was to remove the "flash" jumper. Would this be the problem as was mentioned above?? |
Yes, this is correct. If you did not remove the jumper, it will come back with Cromwell. Your media is fine, just remove the jumper and restart the process.
~Lerxst
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Post by: boxorox on June 11, 2003, 03:42:00 AM
Thanks
Post by: masmack on June 12, 2003, 09:35:00 AM
Because I do. No matter what which program I try , Nero or MAx.
Post by: ryb2001 on June 12, 2003, 12:41:00 PM
i need to do this as i've just ordered the new x2 lite 2.1 chip. however i've currently got a x2lite chip running evox dashboard. i havent got broadband anymore so there will be no transferring to and from the xbox for a while
if i swap the new x2 2.1 with the old, will it not boot cos the evox dashboard is installed, or will it boot the linux cromwell dashboard thing regardless??
i.e when i turn it on for the first time after swapping it will it load up like on the picture in this tutorial??
thanks
ryan
Post by: uRizen on June 13, 2003, 12:42:00 AM
Cromwell also says it's flash protected on boot
Here's some of the gunk that pops up near the message on OZXflash: "man 0x09 dev 0x00"
I think the .3 raincoat doesn't support the 2.1 or something. I don't know if any 2.1 owners have been successful yet. I know there is a .5 version available, but it's not packaged with OZXflash and I don't have a USB keyboard and mouse to test it using the command line.
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Post by: phantazma1 on June 14, 2003, 12:36:00 PM
EDIT: also, when i put the chip to DISABLE, the blue LED on the piece with the switches turns off while the blue LEDs on the modchip is on. and all blue LEDs turn on when the chip is set to ENABLE
Post by: kamikrazy on June 14, 2003, 01:11:00 PM
ok so i got the thomson drive and v1.0 and none of my cd/rw's seemed to work so i did the dvd rom switch.
i got the 1st ozx cd to work and am having problems with the bios.bin cd.
here are some of the errors i get:
insmodi/libmodules/2.4.20-xbox/kernel/fs/nls/nls_iso8859-10 no such file or dircetory
modprobe/libmodules/2.4.20-xbox/kernel/fs/nls/nls_iso8859-10 no such file or dircetory
hdbitimeout waiting for dma
i tried burning this cd like 10 times and it still won't work. anybody have suggestions?
Post by: phikshun on June 14, 2003, 05:07:00 PM
Post by: kamikrazy on June 15, 2003, 01:52:00 AM
yea that didnt work anybody else try it with a different dvd drive?
Post by: remas99 on June 15, 2003, 10:21:00 AM
Post by: AT-x on June 15, 2003, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: BigMoneyTayTay on June 15, 2003, 06:57:00 PM
(i am using my pc drive b/c my normal xbox drive wont read cd-rw and my computer drive doesnt open automaticly)
Post by: sprchas on June 16, 2003, 10:15:00 PM
V1.0 box and x2.1 chip. Install went ok, but when trying to flash, could not read CD. Big surprise with Thomson drive. The only correction i made, was to make sure NERO was in Disc-at-once, then bam, worked 1st try both discs, then evox. Memorex 4x CDRW.
hope this helps
chas
Post by: dilly on June 17, 2003, 09:03:00 AM
also...will the evox bios work just as well as the x2 bios?
Post by: threefromthekey on June 17, 2003, 02:32:00 PM
Post by: Nichademus on June 17, 2003, 05:52:00 PM
Sold that... wanted new after seeing the TechTV special.
Now I have a ver.1.1 console+successfully installed Xecutor 2.1 Lite + a Samsung SD-616t drive w/ SDG-605 firmware. It plays all formats of discs. So here's my dilemma... same as most. I can't get the damn OZXflash.iso to boot. In the past, I was able to use Nero to burn such iso's. Now, this OZX iso just won't go... hell, won't even boot! I need to know the exact settings for nero to work in this manner. I'm at my wits end!
Thanx, nuff said
Nichademus
Post by: boxorox on June 18, 2003, 05:05:00 AM
Try a different OZX download. Try burning your bios as the bin form and booting that. I'm pretty sure that's what worked for me.
So, here I sit with the bios flashed, Maxtor 160gb in hand, and can't figure out my FTP problems. I've tried flashFXP and cuteFTP. No luck! I've tried two different EVOX dashes, both read. One is for static IP. The other was for DC**. Pretty frustrating, just gotta keep trying different stuff.
I gotta say KUDOS to the posters that are here to help. If not for you, we'ld be stifled.
Rock'on.
Any tips on Ftping are definitely appreciated. I think I've read all the tuts.
Post by: nightmare12 on June 18, 2003, 02:10:00 PM
Post by: boxorox on June 18, 2003, 04:21:00 PM
Post by: nightmare12 on June 18, 2003, 05:07:00 PM
Post by: bucko on June 18, 2003, 05:09:00 PM
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Post by: ryb2001 on June 19, 2003, 03:49:00 PM
when disable it and boot the xbox tho it says that my xbox needs serviciing. why would it say this if it works normal when its enabled??
would not having my hdd locked make a difference??
Post by: Snake_165 on June 20, 2003, 04:59:00 AM
when i press the eject botton it say:
.......10.242GB LockedCorrupted EEPROM!
someone have the solution?
Post by: nightmare12 on June 20, 2003, 07:01:00 AM
Post by: mitsu50 on June 20, 2003, 07:29:00 AM
| QUOTE (Snake_165 @ Jun 20 2003, 01:52 PM) |
| hi, i'v just burned the OzX cd but when i try to boot it it freeze on Starting Linux when i press the eject botton it say: .......10.242GB LockedCorrupted EEPROM! someone have the solution? |
I had a similar problem last night. We installed an X2l 2.1 on my friends box, and went to flash, when it started to flash, i noticed that the flash protect switch was still on, and i got an error on screen. So i shut it down, and when it booted, a blank screen with nothing. So i switched banks, and i got the Linux screen again, but when it would ask for the 1st disc, it would just freeze up and do nothing. After ejecting the disc, the screen said:
hda: LockedCorruptedEEprom
so only remedy i could do was set my good box to flash through evox, and take my chip out just before hitting Y, it flashed and all is well again.
Anyone ever get that error before? just curious i suppose
Post by: Snake_165 on June 20, 2003, 07:43:00 AM
Post by: beto777 on June 20, 2003, 09:35:00 AM
has anyone contacted or seen Tester123 lately? please tell'm I am looking for him. Thanks
Post by: SweetOli on June 20, 2003, 05:17:00 PM
I've done everything you said in your tutorial, but I used evox d6 bios!! so not everything ( btw I used another tutorial first, because I couldn't get on xbox-scene site, but looks the same)
on the end of my flashing I got 2 errors and now I don't have the final screen you showed with the big x and xecuter2 underneath, It still shows M$...
I've tried to run EvolutionX dashboard but no luck yet, used an iso file I downloaded from #xbins with the latest EvolutionX dashboard (= evolutionx_beta_v1.8.3752-Dummy-DHCP.iso) I burned it with Nero to 3 different cdrws ( Hp, Lead Data and HiSpace) but non worked!!!
What should I do now?
option 1: you'll help me, and you know what I did wrong
option 2: use the swap-dvd method? I don't have a dvd-reader could I use my cd-writer instead?
option 3: buy programmer
option 4: buy new mod-chip (NOT A CHANCE)
Post by: montyburnz on June 20, 2003, 10:49:00 PM
| QUOTE (BELLeater @ Apr 28 2003, 09:57 PM) |
| my problem is that it reads the first disk but doesnt ask me for the 2nd and says at the bottom :Starting Linux...any suggestions? this is what my screen says: defaulting to cd boot booting from /dev/hdb Cdrom: linux - cdrom loading linuxboot.cfg from cdrom ...okay bootconfig : kernel /vmlinuz bootconfig : initrd /initrd.gz bootconfig: Command init= /linuxrc root=/dev/ram0 pci= biosirq kbd-reset loading /vmlinuz from cdrom - 5626 bytes.... loading /initrd.gz from cdrom - 4 bytes kernel 2.420-xbox ([email protected]) #15 thu jan 9 21:12:04 (icon) (icon) (icon) (icon) Starting Linux |
Anyone figured out what the problem to Starting Linux Freeze? I've got the same problem.
Sorry if I missed something reading the entire message board..., but didn't see anyone respond with a potential fix/solution..
Thanks
Post by: oberon on June 21, 2003, 01:53:00 PM
First off let me say that the xbox dvd wont read any of my cdrw's so i had to use a pc dvd drive.
I get all the way to where it starts reading the second disk then it says "please ignore any insmod and/or modprobe errors."
then it gives a bunch of insmod and modprobe errors and doesnt go any farther.
I hope you guys know what i am doing wrong because i have no clue.
thanks
Post by: murphie on June 21, 2003, 02:26:00 PM
I had to use Memorex DVD-RW and had to burn using PrassiPrimo, everything else I did exactly as Tester instructed. Thanx for your efforts Tester!
Post by: iknowarez on June 21, 2003, 02:40:00 PM
| QUOTE (kamikrazy @ Jun 14 2003, 10:04 PM) |
| yes people are still having problems ok so i got the thomson drive and v1.0 and none of my cd/rw's seemed to work so i did the dvd rom switch. i got the 1st ozx cd to work and am having problems with the bios.bin cd. here are some of the errors i get: insmodi/libmodules/2.4.20-xbox/kernel/fs/nls/nls_iso8859-10 no such file or dircetory modprobe/libmodules/2.4.20-xbox/kernel/fs/nls/nls_iso8859-10 no such file or dircetory hdbitimeout waiting for dma i tried burning this cd like 10 times and it still won't work. anybody have suggestions? |
I get the same thing. I have tried burnign different CD's, using 3 different CD-rom drives. Having the HD connected and not connected.
What gives.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
Post by: Nichademus on June 21, 2003, 03:25:00 PM
Nichademus
Post by: nightmare12 on June 21, 2003, 06:07:00 PM
Post by: musical_mercenary_420 on June 22, 2003, 01:26:00 AM
le 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00"
hfb: packet command error:status 0x51(drive ready Seek complete
hfb: packet command error:0x50
ATAPI device hfb
ERROR: illegal request --(sense key 0x05)
(vendor --specific error) --(asc:0x81, ascq:0x00)
The failed " prevent/allow medium Removal" packet command was:
"00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00"
please ignore any insmod and/or modprobe errors.
There was a problem mounting the cd.
Trying again can help. This process will be done auto matically.
1.....
2....
3...
4....
my 1st cd works fine im not paying 4 a program sry if i sound a lil pissed but i am...i been working on this and readon around the site 4 days
Post by: Digitalton on June 23, 2003, 09:04:00 AM
hdb: timeout waiting for DMA
ide_dmaproc: chipset supported ide_dma_timeout func only: 14
after inserting the second CD (with the bios) when flashing, and they are using a PC DVD drive, just check out my post on it here, I found a fix that worked for me:
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?act=ST&f=18&t=68330
Post by: Korgun on June 23, 2003, 08:24:00 PM
I modded my xbox just fine, now i went into the linux and did the instructions exactly as you said, the slowest my cdrw would burn was 8x so i did it at 8x and it looked as if i did it just fine. But after it powered down and i powered it back on it went into the regular xbox bios... so i was thinkng 'hmm thats odd' so i made sure the mod chip was on and i twas, the light was on
so i switched to the second bios and still the same thing, only the MS one.
so now if i turn it on in on/off or bios 1/2 i only get the M$ bios
i think it was on 'protected' when i flashed it, i did not notice this
did i just royally fuck up?
btw i have xgflash 2.1 and xbox 1.1
Post by: Melnic66 on June 23, 2003, 08:29:00 PM
What is the bios file I want for the flash chip?
the cromwel 1.8.bin file?
Post by: joker4096 on June 23, 2003, 08:46:00 PM
Thanks people!!
Post by: Sabomnim on June 26, 2003, 09:00:00 AM
im using some no name cdrw...does the brand really matter? if so which is best?....also wat are the exact things in nero that should be checked and unchecked....
alsoi considered following the switching dvd-rom tutorial and switching the dvd readers and using one i bought instead of the xbox one if i am unable to fix my problem. I just have a few questions:
1. After i load the bios, would by regular xbox dvd-rom read the games after that or will i need to use the storebought one forever?
2. Will the store bought dvd-rom play real xbox games when the chip is turned off?
3. if i cant use the xbox dvd-rom anymore can i play online using a legit game and the chip turned off using my store bought dvd-rom?
thnx for ur help
Post by: asd on June 26, 2003, 01:30:00 PM
Post by: nine00 on June 26, 2003, 02:46:00 PM
Can someone show me where to download the X2 4976.02 bios?
Post by: James-Bond_007 on June 26, 2003, 07:51:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| Now run X2MB and click the "Image Size" button, click the "import" button. A new window will open up, choose your up to date bios that you downloaded (try bios X2 4976.02 or X2 4976.02 Coloured). Can someone show me where to download the X2 4976.02 bios? |
Here , u r welcome
Post by: James-Bond_007 on June 26, 2003, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: James-Bond_007 on June 26, 2003, 08:03:00 PM
I was trying do burn the cd in my another computer,and Nero came with my another,it has a protection 
Post by: nineteen19 on June 28, 2003, 10:53:00 AM
Post by: kard63 on June 28, 2003, 05:36:00 PM
Post by: 261911 on June 28, 2003, 06:59:00 PM
Post by: arnaro on June 29, 2003, 12:01:00 PM
When I insert disk 1 it give me these lines.
Defaulting to CD boot
Booting from /dev/hdb
Cdrom: Linux - cdrom
Loading linuxboot.cfg from cdrom ... okay
Bootconfig : Kernenl /vmlinuz
Bootconfig : Initrd /initrd.gz
Bootconfig : Command init=/linuxrc root=/dev/ram0 pci=biosirq kbd-reset
Loading /vmlinuz from CDROM - 5626 bytes...
Loading /initrd.gz from CDROM - 4 bytes
003 Kernel: 2.4.20 - xbox ([email protected]) #15 Thu Jan 9. ......
And now it says Starting Linux at the bottom.
It stops right there and nothing more happens. Any Ideas why that is ?
Bad media ?
or Bad ISO ?
Pleas help im going nuts on this.
Post by: blkbillgates on June 30, 2003, 04:18:00 AM
kmod unable to execute error code 8 (something like that) maybe my xbox cdrom drive isnt hooked up or could it be a bad flash?
Post by: meloentje on June 30, 2003, 05:03:00 AM
I installed an Xecuter2.1 Lite modchip in my xbox 1.1 yesterday but i'm not sure if it works because the box is displaying very odd behaviour with the modchip enabled. It boots, the image on tv gets *very* distorted and the tray opens. That last fact is telling me that the cromwell bios is working, right? What I do not understand is why the image on screen is so distorted. I'm using the "advanced scart cable", could that be the problem? I read about distorted images because the xbox could be overheating with the lid off, but i don't think it is overheating, because the image is OK with the modchip disabled. Could it be that the cromwell bios is trying to display an NTSC image on my PAL tv-unit? Anyone?
Post by: hendersonn on June 30, 2003, 07:46:00 AM
Burn a data cd with the bios.bin and a fluffer file
Switch the IDE Cable while doing this
Use different media
Turn on/off the udf in roxio/nero
keep the xbox cool
...any other methods would help too
By the way, the error I am getting is:
....sector 96
....sector 88
cannot mount
1.....
2.....
3.....
4.....
Then it just keeps retrying
Post by: Henry14Gunners on June 30, 2003, 03:33:00 PM
Post by: moondog417 on June 30, 2003, 04:46:00 PM
| QUOTE (arnaro @ Jun 29 2003, 08:54 PM) |
| Hello I have a problem... When I insert disk 1 it give me these lines. Defaulting to CD boot Booting from /dev/hdb Cdrom: Linux - cdrom Loading linuxboot.cfg from cdrom ... okay Bootconfig : Kernenl /vmlinuz Bootconfig : Initrd /initrd.gz Bootconfig : Command init=/linuxrc root=/dev/ram0 pci=biosirq kbd-reset Loading /vmlinuz from CDROM - 5626 bytes... Loading /initrd.gz from CDROM - 4 bytes 003 Kernel: 2.4.20 - xbox ([email protected]) #15 Thu Jan 9. ...... And now it says Starting Linux at the bottom. |
I have the same problem.
I went through the entire process once and it seemed to work, but there was one error message while the chip was flashing about device locked. The program still finished and shut down the xbox as expected. I checked and I forgot to swith the chip to "Unprotect." Lo and behold when I started up the xbox again it still loaded the linux biox, only this time the picture was slightly distorted.
So I tried the process again and had the problem where is says "Starting Linux" and does nothing else.
Perhaps this will give someone insight into the problem.
Post by: JakeOz on July 01, 2003, 12:12:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| Hi All, I installed an Xecuter2.1 Lite modchip in my xbox 1.1 yesterday but i'm not sure if it works because the box is displaying very odd behaviour with the modchip enabled. It boots, the image on tv gets *very* distorted and the tray opens. That last fact is telling me that the cromwell bios is working, right? What I do not understand is why the image on screen is so distorted. I'm using the "advanced scart cable", could that be the problem? I read about distorted images because the xbox could be overheating with the lid off, but i don't think it is overheating, because the image is OK with the modchip disabled. Could it be that the cromwell bios is trying to display an NTSC image on my PAL tv-unit? Anyone? |
Try putting the case on. Cromwell does require this or the picture will distort. also make sure you use the RCA connector like tester123 said right at the beginning, although I found my SCART connector worked too.
Post by: Playapimp on July 01, 2003, 03:56:00 PM
Okay here is my deal. I have the X2 Lite installed and working fine. Tried to flash with Ozxflash and doesn't work. It won't even read the first disk. I've tried several CD-RW including imation. I even hooked up my pc dvd and still the same results. Where do I go from here?
Thanks for any replies.
Post by: Terrorbyte on July 02, 2003, 04:34:00 PM
Post by: JakeOz on July 02, 2003, 05:03:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| Okay here is my deal. I have the X2 Lite installed and working fine. Tried to flash with Ozxflash and doesn't work. It won't even read the first disk. I've tried several CD-RW including imation. I even hooked up my pc dvd and still the same results. Where do I go from here? |
make sure the jumper that protects bios flashing is off. download a new version of Ozxflash. Make sure the chip is in properly (although it it boots to cromwell then it is). Make sure you follow the burning procedure exactly. use a ready made .iso for the bios disc. make sure you've read everthing carefully.
Post by: shikaka on July 02, 2003, 09:50:00 PM
Please help me <-----------------------
Post by: density148 on July 02, 2003, 11:11:00 PM
anyone have any ideas.
thanks peace.
Post by: boxorox on July 03, 2003, 01:25:00 PM
name your fluff "Dummy".
Post by: krnxlazie on July 04, 2003, 12:01:00 PM
i read this in the tutorial..
"Now run X2MB and click the "Image Size" button, click the "import" button. A new window will open up, choose your up to date bios that you downloaded (try bios X2 4976.02 or X2 4976.02 Coloured). Continue to import the SAME bios to all four banks, until all banks are loaded with the bios. It should look like this when you start out:"
where can i get a bios or download a bios "bios X2 4976.02 or X2 4976.02 Coloured"
if u can help me out, i really appreciate it..
thankx
Post by: mangup1987 on July 04, 2003, 05:31:00 PM
I have some fluff files and bios.bin is on the cd. I have a Thomson dvd drive and i am using a Samsung CDRW.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Post by: snowboarder3128 on July 05, 2003, 10:57:00 AM
BIOS.BIN (capatalized)
DUMMY.DAT (capatalized)
make the dummy file 10MB, create the iso with UltraISO, then when you burn it in Nero, just go to File--New, then select ISO cd, deselect Joliet, open the biosfile.iso or whatever you called it, set the burning speen to 4X, and select disc-at-once/96, i don't know if all versions of Nero have this option but it worked perfectly when i used it. Oh and make sure you are using different media, i tried using Verbatim 650 CD-RW and it always had the same problem as Hendersonn, then i decided to use some TDK 650MB high speed data CD-RW i bought from CompUSA recently, and it worked like a charm. Also Arnaro said
| QUOTE |
When I insert disk 1 it give me these lines. Defaulting to CD boot Booting from /dev/hdb Cdrom: Linux - cdrom Loading linuxboot.cfg from cdrom ... okay Bootconfig : Kernenl /vmlinuz Bootconfig : Initrd /initrd.gz Bootconfig : Command init=/linuxrc root=/dev/ram0 pci=biosirq kbd-reset Loading /vmlinuz from CDROM - 5626 bytes... Loading /initrd.gz from CDROM - 4 bytes 003 Kernel: 2.4.20 - xbox ([email protected]) #15 Thu Jan 9. ...... And now it says Starting Linux at the bottom. |
does this happen everytime? becuase when i would startup mine, it would take a few tries to get it past the "Starting Linux" screen. Just keep turning it off then trying again.
hope all this helps
by the way i have a thomson drive so what worked for me should work for everyone else.
Post by: simonm2000 on July 05, 2003, 06:46:00 PM
Post by: Ubergeek on July 06, 2003, 04:21:00 AM
all you need to do is create a no multisession / closed iso in nero (make sure you deselect JOLIET) - put the 1MB bios.bin and a 50MB dummy file on there - and burn to a CDRW.
simply put the disc in to the ejected tray and close the tray when prompted to put the disc in
everything should run really smooth for you - its not haard aat all
Post by: PSI-TEK on July 07, 2003, 06:01:00 AM
Futher reading of this forum, i see that loads of people are having troubles and repeaditly ask the same questions over and over. My suggestion is to READ the very first message of this thread STEP-BY-STEP
The instructions that tester123 has given are going to be as easy as you can get. There is no other way of explaining it in any easier way.
I used, 1 cheap brand called "Princo CD-RW" for the OzXchip (CD 1) that worked fine and an ok ok brand called "Diamond Data CD-RW" for the bios (CD 2) and it worked fine as well. These CDs are about 4 years old and have been written over many times. I dont think CD-RW brand is the problem.
Just do testers123 tutorial STEP-BY-STEP and you should have no problems!!
1 thing though, if you have just installed you Xecutor 2 Lite in to your x-box and not bothered to look at the jumpers, this is why you are getting no where!! Tester123 does not mention it in the beginning of his tutorial but i think its logical..
REMOVE THE BIOS FLASH PROTECTION JUMPER-----BEFORE you try to flash your X2lite, that way you might get some where.
If you dont remove the jumper, it might look like OzXchip is flashing your bios but it aint and you will end up back at the "Cromwell Clean Bios 1.8" screen.
Now to people who ask for the bios.bin file, you really think that people are going to post the bios on a public forum like this?? Get real!!!
Post by: help or need help on July 08, 2003, 10:23:00 AM
I need help I installed my X2 Lite chip with pogo adaptor then got the linux clean bios screen but when looking at the screen of the faq of tester123 the words on the top looked different there all in yellow and say thomson and how big the hardrive locked but on mine it saidsnReturn=0
Drive 0 detect failed error 04
Hdb T O S N D D
U D M A
Then at the bottom it has to set up then go's back to cd and wants to load linuxboot.cfg but every time i make a cd it either halts or saying loading linuxboot.cfg and thats it i cant even get past the 1 cd i tryed hooking up my pc cdrw drive and it does the same thing other people had good luck and got it to work it seems i've tryed everything to get it to work my tdk 650 HS cd worked to put music on the xbox so it shouldn't be the cd i tryed turning off smart burn but i looked everytime it try's to load and when i use udf/iso it doesn't say haulting but just stay's at loading linuxboot.cfg and below booting from the cdrom drive pops up letter E so cdrom E when i'm burning udf/iso but testers way i get i u o stuff like that.
I just want someone to help get me past the 1 cd do you use mode 1 or mode 2 udf or udf/iso what stuff do you cheek and uncheak it seems iv'e tryed all suggestions people say to try the one tester has with the pictures open burn image disc at once it just doesn't work can some help go step by step leaving nothing out to try to fix my problem Thanks
Post by: SRF on July 11, 2003, 09:54:00 AM
So I went out and bought a 10 Pack of Imation CD-RW's and tried it. The damn thing still didn't work.
Until... I turned off Burn-Proof
When I did that and re-burnt the CD-RW's it worked first try.
In Nero, just turn off the Burn-Proof. And pad the 2nd cd-rw with about 150MB of crap. This will keep the drive spinning long enough to read the file.
------------------------------------
To Turn off Burn-Proof in Nero 5.5.9.17 (and probably other versions)
Goto Recorder --> Choose Recorder
Then at the bottom there's an Option button
Click the Option button and Un-Check the Burn-Proof option
That's it.
Then follow the instruction that Punchy laid out.
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Thanks Punchy
Post by: cantloseu on July 11, 2003, 07:34:00 PM
The first OZX cd would boot fine, so I knew the Memorex CDRWs worked.
Next I would make an ISO of bios.bin w/ additional files w/ ISO Maker 1.21, which I've never had a problem w/ before.
I finally got fed up and decided to try the UltraISO program that is in the very first post of this thread and sure as shit it booted and flashed the chip.
So for all of you having trouble thinking its the type of media ur using, stop and try different ISO creators before wasting $$$ on more cdrw or dvds.
Post by: * illusion * on July 12, 2003, 03:21:00 PM
Post by: help or need help on July 12, 2003, 10:52:00 PM
Post by: krayzee on July 13, 2003, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: krayzee on July 13, 2003, 11:55:00 AM
Post by: mmenz22779 on July 13, 2003, 02:04:00 PM
Does this mean i flashed the chip wrong, Now i cant boot from the ozx disk, all the xbox does is make a few noises and thats it. The cd rom does not open the screen is blue,
Do i need to now buy a programmer so i can manually program the chip becasue the x-box will not even boot it, so i cannot flash it via the xbox??
thanks
Post by: dexeh on July 13, 2003, 07:02:00 PM
Post by: PatrickXlife on July 16, 2003, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: ManoukY on July 16, 2003, 12:37:00 PM
thx a lot for the amazing tut... but when i finished flashing it, and the xbox shut down, i reboot and it still opening to that linux screen... Not the Xecuter 2 screen...
why ??? Im doing everything perfect...step by step...and still doesnt work.. any ideas please ??
Post by: valis on July 16, 2003, 04:43:00 PM
XBox v1.0 w/ a PHILIPS DVD Xecuter 2.2Pro, Header Pin Install (Tested w/
Multitester so I know the chip is in correctly.
I've tried burning the cd's on 2 different computers, w/ 5 types of CD-RW,
& 3 different Burners
The Computer is Compaq Presario 2.53G 512mb memory
Tried w/ a LITE-ON LTR-48246s CD-RW Drive 48x12x48 Max speed.
w/ Memorex CD-RW, Primaris CD-RW, TDK CD-RW, Sony CD-RW, & some other
brand.
> Also tried with the SONY DVD-+RW DRU-510A Drive
The Other Computer is a Sony VAIO 3.06g 1g memory & has a Sony DVD-R/CD-RW
Drive.
> With all the media listed above.
I have tried numerous methods.
Created the bios.bin 1024kb file using X2BM to create a 1 meg file filing
all 4 banks w/ the 256K 4977 bios.
(I even had a tech from a well known chip supplier upload the 1 meg bios.
bin file that he uses every day for installs & have tried it with that.)
In both cases, I have tried taking the bios.bin & a 100meg "fluffer" file
Open Nero (v 5.5.10.42)
Click on File, select "Burn File..."
A new window opens up titled "Open"
In that window, I find "biosbin.iso" where it's saved on my harddrive, I
select the file, & then click the button "Open".
Nero then brings up a new window entitled "Write CD" already opeded to the
"Burn" tab where I select the lowest possible write speed, change the "
Write Method" to "Disk at Once" (and I've tried it w/ the "Disk at Once/
96"-that didn't work either)
Everytime w/ every media type, it says, Bios.bin not found. Halting!
I've tried just burning the bios.bin & the fluffer file directly to a CD-
RW without the other steps & I seem to get a little further this way. It
recognizes the CD & finds the bios.bin & then I get an message, "unknown
bios. Halting!"
I have DIPS#1-3 ON & #4(the protection one) OFF (Any other combination &
Cromwell Flash won't even load.
I have tried the Paralell port hook up using X2BM, but it constantly says,
"No Xecuter 2 Pro Found". My bios set to have LPT port 378 & IRQ 7. (I've
tired both with ECP & PPL (or whatever the 2nd option was called, I don't remember). I enabled the IRQ in the Device Manager in WinXP. Still nothing. I've checked & rechecked the connections. Nothing.
I'm about ready to toss this thing out the window. But then I'll have a window to fix too. PLEASE, for the love of all that is good in the world, someone help!!!!!.
Thank you.
Hopelessly Frustrated,
-Valis (aka FinnyD)
Post by: PatrickXlife on July 17, 2003, 10:17:00 AM
Post by: guyincognito on July 18, 2003, 09:41:00 AM
Post by: valis on July 18, 2003, 04:25:00 PM
(& my dips are installed correctly, under the front eave of the xbox- so if you're thinking I was looking at the picture wrong, that's not it. The picture has it backwards, at least backwards to what worked for me. )
Now onto the harddrive.
Post by: pdenton on July 21, 2003, 10:35:00 PM
im having issues. i installed xecutor 2.2 lite fine, but my trouble is with the bios updating. i got the FlashBIOS cromwell screen but i didnt have any rw's so i powered the xbox down. i booted it back up a few minutes later to see if it still worked and this is what happened: it started to turn on, turned off, turned on, turned off, turned on and the light started flash red/green/red/green... im so lost... and for anyone who is still looking for the bios file that tester123 mentions but doesnt link to, irc://irc.easynews.com in the channel #xbins you'll get instructions to a ftp site where you can dl it.
Post by: pdenton on July 21, 2003, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: matluz on July 22, 2003, 11:27:00 AM
Many thanks
Post by: pdenton on July 22, 2003, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: hockey3592 on July 23, 2003, 07:25:00 AM
Post by: boxorox on July 23, 2003, 07:27:00 AM
| QUOTE (pdenton @ Jul 23 2003, 04:36 AM) |
| well i fixed my disco problem, but now im having a different one. cromwell boots up and i put in the iso i made of the OZxflash thingy and it says "No Bios Update found... Halting!" |
Try putting in the Bios.bin disc instaed of the OZX disc
Post by: pdenton on July 23, 2003, 09:37:00 AM
Post by: murdza420 on July 23, 2003, 12:40:00 PM
Post by: hockey3592 on July 23, 2003, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: L-dubb on July 24, 2003, 02:13:00 PM
Post by: oLd_sCHooL on July 25, 2003, 11:42:00 AM
Post by: oLd_sCHooL on July 25, 2003, 01:39:00 PM
Post by: sk8ermike6789 on July 27, 2003, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: ytfeL on July 27, 2003, 12:37:00 PM
I made a 1MB bios.bin using EVoX D.6 EjectFix and Evox D.6 and burned them with Nero adding a 500MB dummy file I didn't make an ISO
Can anyone help??????
Post by: pdenton on July 28, 2003, 08:44:00 PM
1) YOU DONT NEED THE OZXFLASH CD, JUST THE XECUTOR BIOS! (irc.easynews.com #xbins and jump on the ftp using their instructions. the dir on the ftp is /XBOX/bios/xecuter/xecuter2/MULTI )
2) dont use ultraiso and all that shit, its lame. i tried it and it didnt work. i have windows xp and used its integrated cd burning shit and it worked perfectly.
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HOW TO MAKE THE BIOS CD
#1 - download the 4977 xecutor bios off the ftp site listed above and extract the files
#2 - off the same ftp site in the dir /XBOX/bios/xecuter/flashbios_cromwell get the file "xecuter_flashbios.zip" and extract the dummyfile.exe
#3 - get xecutor2 bios maker (x2bm) off this site (w00t for hosting it) and extract
#4 - load up x2bm and click import. you want the X2_4977.bin file in all four banks.
#5 - click save and save it as bios.bin; im fairly sure it automatically makes it a bin, so dont put a ".bin" in the file name.
#6 - have the dummyfile.exe make you a 100mb file and put it somewhere you can remember (desktop is fine
)#7a - if you have windows xp just burn the 2 files using the integrated cd burning software. make sure you close the session or whatever.
#7b - if you dont have winxp (lamer), use nero. have it burn a data cd, no multisession, disc at once and finalize. i recommend burning at 4x
Once you have the cd burned, load up cromwell (make sure the chip is enabled, flash in unprotected and im not sure if bank makes a difference but i had it on bank2) and pop in the cd. it'll read it and should flash and turn off. if you're still having problems, it might be media. this truly does make a difference. i HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend verbatim cdrw's, preferrably 650mb and 4x. i had 4x tdk 700mb cdrws and they didnt read in my philips drive. hope this helps you guys. it took me 3 days and many many hours of reading forums and IRC to get mine to work
Post by: tester123 on July 29, 2003, 02:10:00 PM
| QUOTE (pdenton @ Jul 28 2003, 11:37 PM) |
| if you have an xecutor 2.2 lite and are having problems getting cromwell to read your bios cd, i have help. 1) YOU DONT NEED THE OZXFLASH CD, JUST THE XECUTOR BIOS! (irc.easynews.com #xbins and jump on the ftp using their instructions. the dir on the ftp is /XBOX/bios/xecuter/xecuter2/MULTI ) 2) dont use ultraiso and all that shit, its lame. i tried it and it didnt work. i have windows xp and used its integrated cd burning shit and it worked perfectly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO MAKE THE BIOS CD #1 - download the 4977 xecutor bios off the ftp site listed above and extract the files #2 - off the same ftp site in the dir /XBOX/bios/xecuter/flashbios_cromwell get the file "xecuter_flashbios.zip" and extract the dummyfile.exe #3 - get xecutor2 bios maker (x2bm) off this site (w00t for hosting it) and extract #4 - load up x2bm and click import. you want the X2_4977.bin file in all four banks. #5 - click save and save it as bios.bin; im fairly sure it automatically makes it a bin, so dont put a ".bin" in the file name. #6 - have the dummyfile.exe make you a 100mb file and put it somewhere you can remember (desktop is fine )#7a - if you have windows xp just burn the 2 files using the integrated cd burning software. make sure you close the session or whatever. #7b - if you dont have winxp (lamer), use nero. have it burn a data cd, no multisession, disc at once and finalize. i recommend burning at 4x Once you have the cd burned, load up cromwell (make sure the chip is enabled, flash in unprotected and im not sure if bank makes a difference but i had it on bank2) and pop in the cd. it'll read it and should flash and turn off. if you're still having problems, it might be media. this truly does make a difference. i HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend verbatim cdrw's, preferrably 650mb and 4x. i had 4x tdk 700mb cdrws and they didnt read in my philips drive. hope this helps you guys. it took me 3 days and many many hours of reading forums and IRC to get mine to work |
As pdenton has stated, the newer chips come with a differrent cromwell bios. You don't need ozxchip to flash current X2's. Just follow the steps above.
Good luck everyone, and happy testing.
~tester123
Post by: pdenton on July 29, 2003, 03:04:00 PM
Post by: tester123 on July 29, 2003, 08:32:00 PM
| QUOTE (pdenton @ Jul 29 2003, 05:57 PM) |
| wow, tester123 gave me his blessing, i feel honored. |
Not only that, but I edited my post with your info.
Post by: beto777 on July 29, 2003, 08:56:00 PM
Guys need I little help Does any of you know an site where I can order backup games? Also a site where to get a software in order to make my own back ups by myself......Thanks
Post by: pdenton on July 30, 2003, 07:39:00 PM
i feel better somehow, hehe. can i get a higher rank or something? beto777: there's apparently some type of noobie setup program called "slayers," which you burn to a cd and pop in and it installs evox dash, xbmp, etc. one of the things on there, i dunno if its part of the evox dash or what, is something that lets you copy games to your xbox's hard drive. i recommend doing that, ftp'ing the files off the xbox onto your computer, use xISO to make a cd image and burn it. make your own images. as for sites where you can buy backups, i dunno, sorry
Post by: foxdie on July 31, 2003, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: Pluttiplutt on August 01, 2003, 06:28:00 PM
I didn't do any modification on the iso-file, just renamed the flash to bios.bin. I burned the ozxflash.iso to a cd. then I burned a cd in format ISO9600 with the bios.bin file on. Then just putted in the cd ozxflash, then waited and waited and suddenly the cd was ejected from my xbox telling me to put in the bios.bin cd, "the flashCD". So I did. After that it flashed the XBox correctly.
But remeber be calm it takes some time before the first boot-CD are ejected and it looks like, on the screen, everything is going wrong but be calm and wait...
This was just another way of making the flash whithout modding the iso-file. It worked for me!
Regards // PP
Post by: pdenton on August 01, 2003, 07:13:00 PM
Post by: Lael8541 on August 02, 2003, 12:06:00 AM
How long do I have to wait before I am asked to insert the BIOS cd?
Post by: Fi12e on August 04, 2003, 01:52:00 PM
| QUOTE (pdenton @ Jul 29 2003, 05:37 AM) |
| if you have an xecutor 2.2 lite and are having problems getting cromwell to read your bios cd, i have help. 1) YOU DONT NEED THE OZXFLASH CD, JUST THE XECUTOR BIOS! (irc.easynews.com #xbins and jump on the ftp using their instructions. the dir on the ftp is /XBOX/bios/xecuter/xecuter2/MULTI ) 2) dont use ultraiso and all that shit, its lame. i tried it and it didnt work. i have windows xp and used its integrated cd burning shit and it worked perfectly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO MAKE THE BIOS CD #1 - download the 4977 xecutor bios off the ftp site listed above and extract the files #2 - off the same ftp site in the dir /XBOX/bios/xecuter/flashbios_cromwell get the file "xecuter_flashbios.zip" and extract the dummyfile.exe #3 - get xecutor2 bios maker (x2bm) off this site (w00t for hosting it) and extract #4 - load up x2bm and click import. you want the X2_4977.bin file in all four banks. #5 - click save and save it as bios.bin; im fairly sure it automatically makes it a bin, so dont put a ".bin" in the file name. #6 - have the dummyfile.exe make you a 100mb file and put it somewhere you can remember (desktop is fine )#7a - if you have windows xp just burn the 2 files using the integrated cd burning software. make sure you close the session or whatever. #7b - if you dont have winxp (lamer), use nero. have it burn a data cd, no multisession, disc at once and finalize. i recommend burning at 4x Once you have the cd burned, load up cromwell (make sure the chip is enabled, flash in unprotected and im not sure if bank makes a difference but i had it on bank2) and pop in the cd. it'll read it and should flash and turn off. if you're still having problems, it might be media. this truly does make a difference. i HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend verbatim cdrw's, preferrably 650mb and 4x. i had 4x tdk 700mb cdrws and they didnt read in my philips drive. hope this helps you guys. it took me 3 days and many many hours of reading forums and IRC to get mine to work |
How come pdenton's method is different from the one on the tutorial http://www.xbox-scene.com/modchips/x-ecuter2_pogo_diagrams.html? I followed XanTium's method and my Xecuter 2.2 Lite+ FRAG'd so now I have to wait for the programmer. Is pdenton's method better? If it is, please update the tutorial so other people don't FRAG their chip too.
| QUOTE |
| For :: X-ecuter 2.2 Lite/ Flash the modchip. The X-ecuter2.2 Lite is preflashed with the "Xecuter FlashBIOS (Cromwell)". Instructions from Team Xecuter readme file: Step 1 - Creating the Bios CD - Ensure that the bios file you wish to use of an appropriate size for your modchip. (1MB for the X-ecuter2) - Make a copy of the bios file you wish to use and rename this copy to BIOS.BIN (You can also use BIOSUPD1.BIN, CROMWELL.BIN, XECUTER.BIN & LINUXBIO.BIN) - Select a CD or DVD media compatible with your XBox's DVD-Rom. (Most CDRW will work and most DVD-R will work. If you have a Samsung Drive then some CD-R will work) - Burn the BIOS.BIN file onto a CD. (For Nero select the following settings, No Multisession, ISO Level 1, Format Mode 1, ISO 9660, Deselect Joliet, Finalize CD, Disc-At-Once) - You should add a dummy file to the CD to ensure it is read properly by the XBOX. We have enclosed a dummy file creator with this release. We recommend 100MB. Step 2 - Flashing with FlashBIOS (Cromwell) - Turn your XBox console ON, when the DVD-Rom tray ejects please insert your BIOS.BIN CD and close the tray. - When the flashing procedure is complete the XBox will shut down. - If your modchip is writeprotected or the programming fails you will be informed by error messages on screen (It will say Unknown Flash! Halting) http://www.xbox-scene.com/modchips/x-ecuter2_pogo_diagrams.html |
Post by: pdenton on August 04, 2003, 01:58:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| 1) YOU DONT NEED THE OZXFLASH CD, JUST THE XECUTOR BIOS! |
with the x2.2 lite it has been update from the x2 or x2.1 in that all you need is the Xecutor bios. i dunno why they did this, i guess to make life easier.
Post by: barnabs on August 05, 2003, 06:28:00 AM
Yet I have one question left:
I installed a X2.0pro with headerpin, if I turn on the Xbox, the DVD-Tray opens, the Light flashes green - red - green, everything as descibed here.
Yet on the TV-Screen I get a diagonally distorted picture (black / green / some blue). I don´t know exactly what this means, as this isn´t described anywhere and I am not quite sure if this is ok or if this a sign that something went terribly wrong.
Sorry, if this has been answered already, but I didn´t find anything on this forum.
Thx in advance for any help =)
Post by: pdenton on August 05, 2003, 06:37:00 AM
Post by: barnabs on August 05, 2003, 07:24:00 AM
So that I understand you right, the problem seems to be the connection between xbox and display, not the chip or its installation?
Post by: pdenton on August 05, 2003, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: 42ZRo on August 13, 2003, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: pdenton on August 13, 2003, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: tester123 on August 13, 2003, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: mustrum on August 14, 2003, 06:27:00 AM
Made bios cd and it flashed away. Nero is junk. Did bun my dummy AFTER the bios.bin.
Used XP burner and worked right away!
Post by: jebkyle on August 14, 2003, 11:24:00 PM
Post by: pdenton on August 15, 2003, 06:43:00 AM
Post by: bejinxed on August 16, 2003, 04:33:00 PM
After i successfully installed the mod chip and following your instructions Im now ready to go onto the next step (whatever that is lol)
Word of advice to people.. dont use the pogo pin adapters, what you pay for it will buy all the tools necessary to solder it in. Pogo pins didnt line up correctly (least mine didnt), and soldering worked the 1st try.
--bejinxed--
Post by: pdenton on August 16, 2003, 05:08:00 PM
Post by: Big HDD on August 22, 2003, 06:08:00 PM
i am stuck on linux clean BIOS Base:2.21, and it wants linuxboot.cfg, so i put that on ozxflashcd and it still dont bott(cuz someone told me to put it on there)
PLEASE HELP, ive been working on it for days!
Post by: robsch on August 28, 2003, 09:45:00 PM
| QUOTE |
Posted on Aug 23 2003, 03:08 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- anyone wanna help me? i am stuck on linux clean BIOS Base:2.21, and it wants linuxboot.cfg, so i put that on ozxflashcd and it still dont bott(cuz someone told me to put it on there) PLEASE HELP, ive been working on it for days! |
I am having the same problem. I have tried almost everything I can think of. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get the proper bios loaded? I have even tried doing the 007 Agent under fire exploit with the Action Replay memory card, and stumped there too.
Post by: vince20 on September 13, 2003, 12:36:00 PM
Post by: mystikangel on September 20, 2003, 04:44:00 AM
Post by: ctide on September 27, 2003, 10:37:00 AM
For flashing the 2.2 lite +, with flashbios, is there a way to flash only banks 1&2, and leave flashbios in banks 3&4? I have seen you can do this with xflash, but in all the tuts for flashbios they say to make a 1meg bios. Any reason why we can't make a 512kb bios and flash only the first 2 banks?
Thanks!
Post by: lookformeb on September 27, 2003, 12:08:00 PM
Post by: ctide on September 27, 2003, 01:08:00 PM
I've read some people saying you can flash with a 512kb bios size(i.e. 4977x2) right from the start with flashbios, and leave flashbios in the 2nd set of banks. This would seem safer, as if you screw up the first flash you can just switch it to bank 2 and reboot with flashbios again.
However, EVERY tutorial for flashbios seems to recommend a 1024kb (i.e. 4977x4) bios, then reflashing later through evox a 2 bios system.
Has anyone else tried a 512kb flash through flashbios the first time?
Thanks.
Post by: lookformeb on September 27, 2003, 02:41:00 PM
Post by: ctide on September 28, 2003, 05:44:00 PM
Check out this tutorial I found:
http://www.xecuter2....p?threadid=5402
Especially the section on flashing with flashbios:
"2) FLASH ONLY one of the two banks! That way if you mess it up you can reboot to cromwell and try again. Here's how:
3) FIRE UP X2BE. Choose 512k bios. Yes, 512k, not 1mb! Fill in the first two banks with your X2 hacked bios that you downloaded. Then save the results as bios.bin (the default file.)"
What do you think? Am I reading this wrong? Seems like they are suggesting a single-bank flash.
Post by: Nitro_eend on September 30, 2003, 12:39:00 PM
When I start my xbox when the chip is on, I see the typical Xbox screen, with the big X and "xbox" underneath it. But normally I should see "executer" at the bottom.
Well, I don't see anything, No "MS", No "executer".
My Xbox works just the same when my chip is turned on or turned of.
What to do ? Thanks
Nitro_eend
Post by: lookformeb on October 02, 2003, 09:56:00 AM
| QUOTE (ctide @ Sep 28 2003, 08:44 PM) |
| lookformeb; Check out this tutorial I found: http://www.xecuter2....p?threadid=5402 Especially the section on flashing with flashbios: "2) FLASH ONLY one of the two banks! That way if you mess it up you can reboot to cromwell and try again. Here's how: 3) FIRE UP X2BE. Choose 512k bios. Yes, 512k, not 1mb! Fill in the first two banks with your X2 hacked bios that you downloaded. Then save the results as bios.bin (the default file.)" What do you think? Am I reading this wrong? Seems like they are suggesting a single-bank flash. |
i'm gonna ask about this... i'm pretty sure this guy is wrong. to my knowledge, you cant per bank flash an x2.2 lite.
Post by: ctide on October 02, 2003, 01:27:00 PM
Post by: MoeMan949222 on October 11, 2003, 06:55:00 PM
Post by: jonathan55657 on October 12, 2003, 04:57:00 PM
Post by: C.Maggard on October 12, 2003, 05:56:00 PM
| QUOTE (lookformeb @ Oct 2 2003, 12:56 PM) | ||
i'm gonna ask about this... i'm pretty sure this guy is wrong. to my knowledge, you cant per bank flash an x2.2 lite. |
Couldn't you make a 1M BIOS with whatever hacked one you want in the first 512k and the Cromwell in the second 512k?
Post by: lookformeb on November 05, 2003, 07:15:00 PM
| QUOTE (C.Maggard @ Oct 12 2003, 07:56 PM) | ||||
Couldn't you make a 1M BIOS with whatever hacked one you want in the first 512k and the Cromwell in the second 512k? |
yes... see my tutorial for more info... i updated it
Post by: wisegrape on December 02, 2003, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: wisegrape on December 02, 2003, 09:20:00 PM
Post by: jfoust on December 11, 2003, 11:05:00 AM
-J
Post by: TripFoeYa on December 12, 2003, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: lee500 on December 16, 2003, 06:40:00 AM
Thanx
Post by: heinrich on December 16, 2003, 10:20:00 AM
| QUOTE (TripFoeYa @ Dec 13 2003, 12:54 AM) |
| I'm using RCA connectors and I still continue to get a blank screen. Any suggestions? |
Reading pinned topics is cool.
| QUOTE |
| Also, with a v1.4/1.5 xbox, cromwell does not support video output. The flashbios will still work fine, simply follow the same instructions. |
If you have a 1.0-1.3 then check your solder points.
And btw, the x2.2 and x2.3 comes with the flashbios, you don't need ozxflash, so this is the wrong thread for most of your.
Post by: lee500 on December 17, 2003, 08:08:00 AM
| QUOTE (tester123 @ Apr 21 2003, 03:35 PM) |
| Some people might still need help...bump |
test,
I got the ozxflash and it encode and ask for the bios cd after I put that in it gives me errors and it does not program or erase like you see in the pictures. Can you send me some info to my email [email protected]
I thank you very much
Post by: aleefers on December 22, 2003, 02:19:00 PM
Post by: lee500 on December 23, 2003, 12:23:00 PM
where did you buy this mod chip. I bought one too and it is doing the same. Maybe it is from the same place.
Post by: duudfromnorway on December 23, 2003, 04:22:00 PM
Post by: lookformeb on December 23, 2003, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: jcbuche on December 25, 2003, 05:06:00 PM
Any suggestions besides mIRC?
If someone could email them to me that would be great.
PM me and let me know.
Post by: tservo24 on December 29, 2003, 06:31:00 PM
I am having a similar problem as the previous poster (itzlilc). I have an XBox v1.5 and Xecuter 2.3 Lite+. I followed the directions in the very beginning of this tutorial exactly (for those with Cromwell and I hoped these directions would apply to my case...)
I used BIOS 4977 and a 100MB dummy file and a Memorex CD-RW at 4x (burned in Nero with all the correct settings). I flashed it (the drive seemed to read the media fine and the XBox shutdown)...and I hoped everything would work as advertised, but unforfunately it FRAGs everytime I boot with either Bank 1 or Bank 2. When I disable the mod, the Xbox works fine and boots normally.
Questions:
1) Is there anyway to rescue this modchip? Besides buying the adapter to essentially make this the Pro edition?
2) If I had only flashed with 512K instead of the recommended 1,024K would that have saved one of my Banks?
3) What SHOULD I have done? Which BIOS should I have used??? Is there anywhere else something could have possibly gone wrong? My gut feeling is that the mod is installed correctly but I just picked the wrong BIOS version...
Please respond, if possible, with step-by-step instructions for a newb such as myself.
Post by: tservo24 on December 29, 2003, 06:47:00 PM