Post by: jimbobjim on January 21, 2007, 05:41:00 PM
Just to add... once formatted in 32k clusters the max partition size wil be 512gb, so you'll need to move 11gb from G to F, xbpartitioner will let you do this.
Post by: Matt Devo on January 21, 2007, 08:39:00 PM
Post by: acdreign on January 22, 2007, 04:33:00 PM
Trust me. There are no alternatives. Format your drive now before you go insane...
Post by: poopiemagee on January 22, 2007, 08:46:00 PM
just wasted a week of my life...what are ya gonna do? live and learn.
Post by: RipRocK on January 23, 2007, 01:13:00 AM
QUOTE(jimbobjim @ Jan 22 2007, 01:48 AM) 
Any partition over 256gb needs to be formatted in 32k clusters using xbpartitioner, or you'll hit corruption at the 256gb mark. You're gonna have to reformat i'm afraid.
Just to add... once formatted in 32k clusters the max partition size wil be 512gb, so you'll need to move 11gb from G to F, xbpartitioner will let you do this.
Hey jimbobjim, I'm having a similar problem as well here whenever I FTP files of XBMC over to my Xbox on my 250GB HDD. Even though my FlashFXP shows as having xfer'd all the files over, when I go into the dirs of the newly xfer'd XBMC, many are 0KB sizes.
What I'm wondering though is, whether once you start experiencing this problem, is the filesystem on your Xbox's HDD screwed up and will need to reformat, or can I just delete junk off of the HDD to create more than ample room to accomodate what I want xfer'd over on to it? Thanks.
Post by: poopiemagee on January 23, 2007, 08:51:00 AM
Lets put it this way- what I would like to do is make one partition with all the space. Are there any tuts online that you could point me to? I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually but obviously this isn't something I want to screw up.
I was also reading the nfo and it says that you can change the size of one partition and leave the other alone. I don't think that's an option for me though because the extra space is in the G drive. If I understand correctly it has to be used in the F drive or it won't work. Which means I MUST change both partitions. Ah, to hell with it. I've got to let it go, I know I know!
Any help at this point would again be much appreciated.
Post by: poopiemagee on January 23, 2007, 09:17:00 AM
Just for clarification:
I allocated the entire 700gb to the F partition and formatted in 32bit clusters.
That should do the trick, no?
And while I'm at it- why is only 700gb showing up?
I know 5gb is allocated to e: drive so shouldn't it be 745?
I had this problem before, there was 50gb missing...I'm not going to cry about it but I'd just like to know for the future. If this thing has a 700gb limit I guess I won't be buying that 100terabyte drive in 2010!
Post by: xman954 on January 23, 2007, 09:22:00 AM
with a softmod
you must use .67 patcher
f:\ must be 2x137GB in size (do not split the size between F:\ and G:\)
G:\ whatever is left (less then 512)
you must reformat both using a dashboard (xbpartitioner does not format corectly)
i wasted a week to get a 500GB working corectly
you can try .06 and 64k clusters for one big F:\ then reformat using your dashboard
it may work..
if you notice the free space is to close to the theoretical space something is wrong and it will
fail when getting full..... 36 hours of FTP'ing later
QUOTE
Just for clarification:
I allocated the entire 700gb to the F partition and formatted in 32bit clusters.
That should do the trick, no?
will not work must, use 64kI allocated the entire 700gb to the F partition and formatted in 32bit clusters.
That should do the trick, no?
QUOTE
Nevermind...looks like I got it.
only time will tell
Post by: xman954 on January 23, 2007, 10:07:00 AM
QUOTE
When you say I have to format with the dashboard, do you mean file explorer? That's what I used before and it gave me this problem to start with, so I'm a little leery about doing that.
was that before you used xbpartitioner or with 32k and F:\ only (must use 64k in this case)free space should around 690GB total
you can select 64k clusters in xbpartitioner
is it chiped or softmodded ?
chiped uses .06(all to F:\) or .67(F:\ and G:\) bios
soft uses .06 or .67 patcher
what is you setup ?
my experenice was with softmodded only
chiped bios may be a little more stable with very large HDD
it was a real pain and after a while you get so pissed you forget what the you have tried (15 or 16 heads
.06 .67 16K 32K) and once it was filled and working it stayed that way
Post by: poopiemagee on January 23, 2007, 10:33:00 AM
free space should around 690GB total
before i used xbpartioner. i just used it for the first time and used the program to format. it was made in 32k clusters. are you saying i should redo it in 64k and then format with file explorer?
you can select 64k clusters in xbpartitioner
ok
is it chiped or softmodded ?
soft
chiped uses .06(all to F:\) or .67(F:\ and G:\) bios
soft uses .06 or .67 patcher
what is you setup ?
ok so its softmodded i should be good, right?
it was filled and working it stayed that way
if i get to that point it will all be worth it
thanks for your time.
Post by: Tranman on January 23, 2007, 03:19:00 PM
Anyways, I have a dual hard drive setup on my personal Xbox...500GB for games and 750GB for movies... yes, I need a life.
Post by: poopiemagee on January 23, 2007, 03:40:00 PM
And explain to me this dual hard drive setup...
Post by: Tranman on January 23, 2007, 04:06:00 PM
QUOTE(poopiemagee @ Jan 23 2007, 05:47 PM)
Well how did you fix it? Don't keep me in suspense here?
And explain to me this dual hard drive setup...
lol...like I said, I basically had to retransfer everything after I reformatted with XBpartitioner.
The dual hard drive setup allows you to switch between two different hard drives...since you can shoehorn two hard drives in there with some case mods. There's threads about it.
Post by: poopiemagee on January 23, 2007, 04:20:00 PM
i'm worried about reloading this thing with data and finding myself with the same problem again.
Post by: m4j1k n1nj4 on January 24, 2007, 11:43:00 AM
Post by: poopiemagee on January 24, 2007, 07:03:00 PM
I'm at 183gb of free space left and it won't let me copy any more.
PLEASE HELP GUYS! I'm at a loss here.
Post by: xman954 on January 24, 2007, 07:33:00 PM
the standard for .67 is F:\ = 137(16K) G:\ rest of space
what i have found is it don't care it will do what you tell it (xboxpartitioner)
in xboxpartitioner select 32k for F:\ = 2*137=274 (or there about)
make sure NOT to change the start address for G:\
select 32k for G:\
reformat F:\ and G:\ with any dash (evox, ava or other)
the total space should NOT be more then ~690GB
if it's all most 750GB total it's going to fail...
Post by: m4j1k n1nj4 on January 25, 2007, 08:08:00 AM
^^ Main ^^
^^ Help ^^
The main screen on the top right it shows different format options for when you press start.
If you look at the help screen it tells you to press white to change what the start button dose. If you press white a few times it will change the top right on the screen to say "Format (16 clusters)"
You press the "Y" button to toggle cluster size for a single format, which would change it between 32 and 16.
#6 Partition is the F partition and #7 is the G partition (i believe)
The issue I'm running into is when i tell it to format #6 in 32 with 492,103.73 MB (of the 500GB hd) It actually formats in 16 clusters with 129434.82 MB. Also when i tell it to format a G drive it says it dose but actually doesn't.
As far as .67 patcher I believe what is stated on the main Page of xbpartitioner on the top left mine says "LBA48 patch v3" is where you would look for that information and mine isn't .67...
Thx xman954 for helping us out
Post by: xman954 on January 25, 2007, 10:56:00 AM
QUOTE
what the hell is the .67 bios patcher? Where would I look for it in the usual place? Does it work with a softmod?
when you installed the softmod it ask you what patcher version .06 or .67 you wanted.06 F:\ up to 250GB
.67 F:\ 137GB, G:\ rest of space up to 250GB
both assume 16K
now
in the case of 750GB 32k on both F:\ and G:\ should work
in the case of 500GB F:\(16K) and G:\(32K) this is what i used and it finally worked after reformatting
with evox using raw FTP commands (that is when i noticed the free space droped in evox dash for G:\
from when it was just formated with xboxpartioner and took that as a good sign, it was..)
would have liked to have one big F:\ but when the first time i tried it failed after 300GB loaded
and waisting a lot of time, so when it finally worked i was over it
boxplorer G-patched reports (500GB HDD)
F:\ 123,408MB
G:\ 345,825MB
stock partions 8GB
477GB total (slack 23GB ~ 95% of 500GB)
it is now 99% full with no problems
750GB * .95 = 712GB total, if not..........
you can use NKPatcher11 from my sig and compile whatever version you want
along with other options, but some find it hard to figure out.
if you want to try use NKP11_U03
Post by: poopiemagee on January 25, 2007, 04:20:00 PM
do i run the make files on my pc? and then ftp the new default.xbe to the xbox?
or do i put this stuff on the xbox and do it from there?
i was reading elsewhere that krazie's softmod installer has a .67 option...do you think it would be easier for me to go for that option?
this nkpatcher doesn't look TOO complicated...
Post by: xman954 on January 25, 2007, 07:10:00 PM
QUOTE
i was reading elsewhere that krazie's softmod installer has a .67 option...do you think it would be easier for me to go for that option?
YESand what you discribed
QUOTE
here's what i'm going to try- get this .67 patcher thing going
retry xbpartitioner in the f: 274g g:whatevers left setup with BOTH formatted in 32k clusters
reformat both drives through unleash x
should workretry xbpartitioner in the f: 274g g:whatevers left setup with BOTH formatted in 32k clusters
reformat both drives through unleash x
let xboxpartioner set the F:\ size (default some where around 245-275GB) don't force it
you compile NKP on the PC and use the default.xbe
Post by: xman954 on January 25, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
QUOTE
so then i just ftp it to the xbox and THATS IT???
yes, but if you have a ShadowCuse the game save to disable it and then FTP
make sure the config.inc is set the way you need it...
also set it to boot dvd first just in case...that way it can boot a dash disk (slayers or other)
Post by: xman954 on January 30, 2007, 08:57:00 AM
QUOTE
I'm GUESSING its because my dash isn't 5960. Is there a way for me to upgrade the dash at this point
if the gamesave is still working you can allways FTP and fix anythingslayers2.6-2.7 has all the original 5960 MS dash files for the C:\ drive
you can allways try Kingroach's NDURE installer for PC (then FTP it in)
but you will need the 5960 dash files first
Post by: poopiemagee on January 30, 2007, 11:41:00 AM
My box started resetting itself endlessly so I just formatted the drive and started over.
Once I got back into the softmod I put in Slayers and upgraded the dash.
My box began restarting endlessly again, so I went back into my softmod and reinstalled the softmod and unleash x.
Now I'm back on my original dash and I'm wondering why I'm having such a problem upgrading the dash. Is it because I'm using unleash and not evox?
Is there a tutorial anywhere to teach how to do it? I really feel that this is my last barrier. Once I do this I can use xbpartition successfully. Please help.
Post by: dan_plus_o on January 30, 2007, 01:04:00 PM
Not sure if you got the Nkpatcher thing yet, but...
If you used krazies Ndure you can copy over the EXTRAS folder and then load that up on the xbox. Go into krazies extras and type in the password (AYBX). There it should say either "Install Nkpather .06" or "Install Nkpatcher .67. If it says install .06 then you most likely have .67. But if you just installed Krazies Ndure then it is most likely set to .06 like it was for me (default setting).
I have also read that UnleashedX has a good option for formatting.
Hope this helps.
Post by: poopiemagee on January 30, 2007, 03:18:00 PM
I was just looking around my xbox hd and I can't even find msdash.xbe...I think that could be the problem here...I don't even have the dash on the drive to upgrade in the first place!
I have NOT installed krayzie's- it won't let me.
I can't stress enough- I have a softmodded box here. How or where can I get ANY msdash.xbe?
I'm lost here. I bet you a million $ that this is exactly why I've been having these problems...I don't an msdash to upgrade to begin with! Where does it reside? I checked C and E:Backup
Post by: dan_plus_o on January 30, 2007, 03:57:00 PM
I do however have a xboxdash.xbe
Post by: poopiemagee on January 30, 2007, 05:19:00 PM
Let me explain my problem.
I have a 750gb hd.
I can't get the box to see over 500gb. Once I hit that mark it simply will not copy anymore.
So I need to reformat with xbpartitioner but before I do that I must update my msdash to 5960 (I forget why to be honest
-oh yeah, because xbpartioner won't format a drive that large w/o it)I've tried a myriad of ways to update the dash but every time I do I get an error msg saying
batch process failed
the last item was .
Action: rename
Now I'm not sure of this 100%- but I highly suspect that I'm getting this msg because I'm missing files in my E:Backup, among them msdash.xbe
At this point I'm hoping someone comes along and says ah-ha- I had this problem- here's what you've got to do!
Post by: dan_plus_o on January 31, 2007, 02:08:00 AM
Post by: poopiemagee on January 31, 2007, 07:56:00 AM
It sounds like a fine idea dan...I'm going to try it. What have I got to lose?
I just wish someone could tell me why I'm getting that error message. I looked all last night and could find nothing definitive. Frustrating. I'll let you know how I make out...gotta get XboxHDM first.
Thanks everyone.
Post by: xman954 on January 31, 2007, 09:10:00 AM
make a xboxHDM disk with the "C" files from Slayers2.7\SYSTEM\ALL\c (you must unpack slayers on your PC use Craxtion4.0, Quix any search will find it)
the prefered softmod in E:\udata\XXXXXXXX\
OR
get your xbox to boot any dash (evox, unl X,or other)
use Kingroach's HDURE installer for PC to get the NDTS(NDURE Tool set) and FTP that as a APP
to your xbox and run it, you will be at the real C:\ now
delete everything in C:\ , FTP the slayers "c" files to it
NOW
the C:\ will be MS dash 5960
load the SC gamesave (any)
using FTP delete everything in E:\ (you could now add the gamesave to E:\udata\XXXXXXXX\)
upon reboot the MSdash will recreate E:\cache, tdata, udata
reboot to MS dash, (100% stock C:\ and E:\) now load you prefered softmod with the MS dash and softmod
msdash.xbe is just the orignal xboxdash.xbe renamed and is not used anymore with new softmods
they use xb0xdash.xbe (or other) for dual boot into a live safe dash
if you need a ref for the files in C:\
http://forums.xbox-s...&...t&p=3870716
Post by: poopiemagee on February 05, 2007, 09:51:00 PM
so i got the c: from slayers on the drive and everything looks good.
i just want to be clear what to do next:
1) mod the drive
2) use xbpartitioner to partition the drive as described by xman is 32k clusters?
3) pray
please remind me if i'm missing anything...
Post by: poopiemagee on February 06, 2007, 09:35:00 AM
i got the stock slayers on the hard drive
i modded it using the old way
NOW
the SID softmod has a selection "patch 5960" which i did and it worked (last time if you remember i got a strange error). the only thing is- i don't know what this patch is! is this the .67 patch? xman do you know any way for me to confirm what i'm working with here? i dont want to start the format and file transfers until i'm reasonably sure here!
Post by: poopiemagee on February 06, 2007, 10:02:00 AM
i successfully have ms 5960 and nkpatcher .67 on the box (orange xbox light- oooh cool!)
i successfully formatted in xbpartitioner in 32k clusters
lol so check this out (it never ends i tell you!)
NOW i can't see the g: drive in unleashx OR file explorer! if I go into xbpartitioner its there but i don't know what to do here! anybody familiar with this problem? i feel that this debacle is almost over...
Post by: poopiemagee on February 07, 2007, 08:13:00 PM
Thanks everyone! WE DID IT!!!
xman i took notes the whole time- the above link should get anyone out of this jam!
Post by: Joshatdot on February 08, 2007, 07:06:00 AM
Post by: m4j1k n1nj4 on February 11, 2007, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: Smidley on February 12, 2007, 06:23:00 PM
Anyhow, if I use xbpartitioner and format F and G in 32K clusters and reformat in X3ConfigLive, I'll be OK?
Thanks!
Post by: Smidley on February 13, 2007, 03:40:00 PM
IT DIDN'T WORK AGAIN!!!!
What am I doing wrong!?
Post by: Smidley on February 13, 2007, 04:32:00 PM
Another night of FTP transferring! YAY!!!
This post has been edited by Smidley: Feb 14 2007, 12:33 AM
Post by: iconoclasm on February 13, 2007, 06:47:00 PM
Post by: Smidley on February 14, 2007, 11:30:00 AM
If you're using a modchip, do not:
QUOTE(xman954 @ Jan 24 2007, 08:40 PM)
reformat F:\ and G:\ with any dash (evox, ava or other)
Post by: poopiemagee on February 18, 2007, 11:59:00 AM
to me, it didn't make sense to format in 32k clusters and then reformat again with the dash (which wouldn't format in 32k clusters!)
long story short- it didn't make sense! i redid it after formatting in xbpart and it worked. glad to hear you got it figured out...a month wasted trying to figure it out...i got it now tho~!