Post by: jfullam on January 27, 2004, 01:25:00 AM
I am having the same issue as many people have mentioned on this thread... some seem like they solved it, but did not post what they did to solve..
If I pop in my Slayers Evox CD and then start FTP (FlashFXP) from my PC to XBOX I can access the XBOX and "see" all my drives C, D, E, F, G. X, Y, Z...
All directories appear empty (except D of course)... I CAN FTP from D (DVD drive) to my PC.
I CANNOT FTP anything from my PC to the XBOX (File Transfer Failed message).
I have tried formatting using Slayers as well as Formatting all 6 drives using the Raw commands, FTP echos that each drive is formatted, and I still cannot FTP to the XBOX...
My XBOX was working fine for 3 months, but then somehow got "toasted" when I rented an Oddworld game from Blockbuster, put it in my DVD drive and rebooted the XBOX... I never had any issues FTP'ing to the XBOX before, it does seems to see the drives on the XBOX, but FTP transfers to the XBOX fail... I have used this Slayer installer CD very successfully the first time I orignally loaded my XBOX 3 months ago...I did not have a single problem, it worked great... so I am thinking that either is something screwy with the drive itslef or maybe the bios?
If I could only FTP to the XBOX, I can get the xbox working again...
Please, anyone who has a clue, I would greatly appreciate it...
Post by: Daggerx on April 26, 2005, 09:27:00 AM
can u post that here...please...
Post by: Cheule on May 30, 2003, 12:01:00 PM
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A lot of people have had problems installing new HDs. Making a custom evox.ini can be confusing, and finding a Xbox HD format app can be hard. This tutorial shows you how to format a brand new HD with nothing more than a stock version of Evolution-X Dashboard on a CDRW or DVD-R.
First, back up all your files from your C: and E: ( and F: if you had one) drives to your computer.
Install your new HD into the Xbox. It does NOT need to be formatted or prepared in any way. Just throw it in there. Note that most HDs ship with the jumper set to CS (cable select) this works most of the time, you may need to set it to MA (Master).
Burn the EvoX dashboard to a CDRW or DVD-R (no CDRs). I suggest using the pre-made ISO Dummy images that can be found on the net. Dummy images are simply ISO images with 500+ MB of "dummy" data to force the EvoX data to the outer rim of the CDRW where it can be read easier. You might try doing a google search for evolutionx_beta_v1.8.3285-Dummy-Static.rar, or look around IRC.
Launch Evolution-X Dashboard off CDRW/DVD-R. If you drive doesn't read it the first time, don't give up. Turn the Xbox off completely while the disk is still in it, and then back on. If it doesn't boot again, keep trying. It may take a dozen or more tries.
With Evox Dash booted off CDRW/DVD-R, connect through FlashFXP (Windows) or Transmit (MacOS).
You will now need to send "Raw FTP Commands" with your FTP client. You may have to hunt through the pull down menus for an option called "send raw FTP command." Send the following "Raw FTP Command" with your FTP client:
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Formatpath \Device\Harddisk0\Partition1 |
The FTP app will echo a hard drive key (display a long number in the log window [FlashFXP] or a dialog box [Transmit]). Use that key for the next command.
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FormatDrive 'the number' (no quotes) |
Do the same as above for the next few raw commands:
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Formatpath \Device\Harddisk0\Partition2 FormatDrive 'the number' Formatpath \Device\Harddisk0\Partition6 FormatDrive 'the number' |
Your drive is now formatted and ready to use. Partitions X:, Y:, and Z: will be created automagically.
All you need to do now, is get Evox on the HD. FTP the "default.xbe" from your D: to your computer. Then rename the file to "evoxdash.xbe" and FTP it back to the C:. Then copy the "evox.ini" from the D: to your computer and then back to the C:. Pull your CDRW/DVD-R out, and reboot.
Then you can FTP all your contents of your backed up drive from your computer to the Xbox.
Cheers, Cheule
Edit: fixed backslashes. -gain
This post has been edited by Cheule: Jun 13 2003, 04:48 AM
Post by: gainpresence on May 30, 2003, 11:56:00 AM
Post by: HaZoRdUs on June 01, 2003, 12:27:00 AM
Post by: Cheule on June 01, 2003, 09:56:00 AM
If you could tell me exactly the steps you've taken, I can better help you.
Post by: carla on June 02, 2003, 05:40:00 AM
any ideas on how to fix please
Post by: carla on June 02, 2003, 06:37:00 AM
Post by: grarged on June 02, 2003, 06:35:00 PM
Post by: CaliSurfer008 on June 02, 2003, 07:03:00 PM
| QUOTE (gainpresence @ May 30 2003, 12:56 PM) |
| Thanks for making this info easily available to us lazy types. |
haha...agreed!
Post by: grarged on June 03, 2003, 08:02:00 AM
So I figured it out...thanks to another tutorial. When I followed Chuele's method I wasn't able to transfer anything. So I formatted all of the drives instead of just three and everything after worked fine. Thnx to Sandman and his Tutorial.Pc
Post by: Cheule on June 04, 2003, 10:33:00 AM
| QUOTE (grarged @ Jun 3 2003, 05:02 PM) |
| When I followed Chuele's method I wasn't able to transfer anything. So I formatted all of the drives instead of just three and everything after worked fine. |
So you got the key and formatted for drives 1 through 6? Maybe I should add an addendum. Oddly enough i just stumbled accross this same problem the other day, but it didn't happen to me before.
Post by: Cheule on June 04, 2003, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: gainpresence on June 04, 2003, 12:44:00 PM
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Post by: jomo on June 08, 2003, 09:27:00 PM
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Post by: GamezMan on June 21, 2003, 01:21:00 PM
I have the old chip that i can't flash the bios, which i hear i NEED TO DO b-4 chaging to a new h-drive.
so can i do it this way without new chip and new bios ???
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Post by: ninja friend on June 30, 2003, 01:47:00 PM
Basically, I had a friend put in an X2.1 Lite for me, since I don't trust myself with a soldering iron. From what I understand, he used the Slayer Disc to put on Evox. I want to replace the HDD, install Evox, and set up everything to my liking (new BIOS, different EVOX setup, etc).
Assuming that I really don't care for the contents of the old HDD, and I just want the files needed to insure normal functionality and a working (and expandable) EVOX, what do I need to backup and then restore to the new HDD? Also, would the renaming of the .xbe files still apply, considering EVOX has already been installed a first time?
Please excuse any idiotic questions... I'm new to this whole thing, but I am doing my best to learn from the tut's and forums... it's just a lot of new new stuff to learn (especially considering the fact that I can kill my 'box completely). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks-
Post by: ninja friend on July 01, 2003, 12:59:00 PM
It's hard to find basic information sometimes, so thanks for the help.
So if I'm getting this correctly, the C drive is the MS stuff, and the E drive is everything else (Evox, homebrew, apps, etc...) ... does that sound accurate?
Side note: I checked out your BIOS pre-set color mods on your site, but I couldn't d/l them... did you guys hit a bandwidth limit or something?
Thanks again Jake.
Post by: ninja friend on July 01, 2003, 05:44:00 PM
Post by: chevy on July 05, 2003, 08:59:00 AM
INSTALLER afterall.
What were the problems. All I read was .."I figured it out. " That does not help anyone reading this info.
Post by: DoctorV on July 10, 2003, 01:09:00 PM
Chevy: What they "figured out" was that they did the same method with all partitions 1-6 instead of just 1,2 and 6.
My only problem now is that I get an error 5 code when I boot up with the mod chip off. Any ideas on how to get it back to normal?
Post by: DoctorV on July 10, 2003, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: tnnat32 on July 13, 2003, 06:18:00 AM
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| Partitions X:, Y:, and Z: will be created automagically. |
I have to ask, that I didn't see how X, Y and Z get created automatically/automagically. After formatting the partition 1, 2 and 6 and uploading EvoX onto C, in the 'system settings' menu of EvoX, it shows X, Y and Z has ZERO bytes of free space.
Is this normal?
BTW: what are X, Y and Z for?
Post by: dexeh on July 14, 2003, 05:33:00 PM
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Post by: slave1 on July 25, 2003, 07:59:00 PM
Post by: gainpresence on July 26, 2003, 11:28:00 AM
| QUOTE (slave1 @ Jul 25 2003, 10:59 PM) |
| Ok I did this and it seemed to work, but now how do I lock the drive so I can turn the modchip off to go on xboxlive? Thanks. |
Get ConfigMagic, load it up on the 'box, and select "Lock Drive" from the menu.
Post by: slave1 on July 26, 2003, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: kray4737 on August 04, 2003, 09:43:00 AM
Have a Xecuter 4977 Bios and a WD 80G HDD. Also i think I have a v1 xbox
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Post by: Baotchi on August 19, 2003, 12:50:00 PM
just FYI about this tutorial :
I did it and it works fine fine fine, exect for ...
| QUOTE |
Your drive is now formatted and ready to use. Partitions X:, Y:, and Z: will be created automagically. |
I had to manually format partition X Y and Z. They did not create automatically like it was supposed to. Anyone else had an issue with that?
Simon
Post by: SlickVicJr on August 21, 2003, 04:54:00 PM
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Post by: the_ladie's_logarithm on August 24, 2003, 01:58:00 PM
I've got a bit of a newb question myself: is there /any/ reason for doing all the other crap (installing xbox in pc, using tools to format it, backing up old hdd, etc), or am I just wasting my time? Is this method just as good?
Post by: snively on August 30, 2003, 03:18:00 PM
Post by: the_gambit on September 03, 2003, 02:53:00 PM
Da Gambit
Post by: the_gambit on September 03, 2003, 03:18:00 PM
Post by: Spency234 on September 10, 2003, 07:49:00 AM
Post by: Spency234 on September 10, 2003, 08:40:00 AM
It just seems odd that I can transfer to the other ones.
Post by: Spency234 on September 10, 2003, 12:54:00 PM
Post by: dman7 on October 12, 2003, 01:18:00 PM
-Dman
Post by: SPEEDBUTCHER on October 13, 2003, 04:57:00 AM
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