Post by: Chancer on May 27, 2005, 10:23:00 AM
make sure the chip is not a clone. Make sure your bios file is labeled bios.bin
Post by: HackDaBox on May 27, 2005, 10:32:00 AM
http://members.lycos...2_Flashing.html
This guide will help you ...
HackDaBox !
Post by: kingNOTHING42 on May 27, 2005, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: Chancer on May 28, 2005, 04:08:00 AM
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Hey, on that guide it says that the DuoX2 needs bioses that are 256K, it should be 512K.
The information is referring to flashing via evox because evox automatically resizes the bios file. So with evox 256k can indeed be used.
Using a bios disc the size has to be 512k as it does with eurasia and other flash apps that do not resize the bios
Post by: Chancer on May 29, 2005, 06:27:00 AM
Post by: Chancer on May 29, 2005, 08:33:00 AM
Flash = 0xbf10,"SST 29EE020",0x40000
Flash = 0xbf12,"SST 29LE020/29VE020",0x40000
Flash = 0xbfd6,"SST 39LF020/39VF020",0x40000
Flash = 0xbfb6,"SST 39SF020A",0x40000
Flash = 0xbf57,"SST 49LF002A",0x40000
Flash = 0xbf61,"SST 49LF020",0x40000
Flash = 0xbf52,"SST 49LF020A",0x40000
flash = 0x01d5,"AMD - Am29F080B",0x100000;
flash = 0x04d5,"FUJITSU - MBM29F080A",0x100000;
flash = 0xadd5,"Hynix - HY29F080",0x100000;
flash = 0x20f1,"ST - M29F080A",0x100000;
flash = 0xbf61,"SST SST49LF020",0x40000;
flash = 0x89a6,"Sharp LHF08CH1",0x100000;
flash = 0xda8c,"Winbond W49F020",0x40000;
flash = 0x01a4,"AMD - Am29F040B",0x80000;
flash = 0xda0b,"Winbond - W49F002U",0x40000;
flash = 0xc236,"MACRONIX - MX29F022NTPC",0x40000;
flash = 0x20b0,"ST M29f002BT",0x40000;
flash = 0x01da,"AMD - Am29LV800B",0x100000;
flash = 0x04a4,"FUJITSU - MBM29F040C",0x80000;
flash = 0xadb0,"Hynix - HY29F002TT-90",0x40000;
Copy and paste this into notepad. save as raincoat.cfg The file extension must be cfg
this goes on the bios disc not on the flash disc. So it goes with your bios.bin file.
Post by: HackDaBox on May 29, 2005, 08:44:00 AM
Chnacer is correct but none of this is needed ! i have prepared everything for you !
All you need to do is either grab
Flash Disc for xbox v1.0 - V1.5 or
Flash Disc 16 for Xbox V1.6
and burn eurasia to a cdrw and the correct flash disc for your console to another cdrw and no editing is needed and it's all in the link i sent you before ...
If you can't follow my guide then you will have no hope flashing your chip as it dont get any easier !
HackDaBox !
http://members.lycos...2_Flashing.html
Post by: Chancer on May 29, 2005, 09:52:00 AM
defo use hackDaBox pre prepared stuff the files are accurate and evrything. I can vouch for it as I have used them on many occasions.
Post by: kingNOTHING42 on May 29, 2005, 11:31:00 AM
UNKNOWN DEVICE Read Only??? manf=0x09, dev=0x00
Try adding the device ID to raincoat.cfg
And it lists the codes that I put in the raincoat.cfg from Chancer's post above that, I put in the ones from the first mention of AMD, down since my chip says AMD on the top.
Post by: Chancer on May 29, 2005, 11:33:00 AM
The exact wording may help in this case.
Do you put in the bios disc when the drawer opens after the "Flashing will continue" message?
Post by: Chancer on May 29, 2005, 01:36:00 PM
If it still does not accept the flash from the bios disc with the raincoat file on as well as the bios then the problem is either in the way you are making the bios disc or the chip could be a clone with a flashrom thats not recognised
Post by: Chancer on May 29, 2005, 01:54:00 PM
If this is a yes to all the above then check the chip carefully because the only whites that were giving the problem have all turned out to be clones. They are usually quite obvious though so its unlikely. (Silver contacts, poor quality writing) Flashrom type sanded off under the AMD logo.
The other choices now are try a hotswap or flash it in another box with Flashbios 3.03 bank. If both these options produce a failed flash then return the chip for replacement
Post by: Chancer on May 29, 2005, 02:19:00 PM
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Post by: cubistproject on May 29, 2005, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: HackDaBox on May 30, 2005, 06:55:00 AM
HackDaBox needs your help !
Please flash a clone duox2 chip using EVOX and write down the flash ID's for me and post the info here ...
My original Blue Duo X2 says
Manufacturers ID 04 Device ID d5
Flash Type FUJITSU - MBM29F080A
I will then update Eurasia to flash these babies without hassles !
HackDaBox !
Post by: HackDaBox on May 30, 2005, 08:02:00 AM
Other wise do the same for the top D0 and solder a piece of wire from the top d0 to the bottom d0.
Remember you can allways take it to a pro and get them to fix this little problem.
HackDaBox !
PS i dont think you did anything wrong while trying to flash your chip using eurasia , it may be case that the clones are using a different flashrom and just writing AMD on it as eurasia and flashbios both support AMD flashroms without having to add any lines , they are internally supported.
Post by: HackDaBox on May 30, 2005, 04:05:00 PM
OK so you have repaired the trace damage ? looks like to have fixed 2 broken traces ? i can't see the pics very good. Do you have D0 going to the chip ?
Does the chip boot to cromwell bios with power button ?
Does the chip boot to MS DASH with eject button ?
If yes then dont do anymore soldering , let me try and work out what the flashing issue is with these beasts !
Post by: kingNOTHING42 on May 30, 2005, 05:17:00 PM
Post by: HackDaBox on May 30, 2005, 05:40:00 PM
Congrats on a good job ... a l ot of people would not have been able to fix trace damage themselves
Don't even look at your install anymore and i will try to sort out the flashing issue.
One last question ... Why didn't you use the pinheader set ? It makes it easier !
HackDaBox !
Post by: HackDaBox on May 30, 2005, 06:29:00 PM
Sorry to hear about thumb !
The male pin header gets soldered to the mobo ( easy ) and the female one gets soldered to the chip ( easy ) and then the connections are very good and its easy to remove the chip if you should need to. It's also brilliant for hotswapping ! Next time use the pinheader sets !
Can you take it outside ione last time and tell me all the printed info on the chip ?
It will have AMD written in large white letters but it should have some other little letters written in black ( hard to read ) and i need to know what they are !
HackDaBox !
Post by: cubistproject on May 30, 2005, 07:06:00 PM
If your install is right, you will have no problems flashing.
PS: Hack da Box, the clones have the ST M29F080A flashroms. Didn't look at the ID via evox - just read off of the chip :-P I can find the other info if you like, but it's prolly already on your disc.
It's SUPPOSED to be supported by flashbios too (Says Team Xecuter), but... it doesn't work!!!
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Ooh - look at the wires soldered to the chip. You've got some problems there. Use some flux to make baby bottom smooth solder points.
You need alot more solder on the pinheader install. Those don't look like thier making contact at all. I don't know what to say.
I wish I could just pull the mobo out of the screen and take it into the shop.
You may want to trim the exposed wire down - you barely need any exposed wire.
Good luck! I really hope you get this booting. I don't know where you are, but if you're around Toronto, you should come down and we'll get you fixed up (I'll help you free of charge)
Post by: HackDaBox on May 30, 2005, 07:14:00 PM
When you tried to flash with flashbios / cromwell & eurasia what error did you get BIOS FOUND but not supported ?
Yeah dig up the info for me ... i just wanna make 100% sure i have all the codes for flashing.
You said it flashed ok in evox. Can you post the flash section of the evox.ini you are using to flash those clones with the ST M29F080A flashroms ?
kingNOTHING42,
If we can't find anything wrong with the flashing your next step is to remove the wires from the chip and fit those headerpins as they are a better connection and will rule out any lpc connection problems !
HackDaBox !
Post by: cubistproject on May 30, 2005, 07:24:00 PM
It said 'flash not recognized' or some shit when I tried in flashbios.
I'll grab the flashrom info shortly and PM it to you.
Post by: HackDaBox on May 30, 2005, 09:02:00 PM
Flux healps the solder and its in the solder anyway so you shouldn't need to add any. I really would love for you to remove the wires from the chip using solder braid / solder wick ( tandy's ) and then solder the pinheaders in. You place the solder wick on the solder you want to remove and place the clean iron on it for a couple of seconds and the solder should run up the wick and off the job. Cut the end off once it's been used and repeat the process to clean up all the solder. Clean your iron after each joint. Your install should still work if the wires are attached properly and not touching as you have described but from the pics its hard to see as the underneath is not soldered well on the lpc area. You could first try adding some more solder to the underside lpc holes so they are soldered well with little round balls of solder.
If you wanna use the pin header follow my duox2 install guide.
http://members.lycos...x2_Install.html
Post by: cubistproject on May 30, 2005, 11:25:00 PM
If you paint a little flux on the joints you want to solder, you can close your eyes, jab around then iron, and then open your eyes. When you open your eyes, you'll be suprised to see a professional soldering job.
Look a little to the left. The burn marks and heavy corrosion are what you just did ;-)
I'm just joking. I find it does really help me now, tho, and it definately did when I was learning how to solder. It helps the solder flow away from the source of heat and onto the target joints. It's a highly corrosive acid which helps the solder 'stick' and flow as it would at very high temperatures.
Solder contains rosin in it for use as flux (rosin is an acidic solid made from pine. Good for playing the violin, too). Many people say that this is all you need, but I believe you need higher temps wothout additional flux, too.
Most people recommend against using it, but as I said, I'm a flux junkie. Your bubble-but joints would look like babies bottoms if you used a little. Just make sure you clean up with rubbing alchohol and a q-tip after.
You should be very proud of yourself for all of the work and dedication that you've poured into your xbox. I really hope that you get it working.
Good on ya.
-Jay
Post by: Dra60nSlayer on May 31, 2005, 03:42:00 AM
i only had problem flashing... once flashed everyting worked normal...
(Try shorten your LPC wires)
Post by: Chancer on May 31, 2005, 07:13:00 AM
maybe I looked at the wrong pictures
Post by: HackDaBox on May 31, 2005, 08:31:00 AM
Yeah i hear what your saying Chancer but did you read this ...
Cubist: the majority of the solder is on the top of the LPC and thats where the connection is. Although I admit that it is messy to the point of embarrasing, those wires are solid enough to pick up the entire mobo by individually and none of the solder joints touch each other on top. (Those connections are the first I did on the project, and my skills have improved a lot even since then!)
I am just trying to rule out everything else and then i will ask that the install is re-done this time using the pin headers.
HackDaBox !
Post by: Chancer on May 31, 2005, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: kingNOTHING42 on May 31, 2005, 12:11:00 PM
My parents are starting to get on me about doing something else, cutting my losses(on money spent on the chip), and all that great stuff parents do. Like you said Cubist, lots of time and energy has been spent the past three weeks on this.