Post by: seriouslysilly on August 19, 2005, 06:52:00 AM
just to make sure, you are pressing the power button to boot up right?
what bt point are u using?
use the alternate point under the mobo
Post by: HackDaBox on August 19, 2005, 07:44:00 AM
There is no RED led on the Duo X2 Lite. After instaling a Duo X2 modchip you should get the MS Dashboard anyway ! But you should be booting Evox M8 Plus V1.6 bios. If you are booting the Evox bios you will see a Evox logo ( like my avatar - picture below my name ! ) in the top left hand corner of your screen when the animation is running just after turning on your xbox.
If you do see the Evox logo then your chip is running and you need help in burning a cdrw or dvd-r.
If you don't see the evox logo then your chip is not running. Most likely cause would be D0 is not being grounded at boot. Resolder those tiny points on that rebuild board and double check all your connections.
Visit www.HackDaBox.com for a Duo X2 Lite install guide with alternate solder points and flashing / burning info.
HackDaBox !
Post by: chukz on August 19, 2005, 02:20:00 PM
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If you don't see the evox logo then your chip is not running. Most likely cause would be D0 is not being grounded at boot. Resolder those tiny points on that rebuild board and double check all your connections.
i don't see an evox logo when i install the chip. i thought these chips came with cromwell BIOS in so i burned a flashdisc (tutorial from hackdabox.com). I installed the LPC Rebuild Board that came with this modchip, my question is does D0 also need to be linked to ground? or just wired from the point on the LPC Rebuild Board to the D0 point on the Duox2 Lite modchip? As of right now D0 is not going straight to ground, it's going from the D0 on the LPC Rebuild Board to the D0 on the Duox2 Lite Modchip.
And yes the LPC Rebuild Board is installed correctly.
Post by: Chancer on August 19, 2005, 02:38:00 PM
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As of right now D0 is not going straight to ground, it's going from the D0 on the LPC Rebuild Board to the D0 on the Duox2 Lite Modchip.
Unsolder the D0 from the chip for the minute and solder it to ground direct. this forces boot from the LPC. Boot with the power button as if you were enabling the chip. If the box boots with no evox shield in the top left corner as it boots then the Xbox LFrame/ D0 point is not correctly connected.
The chips are shipped with the evox bioss already on them NOT Cromwell
Post by: cubistproject on August 19, 2005, 03:48:00 PM
Something was wrong with your BT connection prior.
It seems that something is also wrong wither iether the rebuild or the pinheader. Double check all connections for connectivity.
Post by: Chancer on August 19, 2005, 04:23:00 PM
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Also Chancer, are you SURE that these Duox2 come with evox BIOS? Because the M8_16 only works on 1.6 consoles,
Both Hack and I have stated the chip comes with M8+.16 bios and this is the case. (Somebody else tell him as well). You can boot this bios in any version console and it will boot. If you have an earlier version console then for long term reliability it is advised to re-flash with a non 1.6 bios.
You have an install problem although it would seem your D0 is now working. The problem you have is with the LPC rebuild and connections. You need to re-check the whole install and resolder as required. If you can post a pic of the work it may help fault find
Post by: ModdingManiac on August 19, 2005, 04:41:00 PM
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Also Chancer, are you SURE that these Duox2 come with evox BIOS? Because the M8_16 only works on 1.6 consoles, so what happens if someone -
Title: Duox2 Lite + V1.6 Xbox - Original Msdash Only
Post by: Chancer on August 19, 2005, 04:53:00 PM
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Divineo don't flash the modchips they come pre-flashed divineo is a reseller and the Flash on the chip is the flash from the factory.
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Title: Duox2 Lite + V1.6 Xbox - Original Msdash Only
Post by: ModdingManiac on August 19, 2005, 05:11:00 PM
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Post by: Chancer on August 19, 2005, 04:53:00 PM
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well that's exactly it, i live in canada, and i bought this modchip from divineo, so i'm thinking they did not flash it with a M8 1.6+ BIOS (as this isn't legal), please correct me if i'm wrong.
Divineo don't flash the modchips they come pre-flashed divineo is a reseller and the Flash on the chip is the flash from the factory.
Post by: ModdingManiac on August 19, 2005, 05:11:00 PM
QUOTE(chukz @ Aug 20 2005, 12:59 AM)
well that's exactly it, i live in canada, and i bought this modchip from divineo, so i'm thinking they did not flash it with a M8 1.6+ BIOS (as this isn't legal), please correct me if i'm wrong.
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Title: Duox2 Lite + V1.6 Xbox - Original Msdash Only
Post by: HackDaBox on August 19, 2005, 11:42:00 PM
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When you were at my website you must of missed this page ...
http://www.hackdabox...2_Flashing.html
Anyway the bios is the least of your problem right now. Rip that rebuild off and solder the lpc yourself using wires - the best way
Then solder the D0 (LFRAME) wire from the back of the motherboard to the d0 pad on the Duo X2 lite.
Try booting with the power button. If it doesn't work then resolder all the conections on both pinheaders and re-test.
Once your lpc rebuild works so will your chip !
Try my Duo X2 Install guide here ...
http://www.hackdabox...x2_Install.html
HackDaBox !
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Title: Duox2 Lite + V1.6 Xbox - Original Msdash Only
Post by: chukz on August 22, 2005, 03:00:00 AM
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Chancer said:
this is true both you and hackdabox are correct.
Hackdabox said:
this is also true.
I would first like to start off by thanking both Chancer and Hackdabox (and others as well, but these 2 helped the most). What (i believe) was happening was the rebuild board simply was not working properly. I placed the pogo pins, then placed the lpc rebuild board, and then soldered those 2 together, i believe that some of those contacts of the LPC rebuild board were not touching the XBOX mobo LPC points even though I really put some solder on there.
So i ripped off the LPC rebulid board just like the creators of Webster ripped off Diff'rent Strokes.
i manually rebuilt the LPC, put D0 to the modchip, power ON and BAM, working with evox shield and cool xbox logo
im so relieved, i thought i was going nuts or losing my soldering skills. Manually rebuilding the LPC is the best way to go, by far!
Thanks a lot to everyone once again, these forums are a great source for help/guidance.
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Title: Duox2 Lite + V1.6 Xbox - Original Msdash Only
Post by: HackDaBox on August 22, 2005, 10:00:00 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to reply with your success !
HackDaBox !
PS These forums Rock !
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Title: Duox2 Lite + V1.6 Xbox - Original Msdash Only
Post by: ModdingManiac on August 22, 2005, 11:38:00 AM
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In my opinion it depends on what LPC rebuild board you are using..The duox2, Aladdin Live ones suck because they use the circle rings which you can never tell if they are making good connection...The Aladdin XT and X3 rebuild board work great because they are half circle so you know if there is proper connection between the motherboard and the LPC rebuild board and they are easy to install.
Wire installs are great for troubleshooting but in the time takes me cut the wire, split the ends and solder them in I can make 3-5 systems with an LPC rebuild boards board. Plus they look alot cleaner.
For people not good with soldering (specially short wires) its easier to use a LPC rebuild board.
Just thought I'd give my thoughts/opinions on LPC boards, I'm not flaming anyone or trying to start Wire Vs. Lpc board discussion.
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Title: Duox2 Lite + V1.6 Xbox - Original Msdash Only
Post by: HackDaBox on August 22, 2005, 05:39:00 PM
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My advice was for noobs. Installers can use either method becuase you know if your chip doesn't boot to look at the rebuild board. Noobs on the other hand may have poor soldering on the rebuild as well as the headerpins and or wires , so it makes it harder to diagnose. Everyone has their own way they mod but i just think noobs should not try the rebuild boards as they only make it harder to diagnose !
HackDaBox !
Post by: HackDaBox on August 19, 2005, 11:42:00 PM
When you were at my website you must of missed this page ...
http://www.hackdabox...2_Flashing.html
Anyway the bios is the least of your problem right now. Rip that rebuild off and solder the lpc yourself using wires - the best way
Then solder the D0 (LFRAME) wire from the back of the motherboard to the d0 pad on the Duo X2 lite.
Try booting with the power button. If it doesn't work then resolder all the conections on both pinheaders and re-test.
Once your lpc rebuild works so will your chip !
Try my Duo X2 Install guide here ...
http://www.hackdabox...x2_Install.html
HackDaBox !
Post by: chukz on August 22, 2005, 03:00:00 AM
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Both Hack and I have stated the chip comes with M8+.16 bios and this is the case.
this is true both you and hackdabox are correct.
Hackdabox said:
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Rip that rebuild off and solder the lpc yourself using wires - the best way
this is also true.
I would first like to start off by thanking both Chancer and Hackdabox (and others as well, but these 2 helped the most). What (i believe) was happening was the rebuild board simply was not working properly. I placed the pogo pins, then placed the lpc rebuild board, and then soldered those 2 together, i believe that some of those contacts of the LPC rebuild board were not touching the XBOX mobo LPC points even though I really put some solder on there.
So i ripped off the LPC rebulid board just like the creators of Webster ripped off Diff'rent Strokes.
i manually rebuilt the LPC, put D0 to the modchip, power ON and BAM, working with evox shield and cool xbox logo
im so relieved, i thought i was going nuts or losing my soldering skills. Manually rebuilding the LPC is the best way to go, by far!
Thanks a lot to everyone once again, these forums are a great source for help/guidance.
Post by: HackDaBox on August 22, 2005, 10:00:00 AM
Thanks for taking the time to reply with your success !
HackDaBox !
PS These forums Rock !
Post by: ModdingManiac on August 22, 2005, 11:38:00 AM
Wire installs are great for troubleshooting but in the time takes me cut the wire, split the ends and solder them in I can make 3-5 systems with an LPC rebuild boards board. Plus they look alot cleaner.
For people not good with soldering (specially short wires) its easier to use a LPC rebuild board.
Just thought I'd give my thoughts/opinions on LPC boards, I'm not flaming anyone or trying to start Wire Vs. Lpc board discussion.
Post by: HackDaBox on August 22, 2005, 05:39:00 PM
My advice was for noobs. Installers can use either method becuase you know if your chip doesn't boot to look at the rebuild board. Noobs on the other hand may have poor soldering on the rebuild as well as the headerpins and or wires , so it makes it harder to diagnose. Everyone has their own way they mod but i just think noobs should not try the rebuild boards as they only make it harder to diagnose !
HackDaBox !