Post by: Josh Adams on February 19, 2004, 04:16:00 AM
| QUOTE |
| OzXodus XENIUM OS Update hours away. >> The RECOVRY.BIN file is about to be released. Xenium-OS_V1.1_Final_Beta.rar has been making the rounds and it looks good. It fixes many issues that have caused some minor grief to Xenium owners. Watch for news of the Public Release of it here and on their official site www.OzXodus.com In the meantime.. for those who have been waiting for this OS release here is the manual so you will be ready... Xenium OS Update Manual (PDF File) |
Well based on that news it seems like SmartXX's claims that OzXodus don't have the talent to improve the XeniumOS software is complete bullshit like everything else coming out of that camp. (Don't flame me, I am just sick of hearing all the crap that SmartXX and Xecuter are throwing at the Xenium with comparison tables etc, sounds to me like they are both worried).
My guess is that this update will be a major bug fix and it will also demonstrate the flexibility of the XeniumOS and as sign of things to come.
I'd imagine that we'll know in the next day or so if the OzXodus guys are good as well all think they are, I for one am not expecting to be disappointed by this release.
Xenium rocks, Josh!
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 04:27:00 AM
Well I got the new Xenium OS update from there site 'Xenium-OS_V1.1_Final_Beta.rar'
I was flashing it and then I went to have another look at the forum to see if anyone had said anything... To my supprise they had removed the thread and the OS file!!
I went back to look because my Xenium had hund at the 'safe mode screen' and wasn't rebooting (see update manual http://downloads.ozx.....e Manual.pdf)
Well it rebooted okay (I still cannot get into my original bios unless I remove the chip) however it had removed all my uploaded bioses.
There's a few extra options Quick boot, bios led colour selection ane hard drive ones too as in unlock, format, etc...
I'll go make a list brb
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 04:42:00 AM
1)Configuration
a)Settings Menu
i)Instant Boot : (When you power on your X-Box it instantly <Approx. 1 Sec Delay> boots your default OS - press the eject button to boot into the Xenium OS)
NB The 'Display Hardware Info' section will tell you your OS version
b)Bios/Bank Configuration
i)Bank LED Colours
NB Autonaming Banks feature not working (maybe why they removed the update??)
c)Disk Tools
i)Drive Info (Displays Make, Model, Manufacturer, Size etc of your installed HD)
ii)Unlock Harddisk
iii)Smart Drive Upgrade
iv)Copy Partitions
v)Format Partitions
That's all folks!
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 04:46:00 AM
I think I wish I'd bought a SmartXX now LOL
Post by: Tidusblitz111 on February 19, 2004, 07:49:00 AM
Shuyin is GANGSTA!
Post by: moistness on February 19, 2004, 07:52:00 AM
| QUOTE (Tidusblitz111 @ Feb 19 2004, 05:49 PM) |
| Xenium O.S. V.1.1 will make the pain all go away..... If you don't get what I am saying, buy a ps2, get FFX-2, and look at the guy in my Avatar... Shuyin is GANGSTA! |
GUY??????
Post by: Tidusblitz111 on February 19, 2004, 07:53:00 AM
Quick boot?! WTF? Bios led color selection WTF?!!
Once again I say...... Xenium O.S. v 1.1 will make the pain all go away!
Post by: flamelan on February 19, 2004, 08:27:00 AM
Not a big deal. Think it this way. Atleast they removed it quickly.
People have waited for the update for weeks, therefore couple extra hours more wont matter.
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 08:57:00 AM
My original bios won't boot.... maybe I should just give up and flash a retail to the xenium
Post by: Morglum on February 19, 2004, 09:02:00 AM
| QUOTE (oblox @ Feb 19 2004, 06:57 PM) |
| Currently I still feel the pain... My original bios won't boot.... maybe I should just give up and flash a retail to the xenium |
Update doesnt fix the original bios booting thing for me, it still only works randomly
None of the other "bugs" were an issue for me really, just the original bios thing. Lets hope its sorted in the public final of v1.1
Post by: Tidusblitz111 on February 19, 2004, 09:03:00 AM
Unless...you screwed up your xbox so when you take the chip off, it doesn't boot...then you need a new MOBO
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 09:12:00 AM
| QUOTE |
| A cow goes MOOOO!.moo.x-port.Fastest porting in the west.xport.konichiwa.koitsu.fucktard.habibi.freex.fucktards.free-x.traitor.gimli.You know who this is?.zeus.mikegrb <3 mythtv.mikegrb.Kudos on XbTool.nghtshd.Suck our cocks.cloners.uberidiot.ubergeek.head liar.k3rn3l.liars.xecuter.Get yer warez!.xbins.Tj is rad!.tjfontaine.BEST GAME EVER!.thps.Wtf does mean?.* Artifex shrugs.artifex.......I'll paintball ya yankie arse!.bcicdrz.bong or beam?.ozshadow.Franz will screw you!.labmaster.Suck my cock Franz!.huhu.Yah, you're cool..greengiant.hamtitampti is fuck!.hamtitampti.smartxx is fuck!.smartxx..XeniumOS V1.1 |
A quote from a certain OS update lol
EDIT maybe I shouldn't of posted that LOL
EDIT EDIT Slightly adjusted just incase of copywrite infringement LMAO
EDIT EDIT EDIT for every second word in the quote above if you type it in as the name for Bios 1 (in any mode) you get the word previous
AKA type 'xbins' and it changes to 'Get yer warez!'
Post by: Morglum on February 19, 2004, 09:18:00 AM
| QUOTE (Tidusblitz111 @ Feb 19 2004, 07:03 PM) |
| Well, why don't you just take the chip off the pins to have it boot M$ bios? |
Because thats not how the chip should function
Im not gonna sit fucking around unbolting my xbox to take the chip off every time i want to boot the original bios, only to put it back on when i want to play my backups. Fuck that, they want to get their arses into gear and get it fixed.@ oblox, LOL, i just found that in it too
Hey but dont reverse engineer it, else you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible under the Berne convention. 
hehe.
Post by: Parrappa on February 19, 2004, 09:52:00 AM
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 09:55:00 AM
Very professional LOLZ
Post by: Morglum on February 19, 2004, 09:56:00 AM
| QUOTE (Parrappa @ Feb 19 2004, 07:52 PM) |
| lol oblox, where exactly did you get that quote from? |
Just hex edit the XOS v1.1 final beta file if you managed to get ahold of it, you'll find it in there
Post by: Parrappa on February 19, 2004, 10:00:00 AM
Post by: EmperorPsiblade on February 19, 2004, 11:08:00 AM
Post by: flamelan on February 19, 2004, 11:18:00 AM
Programming is wery time consuming process.
The bug fixes need to be done first.
If there is lot of new features would mean that
only bug fix update would have been possible long time back.
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 11:18:00 AM
If I turn it on and press then power button (to turn the X-Box on) it instantly boots my default Bios.
If I press the eject button it loads my Xenium OS see video linked on this page.
Post by: froggster on February 19, 2004, 11:38:00 AM
id like to be able to plug my advanced av lead in and see the xenium OS
on the focus video chipPost by: vladivar on February 19, 2004, 12:04:00 PM
!! hehe
maybe oblox could email it to all of us!?!?
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 12:08:00 PM
You can find the update here:
http://downloads.ozx..._Update_HDD.rar
http://downloads.ozx..._Update_ISO.rar
Post by: froggster on February 19, 2004, 12:23:00 PM
nothing ventured nothing gained!!!!
just hope it doesnt make it go
Post by: vladivar on February 19, 2004, 12:26:00 PM
whats the worst that can happen? you end up with a melted blob of black plastic under the telly and you have to fork out for a new box and chip and 120gig hdd, wheres your sense of adventure !! ?? !!(Vladivar is currently unavailable, due to an accident during his last adventure .... out to the fridge for more beer) !
Post by: froggster on February 19, 2004, 12:49:00 PM
flashed as it said it would from the hdd
and fixed the focus/advanced av pack bug
well done ozXodus
cool
Post by: froggster on February 19, 2004, 12:53:00 PM
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 12:55:00 PM
Post by: vladivar on February 19, 2004, 01:02:00 PM
nice one oblox
more beer first i think though
Post by: froggster on February 19, 2004, 01:04:00 PM
Post by: froggster on February 19, 2004, 01:05:00 PM
in my frenzy to update i forgot my manners
Post by: froggster on February 19, 2004, 01:08:00 PM
Post by: flamelan on February 19, 2004, 01:10:00 PM
That was a funny one!!!
Post by: vladivar on February 19, 2004, 01:10:00 PM
The XboX plays games?!?! learn loads in theese forums
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 01:18:00 PM
From other messages I got I think there busy ironing out the last problem (that of the original bios not booting properly for some people - me being one of them).
I'll bet they'll release it once it's fixed
Oh and your all welcome
EDIT I did have it go funny on the upgrade though I did it from within the OS and on the e: drive and had to reboot it manually (wait 20 mins and it was still on the safemode screen) rebooted okay though.
Post by: froggster on February 19, 2004, 01:53:00 PM
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 01:57:00 PM
EDIT Seriously I was just in the right place at the right time lol
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 02:38:00 PM
I've not tried it (don't have a spare HD) but by the looks of the Hex the 'Smart Drive Upgrade' is for putting a HD inplace of the DVD and then setting it up to replace your original HD.
Post by: EmperorPsiblade on February 19, 2004, 04:22:00 PM
BUT I NEED MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 04:23:00 PM
Post by: EmperorPsiblade on February 19, 2004, 05:29:00 PM
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 06:53:00 PM
| QUOTE |
| OzXodus proudly presents Xenium-OS V1.1 20th February 2003 ============ BUGS FIXED ============ - Focus/Component video support: Xenium-OS will now work with component video cables (HDTV) on V1.4 & V1.5 consoles. - Focus video resolution: Xenium-OS resolution for the focus chipset has been increased to 800x600 so all screens are identical for Conexant & Focus owners. - Boot without controllers: There is no longer a need for a controller to be present when booting to a default bios from Xenium-OS. - Controller compatibility: A range of third party controllers, steering wheels, lightguns and IR remotes are now compatible with the Xenium-OS. Please report any further incompatibilities on our message forums at http://www.ozxodus.com - EEprom Tools LED warning: Console's power LED now changes to RED when saving EEprom data as a safety measure. - Onscreen keyboard overlap with Focus chipset: Some keys were not visible when using a V1.4 or V1.5 console. - HDD Browser bug: When exiting the browser without selecting a file, Xenium-OS will not lockup anymore. ============== NEW FEATURES ============== - Instant Boot : The ability to instantly boot your console using the default bios and skip the Xenium-OS splash page. Once enabled in the Xenium-OS settings menu you can power on your console using the power button and boot to the default bios, otherwise press the Eject button to start your console up in the Xenium-OS. No additional hardware install wires are required for this feature!! - Onscreen Keyboard Upgrade: Symbols are now available for bios naming. - Bank LED Colors: Assign a different color of the Xenium's LED to each bios bank. Default colors are Bank 1 = Green, Bank 2 = Red, Bank 3 = Blue, Bank 4 = Amber. - Drive Info: Reports HDD model, capacity and lock status as well as DVD-Rom model. - Lock/Unlock HDD: Lock or Unlock your HDD from Xenium-OS. - Smart Drive Upgrade: Upgrade your HDD within Xenium-OS by replacing your DVD-Rom with a new HDD (set as Slave) for the duration of the cloning process. (Works with with source drives < 137Gb). - Copy Partitions: Copy a HDD's partition to another HDD. Supports Partitions C,E,F,X,Y and Z. - Format Partitions: Individually format your C,E,F,X,Y and Z partitions. - Autodetection of X2 4981 series bioses. - IR Support: You can navigate the Xenium-OS with your IR remote control using the following button mappings. ============ KNOWN BUGS ============ - When two devices are inserted into both memory card slots on a single controller, Xenium-OS navigation is not possible. To resolve this problem simply remove one device. Fault confirmed with 2 x memory cards as well as 1 x memory card and 1 x voice communicator. - Controller button sensitivity may vary depending on what controller combinations are installed into what ports. - Failure to boot Original Bios, this bug has been documented on our forums although at this point we have not been able to simulate the fault. We suggest that if you experiance this problem that you use a bios bank to enter the MS Dashboard and confirm your date and time settings are correct, thus far this is the most effective way to rectify the problem. |
| QUOTE |
| I have 1.1 OS installed and could not get my original bios to boot (not on any regular basis anyway) So I set my Original Bios to be my default and turned 'Instant Boot ?' on and now if it has a problem it just reboots a couple of times and my original bios kicks in! |
Post by: cap269 on February 19, 2004, 06:54:00 PM
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 06:58:00 PM
Post by: Xeero on February 19, 2004, 06:59:00 PM
Post by: oblox on February 19, 2004, 07:10:00 PM
Waited 30+ mins too and no reboot
My xbox must be a problem child lol
Post by: cap269 on February 19, 2004, 07:22:00 PM
Your developers build a kick a$$ product that works flawlessly on the office equipment. Get it out in the wild and it acts different ways on different customers' boxes, as if each had its own personality, even though the parts are mass produced somewhere in China.... HMMM ... go figure...
As for my update experience, I found just the opposite scenario. I did the HDD upgrade, it found the file, but never rebooted. I just manually rebooted after a few minutes of sitting there and 1.1 came up on the screen. Totally weird how we all have XBOXes with the same modchip and the software acts so different for each of us ... HMMMM.... *scratches head and saunters off*
Post by: vladivar on February 19, 2004, 11:44:00 PM
well done you nice people working hard on xenium
Post by: Morglum on February 19, 2004, 11:51:00 PM