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[machinman]

hello frosty,

by the way, do you plan to make it working for usb key anytime soon ?
for instance, the disk doesn't boot for me, when it boots from my brother's pc... (I'm using k8n diamond xp, he's on asus p5b vista and the same drive...) I'm sure it would boot if it was on a usb key.

just asking, since I won't be able to use it for my 360 anyway, but you know what I'm speaking of...  
for a later release maybe  

[DuggyUK]

FrostyTheSnowman,

Is 1.51->1.6 supported for liteon without re-using the probe?. I see it says previously modded drives ARE supported but the lite-on is a little different to the others (requiring the us of the spear). Its for ALL drives right?

[machinman]

QUOTE(DuggyUK @ May 18 2009, 11:37 AM)

FrostyTheSnowman,

Is 1.51->1.6 supported for liteon without re-using the probe?. I see it says previously modded drives ARE supported but the lite-on is a little different to the others (requiring the us of the spear). Its for ALL drives right?

no you have to use all the tools, sadly... check the other thread about 1.53.

[FrostyTheSnowman]

QUOTE(machinman @ May 18 2009, 02:00 AM)

hello frosty,

by the way, do you plan to make it working for usb key anytime soon ?
for instance, the disk doesn't boot for me, when it boots from my brother's pc... (I'm using k8n diamond xp, he's on asus p5b vista and the same drive...) I'm sure it would boot if it was on a usb key.

just asking, since I won't be able to use it for my 360 anyway, but you know what I'm speaking of...  
for a later release maybe  

Yes, I do.

I can't guarantee when the 'USB' version will be ready, I need to do some more research into the boot-process of USB drives and FreeDOS support, but yes, a 'USB' version is planned for release within the next few months. (maybe sooner)

I'm sure that '360 Modification Disc v1.61' will have both a CD and USB option.

[machinman]

ok, that's good to know...  

[FrostyTheSnowman]

So i've already got a beta available of a USB-bootable version of my disc available, if anyone would like to beta-test it for me, please feel free to PM me.

NOTE: The USB-bootable version of my disc is already a lot more stable then the CD version when it comes to backing up your firmware. Instead of saving the firmware on to an NTFS/FAT/FAT32 HDD in your PC it saves the backup firmware files on to the USB drive instead. This means no more NTFS compatibility problems, no issues with un-detectable SATA HDDs, etc.

This post has been edited by FrostyTheSnowman: May 18 2009, 05:31 PM

[machinman]

QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ May 18 2009, 04:21 PM)

So i've already got a beta available of a USB-bootable version of my disc available, if anyone would like to beta-test it for me, please feel free to PM me.

NOTE: The USB-bootable version of my disc is already a lot more stable then the CD version when it comes to backing up your firmware. Instead of saving the firmware on to an NTFS/FAT/FAT32 HDD in your PC it saves the backup firmware files on to the USB drive instead. This means no more NTFS compatibility problems, no issues with un-detectable SATA HDDs, etc.

The only problem is the probe I don't have, otherwise I would have tested it right away  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
oh and I don't have a VT6421 PCI SATA card yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[ma0dd0in]

Thanks a lot for the Modifikation Disc. It's great.

I've used the previous version to flash my benq drive to 1.51.
Now i'd like to use it for the 1.6 flash, but is it possible to replace the 12x firmware with a 8x firmware?

[gimpydingo]

Will this disc put a sammy into 0800 mode for flashing? Or will I still need the activate.iso to use this? I'm still running Xtreme 5.1 (not ixtreme 1.51).

[FrostyTheSnowman]

QUOTE(ma0dd0in @ May 18 2009, 10:15 AM)

Thanks a lot for the Modifikation Disc. It's great.

I've used the previous version to flash my benq drive to 1.51.
Now i'd like to use it for the 1.6 flash, but is it possible to replace the 12x firmware with a 8x firmware?

Unfortunately no, C4E (one of the authors) has chosen to 'lock-out' the ability to change the read speed on the iXtreme v1.6 firmware. Even if you force your firmware to go to 8x (by hex editting) the firmware will reject the backup disc.

QUOTE(gimpydingo @ May 18 2009, 11:02 AM)

Will this disc put a sammy into 0800 mode for flashing? Or will I still need the activate.iso to use this? I'm still running Xtreme 5.1 (not ixtreme 1.51).

Yes, my disc will put your Samsung drive into 0800 mode for flashing the firmware without needing the activate.iso disc. Just make sure you are using a VT6421 or NForce3/4 chipset for flashing.

[Grungerock]

What i am doing wrong ??

I have connected the xbox360 with a via pci sata card to my computer.

I burned the 1.6 disc on a dvd.

I reboot and i get the screens to input port number and the screen of com (i've a benq so i didn't put anything in)

I have to put Yes on a screen to accept that am using it for myself and then i get : <A:\>

In the previous screen stood when i was there i just have to put Benq in it and then enter. When i do that the command say : Bad Command or Filename..


So whats going wrong ?


Edit: I have a xbox360 with a benq drive and FW 1.5 on it

This post has been edited by Grungerock: May 18 2009, 08:37 PM

[FrostyTheSnowman]

The version of my disc you are using is not v1.6, you are using an old version. the A:\ prompt has been removed since v1.52, make sure you are using 360 Modification Disc v1.6 and not an older version...

Make sure you are using the correct version from XBINS, which should be 360 Modification Disc v1.6...

This post has been edited by FrostyTheSnowman: May 18 2009, 08:52 PM

[Grungerock]

Where can i get the new version i did use 1.5 ...

Could that be the problem that reading bank 0.. freezes ??

[shyzza313]

hi i have a question i have used the first disk 1.5 i think i is? when i try to boot the new one up 1.6. i get error!!
i used he same meda that i used to burn the 1.5 disk. i have tried to burn it fast and slow stiill no luck. any help? thanks
o yea i have used verbatim dvd-r memorex cd-r and fuji dvd-rw and all give me error!!
the 1.5 disk that works is on memorex cd-r

[FrostyTheSnowman]

QUOTE(Grungerock @ May 18 2009, 01:40 PM)

Where can i get the new version i did use 1.5 ...

Could that be the problem that reading bank 0.. freezes ??

QUOTE(shyzza313 @ May 18 2009, 02:48 PM)

hi i have a question i have used the first disk 1.5 i think i is? when i try to boot the new one up 1.6. i get error!!
i used he same meda that i used to burn the 1.5 disk. i have tried to burn it fast and slow stiill no luck. any help? thanks
o yea i have used verbatim dvd-r memorex cd-r and fuji dvd-rw and all give me error!!
the 1.5 disk that works is on memorex cd-r

Both of the above issues are due to known issues with the disc-based version of 360 Modification Disc v1.6...

I am planning to discontinue 360 Modification Disc v1.6 in favor of a new project - 360 Modification Drive v1.6 (USB-based).

Meaning, my next release will be entirely USB thumb drive based, and will be much easier to use and MUCH more compatible/reliable with many new computers.

This release should be out within the week, and it will fix the following issues (thanks to the USB design):

 - No more freezing issues!
 - Much higher compatibility with many new PCs!
 - All backup files will be saved on to the USB thumb drive instead of an HDD! (no more backup file issues with HDDs)