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gade121
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_ 		18. September 2006 @ 21:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i found this tutorial with the use of a usb->sata cable for getting ur hitachi drive into mode b with the use of the slax live cd.

http://utterchaosx.blogspot.com/2006/07/...th-live-cd.html
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jericho20
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_ 		19. September 2006 @ 03:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
just used this method and it is easy, and relativly hassle free.
the only thing wrong with that tut is that when you type in the modeb command make sure there is no space between the mode and the b eg like this (mode b) oh and make sure you have a disk in the drive to get it recognised by windows, but take it out b4 you dump the firmware.
i definatlty recommend this method as it.is safer than the two wire trick
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gade121
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_ 		19. September 2006 @ 14:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
does anyone have a tut for mode b with slax live cd without the usb to sata connector. as in just connecting ur xbox 360 disc drive to a sata in ur pc?
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gade121
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_ 		19. September 2006 @ 18:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
do i type in "lsusb" command with the drive connected?
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Anabi_Ltd
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_ 		28. September 2006 @ 06:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
does any one know how to use the slax cd for putting the hitachi drive in mode b without the usb-sata connection...

i mean just the sata connection..

when i try booting from the slax cd the cd gets stuck in the drive for some reason and my flash stops at 50%..

i've already dricked one drive,,,now is there a right safe way to use it.....

????
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PS2Menace
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_ 		28. September 2006 @ 13:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Get this pci-card. It works with Hitachi drives and slax WILL put it into modeB.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...d=1093468959466
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cleargold
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_ 		28. September 2006 @ 14:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
that card is $50 go to newegg and get this one it is instock and costs less than $20 shipped 2 day http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815124022
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PS2Menace
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_ 		28. September 2006 @ 16:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well I factor in the fact of credit/bank card vs. going to the local best buy, flashing the 360 with the card.. taking the card back and getting my $50 back.
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abuzar1
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_ 		18. January 2009 @ 12:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey PS2Menace, do they still have cards at best buy that would put my Hitachi 79FK in Mode B?
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PS2Menace
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_ 		18. January 2009 @ 14:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
No, that was almost 3 years ago. Only VIA cards seem to work for me with the 78/79, not the SIL3112a I linked to years ago.
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abuzar1
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_ 		20. January 2009 @ 20:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So I'm guessing a NForce 4 Motherboards onboard SATA card wont do it for the 79FK drive?

My Xbox 360 RROD and my backup Xbox has that Damned Hitachi drive.
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