|
E66 Error After Crackdown Update
|
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
16. May 2007 @ 08:02 |
Link to this message
|
|
As stated, I have a Sammy MS25 drive that I recently flashed with Extreme 5.2. When I put Crackdown in to play it said I needed to update. Long story short, I get the E66 error now after updating. I still have the Orig.bin from my flash. And my drive is still recognized in my computer when I plug it in via SATA cable into my motherboard. I have been reading for two days the fix for this. However, I am still sticking when trying to flash. Will someone please take 2 minutes and list step by step for a noob? Thanks!
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
16. May 2007 @ 08:08 |
Link to this message
|
|
I just wanted to add a post script that I have taken time to resolve the problem and checked literally every page on her back through Oct and on the web. When I try to reflash, it sticks when I pick my drive.
|
|
scott2k7
Suspended due to non-functional email address
|
16. May 2007 @ 09:42 |
Link to this message
|
|
does the dashboard load and u should never let the xbox 360 update when its flashed i think was u connected to live or???
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
16. May 2007 @ 10:07 |
Link to this message
|
|
No, the dashboard does not load - it just comes up with the Error 66 screen. I keep reading this is not a problem, all I have to do is reflash my drive, but I cannot get that process completed. It keeps hanging when I pick my drive. Is this cause likely from the drive not being unlocked? (I have 52b firmware)
|
Senior Member
1 product review
|
16. May 2007 @ 10:30 |
Link to this message
|
|
mine did it one time but it didnt do it after that and i didnt flash back, but if you want you can PM me about fixing it.
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
16. May 2007 @ 10:39 |
Link to this message
|
|
No, the dashboard does not load - it just comes up with the Error 66 screen. I keep reading this is not a problem, all I have to do is reflash my drive, but I cannot get that process completed. It keeps hanging when I pick my drive. Is this cause likely from the drive not being unlocked? (I have 52b firmware)
|
AfterDawn Addict
1 product review
|
16. May 2007 @ 12:51 |
Link to this message
|
It sounds to me that when it was flashed to 5.2b it was set to report as MS28 and now it's acting like it's a MS28 when it isn't. MS28 is the default, but you can set it to MS25. 4.2 only reported drives as MS28 and that caused some E66 errors for MS25 users on 4.2 after the fall update. I downloaded the new Crackdown update on my MS28 with 5.2d and everything is fine. Try flashing it like it's MS28 and not M25, but make sure you make it report MS25. Here's how you flash a MS28. Also since you are flashing again anyway you may as well go up to 5.3.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/464269
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 16. May 2007 @ 17:23
|
Senior Member
|
16. May 2007 @ 15:38 |
Link to this message
|
|
before turning on 360 after selecting sata port wait ten seconds to turn it on trust me it will work if its acting like ms28.
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
16. May 2007 @ 16:08 |
Link to this message
|
|
Okay, I just looked and Schtrom is showing as a TS ms28, but I have a 25. So I must have flashed as a 28. Question - can I flash using my on-board SATA slots or do I need to buy the card? Thanks again for everyone's help.
|
AfterDawn Addict
1 product review
|
16. May 2007 @ 17:04 |
Link to this message
|
|
Sorry I had some typos in key areas that could've made things extremely confusing. I straightened all those out. The VIA cards are the best for MS28 drives. I can't say for sure, but you may need to buy one of the card mentioned in the guide. I already had one when I flashed my 1st MS28.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 16. May 2007 @ 17:21
|
Senior Member
|
16. May 2007 @ 18:07 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by sanger:
Okay, I just looked and Schtrom is showing as a TS ms28, but I have a 25. So I must have flashed as a 28. Question - can I flash using my on-board SATA slots or do I need to buy the card? Thanks again for everyone's help.
try but it might not work i think you might need to get the via 6421 card! but there is no harm in trying!
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
16. May 2007 @ 18:41 |
Link to this message
|
|
Thanks for all the help peeps! Is the best place to get a SATA card online or are there ones that will function at major chain retail stores? Thanks again!
|
Senior Member
|
16. May 2007 @ 18:51 |
Link to this message
|
|
online. DID YOU EVEN TRY WITHOUT IT?
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
16. May 2007 @ 20:07 |
Link to this message
|
|
Yes, I have been trying now for 2 days since I updated with Crackdown and got the E66. Everytime I go to try any flashing and pick my drive it just hangs on the port part. I have tried a myriad of methods including turning 360 off before choosing, turning off after choosing, plugging in cable before booting pc, plugging in after it gets to DOS. Is this problem not fixable? I really cannot find that many posts where people are unable to restore after the update gives the E66.
|
AfterDawn Addict
1 product review
|
16. May 2007 @ 20:14 |
Link to this message
|
I'm guessing your drive was flashable with your motherboard's SATA when it was MS25. Now that's it's a fake MS28 it'll have to be flashed using a VT6421 PCI SATA card, because that'll what you need to flash a MS28. Here's one of the most popular ones, because it's easy to use and cheap.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124022
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 16. May 2007 @ 20:20
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
17. May 2007 @ 04:40 |
Link to this message
|
|
Hey thanks again. I will try this out and, hopefully it will work. If worse comes to worse, it is my understanding you can replace the drive if you have the drive key from your orig.bin?
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
17. May 2007 @ 04:44 |
Link to this message
|
|
In addition, I noticed it was mentioned before to make sure that my new fw is set back to ms25 if I get the card and am able to do it that way?
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
17. May 2007 @ 04:57 |
Link to this message
|
|
Also, thanks for the link - I went ahead and ordered the card due to the low price and 30 day return policy. Everyone keep your fingers crossed for me!!
|
AfterDawn Addict
1 product review
|
17. May 2007 @ 09:06 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by sanger:
In addition, I noticed it was mentioned before to make sure that my new fw is set back to ms25 if I get the card and am able to do it that way?
Yes. When you make the new hacked firmware select option B for reporting as MS25.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 17. May 2007 @ 09:06
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
17. May 2007 @ 09:09 |
Link to this message
|
|
One last question - rushed ordered my card so hopefully I will get it tomorrow - how would I know if my drive was unrecoverable. Like I said, it was still reading on my computer - dumped a game yesterday....but, just wanted to check - it is possible to exchange drives?
|
|
Freh
Newbie
|
17. May 2007 @ 09:17 |
Link to this message
|
|
Yes, it's possible if you still have your key :-) which you do...
|
|
scott2k7
Suspended due to non-functional email address
|
17. May 2007 @ 10:55 |
Link to this message
|
|
remember the key unlocks things lol
|
|
sanger
Newbie
|
17. May 2007 @ 16:47 |
Link to this message
|
|
Quick question since I have all this time on my hands waiting for the card.....where do you get Samsung drives (MS25) compatible with XBox 360?
|
AfterDawn Addict
1 product review
|
17. May 2007 @ 17:20 |
Link to this message
|
|
ebay
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
scott2k7
Suspended due to non-functional email address
|
17. May 2007 @ 21:43 |
Link to this message
|
|
yeh lol like ur gamerscore
|
