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HOW TO: Upgrade your Xbox HDD (Super Tutorial)
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farrantch
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3. September 2007 @ 15:40 |
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what if your eeprom isnt read by the liveinfo thing?
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Rod70
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3. September 2007 @ 23:09 |
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Originally posted by farrantch:
what if your eeprom isnt read by the liveinfo thing?
Make sure you have a recent version of liveinfo that covers firmware version 1.6. Google LiveInfo_Beta_3-Xbox_v1.6-Yoshihiro. The one in the link is Liveinfo 2. :-)
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3. September 2007 @ 23:47 |
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Didn't realise it was the old version, link has been updated!
Cheers!
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rbenotti
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4. September 2007 @ 05:55 |
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I was finally able to upgrade my softmodded Xbox. I used Chimp, and it worked like a charm (on one of my 40Gb drives) Now I have what appear to be 3 unlockable drives. I tried unlocking then with the same boot disk (with the backup eeprom), and they don't appear to unlock. Also tried using Chimp to use the motherboard eeprom. No luck. Anybody have any other ideas?
And for what it's worth - Chimp would display an entirely green screen using Component hookup (making me think it was an Xbox 1.6 (which is a known issue with Chimp I guess). However, when I used the Composite hooking, the screen was fine. Weird.
At least I'm somewhat upgraded. I just hope I don't have 3 paperweights.
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dan72588
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11. September 2007 @ 13:58 |
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Hi, before i attempt to upgrade hard drive, I have a softmodded C folder which works perfectly fine for MS dash and a E folder which has my XBMC and emulators. Can I use those folders to make the ISO? Assuming I have C folder named C and E folder named E and add an F folder and an eeprom folder? thanks
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12. September 2007 @ 03:24 |
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Yes!
But much safer and more stable to reinstall everything fresh...
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Rod70
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12. September 2007 @ 04:13 |
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Originally posted by dan72588:
Hi, before i attempt to upgrade hard drive, I have a softmodded C folder which works perfectly fine for MS dash and a E folder which has my XBMC and emulators. Can I use those folders to make the ISO? Assuming I have C folder named C and E folder named E and add an F folder and an eeprom folder? thanks
I did this but found XBMC was then playing up (Black Screens) when opening up some file locations. Re-installed XBMC and the problem went away. Much better to do the minimum required then FTP the rest later I think.
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dan72588
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12. September 2007 @ 17:48 |
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Ya, just tried it on a dummy hard drive and it is better to do a fresh copy PLUS it takes less time
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12. September 2007 @ 19:18 |
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I always install fresh! At least you know it'll work...
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kaydog890
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14. September 2007 @ 15:49 |
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Im doing this now. But it appears to be stuck on "Building C-drive..."
Any ideas on how long this should take?
Im new...
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DigitalSM
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16. September 2007 @ 08:04 |
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I tried this, but, when I try to lock my HD it says eeprom not found please enter floppy or path where eeprom is found or quit... I'm using V.H.P. (Vista Hom Premium), which I used to build the linux ISO image by the way.... Is the linux hd locking app case sensitive? the reason I asked is because my eeprom file name was in all caps.
any Ideas
Modding Is FUN!!
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16. September 2007 @ 18:18 |
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Not sure if Case will make a difference, but to lock the drive you have to type this exactly (without the quotes)
'lockhd -a'
* Note the space...
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DigitalSM
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16. September 2007 @ 21:03 |
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Originally posted by chunkhead:
Not sure if Case will make a difference, but to lock the drive you have to type this exactly (without the quotes)
'lockhd -a'
* Note the space...
Thanks for the response, thats not what I meant though, I understand using the commands in linux. Some if not all of the commands and the flags at the end of the commands are case sensitive btw....
I figured it out... the "eeprom.bin" file name was spelled with all "CAPS," (EEPROM.bin), when I copied it to the eeprom folder, before building the linux.iso image file. So I recreated the linux.iso file again, but, this time, I renamed the "EEPROM.bin" using all "lower case" letters, (eeprom.bin) and copied it to the eeprom folder. I created the linux.iso image using the command prompt running it "as administrator," the executing the 'make-iso-win.bat' batch file from the cmd prompt, burned it... and it worked...
conclusion: The eeprom.bin file you get from your XBOX's BIOS/ TSOP should be renamed to "eeprom.bin" all lower case, (if it's not already), before creating the linux.iso file and burning it. The lockhd -a app command is case sensitive, and if your eeprom.bin file is not named with all lower case letters, the lockhd -a command won't find the eeprom.bin file, and you get the error I got...
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 16. September 2007 @ 21:08
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DigitalSM
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16. September 2007 @ 21:07 |
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Originally posted by chunkhead:
Not sure if Case will make a difference, but to lock the drive you have to type this exactly (without the quotes)
'lockhd -a'
* Note the space...
Thanks for the response, thats not what I meant though, I understand using the commands in linux. Some if not all of the commands and the flags at the end of the commands are case sensitive btw....
I figured it out... the "eeprom.bin" file name was spelled with all "CAPS," (EEPROM.bin), when I copied it to the eeprom folder, before building the linux.iso image file. So I recreated the linux.iso file again, but, this time, I renamed the "EEPROM.bin" using all "lower case" letters, (eeprom.bin) and copied it to the eeprom folder. I created the linux.iso image using the command prompt running it "as administrator," the executing the 'make-iso-win.bat' batch file from the cmd prompt, burned it... and it worked...
conclusion: The eeprom.bin file you get from your XBOX's BIOS/ TSOP should be renamed to "eeprom.bin" all lower case, (if it's not already), before creating the linux.iso file and burning it. The lockhd -a app command is case sensitive, and if your eeprom.bin file is not named with all lower case letters, the lockhd -a command won't find the eeprom.bin file, and you get the error I got...
Modding Is FUN!!
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17. September 2007 @ 00:09 |
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Nice! Will add this vital piece of info to the guides!
Cheers!
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jeezy103
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17. September 2007 @ 09:12 |
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im no noob at modding....but after using the same cd i succesfully used 3 months ago...i now get the "ERROR 13" at xbox startup...though i succesfully locked the hd....what could be the problem???
PS..i still own the original C, E, BACKUP folders which i ftped to a flash drive..
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17. September 2007 @ 15:34 |
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Error 13 is a dashboard fault. The dash files have just become corrupted!
Use this guide to rebuild the HDD if you have the eeprom, otherwise just use my XboxHDM Hotswap tutorial to do it.
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jeezy103
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17. September 2007 @ 20:12 |
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thxx chunk..keep ya posted,,,,
BTW..i finally got around to modding the samsung 616t dvd drive......
works like a dream(atleast so far).....hit me if ya need some pics...
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farrantch
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18. September 2007 @ 14:06 |
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remember when i said that the live info thing wasnt reading my eeprom. i upgraded to the newer verision and it still isnt working
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19. September 2007 @ 15:34 |
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Hmm, I don't know what to tell you!
Maybe make a couple of backups with different programs, COnfig Magic, etc and try them all!?
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jeezy103
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21. September 2007 @ 07:19 |
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well im a mess right now........
i rebuilt the hdd, then came the locking part....i got this error saying the hdd was frozen...gladly we already addressed the issue, so i unplugged the eide cable, and plugged it back in at the "XBOX HD MAKER" screen, choosed option 3, did everything necessary to lock the drive, but now i get this "primary hard drive is not detected" error...i checked the cables, jumper(set on master), power...everything..Yet i still get the error..
To make things worst, my pc's hdd (with windows XP on it)isn't recognised either......Like i said...it's a mess...
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dan72588
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21. September 2007 @ 13:41 |
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Originally posted by jeezy103:
well im a mess right now........
i rebuilt the hdd, then came the locking part....i got this error saying the hdd was frozen...gladly we already addressed the issue, so i unplugged the eide cable, and plugged it back in at the "XBOX HD MAKER" screen, choosed option 3, did everything necessary to lock the drive, but now i get this "primary hard drive is not detected" error...i checked the cables, jumper(set on master), power...everything..Yet i still get the error..
To make things worst, my pc's hdd (with windows XP on it)isn't recognised either......Like i said...it's a mess...
Hey! I think i had that same problem, did you by chance, happen to unlock an Xbox hard drive first and then try to lock it or something?
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jeezy103
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21. September 2007 @ 15:11 |
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Originally posted by dan72588:
Originally posted by jeezy103:
well im a mess right now........
i rebuilt the hdd, then came the locking part....i got this error saying the hdd was frozen...gladly we already addressed the issue, so i unplugged the eide cable, and plugged it back in at the "XBOX HD MAKER" screen, choosed option 3, did everything necessary to lock the drive, but now i get this "primary hard drive is not detected" error...i checked the cables, jumper(set on master), power...everything..Yet i still get the error..
To make things worst, my pc's hdd (with windows XP on it)isn't recognised either......Like i said...it's a mess...
Hey! I think i had that same problem, did you by chance, happen to unlock an Xbox hard drive first and then try to lock it or something?
Exactly.........i plan on purchasing new eide cables....
So what's the problem????
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23. September 2007 @ 19:29 |
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Sounds more like a BIOS issue!
Check the Auto\manual settings for HDD detection in the BIOS.
That's where the problem will be!
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jeezy103
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24. September 2007 @ 11:01 |
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damn, your going to have to gimme more details.....im not sure what your suggesting....
usually when teh hdd's recognised, it'd be available for selection under the "primary boot device" option at the bios screen...
i've been computer-less for over 2 weeks now,,,,HELP!!! not sure how much more i can take.. :(
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