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tn1848
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19. October 2011 @ 11:53 |
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Yep. I saw that on the FAQ that funk posted as well. Now my problem is that I need to find a store that sells the drives. Newegg offers the 324-98B, but it is out of stock. I've been on tigerdirect, and although they have the lite-ons, from the pictures for each of the drives, they look to be the Y chipset.
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peluynati
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19. October 2011 @ 12:02 |
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yeah i ordered one the minute he announced the make, mine will be here tomorrow, i also ordered the case the same day and it should be here by friday. did you try to search for some of the other models to see if they were still in stock? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...e-On%20iHAS124b this one is still in stock, and i also checked some of the other models and they were as well.
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peluynati
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19. October 2011 @ 12:04 |
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tn1848
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19. October 2011 @ 12:07 |
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Yep. Saw that one, but it doesnt have the letter B at the end (and the other dont either), which worries me. I know several people have said that should work, so I'm debating if I should pull the trigger.
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peluynati
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19. October 2011 @ 12:24 |
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if it is not a b i'm sure it must be a at worst which theoretically can be cross-flashed to b i'm like you that is why i didn't order it, but at this point i think i would risk it.
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19. October 2011 @ 12:54 |
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The B denotes the type of chipset used in the drive, so you can't "cross-flash to a B". An A might work as it also uses a MediaTek chipset, but I wouldn't assume that as it may not. Y is the one you definitely don't want, as that has a NEC chipset and won't work with the Burner Max firmware.
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peluynati
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19. October 2011 @ 13:21 |
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i was under the impression that a's were up-gradable to b, guess not my bad, the thing is when you search b model those links are the ones that come up, and a is supposed to be last years model so chances are they are most likely going to be B models.
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tn1848
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19. October 2011 @ 13:31 |
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I am going to check some of the local stores around here. Is there a way to tell from the outside of the box? I really dont want to open it if I dont have to.
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rainmanx2
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19. October 2011 @ 22:19 |
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tn1848
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20. October 2011 @ 07:24 |
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I stopped by my local Microcenter last night, and they had plenty of 124-04 drives in stock, all revision B.
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20. October 2011 @ 07:27 |
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My 224 arrived this morning and I've just cross-flashed it to a 624 and updated it to the latest firmware, so bring on Burner Max! :D
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20. October 2011 @ 08:00 |
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Originally posted by funksoulb:
The B denotes the type of chipset used in the drive, so you can't "cross-flash to a B". An A might work as it also uses a MediaTek chipset, but I wouldn't assume that as it may not. Y is the one you definitely don't want, as that has a NEC chipset and won't work with the Burner Max firmware.
I may have mislead people to think they are. I just found my response in a post where I was talking about asus drives and typed A version. Sorry if I mislead anyone.
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tn1848
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20. October 2011 @ 11:04 |
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Originally posted by funksoulb:
My 224 arrived this morning and I've just cross-flashed it to a 624 and updated it to the latest firmware, so bring on Burner Max! :D
Is there someplace specific to get the tutorial on how to flash (or cross-flash) the drive to the latest firmware? I've already pulled down the the Burner Max tutorial, now I just need one for the original firmware upgrade. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Nevermind, I found it. :-)
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peluynati
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20. October 2011 @ 12:59 |
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got home and my drive was setting on the doorstep, ready for the firmware!!
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rainmanx2
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20. October 2011 @ 14:39 |
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Originally posted by tn1848:
Originally posted by funksoulb:
My 224 arrived this morning and I've just cross-flashed it to a 624 and updated it to the latest firmware, so bring on Burner Max! :D
Is there someplace specific to get the tutorial on how to flash (or cross-flash) the drive to the latest firmware? I've already pulled down the the Burner Max tutorial, now I just need one for the original firmware upgrade. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Nevermind, I found it. :-)
Where did you find that tutorial?
Also, where is the burner max tutorial?
Thanks
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gamer3162
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20. October 2011 @ 14:40 |
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324-98 b is defiitly a B on box and drive
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tn1848
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20. October 2011 @ 15:59 |
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Originally posted by rainmanx2:
Originally posted by tn1848:
Originally posted by funksoulb:
My 224 arrived this morning and I've just cross-flashed it to a 624 and updated it to the latest firmware, so bring on Burner Max! :D
Is there someplace specific to get the tutorial on how to flash (or cross-flash) the drive to the latest firmware? I've already pulled down the the Burner Max tutorial, now I just need one for the original firmware upgrade. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Nevermind, I found it. :-)
Where did you find that tutorial?
Also, where is the burner max tutorial?
Thanks
Check this thread for the Burner Max tutorial (as of today, but might change once the firmware releases). The same tutorial basically tells you about the stock firmware upgrade, which is an exe that you need to run. If you google ihas firmware, you'll find several sites where you can download the latest.
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peluynati
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20. October 2011 @ 16:05 |
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i read the tutorial, and i think i would just wait for the one that C4 releases, i think it is going to be different, and i would not change any stock firmware until i see what he is going to do, you may upgrade it to a point that it may not be able to be written to, once they realize there was a security problem you may get a hold of something you dont really want.
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tn1848
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20. October 2011 @ 16:13 |
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Originally posted by peluynati:
i read the tutorial, and i think i would just wait for the one that C4 releases, i think it is going to be different, and i would not change any stock firmware until i see what he is going to do, you may upgrade it to a point that it may not be able to be written to, once they realize there was a security problem you may get a hold of something you dont really want.
Yeah. One thing I noticed is that in the tutorial, the firmware upgrade file that they have listed for the iHAS324 is AL1A, which was released in June 2011. If you google for new iHAS324 firmware, the latest one out now is AL1B (released last week), so its hard to say if you need a specific firmware, or can just upgrade to the latest. Best bet would be to wait.
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20. October 2011 @ 16:51 |
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Originally posted by tn1848:
Yeah. One thing I noticed is that in the tutorial, the firmware upgrade file that they have listed for the iHAS324 is AL1A, which was released in June 2011. If you google for new iHAS324 firmware, the latest one out now is AL1B (released last week), so its hard to say if you need a specific firmware, or can just upgrade to the latest. Best bet would be to wait.
If you download the revised version of the guide, it says this this on the first page in red lettering: -
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at time of writing the AL1A firmware was used - release will be AL1B
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RT9F92XL
Originally posted by peluynati:
you may upgrade it to a point that it may not be able to be written to, once they realize there was a security problem you may get a hold of something you dont really want.
I doubt it. If they could lock drives via a firmware update, they'd have already done it as people buying low end models and flashing them so they're higher up models has been possible for ages and actually costs them money. Being able to flash the drives to Burner Max makes them money, cos of all of the people buying the drives! Obviously, if new official firmware came out for all 6 of these drives tomorrow I'd be wary, but the latest official firmwares for all of these drives was available before Burner Max was even announced.
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