Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:07 am Post subject: Dead Chip?
I need some help, my XBOX was working fine untill a recent error while uploading a game it got halfway through then the power cut out and when i got to turn the xbox on again it just turns on then off then on then off then on and stays on with nothing but a black screen, so i thought it was the bios, i flashed the bios and the same thing keeps happening. if i turn the chip off it loads alright but with it on it gives me problems. i checked the solder points, all good, i unplugged the HDD to see if that was a problem and still same thing. idk what to do. also when it stays on it flashes green+red witch means a bios or chip error.
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject:
Welcome to the HQ.
Sounds like the DO point got disconnected or you bank select has changed, so try switching your banks and see if you can at least get the flash BIOS screen to come up.
Pwnedtheif Xbox-HQ Newbie
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:32 am Post subject:
Thanks for the reply. i have gotten it to the flash bios screen but everytime i flash the bios nothing changes.
wes213 Administrator
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:41 am Post subject:
What BIOS are you tring to flash to it?
Pwnedtheif Xbox-HQ Newbie
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:30 am Post subject:
FLASHBIOS v3.0.3 i have tried it on a CD from the HDD and ftp, it doesn't change anything. i am trying to swipe the HDD but i dont know how.
wes213 Administrator
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:31 pm Post subject:
That blue screen that tells you to flash your BIOS is BIOS 3.0.3, you need like the X-3 3039.bin to get going.
ive got the same thing with the xecuter 2.3. but i can't even get to the flashbios screen. ive messed with the dipswichs and can't get anything to boot except the original dash. ive even tried installing softmods but still just get the og dash. any thoughts before i gut this thing for parts?
dartht33bagger Moderator
Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 5408 Location: Oregon, USA
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:45 pm Post subject:
Have you ever flashed the bios on it before? It sounds like maybe you have either flashed the bios badly, or the chip isn't hooked up right. _________________
wes213 Administrator
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:36 pm Post subject:
kaptspauld wrote:
ive got the same thing with the xecuter 2.3. but i can't even get to the flashbios screen. ive messed with the dipswichs and can't get anything to boot except the original dash. ive even tried installing softmods but still just get the og dash. any thoughts before i gut this thing for parts?
You sure the DO wire is on or in the right spot?
Pwnedtheif Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: xbox v1.2/xbox Modded: x3
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:34 pm Post subject:
dartht33bagger wrote:
Have you ever flashed the bios on it before? It sounds like maybe you have either flashed the bios badly, or the chip isn't hooked up right.
No i have never had to flash the bios on it before, the chip is set correctly it was soldered in buy my friends dad who is a techie and has done this a ton of times.
dartht33bagger Moderator
Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 5408 Location: Oregon, USA
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:30 pm Post subject:
As wes said it sounds like the D0 wire isn't soldered right. If it was then you would at least be getting some fragging. _________________
Yes wes I have installed a few of the x3 chips and never had a problem it's not the d0 point I promise you that. I just think I need the programmer for the chip. Otherwise it's useless. Am I right?
wes213 Administrator
Joined: Feb 04, 2007 Posts: 10520 Location: Harrisonburg V.A.
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:15 am Post subject:
Have you tried booting up while you hold down the white button and what color is the X on your bank select switch?
Pwnedtheif Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: xbox v1.2/xbox Modded: x3
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Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:58 am Post subject:
Alright i have checked my D0 Wire and its still soldered on and it looks good even under a magnifying glass.
Well I feel stupid. The bank selector is damaged. Looks like it took a direct impact with something heavy. The second dip switch is pulled off the board. And look like someone halfassd tried to fix it. Anyone know where to get a replacement? Btw it's an x2.
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