Joined: Feb 07, 2005 Posts: 2743 Location: Florida
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:42 pm Post subject:
Once you install the chipand flash it, get AID 2.11 and install all the apps and dashboards. The app you will need for backups is DVD2XBOX. Dashboard is like the chips, personal preference. I stuck with evox, others like avalaunch and unleashx. _________________
zoti Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 29, 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Plano, TX
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:27 pm Post subject:
What's the recommanded bios for the Xenium ?
Shark2th Moderator
Joined: Nov 17, 2004 Posts: 5222 Location: Tennessee, USA
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:15 pm Post subject:
I'mmm baaaack!
Dashboard hands down XBMC. Dvd ripping I use DVD2Xbox. Burning I use Nero. All dashes, bios and Dvd tools (+more) are all on AID by the way.
Joined: Nov 29, 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Plano, TX
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:14 am Post subject:
One more question guys.
Do I need to prepare my new 250GB HDD ? or should I just install it in the XBOX and the run AID 2.11 and partition/format it from there ?
I would like to keep my game saves and other stuff that is on the original HDD and was thinking about using the Xenium OS clone disk option.
If I need to partition/format it what is the recommendation ? How many partitions and how big should each one be ?
If you guys can give me examples from what you have done that would be great.
Thanks,
zoti
BTW, I signed up as a VIP member. Figured this site deserves my $10 for all the info I get from it.
Shark2th Moderator
Joined: Nov 17, 2004 Posts: 5222 Location: Tennessee, USA
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:04 pm Post subject:
As the old saying goes "Don't sweat the petty stuff, pet the sweaty stuff".
When you boot AID and go to formatting, it will ask you if you wish to format certain drives or certain configurations including the G drive. Select yes and let it handle the formatting and drive size issue. It's a smart piece of software and as I've said before, if it was edible, it would practically be it's own food group!
Side note, I've never tried the disk clone, so I don't know how the Xenium OS will handle the cloning process. I'd have to do some homework. If Rabid1 sees this thread, I would bet he could give more specifics. He's the Xenium OS God.
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zoti Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 29, 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Plano, TX
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:40 pm Post subject:
I'm getting my modchip today. I dl AID and there are some extra files and folders along with the ISO. I'm trying to figure out which bios I need to install out of all. I understand that I want a 137+ bios but what size ? 256kb ? 512kb ? This is a bit confusing.
After I chose the correct bios, do I need to add it to the ISO or is it already there ? I can't open the ISO on my PC. I figure this is because it is in XBOX format. Am I correct ?
And when I burn it on a DVD (It wont fit on my 650mb CD-RW) do I need to add the dummy file ?
TIA
kdx80boy Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: Xbox V1.0 Modded: Xenium Ice Pinheader
Joined: Apr 01, 2005 Posts: 354
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:55 pm Post subject:
I burned the bios to its own cd, not in the aid cd.
When you burn aid to a dvd, you will need to add a dummy file. A dummy file simply takes up room. I used a bunch of mp3's to take up about 3 gigs of space. So yes, you do need a dummy file(s), it just makes it easier.
yoshie1 V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE White
Joined: Dec 26, 2004 Posts: 958 Location: Akron, Ohio
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:14 pm Post subject:
I use evox M8+ 137+ burnt to its own cd-rw. You need to then flash it through the add item part on your xenium os screen...i suggest downloading the iceguide in the manuals section on teamxodus.com...its a very good guide for xeniums and it is all the same for all xenium ice chips....so check it out and it will probably answer all of your questions...good luck...later. _________________ Xbox V1.6
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EvoX M8+ 16 137+
EvoX 3935
Maxtor 300GB
zoti Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE White
Joined: Nov 29, 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Plano, TX
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:23 am Post subject:
OK. Here is where I stand at the moment.
Got the Modchip and installed it. It was easy. The only thing that was missing on the instructions was where to connect the metal ring that is on the external led module wires. I put it under the screw that holds the solderless adapter. It works fine.
I got the Xenium OS updated to 2.3.0. The xbox refused to do it from the CD so I eventually burnt the recovery.bin file on a cd and copied it to E:\. That worked and the OS was updated.
I installed the EvoX dash using the AID. I also installed the microsoft dash that was on AID (5960).
I installed XBMC and all the programs and emulators.
I can boot to the EvoX dash and run everything but when I try to boot to the original MS dash it gives me error 13 which I guess means something is wrong with the dashboard.
Any idea on how to fix that ?
yoshie1 V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE White
Joined: Dec 26, 2004 Posts: 958 Location: Akron, Ohio
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:30 am Post subject:
Did you install it as an app? Also, did you follow the iceguide and add your retail kernel after you flashed a new bios....what bios did you flash with anyways....you should create a sig now that you have some stuff loaded onto your box....either way you will have your problem sorted out soon enough...maybe you even figured it out yourself before reading this...but good luck...later. _________________ Xbox V1.6
Xenium ICE White
EvoX M8+ 16 137+
EvoX 3935
Maxtor 300GB
zoti Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE White
Joined: Nov 29, 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Plano, TX
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:35 am Post subject:
Yeah, I just figured it out myself. Went on and installed the MS dash from the AID again. Figured it won't do any harm and it fixed the problem.
I'll create a signature now.
zoti Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE White
Joined: Nov 29, 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Plano, TX
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:44 am Post subject:
test for signature _________________ =========================
Xbox V1.0
Xenium ICE White Solderless OS 2.3.0
x2.4983.67
Maxtor 250GB
yoshie1 V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE White
Joined: Dec 26, 2004 Posts: 958 Location: Akron, Ohio
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:04 am Post subject:
Excellent...that sig will help with future questions you have....glad you got everything sorted out....did you install the retail kernel to get on xbl....sinc eyou can still install msdash 5960 as an app and still have you chip on and get banned...just take that into consideration if you want to play on xbl...later man. _________________ Xbox V1.6
Xenium ICE White
EvoX M8+ 16 137+
EvoX 3935
Maxtor 300GB
zoti Xbox-HQ Enthusiast Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE White
Joined: Nov 29, 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Plano, TX
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:12 am Post subject:
I don't play on Live but I figured I better have it installed incase I'd like to.
If I boot from the retail kernel then I won't get banned. Right ? _________________ =========================
Xbox V1.0
Xenium ICE White Solderless OS 2.3.0
x2.4983.67
Maxtor 250GB
yoshie1 V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xenium ICE White
Joined: Dec 26, 2004 Posts: 958 Location: Akron, Ohio
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:14 am Post subject:
yes if you do it from the xenium os screen and dont try to boot msdash from your hacked dash....later. _________________ Xbox V1.6
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EvoX M8+ 16 137+
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Maxtor 300GB
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