dan_the_man Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: Softmod Installer v1.01
Joined: Apr 18, 2005 Posts: 102 Location: Long Beach, CA, USA
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:46 am Post subject: hdd upgrade questions with regards to a softmodded v1.6 xbox
I have a softmodded Xbox v1.6 (softmodded using softmod installer dlx v1.01) and EvolutionX dashboard on my stock hard drive. Under the EvoX system settings, it says I have BIOS: (256)Retail 5838.01. I have a brand new 250 gb hard drive that i want to put in my Xbox. I know I need to change my bios so that my Xbox can utilize all 250 gb, but i don't know how to change the bios or even where the bios are. I have downloaded a lot of different EvoX bios files such as EvoxM7.bin, EvoxM7_ef.bin, M8plus.bin, M8plus_16.bin, Metoo-M8plus_16-06.bin, and Metoo-M8plus_16-06-EF.bin. But I don't know what to do with them. Do I need to use all of them? Do I copy them over to the root of the Xbox c: drive? Do I need to rename them and place them in some other directory? Do I need to change any configuration files if I do replace bios? I am having a helluva time understanding "bios". I don't know how to flash bios or even what "flashing" means. What are "eeprom"? Do I need to alter these? Do I need to alter any *.xbe files? I need your help because I don't want to be stuck using just 137 gb of my 250 gb hard drive. This stuff is all very confusing right now. I have read so many posts, tutorials, faqs, and I just can't find a procedure that I understand or that I think will work for my situation. I know I just asked a bunch of questions, but I had to get them off my chest, hopefully I can get someone to methodically answer them for me so that I can stop pulling out my hair. I'd appreciate help. By the way, I DO know how to FTP to my Xbox .
pirrup V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: 1.6 Modded: Softmod Installer v1.01
Joined: Feb 01, 2005 Posts: 1345 Location: belgium
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:00 am Post subject:
first a softmodded xbox needs a BFM bios .
Second don't go f#&@ with bios because it's not needed , all you need to do is prepare a hd to use in your softmodded xbox .
A Tutorial on upgrading hard drive on softmodded xbox , using an already chipped xbox.
Tools Needed:
Hardware
- Hex Screwdriver Set
- Computer
- A modded xbox (chip)
- A softmodded xbox with retail disk.
- A bigger hd
Software
- Ftp software (flashfxp)
- evox dash (to make eeprom backup, install it on chipped and softmodded xbox)
- Xbox-Hq Auto Installer Deluxe Boot Disk.
- Config magic (install it on chipped and softmodded xbox)
1. use evox to make a eeprom backup from your chipped xbox and the softmodded xbox (u can install evox as application)
2. FTP the backup eeproms to your pc , also transfer your C and E drive (softmodded xbox) to your pc.
3. now put the big hd you need to prepare in your chipped xbox .
4. Run Xbox-Hq Auto Installer Deluxe Boot Disk and make the big HD ready. (don't forget to install config magic on this hd)
5. Open the Config magic folder and delete the contense in the data folder and transfer your backup of the C and E drive to the data folder.
6. update your chipped xbox eeprom from the bin file. (eeprom backup from softmodded xbox).
7. Reboot the xbox and open config magic and lock the hardrive. (now it's locked with the eeprom from the softmodded xbox)
8. Turn off xbox and remove the big hd out the chipped xbox.
9. Put it in the softmodded xbox
Now the Hd will work in the softmodded xbox.
Optional if you play on live with your chipped xbox:
10. run config magic again on the chipped box and update eeprom. (this time with the eeprom backup from chipped xbox)
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