According to the tutorials my Xapt3r is installed properly (3 blue leds and a brief flash of the red led). However, when I place the 2.6 on top of the Xapt3r, I get blue leds, but the red D0 on the Xapt3r is not illuminated. The reading I have done indicates that w/out a chip installed on Xapt3r, I should get the red led momentarily (which I do), but that with a chip (my 2.6) I should get the red led constantly (which I do not). The problem shouldn't be with my D0, because the brief red led indicates that it is properly placed. So what is the problem? Thanks...
2.6 Lite Install w/Xapt3r
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If my memory serves me correctly, the red LED should be on permanently on the Xapt3r. I found it a little fiddly to install and for the first couple of weeks got intermittant FRAGs but eventually sorted it out (bent some of the pins a little so the chip was more securely seated on the Xapt3r.
What version Xbox you got?
Guide to locating the d0 can be found here
http://www.tbns.net/pane2002/blitz/smt/x26installguide.htm
Also make sure the Xapt3r is seated properly on the motherboard (damn you need to screw it tight!)
I'm sure those older and wiser can give you some more advice which may be more useful but hope some of this is useful.
It's worth it in the end!
I know that a soldered option is best and I'm sure that is the case but for what it's worth I don't need to move my Xbox and I'm not having any problems with the Xapt3r so it suits my needs and I'm very pleased with it, I'm sure you will be too, just persevere!
Thanks TeamXecuter.
What version Xbox you got?
Guide to locating the d0 can be found here
http://www.tbns.net/pane2002/blitz/smt/x26installguide.htm
Also make sure the Xapt3r is seated properly on the motherboard (damn you need to screw it tight!)
I'm sure those older and wiser can give you some more advice which may be more useful but hope some of this is useful.
It's worth it in the end!
I know that a soldered option is best and I'm sure that is the case but for what it's worth I don't need to move my Xbox and I'm not having any problems with the Xapt3r so it suits my needs and I'm very pleased with it, I'm sure you will be too, just persevere!
Thanks TeamXecuter.
Thanks for the suggestions. Actually, my understanding is that the red light on the xapt3r only remains constant when attached to a chip...Also if the blue leds are lit when the chip is not in place does that indicate connectivity? I have double checked the location of the d0 as well...Can anyone answer those questions?
1) do the blue leds on the Xapt3r (3 of them) when not connected to a chip indicate a connectivity to the mobo?
2) what adjustments need to be made if the red led on the d0 only flashes on power up when the 2.6 chip is in place?
I appreciate any help on the subject...
PS - I have a 1.5 box...
1) do the blue leds on the Xapt3r (3 of them) when not connected to a chip indicate a connectivity to the mobo?
2) what adjustments need to be made if the red led on the d0 only flashes on power up when the 2.6 chip is in place?
I appreciate any help on the subject...
PS - I have a 1.5 box...
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Funny you should just reply, just opened up my xbox to check for you.
My red LED lights up the whole time whether a chip is connected or not.
(It's a 1.1 Xbox)
Never had any problems with the red LED myself, but from what I understand the blue LEDs signify connection to the LPC and the red LED is purely regarding d0.
From what you're saying I would suggest that you concentrate on getting the d0 point.
1. Correctly identified (Not being condescending but they're bloody small holes and I had to check about three times to convince myself I'd got the right one.
2. That the wire is pushed into the d0 port enough, it kind of gives a little bit as it goes through. Difficult to explain the tactile feedback you get.
One other thought. Have you tried connecting the chip and seeing what happens, I mean if it works then who gives a hoot about a LED.
Will be up for a while yet so let me know how you get on
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The lights on the Xapt3r are purely to tell if you've installed the Xapter correctly before you seat the chip. The old Xapter had no LEDs so led to some difficulty diagnosing when an install didn't work.
My red LED lights up the whole time whether a chip is connected or not.
(It's a 1.1 Xbox)
Never had any problems with the red LED myself, but from what I understand the blue LEDs signify connection to the LPC and the red LED is purely regarding d0.
From what you're saying I would suggest that you concentrate on getting the d0 point.
1. Correctly identified (Not being condescending but they're bloody small holes and I had to check about three times to convince myself I'd got the right one.
2. That the wire is pushed into the d0 port enough, it kind of gives a little bit as it goes through. Difficult to explain the tactile feedback you get.
One other thought. Have you tried connecting the chip and seeing what happens, I mean if it works then who gives a hoot about a LED.
Will be up for a while yet so let me know how you get on
)The lights on the Xapt3r are purely to tell if you've installed the Xapter correctly before you seat the chip. The old Xapter had no LEDs so led to some difficulty diagnosing when an install didn't work.
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Thanks for the response...I have connected the chip and I still get the MS-Boot-Up...This is signifiing (I think) that I have not bypassed the original bios (a must for a succesful mod). Are you sure that your Xapter RED LED remains lit without a chip. That would be contrary to all the info I have received...You also mention checking the d0 again, but to my mind if the light (red led) flashes momentarily I've been told that the d0 connection is good...On the other hand it is not working, so I can triple check...I wish I could get definitive confirmation on those issues...(the significance of the blue leds and the red led with and w/out the chip)....
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Yeah mate,
double checked, just finished putting my Xbox's guts back together on my 1.1 box all the LEDs are lit whether a chip is in or not.
Did some searching and came up with this. It appears that there has been some confusion regarding the LEDs on the Xapt3r.
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=342741&hl=xapt3r
I remember reading it when I was fitting mine as some diagrams don't show the red LED but consensus was that the design has been changed?? and that you're meant to have 3 blue LEDs and 1 red LED on.
Hope this helps. Really sorry but gotta go to bed now! (3.00am in UK)
Feel free to PM me for any more info, but at work all day tomorrow!
Good Luck
PS Check out that link above, the main man Xecuter states himself that it was updated to show one red LED. I'm pretty convinced it's a d0 issue. Why don't you post some pics see if we can pick anything up that you might have overlooked. I'll PM you my e-mail addy.
double checked, just finished putting my Xbox's guts back together on my 1.1 box all the LEDs are lit whether a chip is in or not.
Did some searching and came up with this. It appears that there has been some confusion regarding the LEDs on the Xapt3r.
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=342741&hl=xapt3r
I remember reading it when I was fitting mine as some diagrams don't show the red LED but consensus was that the design has been changed?? and that you're meant to have 3 blue LEDs and 1 red LED on.
Hope this helps. Really sorry but gotta go to bed now! (3.00am in UK)
Feel free to PM me for any more info, but at work all day tomorrow!
Good Luck
PS Check out that link above, the main man Xecuter states himself that it was updated to show one red LED. I'm pretty convinced it's a d0 issue. Why don't you post some pics see if we can pick anything up that you might have overlooked. I'll PM you my e-mail addy.
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Thanks for the trans-atlantic help...I am gonna try to work with that d0...But I turned up some contrary info. Check this out when you get a moment....
http://www.teamxecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23547&highlight=red+led
http://www.teamxecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23547&highlight=red+led
Still haven't gone to bed yet!
Read that thread, am fast coming to the conclusion that it doesn't really matter whether the light stays on or not. I know mine does, regardless of if the chip is in-situ or not. Dunno if it could be something to do with different Xbox versions? Have you tried plugging the chip in and powering up your console and seeing if it works?
Might be an idea to try loading everything up with your xbox still open and pressing the Xapt3r in and holding it there while it boots see what happens?
I've got an X3 and am not familiar with the X2.6 but you are just tappping the power key aren't you to boot up the chip bios, cos if you hold the power key for even a relatively short amount of time it boots to MS Dash on the X3. Not trying to offend just thinking through all the possibilities.
Sounds to me like your Xapter is properly installed so may be worth focusing on getting the chip to work.
Keep trying, you'll get there!
Read that thread, am fast coming to the conclusion that it doesn't really matter whether the light stays on or not. I know mine does, regardless of if the chip is in-situ or not. Dunno if it could be something to do with different Xbox versions? Have you tried plugging the chip in and powering up your console and seeing if it works?
Might be an idea to try loading everything up with your xbox still open and pressing the Xapt3r in and holding it there while it boots see what happens?
I've got an X3 and am not familiar with the X2.6 but you are just tappping the power key aren't you to boot up the chip bios, cos if you hold the power key for even a relatively short amount of time it boots to MS Dash on the X3. Not trying to offend just thinking through all the possibilities.
Sounds to me like your Xapter is properly installed so may be worth focusing on getting the chip to work.
Keep trying, you'll get there!
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Good Morning...Although your probaly at work now...Just reading your post...I have tried tapping, holding and anything you can think of for the power-on. The real problem I am having is the MS-Dash...It boots no matter what configuration I have (meaning I am not bypassing the orig. bios). I figured until I can can do that what is the sense in reassembling...