2913Not working 256Kbackup also dead

metalgear

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O.K first the east one I did something to bios2913 setting cause when I boot up my box the picture is all distoted and sideways you can't even see it.I don't recall changing anything but clearly I must have done something.Is there some way to set 2913 back to default without actually looking at it??

2-here's where I get kinda lucky I happen to own 2 yes TWO Xecuter 3 with one minor difference between them X3-A has the conector for the D0 lan etc facing down to the MOBO where as X3-B has the connectors facing outwards towards the walls so to speak ANYWAYS here's the deal I got X3-A working beautifully I got banks1-4=Build1959 and banks 5-8Build2913 als is well now with the other chip the X3B I tried to do the same thing 1959 works GREAT and 2913 is NOT as per question#1 above To make matters worse the 256k backup is not working either the backup on this chip has never been used yet won't won't load and upon trying to reflash the backup it says"please remove flash protection and try again" even though the flash protect IS OFF
So now to draw this "NOVEL" I've written to and end let me just ask WHAT DO I DO? Not worry cause I have not only A backup bios but also a fully flashed and funcional backup chip, OR should I TRY to reslove this isue? I would preffer A resolution but whatever you think. I would really just like to get build 2913 reset on this then I should be fine. THANX in advance for your time guys
 

nartac

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double check to see the switch on the chip inself is on flash protect off position.
 

metalgear

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thanx but I know the flash protect is off for A fact because I have the 1959bios on it as well as the 2913 which is not working,both of which I did without ever touching the chips protect switch,I figure either the 256backup is faulty(I higly doubt it) or I am likly doing something wrong.I have everything woreking really wel now (other than2913) it would just be A slighty higher level of security for me to know that IF something gets FUBAR at least the 256backup will help
 

nartac

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this is what I would do and just a suggestion to diagnose the problem. As you told us we know 2913 does not work on your "B" chip so I would want to see if there is a problem with the chip or the bios. I would flash bios 1959 on the bank where you were trying to flash 2913 to and see if it was successful. If it was, then I would say to download another 2913 bios and try again. Unusual that you can't flash your back up bios when all your protection is off. A faulty chip is all I can think off. Hope it's still under warranty.
 

metalgear

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Alright NARTAC
I'm going to try that, And I'll post back here witth the results