flashing ms28 drive help..

LanderX

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Dec 27, 2002
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Ok so im trying to flash a samsung ms28 drive but problem is when I boot up my x box and pc and put in command samread it says no drive found.... Please help ive read all tutorials and everyhting and am ready to flash but it cant read the drive...... Helpppp Why.....
 

lang

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Dec 10, 2002
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1) Are you using a VIA chipset?

2) Are you following the 10-second bad flash method?
 

LanderX

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Dec 27, 2002
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Hi mate

I have my usb pen formatted and popped on all the files.
PC all drives disconnected
Boots into dos windows 98(boot x box at same time)
type in SAMREAD plus serial
then says no drive found then aborts.....

Any ideas????
 

lang

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Dec 10, 2002
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Yeah here's an idea...answer my questions. You didn't answer either one. ;)
 

LanderX

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Dec 27, 2002
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Hi sorry

yes im using a VIA chipset
No not using 10 second flash method.... Just cant get it to find the drive.....
 

lang

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Dec 10, 2002
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Make sure you are using the port on the VIA card closest to the front of the PC tower. And don't plug the SATA cable into the 360 drive until you reach the DOS prompt.
 

LanderX

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Dec 27, 2002
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Yep to both of those mate.... Ive watched videos read all tutorials and I didnt expect it not to even find the drive.....