FRAG on 1.6 with X3 & X2.3b no matter what!

[VatoLoco]

OK, here's the deal. I've got a 1.6 mobo and am trying to put an X3 in it. I've done this about 15 times or so, so i'm not new to this. The problem is that besides fragging, I know that when the chip is in and the alternate 5V is not connected, the chip will always be on. Mine is not. If the chip is plugged in & alt. 5V not connected, the 5V & 3.3V lights on the chip don't come on. When I connect the 5V & turn the xbox on, it frags & both 5V & 3.3V lights are on like they're supposed to be. Here are my multimeter reports.

XBOX on, modchip not connected (ie readings off the pins)
1 - 1.63V
2 - 0
3 - 0
5 - 3.27V
7 - 3.32V
8 - 3.32V
9 - 3.32V
10 - 3.32V
11 - 3.32V
12 - 0
13 - 3.33V
14 - 3.33V
15 - 3.33V

XBOX on & FRAGging, modchip connected (ie readings off the back of the X3)
1 - 0
2 - 0
3 - 0
5 - 0.13V
7 - 3.32V
8 - 3.32V
9 - 3.32V
10 - 3.32V
11 - 3.32V
12 - 0
13 - 3.33V
14 - 3.33V
15 - 3.33V

I checked everything in relation to what I found here:
http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/lpc-diag.php & everything looked ok except pin1 which should read 1.6V.

XBOX works fine with the chip desabled.
Anyone have any ideas or help me on this? Please.

P.S. I should also note, that I can boot up to the backup BIOS by holding eject & power on. I can also boot to any 256K bios by toggling the external switch. However, if I toglle to a 512, 1MB, 2MB BIOS i get the FRAG. I can flash when booting up to the backup BIOS, but then it FRAGS.

P.P.S I have tried 3 different X3 chips and they all do the same thing, however work fine in my other XBox, so it's not the chip.

 

[Greggers]

Wow - Someone with exactly the same problem at last. Keep me updated if you find a solution. FYI - we have just changed from a pin header to wire install to see if it makes a difference and it doesn't. Exactly the same. If we get to the bottom of it I'll let you know.

Cheers

 

[tehsoul]

i had the same problem. turns out i forgot one of the rebuild solderpoints.
check the 1.6 install tutorial and verify that all of your rebuild solderpoints are done, and are done properly

 

[VatoLoco]

Yeah, i've quadrupile checked the rebuild points & they are correct especially since i'm getting the voltage ok. Still not working. I've done another box since then & no problems with that one.

 

[wallonthefly]

n00b question!

As for backing up I have the kreon drive 163b and I have a good burner and the 2 required programs to back up my games. The question is am I gonna need more then that. If I go out and buy a brand new game and back it up case of kids...will I need additional software I have the XBC 2.9 and the abgx360 program and I think my xbox 360 has the newest firmware..will there be the need for additional programs? All the games I have backed up have worked so..

 

[Skiloo123]

Re: n00b question!

if you have the latest firmware, you should be good to go.

 

[Made]

Re: n00b question!

i wouldnt use a kreon drive mate as theyre crap. id get yourself a spare 360 drive and flash it with 0800 firmware and use it as a ripping drive. it will ensure that the games are ripped with ssv2 which is needed if using LT.

hope that helps.

 

[xmod]

Re: n00b question!

i wouldnt use a kreon drive mate as theyre crap. id get yourself a spare 360 drive and flash it with 0800 firmware and use it as a ripping drive. it will ensure that the games are ripped with ssv2 which is needed if using LT.

hope that helps.

Hey Flashing 360 will any spare x-box 360 drive flashed to 0800fw workinstead of a the kreon drive?
or is 1 specific model of 360 drive work better??

Thanks in Advance

 

[Made]

Re: n00b question!

obviously there is no 0800 for hitachi. ive used sammy/benq/liteon and they all as good as each other. im using a sammy at the min and ive not had 1 failed rip so any of the 3 flashed with 0800 will work fine mate.