how to flash bios help..... thankz
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Umm... Can some one please give me an ok if this sounds right. I have an xbox and put in the xecuter 2.6ce. It shows me a blue screem FlashBIOS 3.0.3 (bank2) and 3.0.1(bank1). To flash the chip I need (via http) to download the flash bios v303 and the x2 bios 4981 file. Set the x2 bios (4981) up in EVtool, then go to the x2 bios manager V2.3 place the flash bios 3.0.3 file(bin) in the first two slots(of the bios manager) bank 1( of the chip) and then the x2 BIOS 4981 bin file on the other two slots (bank2 of the chip). Save as BIOS.BIN which is now a created bios file. Now I Enable network flashing (on the xbox) and enter the static IP address onto my pc. select The bios file by using the browse button and the pc screen should read D:/ X2_4981.bin. Now hit upload and flash. the xbox will "do it's thing" and shut off. then turn it on and voila!! I should have a working moded xbox right? I havent tried all this yet even though the tutorials are great I'm still a "newbie" at this sort of thing. so if anybody can tell me if I missed anything it would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the post.
- Teff lon-
- Teff lon-
Ok, to an extent you are right, if you were putting X2 on your chip prior to March. (think that's when the first X2CLs hit.) I don't think I've used FlashBIOS in almost two years so I'm not up with the new features. As far as building a 1MB file goes I'd recommend some changes.
First, get the latest X2CL BIOS. If you don't know how to obtain the file (no one here that's in their right mind will email it to you) look around for posts regarding the xbins FTP. Xecuter (or the team) even put together a tight package that will automate most of the process for you, I think a search for xbins auto tool will find it. When you get the package there will be two bin files, an ini and some important documentation. Take the time to read this and try and get familar with the options in the BIOS, you'll thank yourself later.
For the second step we'll build a 1MB BIOS pack that you can then flash to your chip. I have read that it is possible to flash only a 512KB file, but since I have not tried this myself I'll continue on with the tried and true 1MB method. It sounds like you've got yourself a 1.5 or earlier xbox since you can see both FlashBIOS versions and you did not report any problems. Make sure you use the X2CL BIOS that is right for your box. There is one bin for 1.0-1.5 xboxes and one for 1.6 units. Likewise with FlashBIOS, I understand the 3.01 version is more stable than 3.03 on 1.0-1.5 boxes and 3.03 is the FlashBIOS of choice for 1.6'es. Load these up in X2 BIOS Manager. Drop the X2CL BIOS in 1 and 2 (the one file will cover both) and a copy of FlashBIOS in both 3 and 4. You're loading 3 BIOS files to make the 1MB image: 512KB + 256KB + 256KB = 1MB. You can swap it and do FlashBIOS first, then X2CL but this is how by chip is currently configured, with X2CL first. Just remember that the 512KB marker is the separation between bank 1 and bank 2 on the X2 switch bank.
You've now got your 1MB BIOS file ready to flash. Once flashed (http, disk, you choose) if you boot from bank 1 you will see the X2 rox my box logo and then go to the MS dash. Boot on bank 2 and you'll see FlashBIOS. From here you will need a boot disk that you can load from the X2 boot so you can FTP into your box and setup a dashboard, plus drop off the all important x2config.ini file. Tutorials on the boot disk can be found elsewhere like xbox-scene.com.
-Whoopin'
First, get the latest X2CL BIOS. If you don't know how to obtain the file (no one here that's in their right mind will email it to you) look around for posts regarding the xbins FTP. Xecuter (or the team) even put together a tight package that will automate most of the process for you, I think a search for xbins auto tool will find it. When you get the package there will be two bin files, an ini and some important documentation. Take the time to read this and try and get familar with the options in the BIOS, you'll thank yourself later.
For the second step we'll build a 1MB BIOS pack that you can then flash to your chip. I have read that it is possible to flash only a 512KB file, but since I have not tried this myself I'll continue on with the tried and true 1MB method. It sounds like you've got yourself a 1.5 or earlier xbox since you can see both FlashBIOS versions and you did not report any problems. Make sure you use the X2CL BIOS that is right for your box. There is one bin for 1.0-1.5 xboxes and one for 1.6 units. Likewise with FlashBIOS, I understand the 3.01 version is more stable than 3.03 on 1.0-1.5 boxes and 3.03 is the FlashBIOS of choice for 1.6'es. Load these up in X2 BIOS Manager. Drop the X2CL BIOS in 1 and 2 (the one file will cover both) and a copy of FlashBIOS in both 3 and 4. You're loading 3 BIOS files to make the 1MB image: 512KB + 256KB + 256KB = 1MB. You can swap it and do FlashBIOS first, then X2CL but this is how by chip is currently configured, with X2CL first. Just remember that the 512KB marker is the separation between bank 1 and bank 2 on the X2 switch bank.
You've now got your 1MB BIOS file ready to flash. Once flashed (http, disk, you choose) if you boot from bank 1 you will see the X2 rox my box logo and then go to the MS dash. Boot on bank 2 and you'll see FlashBIOS. From here you will need a boot disk that you can load from the X2 boot so you can FTP into your box and setup a dashboard, plus drop off the all important x2config.ini file. Tutorials on the boot disk can be found elsewhere like xbox-scene.com.
-Whoopin'
Hey guys sorry for the post but it will be my last. (well until my box is up and running then there will be many more posts all regarding joy and good thoughts towards tutorial writters and modders alike) so here goes, I found xbins downloaded what i wanted and i have a bios 5035 X2 and a Evo-x M8 Plus bios. when in the X2bm (v2.3) I know to put the flashBios (v3.01) first but for the second BIOS which one do I use. I mean if i use the evo-x one will my xbox already have dashboards on it? (or will the x2 5035) I just wanted to know if a bootup disk was required because if not that would save me time having to read that tutorial. well if any one can share their knowledge it would be great. again sorry for posting. (Man it sucks being a newb) thanks
-Teff lon-
-Teff lon-
Dashboards are a completely separate item, right now you are still only dealing with the BIOS. Once you get the BIOS flashed then you will be able to load/boot unlicenced code and install a dashboard. Check out xbox-scene.com, they probably have a how-to regarding dash installs.
In X2BM you will want to put FlashBIOS in banks 1 and 2, drop X2CL into slots 3 and 4. It is 512KB so it will fill both.
We were all newbs at one point, I was lucky enough to work with people that were very involved with modding and were able to teach me what I needed to know. Plus they pointed me to the right places where I could look up the info on my own. I think it is better that you are here now asking questions than coming here begging for help after goofing something.
-Whoopin'
In X2BM you will want to put FlashBIOS in banks 1 and 2, drop X2CL into slots 3 and 4. It is 512KB so it will fill both.
We were all newbs at one point, I was lucky enough to work with people that were very involved with modding and were able to teach me what I needed to know. Plus they pointed me to the right places where I could look up the info on my own. I think it is better that you are here now asking questions than coming here begging for help after goofing something.
-Whoopin'
Thanks alot for all the help. I now know what has to be done. thanks for clearing things up for me. -Teff lon-