First wasn't sure if I should post here or in the X3 Install support forum (so I am copying this in the other forum as well)
I have looked and looked and did all the reading on this site. I have resoldered all my contacts several times to ensure the resoldering answer was fulfilled. I have multimetered for connectivity and all checks (on each solder each time I performed the resolder)
I have tried every option for the banks (switches) to see if the bios 3.0.3 was in another bank. I have hit the power button several times on each bank configuration to ensure the blank screen happens on each configuration.
I have pictures for all my xbox and soldering.
The actual happening.
The quick hit turn on - the blue leds (both) on the chip light up. The blue light on the front panel lights, I have a green light on the eject button and in about 10 secs turns amber. blank screen throught.
AMBER LIGHT
The Dual hit turn on - purple light appears on front panel, both blue led on chip are lit. I have a green light on the eject button and in about 10 secs turns amber. blank screen throught.
1 Sec+ turn on - Red light on front panel, both LEDs are lit on chip. MS Bios starts up on the screen.
The mobo pictures.
Top View:
PCB Installation (after many solder - unsolder - solder)
I am not new to modding xboxes, I have been doing them since the matrix/xodus chips - xbit 1.5 with all success. I decided to use the X3 with the 1.6b mobo so this is my first attempt with this mobo and this chip and man what a ride this has been. I hate posting on the boards cuz I feel like I should be able to do this without the need but I am at my end and don't know what else to do.
The stats:
been modding since the 1.0 came out.
xbox is v1.6b
using standard video cables
using original controller (large ones)
X3 - was purchased at end of december so I am assuming 3.0.3 is on but I can't tell nor see a screen to verify this.
Please any an all assistance will be greatly appreciated
I have looked and looked and did all the reading on this site. I have resoldered all my contacts several times to ensure the resoldering answer was fulfilled. I have multimetered for connectivity and all checks (on each solder each time I performed the resolder)
I have tried every option for the banks (switches) to see if the bios 3.0.3 was in another bank. I have hit the power button several times on each bank configuration to ensure the blank screen happens on each configuration.
I have pictures for all my xbox and soldering.
The actual happening.
The quick hit turn on - the blue leds (both) on the chip light up. The blue light on the front panel lights, I have a green light on the eject button and in about 10 secs turns amber. blank screen throught.
AMBER LIGHT
The Dual hit turn on - purple light appears on front panel, both blue led on chip are lit. I have a green light on the eject button and in about 10 secs turns amber. blank screen throught.
1 Sec+ turn on - Red light on front panel, both LEDs are lit on chip. MS Bios starts up on the screen.
The mobo pictures.
Top View:
PCB Installation (after many solder - unsolder - solder)
I am not new to modding xboxes, I have been doing them since the matrix/xodus chips - xbit 1.5 with all success. I decided to use the X3 with the 1.6b mobo so this is my first attempt with this mobo and this chip and man what a ride this has been. I hate posting on the boards cuz I feel like I should be able to do this without the need but I am at my end and don't know what else to do.
The stats:
been modding since the 1.0 came out.
xbox is v1.6b
using standard video cables
using original controller (large ones)
X3 - was purchased at end of december so I am assuming 3.0.3 is on but I can't tell nor see a screen to verify this.
Please any an all assistance will be greatly appreciated
