X3CE bios flashing problem

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gascan555

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I got an X3CE modchip today with the Xapt3r 1.6 for my v1.6 xbox. I installed the Xapt3r easily (done this part b4 a couple times) except for the fact taht it jigles alittle. But all the lights are lit so i continued. I turned it on and it took me to the FlashBIOS 3.0.1 screen. I switched the switches on the front to on on off off off like the tutorial said to. I burned a cd with a 1mb x3.3294 1.6 bios and the dummy file. When i choose to flash bios from cd, i insert the cd and it finds it, flashes it, and turns off. But when i turn it back on, it turns on off 3 times and then frags. I was able to boot the backup so I tried flashing the non 1.6 version but it did the same thing. I did notice that it says the bios currently on there is 2MB and its the one I flashed first. Do i have to erase the one on there somehow? What else could be up?



BTW, flashing anyother way besides CD is impossible as i cant plug my xbox into the network and the tv at the same time.
 
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gascan555

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yes i did rename it
i did burn it on a cd-r but it read it
b4 i burn it, it's 1mb
i got the bios from the Auto Installer Deluxe

is there a problem?
 
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gascan555

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It couldnt be the soderless install because it boots the modchip and Flashbios and even flashes a bios from a CD-R. I haven't tried using the CD-RW because i have to go out and buy some more blanks but otherwise I have no idea where the problem is.
 
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adam.giles

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Runs Flashbios, but not X3 bios? Sounds like pins 13 + 14. Try flashing an X2 bios. If this works, then it's pins 13 + 14
 
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gascan555

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If the X2 bios does work, and it is pins 13 and 14, then what does that mean I shuould do? Check the connection on the solderless again?

BTW, sry for asking b4 I try. I'm just not able to try it yet and I wanna know what to do when i can.
 
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adam.giles

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It's likely that pins 13 and/or 14 are not making a good connection. I never used a solderless adapter, so I cant really give advice on how to put it right (other than solder the pin-header in)
 
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bdiwha

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One thing that helped my solderless woes, was to use a little alcohol on a q-tip. Gently wipe the board AND the bottom of the solderless, making sure not to go crazy and sterilize the entire mb. I have had a few problems with mine cause it's really dusty over here. If you are careful enough, you could use a pencil sold at walmart in the automotive dept. It is designed for automotive sanding in little tiny areas. I wouldn't attempt it unless you are completely confident you won't f*** up your stuff tho.
 
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gascan555

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Hey guys, sorry it took so long to get back. Short story, I got it working. Long story, the Xapt3r WASN'T making contact with the farthest two pins (loaded x2 bios and it booted, thanks adam!:D) the reason being the f***ed up screw wasn't holding it down. So rather than going to the hardware store searching endlessly for a matching screw, I decided to go with the pin header install. Everyone says its soooooo easy to solder so I thought it wouldn't be. Well it isn't. It was a sinch. Got it running the x3 bios and I've been grinning since. Thanks alot for the response.

XECUTER ROX MY BOX!!! :D:D:D:D
 
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mami_4sho said:
sup i need mad help it wont let me hit **enable network flashing** and how do connect my X3 control panel plz help plz help [email protected]
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If you're not able to select any of the menu items, then either use the official MS controller or the DVD Movie Playback Kit. One of these will definitely work.

Martin
 
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