Xapt3R - D0 Led flashes once and goes out.

[mpcp27]

Hi,

I have read through the posts for Xapt3R on this forum, but haven't been able to get definite answer.

I have a 1.3 box and have installed the Xapt3R using the little cylinders (yes, I know now that you don't have to use them). No problems getting things aligned. I pushed the wire into the D0 point. I powered up and got 3 blue leds. The D0 led flashed red once and went out. I adjusted the D0 wire a few times with the same result (1 flash and goes out).

The posts that I read indicate that the red led should stay on. A couple of posts had the same symptoms that I have but there was no indication of a possible solution. Has anyone had these signs and continued to install the mod chip and have it work ? Please, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

mp

 

[callit]

I don't know if the situation is the same, but before I had my X3, I had an X2.3bl+, which is a solderless chip. I noticed the same thing with the d0 led on my chip - it would come one for a second or so, then turn off. I never had any problems with the chip though. The theory is that if it comes on at all, you're getting a connection, but maybe not a full connection. The best way to test it is to attach the chip and see if it works.

If it works, you're probably fine.

 

[mpcp27]

Hi callit,

Thanks for the reply. Just to let you know, I went ahead and put on the chip. Guess what, when I power up - the red led comes on full time. The leds on the chip are lit.

I have a follow up question, when I first powered up - the light around the eject button went green, yellow, & green. The 2nd time I powered up, it went green, red yellow, and then green - I then get the request for the bios flash disk. How serious is it that the light goes red ?

Thanks

mp

 

[scott_newsgroup]

I'm actually having the same problem as I write this email.

I will try placing the X3 chip and see if the red LED comes on full-time as well.

Should the red LED on the Xapt3r be on full-time without the chip (i.e. is the fact that it is not on a symptom of a problem)?

 

[callit]

The 2nd time I powered up, it went green, red yellow, and then green - I then get the request for the bios flash disk.

How serious is it that the light goes red ?

This is normal - I believe the flash bios is designed to make the LEDs flash in this pattern - It's not serious at all if it's intended. I had my front LEDs red full time for a while (because I wanted them that way).


scott - As I said, it may not be making a perfect connection. Then again, it may be fine. I had a similar problem with the LED, but never actually had a problem with the chip once I completed the install. It could be a symptom of a problem, or it could just be a fluke - it is an issue that has been seen before however.

If I remember correctly, you only need the D0 at boot anyways. It tells the xbox to load the bios from the chip.

Out of curiosity scott, what version box do you have?

 

[L10ATY]

I think there was an update from BaldBouncer about this a short while ago. Without the chip installed, you should get all the blue LEDs staying on, and the red LED should flash on, then go out. It's only with the chip installed that the red LED stays on.

That's what happened to mine when I installed it last week. No modchip, no constant red LED. Modchip fitted, the red LED stayed on, and the chip worked with no problems. I wondered if I'd be able to see the red LED once the chip was installed, and I found that that isn't a problem. It's *really* bright!

Steve

 

[scott_newsgroup]

Callit - I have a v1.5 Xbox. When I installed the chip last night, the red LED stayed on, so I imagine the fact that it flashes once/twice when the modchip is not installed is just a feature to let you know that the contact has been made.

I tested my D0 connection a few times by pulling gently on the wire, and it was solind (and appeared to make contact with the copper quite well).

Out of curiosity, if the D0 wire from the Xapt3r makes contact with the modchip, is there any threat of a short? I notice that my D0 connection wire from the Xapt3r is still quite high after having pushed it into the D0 hole...

 

[callit]

actually, thinking about it, that might actually make sense that the D0 light doesn't stay on. If the chip isn't attached, the d0 activates briefly - then finding nothing in the LPC port, it disconnects?

Its a thought, though I'm not sure of any basis in reality (I've never actually studdied the way the electronics on the board itself work)

 

[lanowayk]

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Well I don't know if you figured it out or not, I'm kind of lazy so I just skimmed through the previous replies. I installed my x3 about 2 weeks ago if that, when you first put the chip on with the xapt3r, the 3 blues will light up and the d0 will flash red go out. I remember seeing a picture where all four were blue, so I kept messing around with and finally just said well wahtever must be broken and hooked it up. The mod chip works fine when you put it in, it will stay red, bios makes the lights cycle, either ftp on a bios, or dummy disc one on. (Tutorial on front page - x3 for dummies or somthing - right side). AND if I just restated what has been said, plz don't critisize me too much....

 

[LP101]

This thread has been very helpful...However, I have a 2.6 ce with the Xapt3r and get the red led light to only flash with or without the 2.6 attached...I have a 1.5 box...What does this specifically point to? I have re-installed the xapet3r several times to try to fix the connection....If I have 3 blue leds does this indicate a succesfull install?

 

[Xecuter]

hi rookie with 5 posts and zero reading points

why not read the xapt3r instructions ?

 

[Xecuter]

f**k it - I will hold your hand

http://www.teamxecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23718

 

[LP101]

Not trying to be difficult, but I have read through both (and both were very helpful). I have re-read them, but I cant seem to see where either address the D0 indicator turning off while the chip is attached or if 3 blue leds on the xapt3r indicates a correct install of the device. Can you help with that info...Respectfully.

 

[LP101]

I have re-read the forum you have suggested again...I don't see an answer. Can you help?