FlashBIOS v3.03
Tutorial
(Rev 1.00)
This
tutorial takes you on a step by step
journey through each and every
process to ensure that you are able
to update your bios successfully. We
will teach you how to flash via
HTTP, Hard Drive & Disc, how to burn
a FlashBIOS compliant CD and also
DVD using Nero, how to make a dummy
file, and finally show you the
best troubleshooting techniques.
The
document is a little long but trust
us when we say its quite easy so do
not be daunted by the amount of
information. We hope that beginners
and experienced users alike will
find this tutorial useful. Note to
webmasters: We do not watermark our
images as everyone should benefit
without having to splash crap all
over the picture, however if you do
use this page we would be grateful
if you included a link and credit to
ourselves - thanks.
This
tutorial will be tackled in the
following order:
1.
Flash Via HTTP
2.
Flash
Via Hard Drive
3.
Flash
Via Disc
4.
How To
Create a Dummy File for a FlashBIOS
Compliant CD or DVD
5.
How To
Create a FlashBIOS Compliant CD
6.
How To
Create a FlashBIOS Compliant DVD
You
should be aware of the following
points.
a.
You can update your bios via HTTP /
Hard Drive OR Disc (All optional)
b. FlashBIOS will work on
both Xecuter 2.6 and Xecuter 3
Modchips
c. If you cannot navigate the
FlashBIOS menu - have only one
controller plugged in, unplug any
DVD dongles or memory cards, try to
use an original MS controller.
d. FlashBIOS v3.03 may not
work on v1.6 in some cases (works
great on v1.6b) - at time of press
this is being investigated and we
recommend you use v3.01 for v1.6 - this tutorial is exactly
the same for that version.
e. FlashBIOS is a utility to
update your modchip with any other
bios. You cannot play games or run
unsigned software with this bios. If
you want to run unsigned software you must download a hacked
bios like X3 Bios, X2 Bios or Evox
Bios. These are illegal and we do
not provide direct links. Read this page for info where to
find hacked bios's
http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/xbins.php
f. Make sure you know what
you are doing when unlocking your
hard drive. If you drive is unlocked
you will NOT be able to boot to the
MS dashboard. You will get a service screen with an error code - so
BE CAREFUL.
Now if
you look at the pictures below this
is how FlashBIOS boots up if you
have installed your mod successfully
- we also show what happens if you
have messed things up. If you get
FRAG (Flashing Red And Green lights)
on your Xbox then you have a bad
solder joint on the LPC - check
everything again (this shows your D0
point is correct as it is switching
the Xbox to the LPC bus successfully
- however by getting FRAG its
showing that the LPC bus cannot read
the bios from the mod). If you get a
black video screen then you most
probably have a new v1.6b Xbox
(check to see if the system RAM is
made by Hynix) and you have an older
version of FlashBIOS. You will need
to send it back to your installer to
get it updated to FlashBIOS v3.03 or
see if you can get a friend to do it
for you. Remember FRAG = Faulty
Install, Black Screen = New Xbox/Old
Bios :) |
