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X3 News: New Package, Control Panel Ready and FlashBIOS v3.01 Sources
>> Lots of news has just been posted on TeamXecuter.com:
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* Blank Screen After Flashing X3 Bios?
We saw a number of our users reporting that their X3 install went perfectly - FlashBIOS came on screen correctly etc - however after flashing with the X3 Bios they simply got a black screen (No Video or Sound) however a solid green LED and NO frag.
At first we figured there was possibly a bug in FlashBIOS but was a little dumbfounded as thousands had used it successfully on all Xbox versions with no problems whatsoever.
So we had one of our users send their Xbox to us. After testing flash with HTTP / Disc & HDD thats exactley what happened - a black screen with no video and sound.
One thing that would work fine was the X2 bios or even the Evox and Ind Bios 256k bios's - so could it possibly be something to do with flashing bios's < than 256k ?
Then it dawned on us - All bios's will boot perfectly with a standard LPC install - however the X3 Bios utilizies LPC points 13 & 14 to tap into the i2c bus for X3 Config Live. We cracked open the Xbox, touched up points 13 & 14 on the LPC and fired it up. Waddya know - X3 Config Live came on screen Wink
So to all of you who have this problem - make sure those two points are soldered correctly and all your troubles will be over. Thanks to Jez for sending us his Xbox :-)
* Xecuter FlashBIOS(info) v3.01 Sources Released
We are happy to release the source code for FlashBIOS v3.01 to the scene. Based on Cromwell(info), we added full HTTP server implementation so you can flash bios via your webserver and also HDD lock/unlock support as well as improved flash from hdd and disc functions. I'm sure others can make use of this code to develop further for other mods and maybe an FTPD. If you use our HTTPD please give relevant credits.
Thanks to the Xbox Linux Team and Xecuter's Linux developers for this code.
NB: Does not currently work in v1.6b - we are working on it - or maybe someone will beat us to it :-)
Download: here
* X3 Control Panel Ready For Production
Our much anticipated X3 Control Panel is now ready to roll of the production lines. As you can see we have now added 2 x USB ports that can piggy back onto gameports 3 & 4. The first shipment will be Black however we will be manufacturing Crystal and Green versions also.
The plastic moulding process has now been perfected and the material matches the Xbox wonderfully.
We feel this is the coolest add-on yet for the Xbox and will score many geek points with your buddies - order now in time for a Christmas delivery !
You can expect pricing to be around $60 / £35
More Pictures: 02 - 03 - 04 - 05
* New X3 Package
We have now included the v1.6 Rebuild PCB with each X3 package free of charge !
The new batches will be shipped to resellers within the next week. We have also included the v1.6 Rebuild PCB with the X2.6 packages free of charge for good measure. Resellers can expect them to filter through in the nxt 1-2 weeks.
All resellers should now have v1.6 rebuild PCB's in stock so feel free to ask them if they have received their stocks.
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