Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:31 am Post subject: Xbox HDMI mod
I purchased one of the first rounds of the make mega Hurtz Xbox hdmi. I didn’t understand at the time you need the open Xenium mod chip for the instructions they have online. I watched YouTube and started the install. I already removed the av connector and threw it away. What can I do to correct my mistake. I would just buy the mod chip but it’s sold out everywhere due to chip shortages. Can I just use the soft mod I already have installed? I thought the mod chip was for people who didn’t want a soft mod so I didn’t get one. Thanks in advance for the advice.
aric1979 Xbox-HQ Newbie
Joined: Apr 07, 2019 Posts: 4
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:18 am Post subject:
I think I just have to patch a bios. All of the instructions assume you have the mod chip. Can anyone point me in the right direction? If I am in the wrong section just let me know. I am sorry if this is a stupid question but I need help.
Dkoots Moderator
Joined: Oct 13, 2007 Posts: 1015 Location: VA
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:54 am Post subject: Re: Xbox HDMI mod
aric1979 wrote:
I purchased one of the first rounds of the make mega Hurtz Xbox hdmi. I didn’t understand at the time you need the open Xenium mod chip for the instructions they have online. I watched YouTube and started the install. I already removed the av connector and threw it away. What can I do to correct my mistake. I would just buy the mod chip but it’s sold out everywhere due to chip shortages. Can I just use the soft mod I already have installed? I thought the mod chip was for people who didn’t want a soft mod so I didn’t get one. Thanks in advance for the advice.
First of all, unless you’re very skilled with an iron I would not recommend you trying this install yourself. Second, yes you need the chip for this mod to work. It does not and will not ever work for soft mods. I’ll see if I can find anything for you, but you are right that it’s pretty dried up right now in the chip market. _________________
Dkoots Moderator
Joined: Oct 13, 2007 Posts: 1015 Location: VA
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:58 am Post subject:
aric1979 wrote:
I think I just have to patch a bios. All of the instructions assume you have the mod chip. Can anyone point me in the right direction? If I am in the wrong section just let me know. I am sorry if this is a stupid question but I need help.
Yes the bios is changed with the chip allowing the hdmi to work. You are in the right spot however the site has really slowed down. You can join the discord for more activity and quicker responses
Thank you for the help. The tutorials on YouTube said it was optional. I am very skilled with an iron and mod other systems at least monthly. I am just not the best with software. I wish I would have got a mod chip.
Dkoots Moderator
Joined: Oct 13, 2007 Posts: 1015 Location: VA
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:16 pm Post subject:
Well they are readily available in a few places. May as well go ahead and get the ball rolling if you haven’t already.
Check eBay first. Then join discord and see if any of those guys have some available.
Edit: you do need a compatible chip for your version of motherboard. Which version do you have? _________________
kaos_engr V.I.P. Lifetime
Joined: Jun 04, 2012 Posts: 192
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:13 am Post subject:
aric1979 wrote:
Thank you for the help. The tutorials on YouTube said it was optional. I am very skilled with an iron and mod other systems at least monthly. I am just not the best with software. I wish I would have got a mod chip.
I believe it is optional. Installation of a modchip to boot the patched BIOS fixes a 3 or 4 pixel right or left shift of the entire picture on your TV set.
IIRC, I read something about it in the issues at MakeMHz's github.com repository for the original XboxHDMI internal adapter.
Edit: Looks like it fixed more than that using a patched BIOS. Read the changelog in the Xbox Kernel Patches (Legacy - XboxHDMI) section found on this web page:
aric1979 Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: 1.0/1.1/1.4/1.6 Modded: X2/X3/XST/Xenium
Joined: Apr 07, 2019 Posts: 4
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:49 pm Post subject:
Ok so the mod chip is a must have?
Dkoots Moderator
Joined: Oct 13, 2007 Posts: 1015 Location: VA
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:32 pm Post subject:
I don't think it is an absolute "must have" but you're not going to be doing yourself any favors trying to get this done without one. I'd just get a chip. _________________
marshsur Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: 1.0/1.1/1.4/1.6 Modded: X2/X3/XST/Xenium
Joined: May 16, 2022 Posts: 1
Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 3:58 pm Post subject:
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biterr Xbox-HQ User Xbox Version: Xbox classic Modded:
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 5:19 pm Post subject:
Dkoots wrote:
aric1979 wrote:
I think I just have to patch a bios. All of the instructions assume you have the mod chip. Can anyone point me in the right direction? If I am in the wrong section just let me know. I am sorry if this is a stupid question but I need help.
Yes the bios is changed with the chip allowing the hdmi to work. You are in the right spot however the site has really slowed down. You can join the discord for more activity and quicker responses
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