Joined: May 23, 2003 Posts: 4031 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 6:56 am Post subject:
The EvoX Dashboard must be still set to boot from DVD as it's first boot. Try booting EvoX first, without the CD inside, then once it's laoded insert the game. That way it won't boot first.
Then, go to Launch Applications -> HDDLoader, this rips the game to your hard drive...
There's an option in the EvoX System settings which allows you to turn off "Auto Boot DVD". This will stop it happening in the future.
Hope that helped...
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23948 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 7:57 am Post subject:
hi Targetboy,
so are you going to be using this XBOX for XBOX LIVE??
If you are then you must make sure you have a BIOS flashed onto your modchip that BOOTs to the XBOX f:\ partition first.. In saying this i will explain more.
When the xbox boots Old hacked m$ bioses look for a file on c:\ partition (xbox) for the main boot file called evox.xbe.. These days you can get bioses that first search on f:\ parition (xbox) 1st and then c:\ parititon (xbox) 2nd for your xobx boot file.. (EVOX DASHBOARD). This is so that your c:\ partition is left unchanged so if XBOX LIVE SCAN your HDD they cant tell you have modified your xbox.
IF YOUR USING XBOX LIVE:
if you want to use for XBOX LIVE you will have to flash your modhcip with a BIOS that support BOOTING TO F:\ FIRST. then you would use the XBOX HQ AUTO INSTALLER to install the EVOX DASHBOARD to your f:\ drive... You can choose this from the options in the auto installer menu when its boots on your xbox..
If you dont play XBOX LIVE its much easier:
Just install EVOX to C:\ parition and all other apps to F:\ partition..
Just follow the on screen options using the XBOXHQ AUTOINSTALLER.
Then you just reboot..
Your xbox should now boot to the EVOX DASHBOARD which was just installed.. YOU HAVE ALOT TO LEARN MATE.. Just hang in there..
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 7:48 pm Post subject: Problem
Thanks for the help,
No I won’t be going to Xbox live
But I do have another question, I am using the new Hq EvoX Auto-Installer v1.3
This is my question
When I turn on my Xbox I see the X-disk on the bottom for the screen (All good)
Then It goes to the
Evox Dask and shows me
Play Game from HD
PlayHomebrew from HD
Xbox game trainers
Launch Emulators
Play Game / Media from DVD
DVD movie player (Can’t get to)
Xbox media center (Can’t get to)
Launch Applications
Microsoft Dashboard
Choose a Different Skin
Systems Configuration
Reboot Xbox
Power off
Ok I selected “Launch Apps”
Then I see
DVd2Xbox Media Center
PxHDD Loader (Can’t get to)
Xbox File Explore (Can’t get to)
-Auto Added Items-
???? the two you are telling me I can’t get to ??
I am lost???
I hope this explains it best
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 7:53 pm Post subject:
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Targetboy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: NY
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 8:02 pm Post subject: ~~ confused ~~
What I mean is I see it but I can’t selected it,
I tried all buttons I can not select
I am trying to load the game (Store bought) game
On my new HD, I get all the way to the Apps part out the game in the Drive but I can’t select DVd2Xbox Media Center or PxHDD Loader
Nothing I hit or try and move all buttons I can’t select the installers
Any clue??
Thank Targetboy
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 9:49 pm Post subject:
That's just odd.
Have you tried to FTP into your xbox to make sure that the apps actually exist?
Also, what may be the issue is EvoX is pointing to one area for the apps but they actually reside in another.
You mentioned installing them on the G drive.
EvoX probably points to F
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Targetboy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: NY
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 10:04 pm Post subject: Not Sure
No I have not FTP to the Xbox,
I install the EvoX on the C (G) drive and the Apps on the F drive,
How do I look and see were EvoX is pointing,
Thanks
Targetboy
Targetboy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: NY
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 10:15 pm Post subject: ????
Realmccloy
One more thing Bro,
I ran a bios checker and it is telling me unknown,
I have not loaded any bios yet, I look at the bios section and see many options, and can you advise what one should I install or do I need to install any
Thanks again Bro I must be a big pain in the A**
Targetboy
Targetboy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: NY
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 11:01 pm Post subject: One more thing
One more thing
Hey bro I am re-reading the walk-threw again and I see you mentioned formatting my new HD, you said 120/160 Gig,
I installed a new one but it was only a 80 gig I am getting a 160 soon, I formatted the HD as a “Bigger HD” is that a problem, should I re-format the drive and only choose original drive??
I mean if I don’t have a 120 or bigger if there even a F drive???
Thanks Bro
Targetboy
DJB Administrator
Joined: May 23, 2003 Posts: 4031 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 11:03 pm Post subject:
Quote from Targetboy:
I am using the new Hq EvoX Auto-Installer v1.3
This is my question
When I turn on my Xbox I see the X-disk on the bottom for the screen (All good)
Then It goes to the
Evox Dask and shows me
Play Game from HD
PlayHomebrew from HD
Xbox game trainers
Launch Emulators
Play Game / Media from DVD
DVD movie player (Can’t get to)
Xbox media center (Can’t get to)
Launch Applications
Microsoft Dashboard
Choose a Different Skin
Systems Configuration
Reboot Xbox
Power off
Ok I selected “Launch Apps”
Then I see
DVd2Xbox Media Center
PxHDD Loader (Can’t get to)
Xbox File Explore (Can’t get to)
-Auto Added Items-
???? the two you are telling me I can’t get to ??
I am lost???
I hope this explains it best
The reason why you can't access them could be one of two reasons:
1) You're not Preparing your drive before installing apps
2) You're forgetting to install the apps
Basically it doesn't matter if the Apps were on E, F, or G as I have set up the installer to recognise it all (that's if you have a G Drive that is actually working and not a blank partition).
Here's the steps I go through to use this installer:
- Unlock Drive
- Format
- Prepare Drive
- Install Microsoft Dashboard
- Lock Drive
- Install EvoX
- Install Apps
- Reboot Xbox and remove the CD
The "Prepare Drive" section is important as it copies blank folders to your Drive, which is needed by the installer to install the apps properly.
Hope this helps...
Last edited by DJB on Sat Aug 28, 2004 11:17 pm; edited 1 time in total
DJB Administrator
Joined: May 23, 2003 Posts: 4031 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 11:12 pm Post subject:
Quote from Targetboy:
Hey bro I am re-reading the walk-threw again and I see you mentioned formatting my new HD, you said 120/160 Gig, I installed a new one but it was only a 80 gig I am getting a 160 soon, I formatted the HD as a “Bigger HD” is that a problem, should I re-format the drive and only choose original drive??
I mean if I don’t have a 120 or bigger if there even a F drive???
Nope, anything that is not a standard Xbox HDD is considered as large.
Basically anything 120gb or under allows you to use drives C, E, and F.
It the drive is bigger than 120gb the G drive is now usuable.
The only thing is if you are using a 120gb+ HDD you might need to use a different BIOS, as most will only be for 120 and under or 120+.
Hope that helps you out.. Damn, we should be writing a complete manual I think just to help you out, hehehhehe (j/k)
DJB
Targetboy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: NY
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 11:39 pm Post subject: Confused BIG TIME
Thanks for the help,
But reading your post
Here's the steps I go through to use this installer:
- Unlock Drive
- Format
- Prepare Drive
- Install Microsoft Dashboard
- Lock Drive
- Install EvoX
- Install Apps
- Reboot Xbox and remove the CD
The "Prepare Drive" section is important as it copies blank folders to your Drive, which is needed by the installer to install the apps properly.
I ran threw all your steps one by one and I still when I go to “Launch Apps”
I see
DVd2Xbox Media Center
PxHDD Loader & Xbox File Explore
But my curser is on the bottom and it want let me scroll up ????
I am lost???
Targetboy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: NY
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 11:53 pm Post subject: Bios Question
Also I see that my Bios say unknown, i have not install any Bios from the Boot DVD, i look at the Bios and there are many to choose from,
What one should I have install or do i just leave it as is??
Wondering if that is causing me so much PAIN~~
Targetboy
Targetboy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: NY
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2004 2:04 am Post subject: Up-Date
Ok Up-date time…
I am unsuccessful install the way DJB & realmccloy, (I am sure it me and not them!!!)
Steps I did
- Unlock Drive
- Format (Lager HD)
- Prepare Drive (E & F)
- Install Microsoft Dashboard
- Lock Drive
- Install EvoX (I install this to C (E)
- Install Apps ( Installed to F)
- Reboot Xbox and remove the CD
Unit booted, Evox came up fine, I changed my Skin to make sure it was working.
When to Launch Apps”
I only seen
DVd2Xbox Media Center
PxHDD Loader
Xbox File Explore
-Auto Added Items-
My scroll bar was at the bottom I could not move it up to the options above,
Re-formatted HD
- Unlock Drive
- Format (Lager HD)
- Prepare Drive (E & F)
- Install Microsoft Dashboard
- Lock Drive
- Install EvoX (I install this to C (E)
- Install Apps ( *** this time I Installed to C as Evox)
- Reboot Xbox and remove the CD
Unit booted just fine, but this time when I went to
Launch Apps this time I was able to get to all area, and more
I successfully ripped the game to HD, (I assume it loaded to F because it had 72gig space left, competed and ran I re-booted the Xbox and the EvoX game up just fine but when I looked at the option, games on drive nothing was listed….
I opened the Launch Apps and selected PxHDD (the one I used to rip to drive)
I saw the game selected it and it worked fine..
Then I went back to Launch Apps and selected Dvd2 Xbox and rip the game to C, (E) it ripped fine played fine,
Re-booted the Xbox and EvoX came up just fine but when I looked at the option, games on drive it was there????….
Not sure why this is happening, but everyone so far has said
Install EvoX on C(E) and Apps on F but it did not work for Ripping,
But load all on C (E) it seems to be working~~~
So I hope someone out there can help me with my issue,
Thanks for everyone’s HELP~~~
Targetboy
TheModGod Xbox-Hq Legendary
Joined: Apr 18, 2004 Posts: 5303 Location: Greensburg PA
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2004 2:57 am Post subject:
It's gotta be something that we're missing in what you are telling us about your system.
Since we have been bouncing back and forth between two posts with this, I may have missed your HD size. I have never formatted a HD less than 120GB so if you only have a 80GB HD, then possibly someone can shed some light on your issue.
Hang in there, it sounds like you at least have your apps up and running now, we just need to figure out why you had to install on other drives and not the ones we normally install on.
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You can choose this from the options in the auto installer menu when its boots on your xbox..
