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What version of xbox bios's are need for large hdd's more thne 130 gigs etc............

Discussion in 'Xbox - General discussion' started by hiredgoon, Apr 8, 2004.

  1. hiredgoon

    hiredgoon Regular member

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    I have a modded xbox and i think its time for me to go the next step an install a 160 or 200 gig hdd.

    I believe i have the excuter 4983 bios but i am not sure if this will allow for large hdd's ?

    also whats a better choice 7200rpm or 5400rpm drives... I know the difference but i am not sure which one is best for the xbox since one produces more heat.

    Finally i have slayers 2.5 auto installer can i just pop in the big hdd when i have the correct bios and install it with little hassle with slayers?
     
  2. XxHaXx

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    Those BIOS or Evox M7 BIOS should do..and yes Slayers should do it for you. I hope you know you should back up certain stuff from your standard drive..but that's a whole nother matter. You should go with 5400 RPM, just as fast as 7200 RPM in your xbox, only they don't give off as much heat, i.e. SAFER.
     
  3. Daskins

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    yeah any of the latest bios supposts hard drive swapping bugger than 13o gigs. as long as you have any of the latest bios you should be ok.
     
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    7200rp hard disks are fine just do the 12v fan mod its not hard.

    xecuter 4981.67 BIOS will allow up to 300gigs
     
  5. dragon13

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    what is the difference between these 3 bios below? And which one would work better on a 250gb hdd box with Executer 2?
    xecuter 4981.67
    Xecuter2.4983
    M7 Bios - Evolution X
     
  6. dolemite

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    for the hard drive.. i would go with the 7200 ...5400 will be slow..7200 will load game faster and transfer faster than 5400. i have 200 gig with 7200 WD hd and has not over heat yet or showing any sign of heat...and i use x2 bio 4981
     
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    thnx for responding. i'll try to flush it. hopefully it'll work.
     
  8. hiredgoon

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    well i went with the 200 gig 7200 rpm and the drive loads everything super slow!

    whats up with that ? anyone ?
     
  9. dolemite

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    try setting your jumper to master on the hd
     
  10. dragon13

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    does any one knows what or how is "G" use for in Slayers 2.5? I tried placing xbox games in G but does't play them
     
  11. hiredgoon

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    I have switched the jumper to every setting and it only works on cable select. The thing is the hdd makes loud clicking noises and loads super slow, so i bet the hdd is just failing.

    Anyone else have an idea on why a hdd will load everyrthing slow?
     
  12. dragon13

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    hired, the hdd either is giving up or maybe needs to be defragmented. Try setting you jumper to Master.
    Slave tends to slow it down.
     

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