alot of newbie questions

[OSIAS]

alight i am not a newb to burning .. but i am new to backing up xbox games.

I have been looking for some tutorials but haven't had much luck finding my awnsers. I would realy appreciate some good responses.

first of all how do i tell if the xbox game is cd or dvd. they all look the same. or are they only one or the other always anyways.

i treid using nero to backup several diffrent xbox games i have and i treid it as a dvd or cd and no love. it got done copying it in like 1 min i was like nope some sort of protection or something.

oh by the way i have a pioneer dvd burner.

so what i need to now is what burning software do i need to make backups on a windows 2000 server with a pioneer dvd burner and how do i identify cd or dvd.

again i appreciate it.

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[Quall999]

All are dvd's.

PC's can't read xbox games, you have to do something simular to the dreamcast by copying the games directly from the xbox (by reating a network, and ftping it).

You also need a modchip

[OSIAS]

okay do i have to have the modchip to network in though.

and could a get a decent turorial on how to do the hole process.

like u know put in game ftp in copy to hard drive then burn and some detials please act like i don't know a thing about it.

would be nice i am sure others want it to.

pertty please?

i will keep trying thogh till someone hooks one up.

[OSIAS]

also i have the new executer chip only 1 wire .. and i can't seem to find my xbox ip address?

i know it should be something along the lines of 192.168.1.?

i run a network and have a router and a switch and in the dhcp table i don't see it...


i have not installed the chip yet do i have to have it installed to ftp into the xbox?

[Quall999]

Guide to set up the evoX dashboard http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/evox-install.php

Guide to copying games with it (FlashFXP needed)
http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/evoguide3.php

[Canuck77]

Couple things:

1) You don't have the 'new' Xecuter chip. You have the old Xecuter chip. The new chip (Xecuter 2) doesn't ship for another couple of days.

2) Yes - you need a modchip to install the custom dashboard that you need to ftp games. Yes, your old X1 chip wil work.

3) Your Xbox gets a DHCP address from your router - be it cable, DSL, whatever. If it's not getting an IP, that's outside the scope of your modchip, backing up, whatever. It should always get an IP. Check with your Internet provider to see. As far as a range goes, that's up to the provider (if he's assigning your IPs), or you (if you configured your own router).

You do need to read the tutorials before you start arbitrarily trying things, though. There's a definite, relatively easy chance of making some SERIOUS mistakes with your Xbox that would require some serious repair at this point, and your questions honestly (I'm not making fun of you) show that you're not at a point yet that you should be trying this. If you install a dashboard incorrectly, you'll mess up your Xbox and need a complete HD reload (not easy).

Read those tutorials Qual gave you. Go to xbox-scene and look through their entire list of tutorials, actually - and read 'em all, even if you don't think they apply. Then, go to their forums and read the FAQ section. Then, if something's not clear, (and you've honestly read the tutorials), ask before trying something. It's always easier to fix a misconception before it turns into a catastrophe.

[OSIAS]

thanks guys this was exactly what i was looking for ..

now i will have i guese the older executer chip it is a 1 wire solder chip.. if that helps also the chip says this.

Compatible with all pre August 2002 consoles - Check before ordering

now i might have already made a mistake how do i tell what version i guess of xbox i have i bought a factory refurbished system a week ago..

i didn't check before i bought it help that was stupid but um how do i tell then?

i haven't been able to tell is all...

and no offense taken if i knew exactly what i was doing i wouldn't be making posts would i. LOL

no but the info u gave is exactly what i was looking for i think i only have this last question then and i should be getting started..

thanks !:cool:

[Quall999]

http://www.xbox-scene.com/versions.php

There are 3 ways to see what version xbox you have. Site listed above has them.

[OSIAS]

u guys were perfect i got everything i need now i think i have right console to the chip .. just waiting for the chip and bam i am in the game..

thanks ! guys really i wil prob have things come p once i start i will let u know how it goes.
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