XBOX: How to copy or backup XBOX games to DVD media

Nino's DUMBASS' Guide:

Burning XBOX backups to DVD media
You made it, you found what will be the most moron-proof Xbox game copying guide that's out there. Not only
that, at the end of the tutorial I list my contact methods incase you need help. Unlike other people, I *answer* my
email. It may take a few days at times, but I *WILL* answer it.

I wanted to create a guide and a way for total beginner's to get help. I figure, why make people go through
trouble if they don't have to? Not EVERYONE is geeky as I am. While some people DO deserve to research on
their own and are complete morons, there are people out there who just don't know alot of things and need the
extra help in "layman's terms". That's what this is all about. All I ask is that you try. If you do and you still can't get
what you need, ask. I may or may not be able to help! This tutorial ONLY covers making backups of your original
XBOX games.

I'd like to address a few things first:

I don't give out any files. I don't answer REALLY stupid questions that a simple Google search would turn up.
That being said, read on and enjoy the fruits of MY labor!

Items Needed:

● XBOX (I have ver. 1.3)

● Mod-Chip installed (I have Xecuter 2.2 Lite)
● EVOLUTION-X Dashboard installed (I am using v .3921)
● Computer
● DVD Burner (I use a Yamaha DRU 500)
● DVD/CD Burning Software (I am using “Fantom CD” v1.2.1)
● DVD -R or DVD -RW discs (I have IMATION –R & -RW)
● Cross-over network cable
● Xbox Game(s)
● FTP Client Program (I use SmartFTP)
● GDFImage program (creates ISO's that XBOX can recognize)

The Nutshell Version:

1. FTP into XBOX and access the DVD-ROM
2. Insert game disc
3. Copy ALL files from XBOX DVD drive to a folder on your computer
4. Run GDFIMAGE on the folder containing the game files in order to create an “XBOX FRIENDLY” ISO
5. Burn the ISO onto a DVD disc
6. Put game in XBOX and enjoy!

1 - CONFIGURE YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS

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STEP 1:
Connect your Xbox to your computer using a *CROSSOVER* cable. The ends should be different. If the ends don't
look like this, then chances are it's not a crossover cable.

STEP 2:
Make sure your computer and Evolution-X (your dashboard) are configured to have an IP on the same subnet.
Check to see if the first three sets of numbers of IP are the same and you have 255.255.255.0 as subnet mask.
Assign your XBOX 192.168.1.200 through your evox.ini file which has a section that should look like this:

[Network]

SetupNetwork = Yes
StaticIP = Yes
Ip = 192.168.1.200
Subnetmask = 255.255.255.0
Defaultgateway = 192.168.0.0
DNS1 = 0.0.0.0
DNS2 = 0.0.0.0
SkipIfNoLink = No
SetupDelay =0

Assign your computer 192.168.1.201 by going to: Control Panel, Network Connections, Local Area Network,
Properties, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties:

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BOTH should have a subnet-mask of 255.255.255.0 (for ease's sake). Only worry about the IP address & subnet-
mask. Gateway & DNS aren't important at this point.

2 - FTP TO YOUR XBOX

STEP 1:
Turn your XBOX on and make sure you're in the main Evolution-X screen (either from a boot CD or from the XBOX
hard disk itself). I was unable to FTP into my XBOX if I started any apps or games.

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STEP 2:
Insert your game into the XBOX and let it read. When it's ready, you'll see “GAME” at the top-right hand corner of
the Evolution-X menu screen.

STEP 3:
Open up SMART FTP and connect to your XBOX:

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STEP 4:
Access the “D” drive (your Xbox's DVD rom), select all the files (press CTL-A) copy the contents to your computer by
“RIGHT-CLICKING” on your selection and choosing DOWNLOAD, DIRECT, CHOOSE FOLDER. Be sure you have
the some space free. Most of the games I play are sports games and so far, they've all been under 3Gb but some
(Metal Gear Solid) are bigger!

3 - CREATE AN “XBOX FRIENDLY” ISO FILE

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STEP 1:
Run GDFIMAGE.EXE in order to create an ISO that you can burn onto a DVD. If you get any errors, more than likely
it's a space issue. I was lucky enough not to get another error (other than because I lacked space).

4 - BURN THE ISO TO DVD

STEP 1:
Open up Phantom and choose “Image Burning Wizard”. This will bring up a window where you choose which file
you want to burn to DVD.

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STEP 2:
Configure your burn settings. A lot of places I researched said not to use more than 2x burning so that is what I used.

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Once it completes, take it out, and try it. If it doesn't work right away try these things:

1. Eject and insert disc again.

2. Power down XBOX and power back up (with disc in)
3. Try burning to different media
4. Try the forums at http://www.xbox-scene.com

If you are still having trouble and have tried all of the above, feel free to contact me:

● ICQ: 9329071
● AIM: NinoAvila
● MSN: NinoAvila@msn.com
● Yahoo: NinoAvila1
● Email:NinoAvila@msn.com

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