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written by the dude ( no not me) this guide is from the evox offitial site so please don't ask me questions about it. just read it

* Special Note: DO NOT go to #EvolutionX and make any kind of requests for software, not only is this forbidden, but may result in a permanent ban from the channel. #EvolutionX is a channel created to help people with legitimate problems and should be used only if tutorials or forums fail to help your situation. The EvolutionX team does not condone any kind of piracy of XBOX copywrited material, and discourages any type of conversation relating to piracy in channel or in forum posts.

* The EvolutionX team and the @'s or +'s of #EvolutionX Efnet cannot be held resposible for any damage caused to your XBOX as a result of installing or using this software. You proceed at your own risk. It is recommended before starting that the user have some knowledge of basic networking, knowledge of common ftp software, and understand how to use a PC burner. Strong general computer knowledge is also a must. If you lack knowledge of any of the above mentioned prerequisits please do not attempt to modify your xbox, as your chances of permanetly damaging your XBOX are severely increased. Once again the EvolutionX team or anyone associated can and will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your XBOX by attempting to install this software. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
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-=Installing EvolutionX on your xbox hdd and connecting your xbox to the network=-

Alright, the reason why you are here is you have an xbox, with a chip, you want to set up EvolutionX on your xbox. But you're clueless as to what to do. Someone in #EvolutionX probably sent you to read this tutorial, and if your not a lazy person, you will actually follow this step by step, rather than ask 400 stupid newb questions in channel that every @ and + have heard over and over again. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS ENTITE TURORIAL ONE TIME BEFORE ACTUALLY FOLLOWING THE STEPS. You may realize that you might have to modify the evox.ini or customize certain aspects of your boot disc before actually making your boot disc. So HERE WE GO!

* Note: If you are planning on connecting your xbox to your network using a hub or router, you will most likely have to modify your evox.ini to accomidate your customized network. Please read through section 5 "Editing the evox.ini" so you can edit before you make your iso. Also for those of you newbs doing your first evox install, you will most likely be using your original xbox hdd. The evox.ini is set up for items to be exectuted from the f: partition that you will not have with an original hdd. It may be wise for you change all fields in the evox.ini from f: to e: before you pack the evox.ini into an iso. Although it is not neccessary if you do not plan on running any apps or games right away, but recommended you do this now.

1. Making an EvolutionX ISO

First things first, you need to make an EvolutionX (EvoX) Boot disc from EvolutionX_beta_V1.8.3752.rar provided by the good people of the EvoX team. Unrar EvolutionX_beta_V1.8.3752.rar and you will find 3 Files and two folders. (evoxdash.xbe [rename it to default.xbe], evox.ini, EvolutionX beta V1.8.3752.nfo, a Skin folder, a bios folder). You will need to secure xISO to make an XBOX ISO of four of these files and folders. (default.xbe, evox.ini, Skin folder, bios folder) It is also recommended to add some dummy space to your ISO. Some XBOX dvdrom drives have trouble booting such a small ISO, so adding dummy space in the beggining will save you a lot of trouble. What is dummy space? Its a big file you dumbass. Just pick any file on your computer, about 50 megabytes, rename to abc.dat and include in your ISO. Put the four files mentioned in a folder called EvoX and include your dummy space in that folder as well. Open up xISO, go to tools, then make iso. Browse to the EvoX folder you just put all your files in, name the ISO Evox_v1.8.3752.iso, and hit save.

2. Burning the ISO

You will want to use either a CDRW, DVDR or DVDRW. CDR WILL NOT WORK! Yes, Yes, you've heard that there is a miracle xbox out there than one of your friend's friend's had that would boot CDR media, but trust me YOURS WILL NOT or just assume IT WILL NOT and save yourself a big pain in the ass. Media compatability differs from xbox to xbox. I use Memorex 4X CDRW's and i have not found an XBOX that will not boot them. There are many different types of software you can burn with, i prefer Nero. Nero is very strait forward. Open up nero, go to file, then Burn Image, then select all file types at the bottom of the browser box, then browse for the iso you just made. Burn as slow as possible, not only is this good for the xbox, but good practice whenever burning an ISO.