It's time to start a new thread I believe.. people don't like looking through 32 pages of hard drives to try and spot their model!
(NOTE: THE OLD, LONG LIST IS AT THIS LINK)

First... a HUGE thanks for Morpheus99 for starting the original thread!

Members ivc and lookformeb have both compiled some awesome drive lists - in the same week, without knowing that they were undertaking the same project! Both are awesome links - the main difference is that one can submit info directly to ivc's list, but can't view the drives missing model numbers; while lookformeb's has all the HDD's that were missing model numbers in the original thread (note: without model numbers, its impossible to tell exactly if your drive is lockable, but it gives you a slightly better idea if it's possible).

The links (in no particular order ):
Lockability List #1 (ivc)
Lockability List #2 (lookformeb)
Lockability List #3 (MERKOSH)
Check all three links!!

Note: For any new information on hard drives, please submit to this thread as well! It will keep the tradition going, as well as help lookformeb update. If you have an extra few minutes, submit any new info to both this thread AND ivc's site!

- When you post the drive you've tested, it is imperative that you also post the model number!! These can be found on the labels of the hard drives. They really, really give people an exact idea of whether their new drive will work or not.
- The capacity, RPMs, and buffer size and software attempted are extremely helpful. Kit numbers are nearly useless for documentation just as posting without a model number is.

Useful Information: (thanks lookformeb!)

• ConfigMagic FINAL is arguably the best way to lock your hard drive. It's simple and effective.
  
• Hard drive "lockability" is technically known as "ATA Security Mode." On occasion, the hard drive manufacturer may indicate that their drive is compatible with the ATA Security Mode and it may not.
  
• Just because a hard drive manufacturer says their drive is ATA Security Mode compatible, it does not mean it will work on the Xbox. It is well known that Maxtor claims that all of their hard drives are compatible, and they are not.
  
• If you have a hard drive with similar specifications to one you see here, it DOES NOT mean it is the same drive or it supports (or doesn't support) the ATA Security Mode. The model number is the only sure way to know.
  
• I stress once again, the only way to insure compatibility to know the model number.
  
• A "debated" drive simply indicates that there are some people that could and could not lock their drive. This may have been because of an outdates version of the software they were attempting to lock with or some other unknown issue
  
• The Western Digital WD800BB and WD1200JB appear to carry a bit of a risk when locking. There are many reports of lockability and unable to be locked. Perhaps there were separate batches of drives with different firmware versions on them. No one is really sure why.
  
• The compiled chart without model numbers is the least reliable way to check for lockability. It is only there for documentation purposes and should be taken loosely.

Well, that just about sums it up for now. One more for lookformeb and ivc!!

Hi guys, I need some hepl here...Does anyone knows how to find a tutorial explaining how to use ConfigMagic?? And I mean a full tutorial with details...

Thanks to all in this topic...is a very usefull place to help u pick a HDD.

And something else...from all brands of HDD would u recommend SEAGATE???? I've read that they are working very quitely...

Seagates are quiet... and they are a good drive.

ConfigMagic tutorial? Press the start button, everything is there before your eyes... what else do ya need?

if you like to know what drive or brand is popular, look at this page on my site. It shows top 10 drives, model serie, brand, size, and a lot more. It's dynamicaly updated whenever a new drive is submitted.

Yes ok I press the start button, but how do I load the program? on the pc or on the xbox with a cd-rw and a dummy file? (kind of n00b...)

QUOTE (Constantinou @ Dec 13 2003, 09:01 AM)

Yes ok I press the start button, but how do I load the program? on the pc or on the xbox with a cd-rw and a dummy file? (kind of n00b...)

You can load the program either via media or HDD... it works either way.

[edit] I just plugged in a Seagate ST3120026A and it really is almost silent. I had to listen real hard to hear the drive actually spinning (with the Xbox case OFF). Oh, and just for the record, this 120GB 7200RPM 8mb Cache drive is lockable with ConfigMagic like the list says.[/edit]

Personal Experience (Locked):
Seagate ST3160023A = ConfigMagic
Seagate ST3120022A= ConfigMagic
Seagate ST3120026A = ConfigMagic
Seagate ST3200822A = ConfigMagic
Western Digital WD800BB = ConfigMagic
Western Digital WD1200BB = ConfigMagic
Western Digital WD1600JB = ConfigMagic
Western Digital WD1600BB = ConfigMagic
Western Digital WD2000BB = ConfigMagic

Gathered From Around The Forums (Locked):
Seagate ST340016A = ConfigMagic and Others
Seagate ST380021A = ConfigMagic and Others

hey guys can anyone explain this:

QUOTE

People! You're not reading the big red letters which say "AFTER RUNNING MAGIC YOU MUST RUN XBVSET BEFORE REBOOTING". If Xfree doesnt start for you, SSH in and type "xbvset", this should fix your issues.

Posted by:: XanTium
December 15 03:51 CEST

THANKS

thats not config magic. thats for gentoox i believe

yes but what is used for??

and pls anyone tell me where I can find a guide explaining ConfigMagic and all the features pls.....

Magic is a feature of Gentoox, which is a Linux distribution for Xbox.

ConfigMagic is an EEPROM tool. Its most-used feature is its ability to lock/unlock your hard drive (using EEPROM data). As lookformeb already said, just run the program like you would run any other Xbox application, and press "Start" to open its menu of features. It's painfully simple, so please do not ask for a tutorial. You'll sooner see a guide walking you through making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

How to make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

ROTFL

the thing is my xbox wont even start up...it shows error 5.. so how can i even run configmagic to unlock my HDD. It seems to me the xbox has to be working before you can use configmagic. Please someone tell me otherwise

http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/errorcodes.php

QUOTE

5 - kernel - HDD not locked (retail bioses require the hd to be locked)

Yes!!! The Maxtor 300GB model K01J300 is lockable. I was nervous there for a while since the Maxtor 300GB model 5A300J0 was not lockable. I just ordered it this weekend at a discounted price from www.outpost.com and didn't even check to see if this drive could be locked or not. Anyways, I'm glad I will be able to replace my 120GB 5400 Western Digital HDD with no trouble at all.

Maxtor 200GB Sucessfully Locked. (Using Slayers 2.5)
DiamondMax Plus 9
7200 RPM, 8MB Cache
Kit Number: L01P200
Drive Model Number: 6Y200P0

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Maxtor 250GB Sucessfully Locked. (Using Slayers 2.5)
DiamondMax Plus 9
7200 RPM, 8MB Cache
Kit Number: L01P250
Drive Model Number: 6Y250P0

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FYI:
The only difference between the 6Y200P0/6Y250P0 series and the 7Y200P0/7Y250P0 series is the warranty.

6Y200P0/6Y250P0 Series = DiamondMax® Plus 9 with 1 Year Warranty
7Y200P0/7Y250P0 Series = MaXLine™ ATA with 3 Year Warranty

Otherwise these drives seems to be completely indentical.

Maxtor Product Line

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LUMBERG FUKTER

Metalhead,

What program did you use to lock your K01J300?

Samsung SV160N 5400rpm 160 GB
locked with slayer

Couldn't lock it through hdlock.exe, so I used ConfigMagic FINAL. Works like a charm.

Samsung SP1203N 120Gb 7200rpm - Locked with ConfigMagic no problem.

Uhmmm... this may sound a bit dumb (please bear with me, it's very hard for me to read a lot of stuff in english as my english is really not that good), How do you use Config magic? do you burn the config magic final on a CD RW and then insert the disc in the xbox? Lock the HDD on the Xbox?

You can do it that way, yes.

Anybody succesfully locked a Western Digital WD1200JB using slayers 2.5?

QUOTE (heinrich @ Dec 16 2003, 03:05 PM)

How to make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Man that is great... I now know how to build a PB&J.... But what do I do with it now??? It doesn't say where to put it.... I guess I'll try the original XBox DVD-ROM and see what comes of it....

Hi, i have an xbox v1.5 with a ALX2+ modchip installed. I have also got a WD 120GB (WD1200BB) drive installed, with evoX running on it.
If i boot the xbox in blue or red mode it works fine, but if i try and boot it in normal M$ green mode i get the service screen with error 13 showing.
I have used configMagic Final to lock the drive and it tells me that it is locked.
The standard HDD that came with the xbox works fine in all 3 modes but the bigger drive does not.
Anyone got any ideas at all?

I have been looking through the forums but i have not found anything that answers my question. Any help or advice would be great.

ThaDeak

Evox version 3935 also has the option to lock and unlock the hard drive but you must enable it in the evox.ini file first.

I don't know how good it is because I've never actually used it. Has any here?

QUOTE (Thundera @ Jan 5 2004, 02:44 PM)

Evox version 3935 also has the option to lock and unlock the hard drive but you must enable it in the evox.ini file first. I don't know how good it is because I've never actually used it. Has any here?

I'm sure it fine...

ConfigMagic is basically the set standard though.

Computer Hardware > Hard Drives > WESTERN DIGITAL > N82E16822144102
Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model WD800BB, OEM Drive only
Specifications:
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 2MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Features: Quiet Drive technology
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Remark: OEM Drive only

Model# WD800BB
Item# N82E16822144102
Stock Status: In Stock
Rating:**** (avg rating out of 74 voters)

is the HD shown above compatible with executer2.3 lite/solderless? and is it a good hd? and will it fit in my x-box? are all HD's the same size?

chad2001, according to my list, that HDD has been reported as lockable AND not lockable. I would purchase that at your own risk.

All HDD's are the same width and length (for the msot part), but the height varies. Generally, the larger the HDD (GB's) the taller it gets.

QUOTE (lookformeb @ Jan 6 2004, 01:58 PM)

chad2001, according to my list, that HDD has been reported as lockable AND not lockable. I would purchase that at your own risk. All HDD's are the same width and length (for the msot part), but the height varies. Generally, the larger the HDD (GB's) the taller it gets.

Well what hd would u prefer me to get? I will not go ever 70$ and not over 80gigs and im gunna be useing a Executer2.3lite

QUOTE (chad2001 @ Jan 6 2004, 08:02 AM)

QUOTE (lookformeb @ Jan 6 2004, 01:58 PM) chad2001, according to my list, that HDD has been reported as lockable AND not lockable.  I would purchase that at your own risk. All HDD's are the same width and length (for the msot part), but the height varies.  Generally, the larger the HDD (GB's) the taller it gets. Well what hd would u prefer me to get? I will not go ever 70$ and not over 80gigs and im gunna be useing a Executer2.3lite

The list is there so people don't need to tell you what to get... use your judgement...

i have tried using the lock hdd using evox 3935 and it says it is locked, but i still cannot boot into M$ mode.
any ideas anyone please?

This thread needs to be cleaned...

Seagate Barracuda V
ST3120022A
120 gig
7200rpm
2 Meg Cache
Firmware 3.06

LOCKABLE with "unlockx"

I just bought this drive -

Hitachi Deskstar 200GB 8MB cache 7200rpm

model no - HDS722525VLAT80

according to Hitachi website this is a Deskstar 7K250

Both of the lockability lists do not have this drive. They dont even have IBM (which is wha the deskstar brand used to be) in the 200gb size.

Does anyone have any info on this drive/family?

Seagate ST3200822A 200gb, 7200rpm, 8mb cache drive locked first try with ConfigMagic FINAL

white label 160gb 7200rpm 8mb

LOCKABLE ConfigMagic

www.justdeals.com

you can add Maxtor 6E030L0 to the list, locked with the built in locker in evox 3935.
"i know i know a terribly small drive but my wd 1200jb died on me so i have to use a spare for now"

kind of dumb question, will a pc's bios pickup a locked drive during boot? I'm just trying to troubleshoot my drive a bit before i send it back. When i boot up the scan doesn't detect it so i didn't know if that was from the locking or not. It was a locked wd 1200jb, also since i locked this maxtor is it going to have the same lock code as the wd would since they are from the same machine?

I have this HD, 160gig and lockable with slayers_2.5

my specs also:

xbox 1.4/1.5
160 gig HD MAXTOR
X2.3b PRO MOD

HARDDRIVE LOCKABLE

The Western Digital 307AA is also lockable through hdlock.

Unlock and disable with hdunlock and hddisabl the original xbox HD. Use the full version of Winhex 11.2 SR4 to copy original xbox HD to new HD after zeroing the first 4096 sectors with hdprepar. Then use liveinfo2 beta to generate new lock password for HD, lock new HD with new password. This is just a summary of course, look for tuts here and all over the web. Real easy.

My Specs

Xbox 1.0
Dead Thompson DVD Drive
30GB 5400RPM HD
PBL 1.3
Evox 3935

Price of entire upgrade so far=$50 for dead XBOX + $10 for PSU + HD was free from friend = $60

Price of playing N64, SNES and NES games on an XBOX = priceless

i have a Maxtor 6Y120L0, and 2 boxes- one with no chip, just modded via the font exploit (1.4), and one unmodded (1.1)- with an X-ecuter 2.3 on the way. I put a backup image of the 1.5 box before i did any modification on it to my new hd, and tried to use hdlock.exe to lock it, but i always get "drive not ready" and it doesn't work.
Everybody seems to agree that ConfigMagic is the way to go, but that means i'd have to have evox and a mod chip in the xbox to boot up without having it already locked right? Is there any other tool i can use to lock the new hd from my pc and just use it like a retail xbox untill the chip gets here? Or can i lock a drive on my pc remotely using configmagic from the xbox?

thanks for any help

Western Digital 40 gig 7200 RPM. I've had the drive for 4 years, would have posted the model # but I couldn't find the thread when the case was closed . SUCCESSFULLY LOCKED WITH UNLOCKX!

Maxtor 80gb ata 100, not lockable with config magic (atleast it didnt work for me) but the maxtor 80gb ata 133 is lockable with config magic

I have read this thread. I have a question, Is it Manditory to lock the HDD or else it won't boot?

I don't want to lock the HDD. I'll be using a XBIT and Evox 3935 with the M7 bios.

So Will I need to Lock the HDD so that the xbox boots up?

What's the soul reason for locking it any ways?

you need to lock it to access xbox live or to enter msdash when the modchip is disabled.

my drive says "doesnt support locking feature" (or something similar) am I totally without hope?

I tried Slayers and ConfigMagic....what are my other options?..any?

thanks

-whispers-

Hi all, slight problem unlocking my original drive...

I have the unlock.exe method.

When I install my xbox hdd into my puter and boot, as soon as it starts to boot, it comes up on my monitor that "hard drive is locked" wants me to put a pw in before it even finishes booting with the startup disk. The amount of room it allows me isn't enough room for the real unlock code. It allows me 5 tries, then locks me out. "reboot and repeat process." There is no way for me to boot to the dos disk with my xbox hdd installed in my puter. Any ideas how to get around that?

Thanx in advance

got my xenium chip yesterday and gonna install it tomorrow. I have a 20GB hd laying around somewhere which dates from 2000. is there any chance this drive will be lockable?

EDIT; It's a Quantum Fireball AT 15GB QML15000LC-A