I have read a lot of rumors concerning the 79LF. Some say its flashable without extra hadware, some say its not.
I get it to Mode B and see the drive in windows. Everything acts like with any other drive. But when I try to flash
with maximus toolbox 4.5 it wont do the trick.
Big talk, short question:
Is it "software only" flashable ?
P.S: Thanks for answering the question which might have been asked a few dozen times. But im confused of all the crap talk in several forums.
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No, you have to use a passkey key chip for the 79 drive.
QUOTE(lei @ Nov 10 2007, 07:59 AM) 
I have read a lot of rumors concerning the 79LF. Some say its flashable without extra hadware, some say its not.
I get it to Mode B and see the drive in windows. Everything acts like with any other drive. But when I try to flash
with maximus toolbox 4.5 it wont do the trick.
Big talk, short question:
Is it "software only" flashable ?
P.S: Thanks for answering the question which might have been asked a few dozen times. But im confused of all the crap talk in several forums.
all 79 drives as of today need passkey install to flash
are the 79 drives the only drive that requires soldering? i just ordered the core version, are there any 79 drives in those?
Current machines appear to be a mix of Hitachi 0079FL and BenQ.
QUOTE(alexng83 @ Nov 11 2007, 02:25 AM)
are the 79 drives the only drive that requires soldering? i just ordered the core version, are there any 79 drives in those?
I think most cores have Hitachi drives.
QUOTE(alexng83 @ Nov 10 2007, 08:25 PM)
are the 79 drives the only drive that requires soldering? i just ordered the core version, are there any 79 drives in those?
atm yes 79 is only drive that requires soldering. And from my experience most new core (arcade) systems are coming with 79fl drives.
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