There are 9 kernel/bios versions of XBOX.
xbox v1.0 : 3944 (usa only) , 4034 , 4036 , 4627
xbox v1.1 : 4817, 4972
xbox v1.2-1.5 :5101, 5713
xbox v1.6 : 5838

If you want to know the version, goto the settings option in the XBOX menu and select information. You will see lots of legal text.
If there's no kernel version written you have a 3944.
Else it's will be clearly written which kernel you have.

Updated for newer xbox's 12/08/03 -heinrich
Updated again 5/24/04 - brahm2

And what about the new transparent green xboxs which were released in europe recently.What version are they ?..

I modded the Green models with a CHEAP LPC V2.0 mod and it worked (europe)
i also know that this mod doesnt work in the new models V1.3

So the green model had to be a v1.1 or v1.2

The green model xbox had allready the new power (atx) connector
also the new V1.3 model has this new connector.

Maikel

Hey guys new to this sorry for the noobness. I'm looking at getting the matrix chip but it only support up to 1.2. So how do i know if my xbox is a 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5? because the kernal only gives the range?
thanks

Nevermind I found a tutorial... <- noobalicious

Thanks for the guide... I love my 4034 kernal...

is there a way to find out your xbox version if you cannot get to the settings box.. IE (error 7)?

Yeah, go right here, it's a link right on the top of the xbs home page

after the legal text my xbox shows:

K:1.00.5530.01
D:1.00.5659.03

so what version do i have?

hello XanTium thanks for your helpfull explanation about serial numbers and factorys but if my xbox is made after 2003 it doesn't help me very much. I bought a Crystal Limited Edition xbox (2004-02-06/612 2093905 40605) and plan to mod it with a chamelion and a 300 GB hd. Since the chamelion (the solderless bus that is) supports up to v 1.5 xboxes and rumor goes that the CLE xbox is a 1.6. I wonder how do I find out what version xbox I have?

Well, I am sure that they will vary...but my crystal xbox is a v1.4

My crystal's a v1.4 too. But if you're gonna open it up then you can check by looking behind the GPU (the one with the smaller shiny metal heatsink thing) and it should have a FOCUS video chip. That means it's either a 1.4 or 1.5, but there are no crystal 1.5s, so it is very likely to be a 1.4. If it says XLB ont he video chip, it's a 1.6, but only one person seems to have had this and it was in an australian crystal green xbox

Hi, under system info my xbox says

K: 1.00.5713.01
D: 1.00.5659.03


Does that mean that my kernel is 5713?

Is there any way to know for sure?

Does it matter what the kernel is?

I have a 5101 kernel with a v1.1 xbox somehow

what about 4980

Hey there I just found this thread and wanted to add to the list of stuff. I have a v1.1 xbox, but my infois as follows: K:1.00.4983.67 D:1.00.5659.01

I know the K - 1.00.4983.67 is from the bios on the modchip, but the D - 1.00.5659.01 is what wasnt adding up. Just thought I let you know that there is something else out there. And I also saw that someone else had this version as well.

so, I have a 5838, and I was really looking at modding it, (btw, its a halo SE, so the some of them are v1.6). So, when will a mod be available that works? Perhaps X3?

Ibbanez: That's your dashboard version...

openthewell: Some chips can be installed properly on the 1.6, but as of now, there are no bios that supports it.

K: 1.00.5101.01

damm i've got a kernel 5713.

it is a V1.4 or V1.5 most likely a V1.4 my multimeter gives a connection between the point 2 near winbond chip and a screw on the frame.

i have to chip this bastard don't i ?

my bios say
bios version : unknown
kernel: 1.00.3944.01
xb hw info 00000001 A3 B2

how i upgrade the kernel?
and update bios?

Just to add some information, this is what I'm seeing on mine, it's a 1.6 - Manufactured 2004-04-08.

K:1.00.5838.01
D:1.00.5960.01

So if i have a 5838 does that mean i have a, 1.6 x-box

Do you have any clue what the special halo edition xbox console version is?

I have a green special edition xbox

the manufactures date is somewhere in april 2004

so im guessing its version 1.6, right?

if thats the case, should i take the risk to install xecuter 2.3 pro mod chip?

I have a Halo Special Edition transparent green XBox,

Manufacturing date: "2004-02-12"

My XBox info is:

K: 1.00.5713.01

D: 1.00.5659.03


That's my info, anyone know which model I have?
I'd hate to open it and find out I can't put in a chip
and already ruin my warranty. Thanks!

I got a black xb with kernal 5713,
I know someone knows what version it is.
I wanna put x-ice solderless in mine.

i am also in the same boat.

thank jebus there's more people here with the same xbox.

i have the translucent green halo edition one and it's k-5713 and d-5659

i didn't see an answer.

can anyone help? if the answer is here call me an idiot and just tell me where it is.

Hey there,

I'm trying to find out what version i have for my xbox and followed the guidlines but it seems the week i have in the serial number doesn't appear in the given table. Could somebody please give me a hand i would really appreciate it because i'm thinking of modding my xbox and want to know what chip to buy. Thinkin about the Xenium ICE or Xecuter 2.3b but i want the solerless because i've never really soldered before. Apparently with Xenim ICE u can't use the solderless adapter for v1.6. Here is my info:

MFG-Date: 2003-08-12
Serial #: 2066957 33305
K: 1.00.5101.01
D: 1.00.4920.01


Thanks for all your help!!

well i have a halo special edition xbox with a kernel of 5713, i got the x-ice and i can tell you the soilderless adapter does not work at all, and it doesnt look like any one knows what version it really is.


just my two cents

I can get a Crystal Limited Edition Xbox with a manufacture date of 29-01-2004.

What version would this be?

Based on what people have seen, does a 5838 kernel always imply version 1.6? I just bought an Xbox with a MFG date of 7/15/04 and kernel version 5838, so it is probably safe to assume that this is a 1.6 Xbox, right?

Unfortunately, the serial number / version guide does not have data for my product line (3 from region 5) for the past few months, so it is not clear if they have completely switched their production to version 1.6 yet. The last entry is from April 5, which was still version 1.4.

Any experiences with recent Xboxes and their versions?

-sfgeek

so wats the go wid the k 1.00.5713.01, d 1.00.5659.03 are these a 1.6?
manufacturer date 15/3/04.?

Trying to pinpoint my version as well and getting some conflicting info... This is not a green Xbox but it was won on the pepsi point thing. Below is what I know, that's in advance.

System Info:
Kernal: K:1.00.5101.01
Dashboard: D:1.00.4920.01

Man Date= 2003-07-29
Week of year: 31
Year: 2003
Factory: China2


DVD Drive:
Samsung DVD-ROM
Model SDG-605
P/N X00603-005
BG68-00490A Rev.00

Conexant
Video Encoder
CX25871-14
E393691.1
0327 Philippines

Two-Row style power connector

Ramx2
Samsung 325
K4D263238D-QC50
U5EG02DB Korea

No Fan on Video Heatsink.

My Kernel is 1.00.4977.01
My Dash is 1.00.4034.01

I have an NTSC box.

I don't have a chip or TSOP or anything. I didn't see this version in the post so I was wondering if anyone else has this.