Why the hell...

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Nibbler

Guest
...is there not a multi-region PC DVD drive yet? It can't be hard, and it would probably sell loads.


/me tries to invent one.


Bugger. I cannae do it :(
 
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Sar

Guest
My DVD/CD-RW drive is region free.

Cos I Ha><0r1s3d it :D
 
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Nibbler

Guest
Hmmm, this looks a lot like my current DVD drive. It says i am allowed 5 region changes before the thing locks up and is unable to change the region. Are you sure this allows any number of region changes?
 
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WPKenny

Guest
It's normally a case of flashing the firmware in the DVD drive. DOa search for hacked firmware.
 
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Will

Guest
Aye, that overclockers one just comes ready-flashed with the region-free firmware.
 
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Nibbler

Guest
Right, i got all teh stuff to 'ack meh drive, but i need DOS 6.0 or something :\
 
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Grimes

Guest
Originally posted by Lead Nibbler
Right, i got all teh stuff to 'ack meh drive, but i need DOS 6.0 or something :\
Click to expand...

in DOS when you flash it - "DOS mode" sometimes works...
unless you can find a windows flash utility

hmmm, have to finally get around to doing my PC's dvd drive soon
 
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Nibbler

Guest
Originally posted by ItchyTrigaFinga
Link me, let's have a butchers.
Click to expand...

Don't have a link but i'll paste the readme (i'm on Win2k btw):

ATAPI DVD-A06/106S Patched FIRMWARE UPGRADE 1.22 RPC-1 by Mr.Kirill
Firmware Upgrade Instructions(DVD-106S/DVD-A06S)

If you are not experiencing problems with your DVD-ROM drive, there
is no need to upgrade your firmware. For more information about
what firmware revision your drive contains, look in the
Device Manager in Windows 95/98. To access the Device Manager,
click the start button, settings, control panel, system. Click on
the tab "Device Manager". Click on the "+" next to the CD-ROM icon.
Click on the appropriate Pioneer DVD-ROM drive you wish to update,
then click the "Properties" tab. Next click on the tab "settings". On
this tab is located the current firmware revision of this drive.


Steps to take before update process:
-Make sure the target DVD-ROM drive is free of any disc.
-Find out for which IDE bus the target DVD-ROM drive is configured.
(Primary or Secondary)
-Find out whether the target DVD-ROM drive is set as a Master or Slave.
If you are uncertain as to how to find what IDE bus your DVD-ROM
drive is connected to, consult your system builder.

1. Download the appropriate zip file for the target DVD-ROM drive.
Recommended save locations are C:\ or A:\.(Because Directory names more
than 8 characters are truncated in MS-DOS, it is recommended the
name of the directory to which the zip file is saved be no longer
than 8 characters)

2. Unzip the zip file. Extract the unzipped files either to your
Hard disk drive or floppy disk drive.

Confirm the following files have been unzipped:
Upgrade program........ UPG5A.EXE
Firmware file.......... rpc1122.HEX(xxx's refer to the firmware
revision)

3. Enter DOS 6.0 or later/Windows 95/98 MS-DOS mode.(A Windows 95/98 DOS
Window will not work properly)
How to enter MS-DOS mode(in Winodws 95/98)
Click the start button, shut down, restart in MS-DOS mode, then OK.
If running a pure Windows NT or 2000 environment, use a DOS 6.0 or
later/Windows95/98 startup disk.

4. Move to the directory to which the zip files were extracted.
If the files are located at C:\, type "C:\" and press the ENTER key, then
type "cd \" and press the ENTER key.
You should now be at C:\

If the files are located at A:\, insert the floppy disk with the unzipped
files into your system and type "A:\" and press the ENTER key, then
type "cd \" and press the ENTER key.
You should now be at A:\

Firmware update command
Type the following and press the ENTER key at the end:

UPG5A /n rpc1122.HEX

-/n will vary depending on which IDE bus the target DVD-ROM drive is
configured for. Type one of the following, depending on which IDE bus
(Primary/Secondary) and setting(Master/Slave)the target DVD-ROM drive
is configured:
n=1: Primary Slave
n=2: Secondary Master
n=3: Secondary Slave
**please make certain you choose the correct number**
If you are uncertain as to how to find what IDE bus your DVD-ROM drive is
connected to, consult your system builder. It is recommended to connect
the DVD-106S/DVD-A06S to the secondary IDE as a Master and begin the update
process.
-In the xxx's, type the exact .HEX filename as the one downloaded.
Example: Downloaded .HEX filename: G6TA122.HEX
Command: UPG5A /2 rpc1122.HEX
(*CAUTION-This example has the drive set as Secondary Master)

The update process shall begin. This may take a few minutes.
DO NOT operate your PC in any way(clicking the mouse buttons, typing on the
keyboard, etc.)or turn off the power on your system during the update process.
If the upgrade process is interrupted mid-transfer, it may result in an
inoperable drive.

5. After the process is completed, you shall be notified of a firmware
revision. Make certain this is the firmware revision you intended to use.

6. After this process has been completed, turn the power supply of your system
OFF before using it again.

Sorry it's so long.
 
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Will

Guest
Sorry Nibs, forgot about ya.

What you have to do is make yourself up a DOS boot floppy, and work from that.
 
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