I have tried several IDE cables and even purchased a seperate IDE card yesterday. The only thing I can think of is that I am not using a dual IDE controller. The card from yesterday was a single and my motherboard is a single port IDE. I am going to make a trip today to return the card and see if I can find a dual channel IDE card. That is the only thing I can think of. The 2 disk unlock utilities listed in the instructions of the thread see the drive, they just can't do anything with it.

 

As for the drive itself, I can see it under MHDD using the EID command. When I try to run the config command I get a DCO Itentity Checksum Error. I also can boot into Linux and I used HDPARM and the drive shows that it is healthy, but it is locked.

 

I really appreciate your help on this. I hope that when we solve this mystery that the thread will help others that encounter this.

 

Thanks again,

Scott

the PC that I use for upgrades only has a single IDE channel...

Anything special in the BIO config? I tried it on a Dell over the weekend and got the same results.

Anything special in the BIO config? I tried it on a Dell over the weekend and got the same results.

I use 'auto' withing nothing special.

applied the torrent like I have in the past however it says NOK for status of Bluetooth and CDDB Grace note "-"...anyone else seent this?? I didnt encounter any issues in the Acronis application...

Garret,

I think I understand the problem. My motherboard has an onboard SATA RAID controller. I am trying to find a friend with an older PC that still has and IDE port on it.

Scott

got my drive back with the new maps thanks garret. thanks for the fast service.

I have an AVIC Z2 with a Z3 image from 2008 (03.0000), installed on an aftermarket previously unlocked drive.

I can't remember if I removed security back when I first unlocked/imaged the drive...but I'm pretty sure I did.

What is the specific procedure for upgrading a previously upgraded-unlocked-security-removed drive to the 2010 firmware?

Can I do it without losing my existing data?

I have an AVIC Z2 with a Z3 image from 2008 (03.0000), installed on an aftermarket previously unlocked drive.

I can't remember if I removed security back when I first unlocked/imaged the drive...but I'm pretty sure I did.

 

What is the specific procedure for upgrading a previously upgraded-unlocked-security-removed drive to the 2010 firmware?

Can I do it without losing my existing data?

See the 2nd post in this sticky thread...

See the 2nd post in this sticky thread...

Yeah, I already found what I needed after going through the thread multiple times and piecing together the info.

Hopefully, what I've gathered is correct and complete...I'll find out soon enough.

Being in the tech support biz, I realize that sometimes it's difficult to put yourself in the uneducated guy's shoes when you already have all the answers.

I mean, geeze! You already did all the hard work involved in obtaining the knowledge...why can't everyone else do the work as well?!

Maybe that's why some of us are teachers and some of us are students.

And all teachers are students at some point in their existence.

Anyway...thanks for all your hard work.

...My old instructions using Acronis True Image Home 10.0 (this is the version that I use):

Download my PDF Upgrade instructions to save your personal data:

http://www.avic411.com/forum/download/file.php?id=8291...

Sorry if this has been answered before, but from the second post in this thread, when I try to download the above link it appears to be dead. TIA.

Sorry if this has been answered before, but from the second post in this thread, when I try to download the above link it appears to be dead. TIA.

Post fixed and file is available for download.

Awesome thanks!

can a get some help here guys ... i currently see 0 seeders... much appreciated.

could i get some seeders too please, i will share after getting the files

Firing up my seed of this now, hope it doesn't take too long for you guys.

Seeding until 28 April 11.

EDIT: Just wanted to say that I just finished the update and it worked great, first time. I used the test disc on a Z2 and my Linux box did all the work without MHDD (Can you say commandlinefu.com?!), but I had to use Clonezilla to apply the disk images. Rock on! Thanks! Pulp_Fiction and Garrettoomey!

thank you everyone for this. I did it successfully!!!!

A word of advice for anyone that is attempting to do this. READ EVERYTHING IN THIS THREAD! It should help prevent unnecessary posts as I've seen here. Most of the questions have already been answered...

Thank you everyone once again!

Hi All,

I recently purchased the Z3 upgrade HD from ebay. When i installed it, my Z1 didn't boot up, it said "cannot use HDD". I wish i would have read this forum before I purchased the HD from Ebay. Has anybody seen the problem before? I'm going to send the HD back, but before i do I was wondering if there was a fix to this issue?

Thanks

Hi All,

 

I recently purchased the Z3 upgrade HD from ebay. When i installed it, my Z1 didn't boot up, it said "cannot use HDD". I wish i would have read this forum before I purchased the HD from Ebay. Has anybody seen the problem before? I'm going to send the HD back, but before i do I was wondering if there was a fix to this issue?

 

Thanks

yes I have, contact your ebay seller and have them ship you a new hdd. ive that that happened to me multiple times, something is wrong with either unlocking the hdd or imaging. if you paid for it, get it right. good luck!

I sent it back, the dealer i purchased it from kept pointing the finger at my z1, saying it had hardware problems.

If you want the map in megaupload links let me know.

Hook it p G.... 2010 maps

I have a z1 upgraded to a Z3 with 60gb drive if you are interested.

Hey guy, i need seeders please! i'm on a T1 line so it won't take long at all please!

Thanks Garret

This is my second upgrade and your service was outstanding both times

I am a loyal customer and happy to give you a bump.

The drive is back in and working great.

Hi guys,

http://www.mediafire...bas8so8y0saaqt7

Does this torrent have US or European maps?

Thnx alot!!