------------------------------------------------------ iPrep 101 Version: 0.0.5 -------------- Released: 20/11/2007 (UK DATE) -------------- Programmer: Klutsh -------------- License: GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE -------------- Copyright Notes: The iXtreme firmware is not included, you must obtain this yourself. This software may be freely redistributed so long as it is left unaltered, unless given permission by Klutsh. ------------------------------------------------------ *DISCLAIMER: ANY USE OF THIS PROGRAM IS YOUR OWN RISK* iPrep 101 is a .NET application and collection of MSDOS scripts/applications for use in flashing a Samsung TS-H943A or BenQ DVD drives. - Detect your SATA/RAID controller, HEX-Edits MTKFlash, builds BenQ batch files. - Formats your floppy/usb drive and copies all necessary files over. - Can be used with NTFS cd's, creates a folder on your hdd. - MD5 checker when selecting your firmware lets you know your firmware is legit. - Updateable Firmware definitions. - Provides simple to use on screen instructions in MSDOS. - Works with all current iXtreme firmwares. - Load Firmware from .bin or .rar. ------------------------------------------------------ Whats New/Fixed: ---------- - Added BenQ drive support. - Streamlined SATA IO detection. - Single or Dual format build process. ------------------------------------------------------ This program contains no firmware or pre-coded patches. You may link to this publicly and redistribute it freely. !!NOTE: BE CAREFUL! THIS PROGRAM USES A FORMAT COMMAND. THIS CAN AND WILL DELETE ALL FILES ON THE REMOVEABLE DRIVE LETTER YOU CHOOSE. IF THERE ARE FILES ON YOUR FLOPPY OR USB DRIVE YOU WANT TO KEEP, GET THEM OFF THE MEDIA FIRST! THE FILES WILL BE DELETED. DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR DRIVE LETTER BEFORE RUNNNING THE PROGRAM. NOBODY WANTS TO ACCIDENTALLY FORMAT THEIR WORK! A CHECK HAS BEEN INPLEMENTED TO PREVENT HDD ERASURE BUT I CANNOT GUARANTEE IT. How to Use: ----------- 1. Load your floppy disk or connect your USB Flash Drive. (optional) 2. Run iPrep 101. 3. Select your SATA device. 4. Open your iXtreme Firmware's .bin or .rar file. (Can be either Samsung or BenQ or Both) 6. Click "Prepare Destination". 7. Boot from your prepared drive or your NTFS cd. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions. Thanks: ------- Caster420 - FirmTool. Bart - MakeBoot. (mkbt.exe) Textbook - Initial Idea. HP - "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool". *Micro$oft - Xbox 360* cofree & tpepsiman - The push to do this eXOBeX - BenQ batch files Requirements: ------------- Microsoft .NET Framework V2 Serial ATA Drivers Installed in Windows for the SATA Detection.