Time Server Sync on oXbox Guide (& Time Cap Removal)
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:50 pm
Time Server Sync on oXbox Guide 2016 (& Time Cap Removal)
Is the wrong time on your oXbox bugging you or naming all your save games the same (defaults to 3/3/2007 in my case). I have the fix! There's not a lot out there in 2016 on this so here you are.
I do recommend removing the time clock capacitor on your console (as long as it is not v1.6). This guy is notorious for leaking.
See my 6/19/17 post below.
Once this cap is removed or if it has just gone out, you need a time solution. Some games (such as DOOM 3) use a time stamp to name your saves. This will help you differentiate between save files and also make your dashboard time correct.
This will take a few moments to sync once complete if you the unplug your oXbox and time is not stored in BIOS.
Criteria: Have a modded oXbox with an internet connection. This IP scheme should work fine on Evo but step by step for UnleashedX & XBMC below
First, find the sever that is closest to you and jot down the IP.
http://tf.nist.gov/tf-cgi/servers.cgi
I'm in Texas so I chose the Birmingham, AL NIST server also on Central Standard Time at: 66.199.22.67
There are other NTP pool servers out there that use names versus IP. Keep in mind UnleashedX & Evo do not support host names, IP address only. XBMC does support host names.
Hope this helps and adds a bit of life to your aging oXbox!
Unleashed X:
System > Settings > Date and Time:
Enable SNTP
IP: 66.199.22.67 (for CST)
Port: 123
Allow HTTP: Yes
Save
Exit
Restart console
XBMC:
Settings > Appearance > International:
Enable Internet Time Synchronization
Time Server Host: 66.199.22.67 (For CST Time)
Exit
Restart console
Is the wrong time on your oXbox bugging you or naming all your save games the same (defaults to 3/3/2007 in my case). I have the fix! There's not a lot out there in 2016 on this so here you are.
I do recommend removing the time clock capacitor on your console (as long as it is not v1.6). This guy is notorious for leaking.
See my 6/19/17 post below.
Once this cap is removed or if it has just gone out, you need a time solution. Some games (such as DOOM 3) use a time stamp to name your saves. This will help you differentiate between save files and also make your dashboard time correct.
This will take a few moments to sync once complete if you the unplug your oXbox and time is not stored in BIOS.
Criteria: Have a modded oXbox with an internet connection. This IP scheme should work fine on Evo but step by step for UnleashedX & XBMC below
First, find the sever that is closest to you and jot down the IP.
http://tf.nist.gov/tf-cgi/servers.cgi
I'm in Texas so I chose the Birmingham, AL NIST server also on Central Standard Time at: 66.199.22.67
There are other NTP pool servers out there that use names versus IP. Keep in mind UnleashedX & Evo do not support host names, IP address only. XBMC does support host names.
Hope this helps and adds a bit of life to your aging oXbox!
Unleashed X:
System > Settings > Date and Time:
Enable SNTP
IP: 66.199.22.67 (for CST)
Port: 123
Allow HTTP: Yes
Save
Exit
Restart console
XBMC:
Settings > Appearance > International:
Enable Internet Time Synchronization
Time Server Host: 66.199.22.67 (For CST Time)
Exit
Restart console