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dreamzboy
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4. November 2005 @ 20:09 |
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I got a v9 with Matrix Infinity Chip. Flashed to the latest version 1.5. It doesn't load back up games for some reason. It only loads original games. I do see the Matrix Infinity Logo at start up, and also the version number right below the Playstation 2 Logo.
Please shine some light to this noobie. Thanks advance.
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dreamzboy
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4. November 2005 @ 21:22 |
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After some countless experimenting, I found out that the chip booted with no video, just a black screen. I had my controller plugged as suggested, but again, no luck with back up games. For some reason when I hold the reset button for 2 seconds, it loaded up with video, but does not have the 'matrix infinity' logo beneath the 'playstation 2' logo. I hope this ring a bell to someone.
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Xmodds
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5. November 2005 @ 06:50 |
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what type of media are you using for your backups, and are you burning at 1 or 2x
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dreamzboy
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5. November 2005 @ 11:25 |
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I use both memorex and verbatim. I tested it using verbatim and it makes no difference with the memorex. I burned it at 16x. I tried it with my other ps2 using duo2se chip, and it works fine. Definitely not the media or the speed that matters.
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Xmodds
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5. November 2005 @ 14:16 |
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you should never burn gamages at 16x, try it at 1 or 2x and see what results you get, also speed does matter
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dreamzboy
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5. November 2005 @ 21:50 |
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Yeup...tried that..didn't work. Here's some pic of my work.
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5. November 2005 @ 23:41 |
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I have a similar problem with my Matrix. I just got my PS2 back today, and it does the same thing. It doesn't load backups at all. Try reflashing with the updated Matrix 1.54 firmware. Matrix Firmware: http://www.infinitymod.com/cgi-bin/matrix/site.pl?page=news I talked to my mod guy and he said it was a lose connection in the eject ribbon. I can't use the reset button to bring my PS2 out of standby, I have to push the eject button, are you also having this problem? I have no choice but to send mine back.
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dreamzboy
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6. November 2005 @ 15:14 |
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hey, thanks for the reply. My reset works fine, just when sometimes I hold it down for 2 seconds, and load up original games, it doesn't have the "matrix infinity" logo under the "playstation 2" logo. I guess i'll have to give it up as well.
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6. November 2005 @ 15:29 |
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Yeah it sucks. I know my mod guy is a pro, so I have no choice. Oh well it's another week without playing my backups, I'll live.
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dreamzboy
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6. November 2005 @ 18:49 |
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Yeah it sucks. I know my mod guy is a pro, so I have no choice. Oh well it's another week without playing my backups, I'll live.
You'll live but I'll die. lol jk.
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romero
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8. November 2005 @ 00:38 |
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Quote from Matrix Team site:
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Production Mistake in the last shipment.
One of the production responsible mixed up the HomeBrew code with the V1.4 Firmware of the Infinity.
As a result all the last shipments to our resellers are Homebrew Infinity and not V1.4 Firmware upgraded Infinity.
If you received a programmed Infinity and you are getting a black screen or you DO NOT see the Infinity V1.xx writing under the PS2 logo once the chip is installed, than you need to reflash the Infinity to the latest Firmware using these instructions:
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To Upgrade the Homebrew Infinity:
Download the firmware from the Software Upgrade section.
Follow instructions written inside the .txt file to burn the upgrade CD.
Put Upgrade CD into PS2 and put PS2 into standby.
Press "reset button" and keep pressed until blue light turn ON (on V1-V11).
(For the V12 press reset button from standby for 2-3 seconds as there is no blue light).
Leave "reset button" and Upgrade CD will boot.
Follow on-screen instructions to complete the Upgrade procedures.
This is old stuff because mistake happened in may, but maybe there's still some chips of this batch out there.
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8. November 2005 @ 00:47 |
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Yeah I've read that on the Matrix site a couple times. I'll email my mod guy just to be sure that's not the problem. Thanks for the reminder. I reflashed the chip and it didn't have any effect, so I doubt that's the problem, but you never know.
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Xmodds
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8. November 2005 @ 10:06 |
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you might want to reinstall chip with shorter wires
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dreamzboy
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8. November 2005 @ 22:26 |
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If you received a programmed Infinity and you are getting a black screen or you DO NOT see the Infinity V1.xx writing under the PS2 logo once the chip is installed, than you need to reflash the Infinity to the latest Firmware using these instructions
I experience the same. It would boot up black screen and everything is running like it's supposed to, but there's no video. I upgraded the homebrew firmware, no help. After I fix the point "A" it works with version 1.36. Hopefully I can reflash it again to make it work with 1.36.
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8. November 2005 @ 22:43 |
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Yeah this was a mix up between the homebrew and the Infinity. The mixed chips work okay. I talked to Dave from teammodders.com and he said he knew about this and it definitely isn't related to my issues. Dreamz why use outdated firmware v 1.36? The newest firmware is v.1.54 and can be found here: http://www.infinitymod.com/cgi-bin/matrix/site.pl?page=news It includes multi disk PSX support, which is important to me for games like Lunar 1 and 2 or Crono Cross.
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dreamzboy
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8. November 2005 @ 23:54 |
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I'm so grateful that I still get help from you guys. Thanks!!
The reason I flash the old firmware is because it worked ONCE with v1.36. After that I tried to flash v1.54, it didn't work.
So now, I can't even flash any firmware at all becuz it always say "programming failed" after I tried to hold the reset button for 2 seconds to "reflash" as instructed. The problem gets harder and harder...plz ps2 and chip, gimme a break!!
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dreamzboy
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10. November 2005 @ 20:37 |
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finally!! I got mine to work. One word of advice for those who might experience the same problem is that when someone telling you to resolder your chip, DO IT!! And do it with extra care and caution, because in the long run you'll save so much trouble. The only thing that you'll lose from doing that is losing an hour or 2 resolder your chip rather than losing a whole week trying to figure it out.
Thanks for all the people who helped me with this situation.
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raiderj
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14. November 2005 @ 09:39 |
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Before you close up a system, take a multimeter and test for continuity on all the points!
What I did is place one lead on the chip, and the other on the motherboard where the wire should connect. If possible, test a location that isn't where your wire connects, but a point electrically connected to it. That way you are certain you have contact.
Thusly, if the spot you need to solder to is point A, and point A is connected to point B, and your chip point is C, it would be:
verify A -> B
solder C -> A
test C -> B
Works perfect for me, since there is always a point to test that isn't your solder point. My multimeter "beeps" when contact is made.
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