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Weird Matrix infinity Problems
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bboy_flex
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19. November 2004 @ 18:43 |
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I have some really weird problems going on with my matrix infinity. The ps2 boots up to the browser screen normally but when i put in a backup dvd game it freezes. When i put in an original game is says that this is not a original ps2 game. When i put a movie in it doesnt load. If i put a backup dvd game and press eject, the ps2 loads and goes to a black screen. The really wierd thing is that i put in my swap magic dvd and it LOADED! then i swapped it with my burned game, AND THE GAME WORKED! how messed up is that. Do you guys have any idea as to what is happening?
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bigmac999
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19. November 2004 @ 18:55 |
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bboy_flex, just replied to your pm, but reading this thread gives me a couple of ideas.
Are your connections to the BIOS pins in the right order and good connections/no bridges? Also are points G,H,I connected to the right pins and with good connections/no bridges.
Is your Infinity the Home Brew version by any chance?
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bigmac999
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19. November 2004 @ 18:57 |
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ANother thing, after loading swap magic, do backup games, original games and movies all work?
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bboy_flex
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19. November 2004 @ 19:04 |
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bboy_flex
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19. November 2004 @ 19:14 |
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Now that i am thinking, the chip might be homebrew. It doesnt show me the "infinity options" and i also cant seem to put the chip in sleep mode. I just gotta find a way to put the firmware onto my memorycard. I hope thats the reason atleast.
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bigmac999
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19. November 2004 @ 19:14 |
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Looks like you've got the full version looking at your link.
A couple of things I would try:
1. Check see if originals and movies work with swap magic. If they do then I think that would suggest there is a problem with the wiring at the BIOS points.
2. When swap magic boots, does it say 'Matrix Infinity v1.x' underneath 'Playstation 2' in small writing. If so, this would suggest that the modchip is at least powering up.
3. Switch on your PS2 using reset button, whilst holding 'Start' on Joypad 1. Does it say 'Matrix Infinity Disabled' on screen instead of going to browser. If so this shows that the modchip is working.
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bboy_flex
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19. November 2004 @ 19:18 |
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No it doesnt say anywhere that the modchip is disabled. Also it doesnt say "matrix infinity x1 underneath the ps2 symbol.
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bigmac999
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19. November 2004 @ 19:26 |
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It doesnt seem the chip is working. I would have thought the problem lies with one of the connections being poor connection, connected to wrong pin or short/bridged pin.
Check in particular BIOS connections and points B,G,I.
Also make sure your GND and 3.3v connections are good and the wires are as short as possible.
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bboy_flex
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19. November 2004 @ 19:30 |
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I dont think its my bios connections because i put little peices of paper between them to ensure that there would be no bridging. I suppose it could be my v3.3 cable, i saw it was getting a little pinched when i was putting the metal plate over the mother board. I will recheck everything tomorrow, im very tired right now and will check tomorrow. Thanks for your help, i will keep you posted.
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bboy_flex
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20. November 2004 @ 10:38 |
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i changed my v3.3 connection and i am just about to change my ground cable aswell. I checked all the other connections and they seem fine, no bridging, i put a razor blade between them and it went through just fine. My W wire seems to be pinched, could the problem lie within the W connection? I will change it to make sure. Does anyone know what the W connection is for?
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bigmac999
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20. November 2004 @ 10:58 |
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Not sure what its for, but something to do with the BIOS I think.
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bboy_flex
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20. November 2004 @ 12:51 |
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Well still nothing. I have only one idea left, to rewire the points B, G, I, and H but this time put them in the via holes. I just don't get it. Also do u have any pointers on using desolder braid as i am afraid up applying too much heat to the chip legs.
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bboy_flex
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21. November 2004 @ 09:25 |
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I have no idea what the problem is anymore. I cleaned any possible bridges, moved the B,G,I, and H points to the via holes and still nothing. The ps2 barely even goes to the browser screen now. And the only thing that can still load is my swap magic. The really shocking thing is that my chip isnt even detected. I changed the power and ground cables 3 times. Is it possibel that i haave a faulty chip? What are the chances of recieving a bad chip?
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bboy_flex
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22. November 2004 @ 07:08 |
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Ok, i have decided to go and buy a multi meter to see if all my connections are good. The thing i want to know is what the read out should be on the multi meter with the the connection is good/bad.
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bigmac999
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22. November 2004 @ 10:01 |
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If its a good connection the resistance of the wire will be very low, less than an ohm I think. If its a poor connection the resistance will be high. Some multimeters come with a continuity check, which when the probes are put on either end of a wire, will beep if its a good wire.
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bigmac999
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22. November 2004 @ 10:02 |
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Have you tried e-mailing the Matrix team explaining your problem, they may be able to help. I had a problem after I installed my Infinity and they were quite helpful.
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bboy_flex
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22. November 2004 @ 11:28 |
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Yeah i e-mailed them adn they said that i might have a homebrew infinity. So i downloaded the latest firmware and when i tried to flash my chip it would only say "flash failed". My only option now is to get a numtimeter and test my points.
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bigmac999
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22. November 2004 @ 11:37 |
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So if it says flash failed, it sounds like your chip is sort of working.
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bboy_flex
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22. November 2004 @ 12:43 |
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Well not exactly flash failed, more like programming failed, i thought that my chip is working seeing how i can't disable it or play any games at all.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. November 2004 @ 12:43
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dvdps2
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28. November 2004 @ 08:28 |
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HOw do you write to a certain person?
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bigmac999
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28. November 2004 @ 08:54 |
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Click the face icon next to 'REPORT OFFENCE POST'
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bigmac999
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28. November 2004 @ 08:57 |
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Or click 'COMPOSE A PRIVATE MESSAGE' at the very top of this page.
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dvdps2
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28. November 2004 @ 12:08 |
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thanks
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18. December 2004 @ 11:00 |
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i have matrix homebrew, and need to flash it,i already have downloaded the firmware. i know how to burn the .cue file to disc, but what about the .bin file being almost 10 mb it must be the firmware, what do i do with this,if i need to get it onto memory card can someone tell me how...
thanx for any advice...
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bboy_flex
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18. December 2004 @ 11:03 |
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Ok so there is a .cue and a .bin file rite. The .cue file just links to the .bin file. All you have to do is just burn the bin file. As for booting up the firmware.
Insert the cd into the drive
put the ps2 on standby
hold the reset button until the blue eject light comes on
follow the in-screen instructions
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