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major matrix infinity problem
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proffk
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21. August 2005 @ 11:14 |
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hi there, i am going through a nightmare, i have a slim ps2 with matrix infinty chip installed in it. my slim ps2 was working perfectly untill i decided to upgrade the matrix infinty firmware to 1.54. once i upgraded the firmware of my matrix infinty my slim ps2 isn't working any more. when ever i turn on my slim ps2 it brings up the matrix sign and freezes. i have to press reset 2 times on my ps2 to get to the browser/configuration screen.
my slim ps2 only plays orignal ps2 games now. but it doesn't play copied games anymore. and when ever i boot up an orignal ps2 game the ps2 logo no longer has infinty written underneath it any more.plz plz plz can somebody out there help me out. i will be ever so grateful .
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jashsu
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21. August 2005 @ 11:36 |
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Is this a premod?
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proffk
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21. August 2005 @ 11:39 |
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nope its not a premod and the chip is not fake as well.
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jashsu
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21. August 2005 @ 12:00 |
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Well thats a good sign. Have you tried reflashing the firmware? If that doesn't fix things, check the wires to see if any of them detached from the motherboard or modchip.
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dreamzboy
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21. August 2005 @ 15:51 |
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I have matrix infinity as well and I'm still using the 1.34 firmware. it works perfectly, so why don't you try to install the old firmware again?
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fasho
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26. August 2005 @ 00:23 |
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OMG ! I have the same problem ! I installed 1.54 and now it doesn't work. I don't think you can go back to old firmware because now the matrix doesn't detect it as a ps2 game !
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fasho
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26. August 2005 @ 01:18 |
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I just thought of something - Because the mod chip doesn't work, you are unable to boot the old firmware and reverse the changes... BUT - maybe you can boot it via swap magic and upgrade it back to 1.38! I WILL TRY THAT TOMORROW ! Theres a ray of hope for the the premodded ps2 I got for 100$ @ ebay :}. I upgraded firmware after 10 minutes of playing :{.
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fasho
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26. August 2005 @ 11:55 |
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Damn, the firmware cd booted up swap magic cd, but seems to freeze at "programming, please wait" when you try to upgrade.
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jashsu
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26. August 2005 @ 12:00 |
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@Fasho: The Matrix Infinity will still boot a flash upgrade disc even if the firmware is corrupted. I will quote from the official webpage http://www.infinitymod.com/cgi-bin/matrix/site.pl?page=infinity_s...
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- NOTE : You can always recover from a bad flash with the following procedure:
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.
If your PS2 was booting backups before and then it stopped functioning after you attempted to upgrade the firmware, then are you sure its a real Matrix Infinity that is installed?
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fasho
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26. August 2005 @ 12:54 |
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I'm not sure if it is real or not, I got it premodded on ebay. If I don't use swap magic cd, the firmware will not boot. Is there anyway I can get it back to 1.38? It was working perfectly until i upgraded to 1.54.
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IluvPs2
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26. August 2005 @ 18:08 |
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post a atuall pic of your chip because i suspect those of you having this problem have clones . and if you do there is nothing you can do but get a new chip ..
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fasho
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26. August 2005 @ 20:46 |
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I most likely have a clone. Got the system premodded @ ebay. I wish I hadn't upgraded firmware :{. I don't know anything about installing modchips. Is there a way to get it back to 1.38? I tried swap magic CD to install 1.38 firmware but it freezes at "programming please wait". Please help!
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jashsu
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26. August 2005 @ 21:01 |
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Don't want to jump to conclusions too quickly, but if it is a clone chip, then you are pretty much SOL. Try disassembling it to visually confirm its a clone.
Once a clone is made inoperable, it can't be repaired. However you might be able to desolder the clone on the chip end and put in a real Matrix, leaving the wires soldered to the motherboard. The points on the chip side are large and should be fairly easy to solder without experience.
I'm surprised you said you got it on eBay, as eBay has rules which prohibit the sales of modchips and other peripherals that allow playing of backups (obviously that would apply to a modded PS2). You might try to take it up with the seller, if the original page advertised "Matrix Infinity".
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fasho
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26. August 2005 @ 21:40 |
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I already emailed the seller and he said it was my problem/fault because i upgraded firmware and that it was working perfectly before. He also said he knows nothing about modding ps2 and got it modded at a store. Also, I know nothing about opening ps2 and don't even know what soldering is. Is it possible for me to install a mod chip? I am 15 years old.
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mjeff36
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26. August 2005 @ 22:05 |
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Well i had the same problem too, i thought i had the real matrix but it was a clone and i tried to flash it and the ps2 shut down on me, sorry but like i did if you can't replace the modchip yourself you will have to send it to a professional modchip installer and have them install the real matrix infinity chip for you, Try norcalmods.com, those guys are real professionals and will get the job done for you, good luck.
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fasho
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27. August 2005 @ 00:04 |
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Actually, I found out about this guy modding ps2s and xboxes in my city, not too far from where I live. I found it on google and emailed him for location. I hope he he still does this business because the last post @ forum was in April 05; hopefully he hasn't been shut down or anything by authorities.
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mctech
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2. September 2005 @ 04:35 |
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can anybody told me if really matrix firmware v1.54 has been cracked? I found that www.70kchip.com released a new chip called modbo v2.0, it comes with v1.54 firmware and they also told me the screen will show the v1.54 firmware when the marchine have been modified by modbo v2.0. does it work well?
we are the modchip supplier in china!! glad to see you!!
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Xmodds
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2. September 2005 @ 13:54 |
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Yes it has been cracked, but dont know if anyone has tried it, still will not work good as the original.
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eddie00
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2. September 2005 @ 21:26 |
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Why ungrade the firmware when your PS2 is working fine. I'm using Matrix Infinity v1.38 for my Slim PS2 SCPH-70006 J set and it boot just like magic for every games NTSC U/C, NTSC J, PAL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, orginal/import/copies, even DVD-9 viewtilfully..
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3. September 2005 @ 02:33 |
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eddie00, hmmmm you say you can Boot DVD9 with 1.38 i thought they didnt impliment that until 1.4B. I had 1.38 and couldnt boot them had to upgrade to 1.4
Playstation 2 ---- Matrix Infinity
Gamecube --------- Ninja Mod
Xbox 360 --------- Firmware Hack
Xbox-------------- Duo X2
PC---------------- Core 2 Duo e6850, 9800gtx, 4gig ddr2-8500, 780i Vista 64-bit
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Xmodds
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3. September 2005 @ 04:50 |
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you are right you could not boot DVD9 with 1.38 firmware
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romero
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4. September 2005 @ 13:44 |
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As far as I know Toxic-patched DVD9's should run with Matrix Infinity even without firmware that supports DVD9. 1:1 copies need the support.
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goeasily
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5. September 2005 @ 21:04 |
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* Our new modbo V2.0 is latest modbo chip. Improve problem which modbo V1.1&1.2 has. it include all old version function and add more
* New Features and additions:
* Auto sleep, longer your console life
* All game read directly, no need any swap
* Resolve updated screen problem (old version will die when updated)
* Fixed some issues with a few new games.
* Neo Memory card supported
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b00gie
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9. September 2005 @ 17:34 |
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same thing happened to me :(( Talking to modder atm to see what's gonna happen
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goeasily
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9. September 2005 @ 19:14 |
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Can you try the Matrix Infinity 1.54
* Updated version of matrix infinity se (old is infinity 1.38, new version is infinity 1.54 which is latest version), include all old version function and add more
* Auto sleep, longer your console life
* All game read directly, no need any swap
* Remove updated screen problem (old version will die when updated)
* Fixed some issues with a few new games.
* Neo Memory card supported
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