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sulaim
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If you are looking for programs see http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/292163
or scroll down to see the software setion.
Dear Reader,
this is a sort of checklist. go through this and many of your problems will be resolved. So, before you click Start New Thread pleeeeeeeeeese go through this and make life easier for yourself and everyone else.
In order play/make backups you must have the following:
1. Modification on your PS2 to play backups - Swap Magic or Mod Chip.
2. DVD-Writer with latest firmware.
3. High quality media to burn your backups. Taiyo Yuden, Maxells and
Verbatims are all top-notch media. For more info on media see http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/240341
4. The right type of software such as dvd decrypter/Nero/Alcohol 120.
5. Decent computer which is able to undertake dvd burning for optimum results. ( 1 Gig processor, 256 mb RAM would do fine.)
Before posting make sure you have read:
For general questions:
1. Tokijin's MiniFaq:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/301963
2. Tokijin's FAQ: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/252193
For troubleshooting:
1. Paddymail's checklist: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/288475
2. Mik3h's guide: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/303681
For DVD Decrypter questions
1. Bleiss's Guide: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/298323#1710763
For Rebuilding questions:
1. Alkohol's guide: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/275350
2. 3dluis' guide:http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/259416
3. Auto rebuilding with GNEI's Expert guide: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/298097
For downloaded games questions:
1. Hursty's guide: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/248020
2. CraigC's guide: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/281282
For media questions:
1. Official media thread: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/240341
For Swap Magic problem questions
1. Common Swap Magic problems resolved:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/298896
In your post make sure you mention:
Follow the format mentioned in this:http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/295342
1. The type of modification you are using. In case of swap magic also include what tool you are using ie slide tool/flip top. for mod chip give us the name of mod chip.
2. The type of media you are using: its format: -/+ R (never use RW), its maximum write speed(ie 8x), its make(ie sony, maxell) and its media code.
3. The type of ps2 you have fat or slim and its version V1 to Vx. to find out which version you got visit
http://mod-chip.com/en/ps2version.htm
4. The sotware you used to make the backup (ie dvd decrypter).
5. The name of the game (ie FIFA 2006) you are trying to backup and its region ie PAL/NTSC.
6. How you acquired the game? Original disc/ backup disc / downloaded game. remember piracy is not tolerated here. if you are indulging in piracy, then atleast when you mention your problem use politically correct terms.So, you , others and Afterdawn remain
safe.
The software you need and where to get it:
Burning Tools:
1. DVD Decrypter: http://www.soft32.com/download_75586.html , http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1011845169/1 , http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/software2.htm
Here are the instructions on how to use it
Steimy's guide http://home.earthlink.net/~moderator/id3.html
Bleiss's guide http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/298323#1710763
2. Latest firmware for your DVD Writer visit http://forum.rpc1.org/portal.php or go to your DVD Writer's manufacturer's website and look in the downloads or support section.
3. Trial version of Nero 7: http://www.nero.com/nero7/eng/nero7-up.php , http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/Data-CD-DVD-Burning/Ner...
For info about Nero go to this forum:http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/156
4. Trial version of Alcohol 120: http://trial.alcohol-soft.com/en/download_120.php , http://www.download.com/Alcohol-120-/3000-2646-10158124.html
Rebuilding tools:
It is highly recommended that you download all these tools in a bundle from here http://rapidshare.de/files/11563353/PS2.rar.html (courtsey Paddymail)
1. GNEi's Auto Rebuilder: http://www.alucard.cc/ps2/ExPERT_v1.03.rar , http://www.savefile.com/files/9958278
Tutorial on how to use GNEi's tool:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/298097
2. ISO Buster: http://www.smart-projects.net/isobuster/, http://rapidshare.de/files/3588641/isobuster_all_lang.zip.html
3. SONY CD/DVD GEN 1.5: http://rapidshare.de/files/11564927/cdgen_15.rar.html
4. Gnie's IML2ISO:
http://rapidshare.de/files/11565482/GNIES_IML2ISO.rar.html
5. APACHE 2: http://rapidshare.de/files/9163264/Apache2.rar.html
6. APACHE 3(PREVIEW):http://rapidshare.de/files/11564741/Apache3Preview.rar.html
To use these tools see Alkohol's guide: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/275350
and 3dluis's guide: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/259416
PS2 PAL 2 NTSC/NTSC 2 PAL Fixes
1. PAL 2 NTSC PATCHER WITH Y-FIX: http://www.geocities.com/jayteemaster2003/ps2_pal2ntsc_yfix_source.zip
2. ADR Patcher: http://img167.exs.cx/img167/2601/adrpatcher059ap.jpg
3. NTSC 2 PAL PATCHER: http://www.geocities.com/jayteemaster2003/ps2_ntsc2pal_yfix.zip
Before patching you MUST see this guide by nrk4594:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/121718
Extraction Tools
1. WinRaR: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm , http://www.download.com/3000-2250-10007677.html
2. WinZip: http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm , http://www.download.com/3000-2250-10003164.html
Also see this link. It has all the programs: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/292163
Other things to keep in mind:
1. You MUST read the forum rules: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487
2. Be polite to everyone whether newbie or addict. NEVER use abusive language.
3. Do not use all caps. for it is considered SHOUTING.
4. Do not highjack anyone's elses thread. If you have a question start your own thread, that is obviously if that has not been answered before in the forum.
5. If you have any information, SHARE it. don't be shy.
6.Above all, write in the right forum. if its about CD game then the CD backup discussion, if DVD then the DVD backup discussion forum.
Well, thats it. Enjoy your time here.
Ok, i know this a terrible guide with all sorts of flaws. thats why i need your help. any suggestion is welcome. tell me what to add and delete. just don't be harsh, this is my first attempt to write a "guide".
And by the way, if you found this useful then without any doubt the credit goes to the entire AfterDawn fraternity and in particular to Alkohol, Tokijin, Paddymail, 3Dluis , Steimy, Hursty and the lack of space prevents me from mentioning all other AfterDawn greats.
take care.
Yours sincerely,
Sulaim
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19. January 2006 @ 05:49 |
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wow, honorable mention :)
here a few things you can add if you like
http://home.earthlink.net/~moderator/id3.html (DVD Decrypter Tut)
http://forum.rpc1.org/portal.php (the firmware page)great site.
Best 2 mochips are DMS4 Pro & Matrix Infinity (due to flash upgrades)
Other good media, Philips, Ritek, TDK
Most common DVD's i think would be DVD-R 8X speed burned at 4X
Burning at half the speed of your DVD speed is most common
shut down all programs and do not use PC when burning
for best results, this includes anti virus software that runs in the backround.
ver nice guide, hope they will make a stick for you.
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sulaim
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19. January 2006 @ 06:21 |
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thanks a lot for your kind words. i wud luv it if they made it a sticky. i will incorporate your invaluable suggesstions ASAP.
thanks again for the encouragement and support.
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19. January 2006 @ 06:43 |
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Yep, I second the thanks for the mention as a "great"... LOL... I would never describe myself that way... but thanks anyway :)
Can't think what else you could put in here really, you pretty much covered it with linking to good guides/stickies etc.. except maybe places to download often mentioned programs etc??? that would be a sticky for sure... like "looking for programs.. get them here" and list multiple places that you can get the same program.
good work man
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19. January 2006 @ 09:22 |
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Paddy, nice. like the new sig.
Think i will rip you off and just add my name to the logo's :)
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sulaim
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19. January 2006 @ 10:49 |
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thanx a lot paddymail. i added a list of softwares and locations on where to get them.(thanks to alkohol and little bit of my research)
one more thing u and steimy are really humble and helpful.
any other suggestions by you or anyone else will be greatly appreciated.
thanx in advance
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19. January 2006 @ 10:57 |
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Hey Steimy.. no worries
I just copied the logo from the sites and pasted as an image in my sig :)
Thought we Gotta put out the word a bit more visually to get people more interested in the sites.
Like your new sig too mate...
@Sulaim - Speaking for myself, I don't really consider myself an expert or anything... I just try my best to help people if I can... :)
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19. January 2006 @ 11:51 |
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Yep, very nice guide, covers pretty much all you need to know, one thing you should mention is the YFiX region converter, as people often complain about not being able to find this, that and the DNAS utilities, but apart from that, good helpful guide!
-Mike
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sulaim
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19. January 2006 @ 21:37 |
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@Mike3H- thanks a lot for positive comments.
Can anyone suggest a title for this?
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20. January 2006 @ 00:46 |
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Something along the lines of "everything noobs should know about burning"... but they probably still won't read it.. some are just too plain lazy and want answers to their very important questions that they think nobody's asked before.
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20. January 2006 @ 00:57 |
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I especially like how my FAQ is first on the list lol. Good guide Sulaim. It's good see people like yourself make contributions to AD. See how much you've learned in a short time. This definitely should be stickied.
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20. January 2006 @ 01:21 |
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I agree... come on mods sticky this please
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20. January 2006 @ 02:41 |
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good work..
i waved my magic wand, and it's stuck :)
Main PC ~ Intel C2Q Q6600 (G0 Stepping)/Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3/2GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec 900/Corsair HX 620W
Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules *** |
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20. January 2006 @ 03:25 |
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There you go Sulaim.. sorted :)
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20. January 2006 @ 03:38 |
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Now Creaky wave your magic wand and deliver me Jessica Alba in a thong, I command it lol. Congrats Sulaim.
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20. January 2006 @ 03:42 |
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nah, i've got Jessica occupied at the moment, you'll have to just get all excited about mod chips and stuff instead :O :O
Main PC ~ Intel C2Q Q6600 (G0 Stepping)/Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3/2GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec 900/Corsair HX 620W
Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules ***
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20. January 2006 @ 03:48 |
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LOL - creaky if you really do have a magic wand.. make me win the lottery tonight and I'll split it with you.. LOL... £85 Million!!! can you believe that :)
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sulaim
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20. January 2006 @ 04:31 |
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Oh My God! its been stickied. thanks creaky (i luv ur magic wand ) and everyone who supported it.
@tokijin- if guys like you hadn't taught me stuff , i wudn't have learnt anything.
well, just to give this finishing touches please suggest a suitable title. i think "Before you Post - Look Here" wud be alright?
wat do u reckon?
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20. January 2006 @ 05:13 |
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yer, £85 million, i know, some daft sod will probably win it and blow it all on car banger races in his back garden and do some jail time. hang on that's been done already i think LOL.
anyway, no worries, i think you are able to rename your own thread title, if not i'm subscribed long enough to change it if you like...
Main PC ~ Intel C2Q Q6600 (G0 Stepping)/Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3/2GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec 900/Corsair HX 620W
Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules ***
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20. January 2006 @ 05:17 |
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Yeah, that guy Carrol... he doesn't live far from me either actually... LOL... what a dope he is!!! hahahaha.
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20. January 2006 @ 08:30 |
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Sweet... I didn't even notice, but anyways, it's a nice little work you have here. Hopefully, with these much of great works (including all guides and info that's been stickied), Newbies won't have to ask stupid/useless questions again, however, I doubt it.
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20. January 2006 @ 19:59 |
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Yes and monkey's might fly out of my anus. Wait hoooooooollllllddddddddd on... what the... well nevermind I guess noobs might actually stop asking repetitive pointless questions lol.
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21. January 2006 @ 01:48 |
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lol ;)
I hope they do start reading these stickies... it's getting really annoying seeing the same posts all the time.. "how do I get my PAL game to work on my NTSC console" + "I have these files, not an iso" or "I followed the guide, but I have gotten another big rar file"... that one really cracks me up!!! LOL
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21. January 2006 @ 08:20 |
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Quote:
I followed the guide, but I have gotten another big rar file"... that one really cracks me up!!! LOL
Lol!
It should become a bannable offence to ask questions without referring to stickied threads..
-Mike
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21. January 2006 @ 11:31 |
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LMAO someone better ban me then cus i never read stickies :O
(i don't honest, i just don't look up there, well very rarely anyways)
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Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules ***
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