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Games dont work after burn!
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24. March 2006 @ 12:46 |
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usually it's just a exe file you run and it installs if for you (well at least that's how mine was) as far as backing up the firmware you already have.. That's the problem you can't really back it up. Most you can do is d/l the firmware you already have... Which DVD Decrypter should tell you what firmware you have..
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HitmanW
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24. March 2006 @ 12:49 |
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well... i downloaded the liggy firmware or whatever its called and in the zip folder there is a .bin file and a readme file. in the readme it says to use this program (BinFlash) to flash my drive. is that what i should do?
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24. March 2006 @ 12:51 |
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Yep if that's what is instructed
best thing about bitsetting / Booktyping is compatibility.. your PS2 games will run better your backup DVD's will work in pretty much every DVD player.. It's really cool!
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HitmanW
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24. March 2006 @ 13:00 |
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hh yeah i can almost feel it :)
ohh and that program BinFlash can backup your firmware so im not afraid to try it out now :)
its 1:00AM here in israel now so im just gonna try it now and if it doesnt work so i will come back here tommarow, ok? :) and thank u alot, u helped me alot
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24. March 2006 @ 13:03 |
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ok
not a problem
always willing to help out
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HitmanW
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25. March 2006 @ 00:06 |
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Hey man Im back! :) (that means i have a problem...)
so heres the good news: I burned the DVD+R disc using booktype and it worked :)
but... and heres the bad news: the game still gets stuck like sh*t!
and i cant understand is it my burner or a prob with my PS2.. or somthing else. I just know its not a prob with the CDs because i tried 3 different discs and each have the same prob. waiting for response :)
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ps2hacka
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25. March 2006 @ 00:19 |
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hello,
you need to ask yourself a couple of questions first,before carrying on
what matrix infinity chip is it?
are you sure its not a modbo clone (copy)
have you flashed the firmware http://www.infinitymod.com/cgi-bin/matrix/site.pl?page=news
remember!!!!!,if you flash the firmware on the chip,and you have a modbo copy,it will destroy it
have you had the laser fix?
i wouldnt have advised you to use hacked firmware,but as its working,then all is good,however,you need to use DVD-R disk's,i find they are more easily read by the ps2
btw,do not attempt to flash the chip,without telling me first,as i wont be responsible for breaking your ps2
hopes this helps
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25. March 2006 @ 00:20
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HitmanW
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25. March 2006 @ 00:25 |
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well i didnt install the chip myself, i paid for the chip and the install. and how can u flash the firmware on the chip?... u need to connect your PS2 to the computer or somthing?
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HitmanW
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25. March 2006 @ 03:43 |
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ok man, from what i found in the infinity website i see that theres only one updated firmware that fits for all the chips.
now my problem is that i dont know if my chip is a modbo (copy), do u know how can i find that out?
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25. March 2006 @ 05:55 |
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25. March 2006 @ 06:29 |
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Do not attempt to flash your chip if you aren't sure it's legit. Do not change the settings either. Changing the settings or attempting to flash the chip will fry it if it's a clone. This is what a legit Matrix Infinity looks like:
The color of the dot may vary. It could be orange, green, or blue. Aside from that the chip will be identical to this pic. The only way to find out what chip you have is to open up your PS2 and check or contact the installer. What version firmware does in say under Matrix when you turn on your PS2? Clones usually run off MI firmware 1.40 or 1.54. If it's either of those, there's a good chance it's a clone. The most current MI firmware is v 1.82.
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HitmanW
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25. March 2006 @ 06:58 |
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ok so heres the information that the idenifier gave me about my disc:
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Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD+R:MCC-003-000]
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Disc & Book Type : [DVD+R] - [Not Available]
Manufacturer Name : [Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.]
Manufacturer ID : [MCC]
Media Type ID : [003]
Product Revision : [Not Specified]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,295,104 Sectors = 4.70 GB (4.38 GiB)]
Recording Speeds : [1x-2.4x , 4x , 6x-8x]
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[ DVD Identifier V4.3.0 - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com ]
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and my infinity version is 1.38
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25. March 2006 @ 10:19 |
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Ok well it's not the discs because the code MCC is real top of the line stuff.. What burn speed are you burning the game at?
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HitmanW
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25. March 2006 @ 11:19 |
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The last time i burned it was x2.4 in DVD Decrypter and it still was crappy. I dont know... maybe its the burner? or the firmware of the chip?... im lost :|
P.S man how do you know its top of the line CD? is there a website to check? if there is let me know plz :)
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25. March 2006 @ 11:37 |
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These Sites will help with reviews on Media and Media codes
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.php
ok one thing I've learned is if the media is 2.4x 4x etc etc don't burn at 2.4x for some reasons some burners don't like 2.4x if it's 2x 4x etc etc it's ok to burn at 2x it's the .4 that messes things up.. i've also found that on some games if you burn at 2x it skips if you burn at 4x it works fine.. I'm not a modchip user I use Swapmagic Fliptop and a HD with HDloader...
funny thing is I bought some Maxells once that were 2.4x - 8x and there was even a warning on the label about burning at 2.4x so I don't even bother burning at 2.4x if that's the slowest speed. I'll burn at 4x 1st...
if your chips firmware is currently 1.38 and the latest is 1.82 then it'd possibly the firmware but I'll let someone with chip experience get into that with ya..
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HitmanW
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25. March 2006 @ 12:04 |
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OK thx man, you helped me very much :)
and i hope it will not take forever for someone to help me out with the firmware :)
so thx again and CYA later!
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25. March 2006 @ 20:03 |
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Yes Verb's are good, but the 16x Verb's have been known to cause people some issues with PS2 backups, I recommend trying some 4x or 8x Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim's.
86. Q. Where can I find good deals on legit Taiyo Yuden's and Verbatim's?
A. http://www.supermediastore.com
Great List of Merchants locally, online, in the U.K., etc:
http://www.digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/buyerguides/buymedia.htm
106. Q. Where can I find top notch Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim media locally?
A. This is somewhat of a crap shoot. Big manufacturer's like Fuji and Sony have at one point past or present payed Taiyo Yuden to manufacture media for them. The big companies slap their name on the label even though the discs were manufactured in Japan by Taiyo Yuden. These discs will always be made in Japan. Authentic TY media isn't made anywhere else. Even if it says Made in Japan on the label, there is no guarantee of getting authentic Taiyo Yuden media. You could still end up with Sony or Fuji media codes. Hence why I said this is a crap shoot. Places like Comp USA, Office Depot, Sam's Club, and Staples will carry Made In Japan branded discs. Again there is no way to know for sure from the package whether these are authentic Taiyo Yuden's. The exception is that Sony MIJ 8x DVD+R's will always code out as Yuden000T02. If you don't want to risk getting non TY discs, you can find 50 packs of Verbatim in the afore mentioned chain stores. One other alternative is the Made in Japan High Grade Maxell DVD+R's. They will say Made in Japan on the label and "High Grade" as well. These are excellent media. Remember when using DVD+R's, it's best you have a burner that supports booktyping/bitsetting, and a v.4 PS2 or later. Much thanks goes to kivory666 aka "docTY" for this information. He is indeed the Taiyo Yuden master. The best place to get authentic Taiyo Yuden media is from reputable online vendors like http://www.supermediastore.com http://www.rima.com http://www.meritline.com or http://www.newegg.com
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HitmanW
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26. March 2006 @ 06:34 |
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ok.. thank u very much for this helpful information.. but now the discs are not my prob... i need to know if my firmware of the matrix infinity chip is a copy or not, so i will be able to update it if its good.
so someone plz check if M-Infinity v1.38 is good or not. thx.
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26. March 2006 @ 06:47 |
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26. March 2006 @ 07:03 |
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I'd be wary of flashing the chip. If it came preflashed with MI firmware 1.36, I'd be a little suspicious. That's ancient firmware. Clone chips run off ancient MI firmware, so that's a red flag right off. Those are definitely 8x Verb's, I thought anything with the MCC-003-000 media code was 16x media? I could be wrong.
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HitmanW
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26. March 2006 @ 07:39 |
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OK i will go to the store i bought the chip at and ask the dude if he knows somthing.. :|
and about the disc, I dont have Verb's CD's, I have Vanguard CD's and they are x8 max writing speed, and if u want to know how much did they cost me in Dollars than its about... somthing like 8 dollars. (In israel dollar = about 4.5 NIS)
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26. March 2006 @ 10:27 |
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HitmanW
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27. March 2006 @ 10:37 |
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thx but its for an older version of the chip, and im not intending to open the case anyway. I called the official suplier of MATRIX in israel and after a short talk he said that theres a good chance my chip is a copy. so i will go to the shop i bought the chip and have a little talk with the seller :) hh
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27. March 2006 @ 14:34 |
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Goodluck
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ps2hacka
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27. March 2006 @ 22:21 |
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hello
tell him your name is "hitmanW",see if he quivers...hehe
good luck
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