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Newbie with PS2 modding stuff
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Man1la
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15. November 2008 @ 20:35 |
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hi i'm still new at this ps2 modding stuff.
first off i have a slim ps2 that is tape and tissue modded.
I also have swap magic USA disc for CD and should be getting the DVD one soon.
what do i need to do to play burned games?
and can someone please explain to me this ELF fcmb thing?
thanks!
oh by the way if any of you that is experienced with modding ps2's and such have aim could you please somehow post it or send it to me so we can chat? :)
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Man1la
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17. November 2008 @ 19:37 |
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wow can someone please help me? -.-
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18. November 2008 @ 11:32 |
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Well with just the Swap Magic CD or DVD you need to burn your backups using imgburn(it's free) on good quality media.
Sony DVD-R is good, Verbatim etc.
FMCB is installed to your mc and then is like a modchip.
You can select what apps you want installed to mc, and then launch them from your browser.
You can also launch them from usb drive if you wish.
ESR.elf is used to play backups that are patched with the ESR disc patcher.
Official Freevast forum is here
http://psx-scene.com/forums/freevast/
The installation tutorial you need is here
http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/fmcb/
You would use the first one - User Guides for Free McBoot
English Guide for 1.7
And also this one - Booting Installer using Swapmagic (3.6 or 3.8 Coder)
Some pictures and help here - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/18/291684#4212568
When installing fmcb make sure to thoroughly read the tutorials straight through, don't skip anything.
If you have more questions, let me know.
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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20. November 2008 @ 01:44 |
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hey thanks. i have fmcb on my ps2 now.
Is ESR something i need on my ps2 in order for burned games to work? or is that like just a patch?
i patched some games succesfully using ESR disc patcher but i either get a black screen or "please insert a Playstation or Playstation format disc"
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20. November 2008 @ 02:20 |
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Ok if you have patched the games with Esr Disc patcher, then just copy ESR beta r9b dvdv direct.elf to your BOOT folder on the mc, using ulaunch.elf.
First rename it too ESR.ELF, then copy it too BOOT folder on mc0
Just recheck the tutorial if it doesn't work to make sure you have it configured to launch ESR.ELF in the fmcb configurator.
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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20. November 2008 @ 22:43 |
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how to you copy ESR.ELF to the BOOT folder on the memory card using ulaunch thing?
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20. November 2008 @ 22:50 |
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Originally posted by Man1la: how to you copy ESR.ELF to the BOOT folder on the memory card using ulaunch thing?
Here is the whole tutorial on uLaunch.elf and how to use it.
http://www.console-exploits.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9646
Check E) Basic File management
That will explain how to copy files from usb drive.
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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21. November 2008 @ 01:40 |
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i have the file in my BOOT folder
so now i'm good to go if i just put in a burned game and turn on the ps2? or how would i get around to getting it to work?
by the way thanks for all your help so far
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Man1la
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21. November 2008 @ 02:06 |
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i actually already tried to run it before asking the first question in the last post without getting to play the game.
sorry?
sorry for double posting
can someone answer the questions in my other post please?
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Man1la
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22. November 2008 @ 15:33 |
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help?
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22. November 2008 @ 18:51 |
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Ok so you now have ESR.ELF in BOOT folder on mc.
You may now have to start your fmcb configurator and make sure the ESR BOOT path is correct, then save the configuration

My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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22. November 2008 @ 21:55 |
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my ps2 is one of the newer ones. do you think that might be the problem which is stopping me from being able to play burned games correctly?
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22. November 2008 @ 22:21 |
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Ok that could be, I didn't know you had a Model SCPH-9000X
All the SCPH 9000x who had the Date Code 8b FMCB could be launched on, the other ones who had 8c FMCB is not working.
The Date Code is to the right of the Serial Number.
You can use your Swap Magic to play backups then can't you. They will play the disc even if it is patched with ESR Patcher.
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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22. November 2008 @ 22:49 |
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it is SCPH-79001 and it has a little "a" after the 1.
I didn't see no 8b or 8c.
and i am really limited on using swap magic since i only have the cd version. I don't have the DVD. my friends brother doesn't want to give it to me.or something. sorry.
by the way i got fmcb to work its just running the games that i have a problem with.
when i would turn on the ps2 i could see the fmcb logo.
or something
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22. November 2008 @ 23:24 |
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Originally posted by Man1la: it is SCPH-79001 and it has a little "a" after the 1.
I didn't see no 8b or 8c.
and i am really limited on using swap magic since i only have the cd version. I don't have the DVD. my friends brother doesn't want to give it to me.or something. sorry.
by the way i got fmcb to work its just running the games that i have a problem with.
when i would turn on the ps2 i could see the fmcb logo.
or something
Ok well that model PS2 fmcb and ESR.ELF work fine.
Does it look like this when your fmcb 1.7 loads on the PS2

Do you use Imgburn to burn your backups. What type of media did you burn them too and what speed.
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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22. November 2008 @ 23:36 |
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no i didn't use imgburn and even if i use the slowest speeds, i still get black screens.
also that black screen with the balls going around i circles i have
Browser
System Configuration
Free McBoot Configurator
i think i have fmcb version 1.6...
hey smoky do you have any kind of instant messanger so i can talk to you on there? would probably be easier
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23. November 2008 @ 00:17 |
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Originally posted by Man1la: no i didn't use imgburn and even if i use the slowest speeds, i still get black screens.
also that black screen with the balls going around i circles i have
Browser
System Configuration
Free McBoot Configurator
i think i have fmcb version 1.6...
hey smoky do you have any kind of instant messanger so i can talk to you on there? would probably be easier
Sorry no I don't use instant messengers.
But what it sounds like to me is your trying to Play PAL games on an NTSC PS2.
If so then you will need to patch those ISO also with PAL to NTSC changer.
I usually just use ADR Patcher 0.5
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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23. November 2008 @ 00:56 |
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so basically you are saying that all i need to do is patch these games with ADR patcher 0.5 with the patch "UNDO PS2 PAL -> NTSC PATCH ROUTINE (NO Y POS)" and burn the game and it will probably work?
or what patch do i use and once i have the file selected in ADR patcher which button do i hit to activate the patch?
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Man1la
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23. November 2008 @ 01:15 |
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well i got the adr patcher 0.5 and did the
PAL->NTSC PATCH ROUTINE (NO Y POS)
with a no patch found file probably already patched thing
do you think i should update my fmcb to 1.7 or what?
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23. November 2008 @ 01:27 |
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That probably wouldn't hurt anything if you did.
If its still not loading your backup, perhaps try some other backups.
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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23. November 2008 @ 01:41 |
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would it be possible that it is my moniter/laptop that is causing the problems?
i actually run my ps2 on my laptop and have my laptop connected to a moniter that has a larger screen through a program and these wires and box thing known as gamebridge.
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23. November 2008 @ 02:16 |
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Originally posted by Man1la: would it be possible that it is my moniter/laptop that is causing the problems?
i actually run my ps2 on my laptop and have my laptop connected to a moniter that has a larger screen through a program and these wires and box thing known as gamebridge.
That could be also. I don't know much about that setup.
Is it possible for you too hook up the PS2 to a TV and see then if it works.
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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Man1la
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23. November 2008 @ 02:18 |
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i installed fmcb 1.7 and my screen looks like the screen that you showed me and asked does your screen look like this? except i dont have everything you have.
anyways after running one of my burned games, it goes to that screen then automatically runs the disc and says "LOADING..." or something then after that i get the black screen again.
all i got on my screen is
-=< Free McBoot >=-
>> Browser <<
System Configuration
Free McBoot Configurator
-=< Version 1.7 >=-
xEnter /\Version
or something
how do i get "ESR" on it?
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Man1la
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23. November 2008 @ 02:27 |
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Originally posted by Man1la: how to you copy ESR.ELF to the BOOT folder on the memory card using ulaunch thing?
how do*
lol. sorry.
i know how to copy the file. was just correcting my mistake.
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23. November 2008 @ 06:28 |
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Ok just a tip in the future if installing again.
You need to download the apps you want to use with fmcb 1.7 and put them in the usb device like this before you install it

These files are placed inside the INSTALL folders ROOT on the USB device.
Then once installed they will appear on the mc like in the picture in the Sony Browser.
My consoles: Nintendo64>Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >V18 SM 3.6 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura>Kindom Hearts:Birth by Sleep PSP 3000>PS3 80GB. WiiU PS4 XBOXONE 3DSNDS
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