MATRIX INFINITY Firmware V1.3

[villasg]

October 07, 2004
Firmware V1.3 Released, Factory Expansion completed, more News.
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We released today V1.3 Firmware for the Infinity Modchip.
you can Download it from HERE. http://www.infinitymod.com/matrix/files/downloads/InfinityFW13.zip

New Features and additions:

- ATAD auto patch.
- HDD browser support.
- PS2 color/videomode fix.
- GameAccellerator function for PAL machines (beta).
- Selectable default boot mode.
- Default language selection for FastBoot/MC applications.
- Selectable pad detect time.
- DEV1 compatible mode for MC applications.
- Infinity options configuration screen.


Notes :
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- ATAD auto patch will let you use your non-Sony hard disk like an
original one
(install HDD enabled games and updated browser software).

- The new HDD browser is now supported by the Infinity (no more need to
fastboot
games with the official or non-official HDD).
Owners of USA PS2 will be able to install and use the new official HDD
Browser
coming with the HDDTools disk.
All discs will be recognized and autoboot.

- GameAccellerator (PAL60) experimental support. This forces all games to run
on NTSC with color correction applied. Games will run faster (60Hz) but
screen
could be not centered (some games support adjusting of screen position if
needed).

- You can now select a default boot mode. If no button is pressed on the
pad this
boot mode will be used.

- You can now press R1 during boot to start DEV1 mode. This will launch
applications on your memory card using the standard mc0:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF
instead of the Infinity Manager.

- A default language to use for games using FastBoot or memory card
applications
can now be selected. Previously all games default to Japanese.

- On some PS2 versions if a pad was not connected on port1 the screen
would stay
black waiting for a pad for several seconds. This waiting time can now be
configured (only useful if you usually boot your PS2 without any pad
connected).

See "V13README.TXT" file inside the V.13 zip folder for detailed
specifications.

[Nightman]

Sweet!!!!

[davbere]

RIGHT ON. ive been waiting for this.

[pieszbob1]

Yas W00t !!!!!

[pieszbob1]

It's burning right now..ill check back in and tell ya what i think :D

[mindjoker]

It seem's great, but i just can't get into the options menu, has anyone get into the options menu?

[pieszbob1]

i cant get into the menu either....pad + square? whats the pad!?

[mindjoker]

Well i assumed it would be the D-Pad as it is the only thing that's worth to be called pad, after that we have buttons and sticks, but press pad gets me confused i tried D-Pad Up + Circle and all other combinations D-Pad Down,Left,Right,Diagonals, and even down but with no result :(

[Gradius]

Why ppl cannot even read a simple TXT file ?

Infinity option configuration menu :
------------------------------------

Press TRIANGLE + CIRCLE to enter the configuration menu.


PS2 SCREEN FIX : OFF : Disables PS2 video fix.

COLOR : Games will be output on their original video mode (PAL/NTSC)
with color correction applied to match your PS2 region.

VMODE : Force video mode to match your PS2 region.

PAL60 : Force all games to NTSC with color correction.
Games will run faster but screen might need adjusting.

PSX SCREEN FIX : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable PSX screen fix

MC16 PATCH : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable D4TEL memory card support

ATAD AUTO PATCH : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable ATAD auto patch

MACROVISION FIX : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable Macrovision patch

GREEN FIX : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable green correction on DVD movies

BOOT MODE : AUTO : Normal behaviour. All discs wil autoboot.

FAST : FastBoot.
Same as pressing SELECT on boot.

INFMAN : Execute Infinity Manager on mc0:
Same as Pressing TRIANGLE on boot.

DEV1 : Execute BOOT.ELF on mc0:
Same as Pressing R1 on boot.

DVDV : Force DVD video mode.
Same as Pressing CIRCLE on boot.

PAD DETECT TIME : 2..10 : Select time to wait for connected pad on boot.
Only useful if pad is left unconnected.

DEFAULT LANGUAGE : LANG : Default language to use for FastBoot/InfMan/Dev1 mode.

Gradius

[Gradius]

Well, I updated and works fine, you should get this screen:

Matrix logo on top.

PS2 SCREEN FIX: COLOR [color, vmode, pal60, off]
PSX SCREEN FIX: ON [on, off]
MC16 PATCH: ON [on, off]
ATAD AUTO PATCH: ON [on, off]
MACROVISION FIX: ON [on, off]
GREEN FIX: ON [on, off]
BOOT MODE: AUTO [auto, fast, infman, dev1, dvdv]
PAD DETECT TIME: 10 [2, 4, 6, 8, 10]
DEFAULT LANGUAGE: ENGLISH [english, french, spanish, german, italian, dutch, portuguese, japanese]

You will see this message on top below: PRESS START TO SAVE SETTINGS

You don't need any memory card in order to SAVE the settings.

Gradius

[mindjoker]

Don't came here calling the ppl stupid before you know the fact's allright, for your information the Matrix Team just fucked up, in the TXT you downloaded it's written:

Press TRIANGLE + CIRCLE to enter the configuration menu.............

But in the file that i and other's have downloaded at 21:41 hours and earlier you can read the following:

Infinity option configuration menu :
------------------------------------

Press PAD + CIRCLE to enter the configuration menu.


PS2 SCREEN FIX : OFF : Disables PS2 video fix.

COLOR : Games will be output on their original video mode (PAL/NTSC)
with color correction applied to match your PS2 region.

VMODE : Force video mode to match your PS2 region.

PAL60 : Force all games to NTSC with color correction.
Games will run faster but screen might need adjusting.

PSX SCREEN FIX : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable PSX screen fix

MC16 PATCH : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable D4TEL memory card support

ATAD AUTO PATCH : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable ATAD auto patch

MACROVISION FIX : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable Macrovision patch

GREEN FIX : ON/OFF : Enable/Disable green correction on DVD movies

BOOT MODE : AUTO : Normal behaviour. All discs wil autoboot.

FAST : FastBoot.
Same as pressing SELECT on boot.

INFMAN : Execute Infinity Manager on mc0:
Same as Pressing TRIANGLE on boot.

DEV1 : Execute BOOT.ELF on mc0:
Same as Pressing R1 on boot.

DVDV : Force DVD video mode.
Same as Pressing CIRCLE on boot.

PAD DETECT TIME : 2..10 : Select time to wait for connected pad on boot.
Only useful if pad is left unconnected.

DEFAULT LANGUAGE : LANG : Default language to use for FastBoot/InfMan/Dev1 mode.


It seems they have seen their mistake and have corrected the file, but next time don't be so hasty judging people because it can be you the one to make a stupid figure of yourself.

[Gradius]

Don't came here calling the ppl stupid before you know the fact's allright, for your information the Matrix Team just fucked up, in the TXT you downloaded it's written:

Press TRIANGLE + CIRCLE to enter the configuration menu.............

But in the file that i and other's have downloaded at 21:41 hours and earlier you can read the following:

Infinity option configuration menu :
------------------------------------

.
.
.

Press PAD + CIRCLE to enter the configuration menu.
It seems they have seen their mistake and have corrected the file, but next time don't be so hasty judging people because it can be you the one to make a stupid figure of yourself.

Have I said "stupid" word in any place? :p :p :lol: :lol: :lol:

Gradius

[mindjoker]

Well if you say this to me:
Why ppl cannot even read a simple TXT file ?

it's like calling me stupid, also you commentary cleary denotes that you have not read the previous post carefully because i wasn't the only one refering the PAD + CIRCLE problem so if you have indeed read the other replies you should reached the obvious conclusion that it wans't neither a mass delusion problem nor a reading problem unless i and the other's were perhaps drunk or on drugs and even in that case it would be a hell of a coincidence we both read the exact same thing, anyway thanks for the info that helped clarifying the problem it was sad the way it was done but what mathers it's that the problem was sorted out and everyone that was having the problem can benefit from it.

[Gradius]

Well if you say this to me:
Why ppl cannot even read a simple TXT file ?

it's like calling me stupid, also you commentary cleary denotes that you have not read the previous post carefully because i wasn't the only one refering the PAD + CIRCLE problem so if you have indeed read the other replies you should reached the obvious conclusion that it wans't neither a mass delusion problem nor a reading problem unless i and the other's were perhaps drunk or on drugs and even in that case it would be a hell of a coincidence we both read the exact same thing, anyway thanks for the info that helped clarifying the problem it was sad the way it was done but what mathers it's that the problem was sorted out and everyone that was having the problem can benefit from it.

I see, you really IS stupid after all. :rolleyes: :crazy:

Gradius

[davbere]

The new HDD browser is now supported by the Infinity (no more need to
fastboot.) what does this mean? can we install the sony hd browser?

[Gradius]

- The new HDD browser is now supported by the Infinity (no more need to fastboot games with the official or non-official HDD).

Owners of USA PS2 will be able to install and use the new official HDD Browser coming with the HDDTools disk. All discs will be recognized and autoboot.

Is still coming... Not sure since it just says "the new official HDD Browser coming with the HDDTools disk".

Sounds like the disc (HDDTools) coming with official Sony HDD.

Readme.txt sure is confuse.

Gradius

[davbere]

gradius i just tried to install sony hdd tools and it does not detect my hd.

[T07N]

Finally!!!

There's no reason to choose a DMS3 anymore.

[davbere]

tony whats this about hdd support? sony hdd browser for non sony hdd?

[T07N]

I honestly don't know what's that about. You could email them and ask. They have a very good technical support team.

[davbere]

i think its for sonys hdd browser. now i think we'll be able to install the hd browser on non sony harddrive ps2's.

[Gradius]

Let's wait to get my e-mail replied (I already sent an e-mail).

Gradius

[davbere]

so did i

[KRID SNERO]

the 1.3firmware have made this the best modchip for the ps2 :D

[nigecube]

- A default language to use for games using FastBoot or memory card
applications can now be selected. Previously all games default to Japanese.

I have the European PAL version of REZ installed on HDLoader and found that all the text appeared in Japanese. Hurrah! The new 1.3 firmware has fixed this. And there I was blaming HDLoader all along, with me trying to hex-edit the language fix into it with no avail.

Nice one Matrix Team :)

[Bimbo69]

I update is great, the only two things to ask about are the infinity manager, when i install it always prompt to upgrade firmware only...so i reinstall the old version (Infman).
The other was about the hdd browser, i dont know exactly what it means
Bst Rgds
Bimbo

[mindjoker]

The infinity manager included in the firmware install disc is only intended to be used for the instalation of the firmware and not to be installed into the memory card as it will allays ask you to upgrade the firmware it has no other use.

[REDFlELD]

To those who have Matrix Infinity installed..
Does the Matrix Infinity modchip boots up backup games all the time(100%)?
And does it freezes/hang up when playing back ups?
Thanks in advance for answering my questions.

[mindjoker]

Not at all, i have the infinity for quite some time and i never experienced a single boot failure or freezes/hangs, this was with v1.2 of the firmware with the new 1.3 version i have played a game for about 8 hours straight and no problem found also booted several games and didn't have any problem.

[foundmy]

yes... currently the MI is shown more support and more updates to follow.
the new firmware is cool, the support for non-sony drives is a nice addon to finally come out...

the nice thing with the matrix infinity is auto-booting and full browser support. you can put in different media and it will boot it, even in the browser it displays properly.

- Official reseller: dms3, matrix infinity, duo2se, and more.

[davbere]

hi all just wanted to say that i can confirm that theeofficial sony hdd explorer does work with third party hard drives. i just installed the software but as a result i lost the 10 games i had backed up. "edit" i take that back after i deleted one game through hd loader the other games now load up from hd loader :edit games dont work again. going to install a new one and see what happens "edit; ok just installed new game and now the others are working again.

[tr1]

Where can I get the official Sony HD software - or would that be piracy?

Even when installed, is it not quicker to install hdloader in mc0:boot/boot.elf and hold down R1 after power on -

what advantage is the sony software? Does it allow to copy game saves from MemCard to HD? (this is currently possible with tools like PS2OS but quite a bit of hassle...)

Thanks

[davbere]

i found the sony hardware at the dms site. and to tell you the truth i was wondering the same thing. i myself dont see much use in the sony browser.but imay be wrong.

[Gradius]

So sorry for delay, here's the reply I got from e-mail:

"The new HDD Browser is a new browser version for the PS2 that was released together with the purchase of original HDD."

Gradius

[MrR]

v1.3 is a great update, however tested it today and have problems on v9 and v10 pal console. I often get the browser screen with the gold disc when I try to boot a ps2dvd backup. When I select the gold icon the game starts. With the other firmwares I never got/get this. Anybody have the same problem?

[tr1]

I have a V10 with 1.3 rom, but load all of my games from HDD.

The option in 1.3 for PAL60 has finally allowed me to play a backup of GT4 Prologue (PAL) on my NTSC box - previously the menus etc all worked but finally clicking on the chequered flag to begin the race the screen would go black - now it works! (but its a bit quicker than it should be, and the bottom of the screen is way below the bottom of the TV...

[AlpineMan]

tr1, how are you loading the games from the HDD? HD Loader via MC or CD?

[tr1]

I copied and renamed HDLoader.elf to mc0:BOOT/BOOT.ELF and I hold down R1 on startup and HDD Loader loads straight up (from MC) - the R1 button press thingy is new in the Matrix Infinity 1.3 ugrade.