Usb extreme? How to get started?

**Margil** · 06-13-2006,11:22 AM

I use USB Advance too. But, i have another problem:

I've connected the USB HDD (via an USB rack), have it formatted using the NTFS partition, copied over some files and games, but when i connect it to the ps2 (version 9, using messiah chip), i hear a little buzzing sound from the speakers (like if the "ground" were missing, leading to an 50hz buzz), and it surely affects the screen too (for example, when it's plugged into the USB slot of the ps2, the bottom-right corner of the Browser goes a little bit dark). I know, that reading this you'd say: sack the rack, it's electronically jammed. But here goes the fun part: connected to a PC (tried on several, distinct pcs) it works like a charm. Any suggestions?
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**dlanor** · 06-13-2006,11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Margil

I use USB Advance too. But, i have another problem:

I've connected the USB HDD (via an USB rack), have it formatted using the NTFS partition,

That partition type is your main problem.

USB Advance, as well as all PS2 homebrew software, needs a FAT filesystem on USB mass storage devices (whether they are really HDD or Flash memory doesn't matter, as you need FAT in any case). The recommended format is FAT32, since that has less restrictions on file and partition sizes than the 'lesser' FAT versions.

Best regards: dlanor

**Margil** · 06-15-2006,04:37 AM

Thank you very much, I'll try that out

**Margil** · 06-17-2006,03:24 AM

Well, the buzzin' is still on, but thanx, it works like a charm

edit: i can see the files thru LaunchELF, media palyer and so on...but the installed ISOs just won't appear under USBAdvance...it says no device

any ideas?

Thanx in advance

Nebur_692 · 01-09-2007,07:58 PM

Where I can be unloaded usbextreme????

dekaes · 01-18-2007,09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Lurkar

I have a different problem. I have the same USB Extreme copy and I've installed some games to the USB HD with my PC. However when I run the CD, it starts loading, the screen goes black and that's it. The disc spins like no tomorrow, but nothing happends.

I have a PAL V14 and Matrix Infinity. Is it because USBExtreme is NTSC and my PS2 is PAL?

Edit: Read the solution here. Turned off Makro-fix and it works.

Can someone pls explain how to turn off the Makro-fix.

Thank u very much .

**dlanor** · 01-20-2007,10:23 AM

Originally Posted by dekaes

Can someone pls explain how to turn off the Makro-fix.

You need to get into the option configuration menu, which for the Matrix Infinity chip is done by pressing and holding both the buttons Triangle and Circle on your gamepad while booting the console. Once in the menu you should be able to find a setting called "Macrovision Fix", which by default is turned ON. You need to turn that setting OFF, and save those settings, so that they'll be used in future boots.

However, don't even try this if you have a clone of the MI, rather than the genuine article, as most clones are made with a cheaper chip type, which does not survive an attempt to change settings.

Best regards: dlanor

**wufei_54** · 04-17-2007,06:03 AM

can anyone give me a link to download usb extreme please coz id been looking for a long time now.thz in advance

**amp2006** · 04-17-2007,06:23 AM

search around you will find it

**wufei_54** · 04-17-2007,09:19 PM

well im searching for a week now but no success. btw, will the v15 ps2 slim work using usb extreme?

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