how to identify CC version

[mitush]

hi everybody
i have a new SCPH-77006 slim PS2 with Cristal chip installed (that what i was told)
the backup games work fine,but when i tried to install boot manager the program did not run, only had the welcome screen.
question: how can i verify what chip and version is inside? when i turn on the PS2 i see only the sony welcome screen
thanks

[jetcat]

Install BM on a memorycard and then you are able to se your version.

[mitush]

Thanks, but the problem is that when I insert a disk with BM that I downloaded from the CC site, it starts to run , shows the logo of the site and then nothing , the PS2 is freezing and I have to reset.
any ideas what to do?

[spedmetal]

Thanks, but the problem is that when I insert a disk with BM that I downloaded from the CC site, it starts to run , shows the logo of the site and then nothing , the PS2 is freezing and I have to reset.
any ideas what to do?

Try the hacked R29 release found in the sticky in this section. Also when booting the R29 CD-R upgrade disc try booting it in recovery mode.

[mitush]

wow ,it was a quick reply. thanks SPEDMETAL
two questions :1. from the v29 disk can I install only the BM,without updating the firmware?
2. what is recovery mode and how to initiate it?

Thanks

[spedmetal]

wow ,it was a quick reply. thanks SPEDMETAL
two questions :1. from the v29 disk can I install only the BM,without updating the firmware?
2. what is recovery mode and how to initiate it?

Thanks

As a good common practice, whenever you are installing either BM or FW you should just install both that are on the disc. This way you will know you have the right FW to go with the right BM and vice versa.

To enable recovery mode, this your console in standby tap reset 3 times with about a 1 second delay between taps. When in recovery mode the console wont boot anything other then the upgrade disc, not even originals.

Let us know how it goes.

[mitush]

thanks a lot,
I will try that