Noobie help with crystal chip 1.2 and problems on different tvs!

[jetcat]

If the memorycard is brand new you must "format" it first.

[mohanman]

How do I format it?

[mohanman]

Nevermind, thanks for the info, I got it to work! However, the official bootmanager from the website didn't work, I had to use the homebrew version of the bootmanager and firmware.

My last question is how do I set it for 16:9? I play on my widescreen plasma, and how do I skip the crystal chips boot manager and launch directly into the game when first inserting a disc and powering on, or how can I get the ps2 symbols instead?

Thanks again guys

[gelato]

For the other Crystal newbies out there: alot of your problems can be fixed if you use Bootmanager, just fiddle with the options and you'll learn.

The Bootmanager is preset to boot the game if you don't press any buttons on the controller after 3 secs with the game already inserted.

There is no way to skip the Bootmanager screen if you want to use it. You can still boot games without the BM but you won't be able to use the modchip's features (i.e. PAL compatiblity). To do this move, the MC that has BM installed to MC slot 2 as BM autoboots if the modchip detects BM on MC slot 1. This will also give you the PS2 symbols on boot as BM was not loaded.

As for the 16:9 aspect ratio, that is game dependent. Some games will let you set that in the options others won't have that option.

And you are a n00b! Don't be offended, it's just a playful tease.

Hey TheAgent! Get that Wiki up and running!

[gelato]

This should solve your problems:

Taken from the crystal-chips.com website:

The majority of the features of the Crystal Chip are provided by our exclusive BootManager software. BootManager provides features like automatic booting of PS1, PS2, DVD movie and CD audio discs as well as video fixes, DVD region free and an advanced homebrew software management system to name just a few features. For a complete list of BootManagers features, see below.
CrystalChips BootManager Software Features (as of v2.0.6):

TV Wizard:
- Helps you determine what video modes your TV supports and automatically configures BM to best work with your TV.

Autoload:
- Automatically boots PS1, PS2, DVD Movie and CD Audio discs.

- Automatically load homebrew software when a PS1, PS2, DVD Movie or CD Audio disc is inserted.

- Individual delay settings for each disc type that determines how long to wait before loading the disc or homebrew application.