Magic 3.1 "V" and "R" Bios points

**xim2** · 10-19-2003,10:39 AM

Hi all !

Could someone tell me if it's normal that on a Magic 3.1 when you wire the "V" and "R" Bios points they bridge ?

Thanks

PAL SCPH 30004 V4 (GH-010) - BIOS WITH GAP

http://www.china-magic.com/magic3/di...III_V4_GAP.jpg

**ps2divx** · 10-19-2003,02:31 PM

No, that's not normal! It happens sometimes but make sure you get the solder on each piont!! If this problem stay, then you'll have to get all solder away and just resolder! PLEASE DO NOT START THE CONSOLE WITH THIS! THAT WOULD MAYBE CAUSE PROBLEMS!

**xim2** · 10-19-2003,02:55 PM

Sorry for your bad information but i tested and it's normal that those 2 points bridge.

I tested and all works fine.
Take attention that i have a V4 with GAP BIOS, so i don't know if it's the same for other models.

Thanks for your help.

**EnTiTy** · 10-19-2003,03:58 PM

you 100% sure you didnt do a resistence test this does not mean a direct connection you need to do a continuity test tobe 100% sure.
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**xim2** · 10-19-2003,04:06 PM

Sure 100% i did a continuity test and i am 100% sure that i didn't make any bridge

**EnTiTy** · 10-19-2003,04:13 PM

well im 95% sure there is a short then v controls the height of ps2 games stretching them full screen r is for timing on the bios patching if memory serve´s me correctly and there should be no short between these 2 points i cant be 100% but i would say im 95%.
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**pico996969** · 10-19-2003,05:02 PM

93.6% sure, R is output enable on the bios chip, when it's high it's sending data, and when it's low it's sitting, V is a patch point and actually sends data, you should not bridge these points, if you do you will likely get no screen on the ps2

**xim2** · 10-19-2003,05:28 PM

I am surprise about your comments because my PS2 is booting PS2 CDR and DVDR and i have no black screen (Every boots are fine : the same as i have no modchip installed)

So why these two points are bridged ? Because I checked the two points (they are very close) but i don't see a bridge from my wire !

**loy** · 10-19-2003,06:01 PM

v and r shoul dhave a resistance but no continuity meaning 000

prisoner1138 · 10-19-2003,07:18 PM

wtf....

it is not normal to bidge points. why the hell would you think that? do you even understand what bridging is?

and anyway, if it works then those points obviously arent bridged because it wouldnt even boot if they were

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