Hi guys,

Here's the skinny on this GH-018 board, using a Messiah2 Euro v1.3 (batch 306)...

PS1 games boot fine (original and copies)
PS2 games take a little while to be recognised, but then throws to the grey screen with the blue CD in the centre indicating that it is a Playstation2 Disc but does nothing more than that (originals and copies)

Removing all BIOS wires results in RSOD.

It looks familiar to me ... more like a dud chip but I'm just that busy at the moment, I don't want to take the chance in wasting my time on rechipping the unchippable either. All connections are solid and confirmed for continuity and no short circuits.

All help appreciated. Thanks in advance.