Can't boot games from HDD

[MysTiCy]

Hi!

So, i installed ModBo4 on V9, everything worked perfect, every disc booted.
But, when i'm trying to boot any game from HDD, it does'nt go anywhere.
HDL loads just fine, displays all games correctly. And USBAdvance does'nt even boot.
HDL and USBAdvance do work perfectly on another PS2 with the same HDD and USB memory. So the problem must be on the V9.

Problem is, i dont know where to start. Is there any common cause of this?
I first suspected low power, that might be for HDD, but not for USB stick.

[urbigbro]

Are you also using the same Net Adapter on the other PS2 that the HDD works on? Perhaps the NA is the problem?

[TehJawknee]

But if the USB is also having trouble, it can be a compatibility issue.
but it's true, if you're using a different Network Adapter, it could be the case.

[amp2006]

for USBAdvance you need to turn off the Macrovision in the Matrix Infinity Setting in order to work .

and about HDLoader .what patches you applied if its your own hdl that you made ?

and where do you run HDL ?

[MysTiCy]

It was a surprise, USBAdvance worked perfectly and games on USB worked. Never thought Macrovision fix could do that. So one problem less.

And yes, i use the same network adaptor.
I run all apps from Sony 8MB memory card. Same card all the time.
And in HDL, i have applied all fixes for games, no restrictions, no videomode changing. Added custom boot logo. And fix for 2TB HDD or something. And using latest HDL.
And i've tried to blow the dust from the NA connector on PS2.
And tried to put HDD back to other PS2, still works. Back and forth... Still works on other but not on this.

Could the fix where you draw 5V to LA, to cause this problem? It's far thought, but could there be any factor in that?

And by the way, model where everything works, is V5 with ICE Final chip.


And how many of you actually use HDL with ModBo4?

Hm, i try to disable the chip, and use FMCB to boot HDL...

[vsub]

I have v10 PS2 with Nemesis Pro modchip(it's combination between Matrix Infinity and ModBo 2.1).I also have the Romeo Mod(the fix for the LA chip) and I don't have any problems with HDloader.

btw my modchip don't have menu so I can't disable Macrovision fix and because of that I can't use USBAdvance but HDLoader is working without any problems.

1.Try to delete the gamelist.log and machine.id from the HDLoader Settings folder on your hdd using ule and try again.
2.Make sure that the game is compatible and if it requires some modes,enable them.
3.Maybe something wrong with the hdd(bad sectors or something like this).If nothing helps try full 48bit format.
4.Try with my HDLoader.

[MysTiCy]

What i did, after i found this problem. I tried playing same games from the same HDD, on another console, and they work. So there's no corrupted data, or compatibility issues.
But what's "machine.id" for? Sounds like solution. I try to delete that.

And i noticed, HDD works perfectly in uLE, i can copy&paste every direction.

But i try that machine.id and your HDL, and tell the results.


EDIT:
I tried deleting the gamelist.log and machine.id, nothing.
I tried disabling the modchip, and booting with FMCB, nothing.
I tried your HDLoader, and it worked! (Nice GUI by the way. I have only translation to finland )

Now i'm relieved, no hardware issue, no need oscilloscope

But then, what settings you have applied to tha your HDL? I will compare them tomorrow and see what's the cause.
I thought all patches but that one slim patch, are related only to HDD and games. Apparently there's something for the console too.

[amp2006]

dude since you have version 9 you have to pay attention to these options :

1- [_] Stops HDLoader from seeking disc while loading to prevent V9 from
freezing during the splash screen. USE THIS IF YOU'RE BOOTING FROM A
MEMORYCARD USING A MODCHIP.

2- [_]

Stops the CDVD-drive motor if there's a disc in the tray while HDLoader
is loading while using methods to boot involving a disc in the drive.
ON V9 AND LATER MODELS USE THIS ONLY IF YOU'RE BOOTING FROM A DISC OR
YOU'RE USING THE PSONE EXPLOIT!!!

btw : does it work when you run HDL from uLaunchELF ?

[vsub]

I tried your HDLoader, and it worked! (Nice GUI by the way. I have only translation to finland )

Now i'm relieved, no hardware issue, no need oscilloscope

But then, what settings you have applied to tha your HDL? I will compare them tomorrow and see what's the cause.
I thought all patches but that one slim patch, are related only to HDD and games. Apparently there's something for the console too.

Those are the patches that I applied

Core Patches:
No disk seek while loading
Force into NTSC-display on PAL machines
LBA 48bit patch
Compatibility options update

Compatibility Patches:
God of War 2 patch
HDD Anti-Shindown Fix

[MysTiCy]

Oh there was afterall an option for V9 in HDL. I only remembered the slim patch.

I boot everything from uLe.

But thanks for everyone helping in this, the world looks brighter now