[HELP] Free MCboot logo resets over and over

[atari215]

I have a bit of a problem with my memorycard(s). I have 2 with freemcboot 1.8b on (each is an 8mb sony card). One is using multi and the other console specific. My PS2 model is a SCPH 390001. Now my issue is a rather strange one. especially since i havent found one other person on the net with this problem. What happens is when i start up my PS2 the Free MCboot logo shows up for a quick second but then just restarts to the same logo screen over and over with no end. Happens on both memory cards. Funny thing is if i put in one of my backups ESR auto launches it and i can STILL access the Free MCboot options if i hold start right as the logo comes up. Which still enables me to use Ulaunchelf to load my homebrew apps but im getting extremely frustrated that i can't get to the main FCMB browser. If there's anyone that can help me out i would be SOOOOO appreciative. Any other information you might need just ask i and i will deliver.

edit: oh and i forgot to mention i've reinstalled freemc boot on BOTH CARDS so please do not even try suggesting that as it's pointless. Also the multi console card works on other ps2's.

[goth1k]

I had this problem while I dicking about with FMCB, I had osdsys set to autoboot. Try holding start when boot your PS2 and change E1 Launch keys, you may see at top 'Autoboot: mc?:/sys-conf/osdsys.elf' or something similar. If not, double check all the other E? launch options

[wing]

I had this problem while I dicking about with FMCB, I had osdsys set to autoboot. Try holding start when boot your PS2 and change E1 Launch keys, you may see at top 'Autoboot: mc?:/sys-conf/osdsys.elf' or something similar. If not, double check all the other E? launch options

If tried again all non-function ,what can we do for it ?

[goth1k]

If tried again all non-function ,what can we do for it ?

Sorry about my ignorance, but I don't understand your question...

[atari215]

Thanks for the suggestion. But it seems to have no effect. First time i tried the settings wouldnt change after looking in FMCB config again. But the 2nd and third time i tried and the settings stuck. But to no avail. Think maybe there's something physically wrong with the ps2? because once again i tested the multi boot card and it works just fine on other ps2s. (other ps2s that were tested on are versions scph 30001 & scph 50001)

[Gnom]

Try unplugging any USB drives that may be connected to the PS2. More generally, try to boot the PS2 in the most simple configuration possible, to eliminate any external cause.

[atari215]

Try unplugging any USB drives that may be connected to the PS2. More generally, try to boot the PS2 in the most simple configuration possible, to eliminate any external cause.

I believe that was the very first thing i tried (in both memory card ports mind you). I tried with simply the memory card/controller plugged in and thats when i noticed the issue. I had to start using the options from the .CNF to load ulaunch. Only way i can get the software to work properly is by using Ulaunch during the logo screen and loading my apps from a usb thumbdrive. I've pretty much tested with the most basic of configurations and nothing seems to make a difference. It seems to me either something in my configuration file is wrong or the ps2 itself. And im highly doubting its a problem with the actual ps2.

[Gnom]

Maybe you could post a copy of your cnf to see if someone notices something...

[atari215]

Maybe you could post a copy of your cnf to see if someone notices something...

hehe sounds like an idea to me :P will get it posted tomorrow when i get home.

[deth]

sory for bumpin the tread but did you fix the problem?