*HELP* Free MCBoot 1.5 wont boot BOOT.ELF

**bboyzahid** · 07-19-2008,09:00 AM

Hey everyone.

I recently installed free mcboot v1.5 on my memory card, however, it doesn't seem to load the BOOT.ELF file that i placed on my usb drive in a folder called "BOOT".

I'm currently using a modded ps2 to do this, and ULaunchELF v4.16 running on CD-R.

I have done everything that the tutorial says, but still no luck.

What i have:
Modded PS2
ULaunchELF v4.16
Free MC BOOT 1.5
Memory Card 8MB MagicGate (Made in China) << Dont know if this is the problem
UlaunchELF v4.16 on CD-R with 100MB dummy file << works fine and loads up in my ps2
USB Drive (FAT32)

Any help in creating this exploit for my memory card would be greatly appreciated.

thank you.

**JNABK** · 07-19-2008,10:22 AM

Try disabling the modchip and the BOOT.ELF should run ok. When booting Free McBoot on a chipped console, you have to take in account both are attempting to boot according to eachs own instructions. Only one should be booting to ensure a good boot process.

**coolaan** · 07-19-2008,11:58 AM

Originally Posted by bboyzahid

Hey everyone.

I recently installed free mcboot v1.5 on my memory card, however, it doesn't seem to load the BOOT.ELF file that i placed on my usb drive in a folder called "BOOT".

Did u mean to say u installed FMCB v1.5 or just copied it? Did the installation say successful? I had issues of Ulaunch not starting if some disc was not present on the drive. Try with a valid/patched disc on ur drive.

Also u may want to try putting a RESCUE.ELF on the root of ur USB and try starting ur PS2.

**bboyzahid** · 07-20-2008,01:57 AM

Originally Posted by JNABK

Try disabling the modchip and the BOOT.ELF should run ok. When booting Free McBoot on a chipped console, you have to take in account both are attempting to boot according to eachs own instructions. Only one should be booting to ensure a good boot process.

Thanks for the quick replies.

I cant disable my chip but i can get hold of a PAL ps2 (slimline), which brings me to the question, If i made the exploit on a PAL ps2 (fat), will it run on a PAL ps2 (slimline)?

Originally Posted by coolaan

Did u mean to say u installed FMCB v1.5 or just copied it? Did the installation say successful? I had issues of Ulaunch not starting if some disc was not present on the drive. Try with a valid/patched disc on ur drive.

Also u may want to try putting a RESCUE.ELF on the root of ur USB and try starting ur PS2.

I'm pretty sure that JNABK is right about my chipped ps2. thanks for the help and i will keep that in mind.

and again, thanks for the info. =]

**JNABK** · 07-20-2008,04:25 AM

Originally Posted by bboyzahid

Thanks for the quick replies.

I cant disable my chip but i can get hold of a PAL ps2 (slimline), which brings me to the question, If i made the exploit on a PAL ps2 (fat), will it run on a PAL ps2 (slimline)?

It should, but if the normal install doesnt work, try the multi-install version.

**bboyzahid** · 07-21-2008,01:54 AM

i got it working on my modchipped ps2!

all i did was turn the main power on, then pressed eject (so the tray will open on startup) and the ps2 booted ulaunchelf on my memory card.

i have installed the multi-version on my memory card so i can plug it into most PAL ps2's.

thanks for the help, i appreciate it.

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