Black screen loading ELFs from USB

Hey, im having a problem installing free mcboot and other elfs after using the ps2 game swap trick. I used agent under fire, swap at menu, go to the 2nd level and ulaunchelf comes up no problem, so I put in my usb/already have it plugged in, go to mass:/ and try to run free_mcboot.elf. At this point the tv screen goes black, it also did this when I tried to run boot.elf inside the Install folder.

I used a memorex dvd-r, but I think it turned out ok because the 2nd time I tried I forgot to load and actually played the first level off the memorex till I was able to get to the ulaunch location.

I'm also using all the updated files from the advanced tutorial links.

I'm using a Kingston 4gb USB stick, theres other files on it however, i'm not sure if this interferes...

Would my best bet be to try the noobie package AND wipe my usb clean?

Thanks

What model number is your PS2? Are you aware that it will not work with the 900xx BIOS 2.3b (I think) and above? Without knowing this, we can't give you much help.

Try another USB-Device.
If the FMCB-Installer loads from USB (uLE uses newer USB-Drivers), from a stick which isn´t compatible to the older drivers, then it´ll stuck at BSOD.

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Originally Posted by Liquidxr

Hey, im having a problem installing free mcboot and other elfs after using the ps2 game swap trick. I used agent under fire, swap at menu, go to the 2nd level and ulaunchelf comes up no problem, so I put in my usb/already have it plugged in, go to mass:/ and try to run free_mcboot.elf. At this point the tv screen goes black, it also did this when I tried to run boot.elf inside the Install folder.

I used a memorex dvd-r, but I think it turned out ok because the 2nd time I tried I forgot to load and actually played the first level off the memorex till I was able to get to the ulaunch location.

Once you are able to launch uLaunchELF (aka: uLE) you do not need to worry about the swap disc being right or wrong anymore. Launching uLE is its only purpose, so once uLE is running that disc has already completed its job.

The rest is up to uLE, your USB stick, and the material you have prepared on it.

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I'm also using all the updated files from the advanced tutorial links.

I'm using a Kingston 4gb USB stick, theres other files on it however, i'm not sure if this interferes...

As long as you have all the files and folders of the FMCB installation package, it does not matter how much other stuff resides on the same USB drive. But it is a good idea to keep the FMCB package inside a collection folder, so no other stuff gets mixed into it. Such stuff should still be ignored by the installer elf, but it is easier for yourself to keep track of things if all the FMCB stuff is separated from any unrelated garbage...

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Would my best bet be to try the noobie package AND wipe my usb clean?

No. The content of the files on the USB drive can never cause initial black screen at elf launch, unless the FMCB installer elf file itself has become corrupted.

But the USB drive itself can have such an effect if it is unreadable to the installer elf, either for hardware compatibility reasons or due to a bad format. The former is what TnA was talking about, and since the format was compatible with uLE it is most likely the USB drive itself that is incompatible with the drivers of the FMCB installer.

Here it should be noted that Kingston drives are notorious for inconsistent compatibility to PS2 USB drivers, while SanDisk drives are well known for good compatibility to all versions of PS2 USB drivers. The only drawback with SanDisk drives is that they often come with the idiotic "u3" software partition installed, which must be removed before a drive can be used with most PS2 software. There are also many other drive brands that can work, but the two mentioned here are in my opinion the worst and the best choices, respectively, among the widely known brands. (Both are sold in all parts of the world.)

Best regards: dlanor

Ok, I'll go out and buy a Sandisk usb stick, i have a slim SCPH-70001 btw

Thanks