Modchip issue with FMCB: FMCB does not boot

[vlad123]

Installed FMCB ver 1.6 on my ps2 with mars mochip using a CD with ULe. Installation went well and but when I reset my ps2 nothing happened just a blank screen . I remove the MC then reset again the sony browser show up. I had read on some threads that my modchip may interfere with the FMCB ver 1.6 boot up. Want to know how to disable the modchip to run the FMCB without "actually" removing the modchip? Need help from the experts.
My ps2 is SHCP-70004 with Mars Pro7.

[amp2006]

which Mars you have ??..i think only Mars Pro have ability to run off

[vlad123]

i think it's Mars Pro-7 III CG 775, it is what written on the chip.

[vlad123]

how i can turn it off when i want to run FMCB?

[amp2006]

Holding Reset button from standby until picture display on TV then release.

[vlad123]

thanks amp, going to try this. Hopefully i will be able to run FMCB (fingers cross) . One more, is there any indicator saying that the modchip is off?

[Bootlegninja]

for the old ones like that, no.

One way to test is to pop a backup in the drive once you beleive you have it disabled. if it boots, then it's active. if it doesn't, then you're good.

PS, this should almost be in the mod chip section.

[vlad123]

@bootlegninja
Yes, i have tried what you said still no luck, cannot run FMCB even with the modchip is off. how about removing the supply line on the modchip? will this do the trick.

sorry bootlegninja. newbie on forums stuffs.
how can i move this thread to the modship section.

[solidus27]

I have Modbo 760 on a V12 PS2 and I can disable the chip, but FMCB doesn't work for me either! You could remove the power wire, but be sure you could soldier it back!

BTW, why do you want to install FMCB? Doesn't your chip suport Mode 1 (booting a elf from mc0:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF)?

[Bootlegninja]

Thread moved to appropirate forum.

@ solidus - press and hold the start button while booting. it will then say disabled on the screen and then you tap the reset button. The chip will stay disabled until you either shut the system off or place it in standby.

@ vlad123 - I would suggest placing a switch on your chip so that you can 'disconnect' the power at will thus diabling the chip. there's some documention towards the begining of the mod chip forum. just search it out and you'll see some diagrams and methods of doing it.

[solidus27]

@Bootleg: I know how to disable it, but even disabeld FMCB still doesn't work!

[Bootlegninja]

Then you've got another issue holding you back that will need it's own thread verus jacking someone else's.

[solidus27]

I never intended to steal his thread, I didn't even asked something, you started talking about my problem!

Regards, Akiba!

[vlad123]

guys, no luck even with the 'power','reset', and 'gnd' disconnect. Still can't boot the FMCB. I have no choice to remove the modchip.

[TnA]

For those, who can't turn off their chip, they can try the PS1-Boot-Mode.

[vlad123]

@TnA, how to do the PS1-Boot-Mode?