ps2 v9 Matrix Infinity probs, only loads movies :(
 

Hello folks.

I just finished the install on a Matrix Infinity chip, with very limited success.

At first it seemed as thought the entire ps2 was dead. Till i learned you could reach the ps2 bios/logo/load screen/whateveryouwannacallit by holding the reset button down for 2-3 seconds.

The ps2 software loads fine, plays movies fine, and I can change all the time and settting options.

However it wont load any games. Be they commercial, backup, ps2, or ps1.

But in the browser, it does infact recognize the fact that its a playstaion disc. Its just that when i select the disc to play it, it stays a black screen of death :(

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Did you flash the chip with the latest firmware?

lol yes!
 

The chip ended up having no bios image at all, and I just needed to flash it.

Everything booted up 100%

However... :(

I forgot to put the power supply guard down the first time I reassembled it. So the spikey bottom part of the PS ended up directly on those little fan wires. Imk sure they were pinched, and research has since told me that a pinch of those wires can short the fan fuse.

I fixed the problem and carefully taped the wires someplace safe. But it still wouldnt work after 4 tries.

So I cut off the wires and tested the fan with some batteries, and it still turns.

So now i just have to figure out where to solder the 2 fan wires...

Dont suppose anyone could point out a 5v point on the board or power supply thatll work eh?

The fan is 7v. Therefore, simply take off the fan connector from the board, and solder to the contacts where this connector was soldered to. :)