[WhiteWolf]

the guy i called at GoCyberShop (where i bought my premod), because i cant seem to boot from my original copy. i did find out it IS a DVDrom, and its a japanese import.
there are 3 different bootup methods for non US ps2 discs: turn on from standby with a tap of reset; turn on with eject, insert disc, close tray, hit reset when closed fully; and turn on with eject, insert disc, hit reset.

but, unfortunatly, they all lead me to that blasted red screen.
the modchip, as far as i know, IS installed correctly, as i can get a PSX burned disc to boot correctly, and US original PSX and PS2 games boot just fine.

edit: he told me its because the japanese discs are in a different format or some such, and thats why my PS2 cant play it, even with the modchip