PS2 Boot Up Problems

[j-man22]

I backed Vice city using recordnow max and it wouldn't boot. I used 1x read and 1x burn. I am using samsung be all media. I followed the directions how to backup using recordnow max (on this forum) exactly. I followed the boot procedure at this link ( http://www.modchipinc.com/pages/nosoderusage.htm) exactly, and used Devil May Cry for the TOC. I am using Game Shark version 2 something. My modchip is the No-solder R-mod.

Then i tried backing up metal gear solid 2 using primo and it won't boot. Again, 1x read and 1x write. I followed directions for burning on this site exactly. I followed the boot procedure at the above link. Still nothing....please help....

Addition info: My burner is pioneer A105, and i can boot CD based games no problem!!!

Any one that can suggest any thing, no matter how minor to try would be doing me a huge favor.....cheers!