Boot procedure for Magic III clone

[fratres]

Thanks, Tyler. Seems I got some crappy PS2. And I just wanted a solution for me being tired of these annoying SM2.0 discs. Now it´s even worse, great! But mistakes are to learn from them, next time I figure out what chip is inside before I get such crap. Yesterday NFSU2 collapsed for the first time during gameplay, I am looking forward for all the problems to come.
Just a short question on the boot procedure: is it possible that my clone has a different boot procedure than the Original Magic 3? UIS doesn´t say anything about double clicking for EA Games f.e. And do you think I can disable the chip for network gaming?

[TylerDurden]

Umm, I really cant remember all the details of Magic 3 and their clones. But I think it can be dissabled just like in the UIS by holding power for psx mode. Your best bet is to get a Duo2 SE put that in place of your current modchip. The Duo2 SE is only like $25 for the chip.




Tyler!

[seaneyb2003]

a standard duo will do just as well.

[fratres]

I know, would be the best choice just to replace it, but I suppose it´s not just take it out, desolder the cables on the modchip-side and resolder them on the new chip but make new connections to different points on the MB. And that is something I really wouldn´t like to do by myself. As installing a modchip costs 50 Euro around here the whole thing is rather expensive. Or do you think replacing it wouldn´t be as difficult as putting a new one inside? Could get an used Infinity rather cheap, but they need different soldering points, don´t they? My clone Matrix has 22 cables, by the way.