Converting backups to be used on new model dc

[CptTarpals]

Good news guys, I've been able to burn a sucessful selfboot using that new bin2boot that wayne mentioned, Thanks. It gave me the same error(still don't know why though) but asked if I wanted to make one(ip.bin). I obviously said yes, typed in teh binary file (1st_read.bin) and presto......a cdi file was produced. I went ahead and burned it like usual and works in my old dc. So at least it works there. Tomorrow is when I test it in the new one because I dont have it now. But things are looking good because I used offset of 0 in mkisofs so I assume it will work in my new one too(praying). I will definately post my results then. If you need a step by step on what I did, just ask and i'll be more than happy to post it. Thanks for the help guys

[RedsunsFD]

Can you send me step by step instructions or post it in the forum. I really need help on this: Already waste 12 CDs on it. And please can you go more detail in your instructions like the exact command line you use with mkisofs and so on

[CptTarpals]

Ok here it is but I remind you that I have not tested it yet in my new model dc and for the game San Francisco Rush 2049. It may be different for other games but I hope this helps you out.

1. placed teh backup cdr into burner
2. fired up isobuster and extracted all files from backup into selfboot\data directory
3. copied ip.bin and 1st_read.bin into selfoot directory (root directory). Make sure the read-only is unchecked.
4. ####ted up a dos prompt
5. make sure you are in the selfboot directory
6. type in "binhack" without quotes. It will prompt you for the name of binary. type in "1st_read.bin" It will then prompt you for bootsector: type in "ip.bin" Then it will prompt you for msinfo value: type in 0. Wait till finished, only take a second. Leave open dos prompt.
7. Then copied ip.bin and 1st_read.bin back into data directory. Overwrite if necessary.
8. from the dos prompt, type: "mkisofs -C 0,0 -V RUSH2049 -l -o data.iso data" without quotes. Wait till it is finished and leave dos prompt open.
9. I then used bin2boot from the link above posted by Wayne. From the dos prompt, type "bin2boot data.iso"
Like i've said before, it gave an error saying that "ip record not found, would you like to make one?" Type in "y" and it will generate one for you. It will make a cdi file(image.cdi) from the data.iso in your selfboot directory.
10. Just use DJ to burn image.cdi under appropriate settings. I used dj 2.0 with mode1, offset0, cd-rom, 2336, and at 2x. As I use with all my games.

This method burned and tested in an old model dc.

If you have any questions, you can email me or reply to this thread.

[Wayne]

You might be able to eliminate the "IP.BIN not found" error by using IPINS.EXE to insert the IP.BIN into the boot record of the ISO file before running BIN2BOOT. I did this before running BIN2BOOT and didn't get the error.

[WWWWWWWW]

What do I do, if the image don't have an IP.BIN file? Where do I get it. Don't tell me to use IPBIN4WIN, cause I only have troubles with it. Any other ways to get it?

[Wayne]

Use the generic IP.BIN file found in the zerotools.exe file on DCCopyWorld.

[CptTarpals]

Wayne, the error is not that big of a deal as long as it still works and it does. The method above worked near perfect in a new model dc. I say near because it takes awhile to load. I thought maybe this was a dummy file issue at first but it loads real quick in my old one. The dreamcast logo appears and stays "frozen" for a minute and then loads the game. I can handle the wait, at least it works.
Hey redsun, did you get yours up and running?
and as for you mr. wwww, I believe that you can use any ip.bin from any selfbooting game and it should still work. I think I read it somewhere in this forum but not 100% positive.

[tftf2k1]

Hello People,
Can you guys plz confirm that this method works for newer dc's..I tried some variety of these methods a couple of weeks ago but never got anywhere besides audio screen...Your step by step instructions got me thinkin i should try again to make cdr's for newer model dc..? b4 i rip my hair out again...thxxx I would really like to get the utopia boot cd to work then i can re-convert other games i have..any clues on that...

[Wayne]

tftf2k1, just exactly what did CptTarpals say in the first line of his last message????

To refresh your memory, this is a direct quote of what he said - notice he says basically, "IT WORKS ON NEW DC's BUT TAKES LONGER TO LOAD THAN ON OLD DC's" I would suspect the longer load is due to the newer DC's copyguard routines.

the error is not that big of a deal as long as it still works and it does. The method above worked near perfect in a new model dc. I say near because it takes awhile to load.

[RedsunsFD]

I will try the method at the end of the week. Haven't much time now. But I will post my results

[CptTarpals]

I can confirm that this method produces a selfbooting cd that works in both new and old model dreamcasts.

[tftf2k1]

Thx for the info guys ....ill try it over the weekend and let you know

[WAYNE KERR]

well guys, i bought a DC from electronics boutique about a month ago (july2001) and i ordered some backups from a guy in megagames forum.
i tried using WINONCD to backup the backups and it didnt work >

soooooooo, i tried using clonecd with fast error ticked and VOILA all of my backed up backups work