Hard drive boot

no you just need a 48 bit version of the HD Loader (Toxic OS is also 48 bit) if you don't have a DMS chip there is no need to use the Toxic OS.

kc

 

What I have on my MC Exploit is HDL_7C.elf ( I don't know if that tells you anything) I know it's a patched ver of HDL but other than that I don't know if it's 48bit or not?

 

0.7C patched is a 48 bit version so you'll have no problems seeing the entire content of the drive.

kc

 

Cool! Thanks for the info I appreciate it

 

hey Tokijin....this is a question about your first post in this thread:

does this mean that even if my laser is messed up (DRE) i can still play games directly off the HD?

 

If your laser can still play Playstation games then it would be able to boot the MC Exploit and load Hd Loader in order to run games from a HD...
If your laser can't boot a disc at all you're SOL

 

If you have some means of installing HD Advance or HD Loader to the Memory Card, yes. You can do this with a MC Exploit or a modchip.

 

sorry guys but the only way to play off the harddrive with a screwed up laser is via a chip with a Dev mode.

kc

 

I've read that sometimes PS2 with dying lasers could still boot CD's. I have no idea if this is true. That's why I said if he has some means of installing elfs to the MC. Couldn't be FTP his PS2 and put HD Loader/HD Advance on his HD and run it from there? Or can't you boot HD Advance/HD Loader off a HD?

 

I've read that sometimes PS2's with dying lasers could still boot CD's. I have no idea if this is true. That's why I said if he has some means of installing elfs to the MC, it would be possible. Couldn't he FTP his PS2 and put HD Loader/HD Advance on his HD and run it from there? Or can't you boot HD Advance/HD Loader off a HD?

 

how do i install an ELF to a MC?? I tried looking here: http://www.sksapps.com/index.php?page=hd.html but the link was broke

 

By compiling an exploit disc. Your PS2 would still need to be able to load CD's. Or you can do it with a modchip. The Memory Card Exploit doesn't work on v.11 PS2's and later.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/109289

http://www.ps2hd.com/forums/faq.php?s=1234d90ba1b1d0b372dc0bdcafbb43e8&faq=noobfaq#faq_exploit002

 

is there any way to put the ELF on my PS2 HD and then upload it to me MC? I ask because i get the disc read error and have no access to my laser drive.

thanks

 

Maybe. If you FTP your PS2. I'm not positive on this. KC is usually right about these things. You may want to look around for more info before FTPing your PS2 and having it end up a waste of time.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/122897

 

thanks for the tips/links..you're rather helpful

 

damn, i think i need the laser to be working so i can load HDloader....looks like im SOL

 

no u cant cuz u need to boot your hard drive loader from cd

 

Well not if you can boot elf files off the Memory Card with a chip in Devoultion mode. The DMS 4 Pro SE has a HD Loader program built into the flash. The Matrix Infinity and Crystal Chip support loading of elf files off the MC, but to get them to the Memory Card your PS2 has to be able to read CD's at least once.

 

is the dms chip easy to install? or would i need pro to do it

 

I'm sure you know this already but just let it slip by if you had the ability to launch HD Loader/Advance off the HD, why would you need to launch it just use that same means to launch the games.........

lawcase

it's debatable if modding is easy or hard, to me it's easy enough to others it's damn near imposable so it boils down to your personal ability and you'll have to make that call yourself. it has been my experience that people who question their ability (but try anyways) have more success then the ones who have never tried but just know they have the magic touch and can do all, these are the ones who FUBAR it and keep pro modders in a job. anywho...

keep in mind a DMS is going to need flashing so if your console can't read a disk at all you need to get someone to install the flash upgrade to your memory card for the first upgrade to Toxic, after that you'll be able to do all you need via the other components (harddrive/USB/MC) if you go this route while your installing/getting it installed have the MC loaded for you so you'll be ready to go when you get it installed and ready.

kc