Note: Formatting the USB drive will erase any data on it. Copy the FREE_MCBOOT.ELF file and the INSTALL directory from the Free McBoot Noobie Package archive into the root directory of your USB drive. What FMCB version are you using? 1.8 State your issues thoroughly. Give examples. Is your PS2 console soft modded FMCB or also using a Modchip? None What model is your PS2 console? Slim scph 9xxx4 How can i install Fmcb in ps2 slim Scph 9xxx4 without.
I know that the PS2 is an old console but it is still in scene so i decide to post this tutorial.Free McBoot is a method of running homebrew applications directly off a Memory Card as a stand alone loader. No boot discs or modchips are required once installed. You will however need to have a method to install FMCB to the MC.
This guide assumes you have a method to boot the installer already, if not look thru the Installation tab above and return when ready to install FMCB.
*NEW for v1.8
The Installer now has a GUI with much more informative screens to help you with your installation. Press left or right to select from the menu and press X to execute the selection. Pressing triangle displays a credits screen
http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials...CBv1.8/gui.jpg
What you need:A Boot method for the installer
A Memory Card with minimal 3.5MB free
A PS2
A USB stick
The Free McBoot Noobie Package
~ Updated USB IRX drivers used by uLaunchELF v4.39 are included in the Modules folder to aid in better USB device compatibility.
Free McBoot comes only with the necessary files/folders required to run Free McBoot's launching application from the Memory Card its installed to. Many applications can be used with Free mcBoot, but none will be included with the Official FMCB release package.
However, due to the increase of noobies, i have created a Noobie Package you can download , containing the recommended apps already set into the INSTALL folder.
I have included the apps assigned by the default installation to work right away, without any need to configure them. This is for those of you who simply cant understand the User Guide. :)
The apps listed below are included vesions in the noobie package and links to the developement forums they originate, so you can read about them and get the latest versions when they are updated.
Recommended apps for Free McBoot :However, due to the increase of noobies, i have created a Noobie Package you can download , containing the recommended apps already set into the INSTALL folder.
I have included the apps assigned by the default installation to work right away, without any need to configure them. This is for those of you who simply cant understand the User Guide. :)
The apps listed below are included vesions in the noobie package and links to the developement forums they originate, so you can read about them and get the latest versions when they are updated.
uLaunchELF {uLaunchELF v4.42}
SMS {SMS Version 2.9 (R4)}
ESR {ESR_GUI_test2 - R9B}
HDLoader {HDLv0.8c with fmcb 1.8 theme skin}
FMCB Configurator {is included with EVERY release, located in the FMCB_CFG folder}
Prepare files for installation:
The Free McBoot Noobie Package contains the FREE_MCBOOT.ELF {installer} and an INSTALL folder.
Inside the INSTALL folder is everything needed to run Free McBoot 1.8 after installation, no need to do anything to it.
1 -Simply copy them to your USB stick or CD compilation and it should look like this:
http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials...8/install_.jpg
2 - Now just run the FREE_MCBOOT.ELF on your PS2 and read the Installation section below.
These files will be listed and linked to run from the Sony main menu {OSD menu} after the install.
http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials...8/sony_men.jpg
Free McBoot MUST be installed to a Memory Card and can not be copied off another. A copy will only work on the MC it was installed on.
Cross Region installations will not work! This means installing with a console from one region will not work on another console from a different region.
Installer Options:
Normal install will install the required system files for your console version..
Multi-Version install will install additional files for other console versions of the same region to work with the same MC.
Launch fmcb will load the newly installed Free McBoot .
fmcb configurator Launches the Configurator Application
format mc If you dont have anything worth saving on the MC, then format the card for a better chance of a successful install.
Cross Region installations will not work! This means installing with a console from one region will not work on another console from a different region.
Installer Options:
Normal install will install the required system files for your console version..
Multi-Version install will install additional files for other console versions of the same region to work with the same MC.
Launch fmcb will load the newly installed Free McBoot .
fmcb configurator Launches the Configurator Application
format mc If you dont have anything worth saving on the MC, then format the card for a better chance of a successful install.
uninstall multi-version reverts a multi-install to normal install.
*NEW for v 1.8
You now have the option to install to either MC from slot1 or slot2http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials...8/MC_slots.jpg
A successful install should look similar to the below images:
Well today I will tell you how to connect HDD or Pendrive to SONY PS2 Slim.. I know its very difficult to play games by inserting CD's or DVD's again again . So here i will tell you the procedure for connecting HDDs or USBs.In fat Sony PS2, HDD can be easily connected by using Network Connector as space is being provided to connect it.
But In PS2 Slim there are two USB ports given. So follow the steps and connect your HDD or USB to these ports.
Procedure:-
Things Needed..
Hardware:
- A Playstation 2 Console (Modded, if not then you need original SWAPMAGIC disk).
- A Memory Card , can be of 8MB Sony ( But not cheap cloned chinese cards)
- Harddisk or Thumb Drive
- Free MC BOOT ( can be downloaded here)
- SwapMagic Disk (just google it)
- uLaunchELF ( download here )
- OpenPS2loader (for loading games from HDD. Download it here )
- USB EXTREME tool ( For formatting and installing games on HDD or USB, can be download here )
First of all we will install MC BOOT on memory card. This is the main thing which is done so that games can be run by using any game loader like OpenPS2loader through memory card.
> Plug in your harddisk drive to PC or lappy ( Make sure it's FAT32 formatted, Renamed to NEW (case sensitive) ).
Make a folder called SWAPMAGIC (case sensitive) in HDD.
Now download MC BOOT rar file.
Extract it . Copy the INSTALL folder and FREE_MCBOOT.ELF to root of HDD.
Download uLaunchELF_v4.42.zip file.
Extract it and Copy the BOOT.ELF to INSTALL folder and SWAPMAGIC folder of HDD.
In SWAPMAGIC folder, rename the BOOT.ELF to SWAPMAGIC.ELF .
Now Plug your HDD to PS2 slim and boot your SWAP MAGIC disk.
You will see Swapmagic's Splash Screen and then see uLE's main screen (Be pateince).
Now there enter uLe's file browser, navigate to mass:/ then launch FREE_MCBOOT.ELF .
Now There do normal install . You will be asked in which memory slot. Install in the one you want. Once installed you will get the message that FreeMcBoot installed successfully.
Now Half the part is done. Now its time to install Games on HDD.
> Now connect your HDD again to PC.
Download USBEXTREME tool. Extract it and run the setup.
First of all format the HDD once by clicking on Diskformat option. (Pendrives will not be listed there so format it manually with FAT32 system )
Now click on Install.
Select Rom, Media Type and HDD location.
Give Game name ( Naming is case sensitive. Always Name in Capital words Ex. GAME1or GAME_1)
Click Start. Once Done then Click OK.
Now Last Step is to copy the Loader i.e. OPNPS2LD.ELF to your HDD. Copy it.
Eject safely your HDD from PC .
Now Take out the Swap Magic disk from Console. Plugin your HDD and start it.
You will see FreeMcBoot logo after that various options. Now go to Elf Launcher.
Then configure or open file by going to mass:/ then OPNPS2LD.ELF .
Now PS2Loader Screen will open. There Select the game and run it.
Enjy your Game..
( You can also use another loader like USBAdvance. just download it and copy it to HDD then configure it)