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deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

@bruno.bertechini

bruno.bertechini · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 33

MegaMan: Can you point me to the heads of your code to start debugging and try to fix the "eromdrvloader.irx" and very long delay on recent models os PSTwo ?

Any help would be appreciate.

For now, I am configuring ps2link to help me on debug and preparing a working eclipse C/C++ development on a new laptop with Debian-5

Regards.

Bruno

P.S.: I already have the newest code crom CVS (kernelloader).

bruno.bertechini · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 33

MegaMan

I'm having an issue with zlib.h while trying to run a make test for kernelloader (head revision from cvs):

bruno.bertechini · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 33

Success :) Now I'm able to compile kernelloader from cvs head.

Here is a list of my previous problems:

1. I was missing some "modules" from ps2dev: usb_mass, ps2sdk-ports (zlib), gsKit, ps2-packer

2. I didn't have the $PS2SDKSRC variable pointing to my ps2sdk src.

3. I didn't have the sjcrunch PS2 Packer. I had to download, and compile.
ATTENTION: For newer versions of linux it will probably fail if you try to compile it (for pc).

Because the Makefile uses a lzo lib version 1. So, in my debian box, I had to copy C header files from

deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

@bruno.bertechini

Glad you got it to build. I went back and checked my kernelloader1.9 build and noted that directly from the build directory I have a zlib directory dated Feb. 2005. I can't remember, but I think I just downloaded the zlib and compiled in build/zlib to get kernelloader to compile. It is the 02-15-2005 version. So I guess I don't remember coming across this problem, but apparently did and solved it a different way ;-) Glad to hear you solved it your way.

I spent the day working through problems with a non-usb/non-hdd version of PS2-Linux (Windows share SMB only). This was probably the toughest problem I've worked so far on PS2-Linux. I have a windows Vista PC share directory and have automated it such that the user provides a hosts file (in the kloader directory) and customizes the ip address, sharename, user, password into an init_smb file on the PS2 memory card and it will boot off of a loop device image on the windows share, then once booted, mount the share again and setup a second loop device as 64MB swap. The image uses the gamepad as the mouse and uses a virtual keyboard for data entry. I'm playing xmms internet radio while surfing ps2dev.org and psx-scene.com and it isn't too laggy, but the hdd version of PS2-Linux is very much faster. I've been working this idea from peterdcrees who noted that sound works with RTE modules on v15+ only when there is NOTHING plugged into the USB ports (including keyboard/mouse). This version relies upon the v2 kernel from Mega Man as I need to copy files from the memory card.

2 important things I've discovered:
1) don't vi a file on the memory card from PS2-Linux. You will end up with repeated garbage at the end of the file. To get around this I vi the file in the intrd or on my /mnt/sda1 USB device, then cp it to the memory card.
2) when using FCMB (free mcboot) from a non-Sony memory card on a v3 PS2, free mcboot will not start with a Sony gamepad. But when I attach a non-Sony gamepad, it works fine. When the Sony gamepad is plugged in, it goes straight to the normal Sony browser (non-exploit). So Sony memory card works with Sony gamepad, non-Sony memory card works with non-Sony gamepad, but don't mix them!

I've uploaded the 7-zipped ps2linux 1GB file (110MB), swapfile (less than 1MB) , initrd.usb2.smb.gz, and example hosts and init_smb to place in mc0:/kloader to ps2.nuclearfall.com.

cosmito · Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 314 Location: Portugal

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deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

@cosmito - It is still in development, but I posted it to http://ps2.nuclearfall.com

Also if you already have ps2-linux working and just want the joymouse and xvkbd utils (and instructions) go here - http://www.4shared.com/dir/8728191/2a84ce3b/sharing.html

Get: joymouse-0.5-ps2-slow2.tar.bz2,startjs,xvkbd-3.0-ps2.tar.bz2,joymouse_notes.rtf. You will have to untarbz and run make install as root on the two packages plus do other configuration work as noted in the .rtf file.

OR if you want to install the Windows mounted PS2-Linux do this:

Download the 1GB Windows Share (SMB) Image compressed with 7-zip:
(1GB image - 1GB Linux) Unzip (using 7-zip) it to your Windows share directory. It will make a 1GB image. Give full control permissions to user accessing the share.
ps2linux_loop.7z 109MB

Also download the compressed swapfile, initrd file, and the init_smb script to place in mc0:/kloader along with hosts file :

(64MB swapfile) - also unzip with 7-zip in same Windows share directory. Give full control permissions to user accessing the share.
swapfile.7z 889KB

(hosts file for mc0:/kloader - change ps2 and windows pc lines appropriate to your setup)
hosts

(init_smb file for mc0:/kloader - change the section at the top called CUSTOMIZE for your IP, share name, user, password)
init_smb

(initrd file for Windows share SMB use) - I place this on a second memory card since the idea is NOT to use the usb. I left usb2 in the name for now, just noticed, will fix later. Using kloader2.0, the latest fat_and_slim_v2.gz kernel, and this initrd, using default kernel parameters, and the two RTE sound modules in the kloader directory, you should have sound on Slim v15+ (according to peterdcrees, as I don't have this model)
initrd.usb2.smb.gz

Mega Man · Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 274

@citronalco: Your ROM version 0220 is bigger than 0190, so the slim modules should be auto configured. I don't know why is not correctly detected. Maybe it loaded the old configuration from the memory card.

@bruno.bertechini: The README file shoud describe all necessary steps to build kernelloader.

For debugging the delay problem on v16 I suggest to follow the steps:
1. Remove eromdrvloader.irx from loader/modules.c.
2. Remove SMS*.irx from loader/modules.c
3. Remove the files loader/SMS_CD* and all calls to the functions of them.
4. Remove ps2smap.irx from loader/modules.c.
5. Remove ps2ip.irx and ps2dev9.irx from loader/modules.c.

Then tell me which step leads to speed up.

DHCP is handled by the ps2smap.irx or ps2ip.irx module. I didn't tried to write a homebrew application which supports DHCP. I think the right parameter for ps2ip.irx will activate it.

I have a v15, there is no delay and no error message at startup. So this problem is only on v16 or on Australian slim PSTwo?

deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

@bruno.bertechini

bruno.bertechini · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 33

bruno.bertechini · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 33

Guys, Have anyone tried PS2LINK with the PSTwo v16 (SCPH-79001) ?

I can boot to ps2link, it appears "Ready" but I cant communicate (even the network link display at my switch doesnt appear to be on).

Even with DEBUG=1 (recompilink ps2link) it shows all modules being loaded coreectly.

bruno.bertechini · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 33

I've booted with Sony's official Disc to setup internet connection for DNAS and it works just fine. I was worried if my network adapter might be damaged.

I've successfully acquired IP Address through DHCP using the official disc (the one shipped together with the console).

So I am pretty sure the network driver from PS2DEV/PS2Link is not working for slim PSTwo v16 SCPH-79001.

Curiosity: The Official CD from Sony does contain a smap.irx module. Is that usable in anyway to "extract" it and use as the slim driver?

Is that possible?

bruno.bertechini · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 33

Mega Man · Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 274

You can disable loading of ps2smap.irx, but you will not have network support in Linux.
If you get ps2link working, you can use the command "execiop" to check why eromdrvloader.irx is not working. But you need first to load ROM0:ADDDRV to get support for ROM1.
Maybe the network link is detected if you connect the PSTwo to a computer with a cross-over cable instead using a switch.

SlimSilver · Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

Hello, I am new to the ps2 forums, and I think I have a comment that is relevant to the conversation at hand.

Of course I want to get Linux working on my slim silver ps2 (79001), but I get this screen here:

From that screen, I THINK the error is " eromdrvloader.irx", but cannot be sure because of that unknown fat diskette is in the way. Haven't the slightest idea why that was put there.

But to be honest, I haven't a clue where to begin. I have seen so many tutorials on this subject, none of which make any sense. I remember seeing the kernelloader is needed, but is this to be started from the memory card or the thumb drive?

Oh, and obviously I want to install to and boot linux from a thumb drive since there is no HDD available on my ps2.

I was attempting to use this: http://kernelloader.sourceforge.net/tutorial/howtoinstalllinux.html

But, I cannot because it appears a lot of filenames have changed since this thing was updated...

Mega Man · Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 274

SlimSilver · Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

ok, this is my third time i have edited this comment. :-P

Everything loads and starts up properly, up until it is supposed to go to the Linux terminal (console or whatever you want to call it) screen. Theres just...nothing. My screen reports that there is no video signal being transmitted from the PS2. This is very depressing indeed.

P.S. You are welcome to contact me on aim/yahoo messenger, if you like. If you would like me to test anything using my slim silver, I would be more than happy to.

I am very excited to get linux working on this ps2, because I have special plans for the system.

deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

@SlimSilver

SlimSilver · Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

ok i changed the kernel display mode to DTV and I changed the graphics mode to 1280X1024 and i get an odd purpleish text, but at least it is something.

New problem: since the thumb drive is taking up a usb slot, i have this 4-port USB hub for the other slot. Linux appears to detect the hub ok. I plug in the mouse, and linux detects that. I plug in the keyboard, and linux appears to detect that as well, but when I type 'u' on the keyboard, nothing happens. Looks like linux is lying and ignoring the usb keyboard input....any help with that? Mind you, kernel loader detected and used the keyboard without any issue, so I do not know whats going on with the linux console (or terminal, whatever you want to call it) screen...

deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

SlimSilver · Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

i see you posted as i was editing my post...please read above

deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

SlimSilver · Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

Hmm, I have this bluetooth keyboard thingy that may work. There is this other keyboard that I cam possibly borrow, but I will have to see...

ok so these modes, where do they go? there appears to be two places to specify a mode...in the kernel params, and a graphics mode

deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

SlimSilver · Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

Hmm...ive tried all the examples. all of which create a blank screen. If i put just 'dtv' then it partly shows...it looks like this:

You prolly cannot see, but the letters have a slight purple tinge. I do not know if that is normal. I am still attempting to get this keyboard to work. Do you have any idea why it would not work?

deba5er · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 173

@slimsilver

I have to get some sleep now, but thought I'd check in - it looks like your keyboard connects fine, so it is strange not to have it work. When you reach this screen hit enter 5 or 6 times and see if the ">" prompt appears, and information scrolls up the screen. You may have already done this, but I'm scratching my head on this problem ;-)

SlimSilver · Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

Thanks, I will try that. You may send me a message on aim/yahoo btw.

SlimSilver · Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

Hmm...I wonder what sort of keyboard would work? Brand wise. This thing i have here is...um..a 'Microinv' keyboard.