HDLoader Tutorial
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ScribdTranslationsHDLoader is a new product that will allow us, with the help of a disk
hard, install our games on this and be able to play without having to enter and
use the game CD/DVD, extending the life of our lens and reducing
greatly the loading times.
HDLoader provided byDivineo
What do we need?
To be able to use the HDLoader we need, apart from the program itself, the
following components:
Hard Drive
We need an IDE hard drive (Serial ATA or SCSI will not work for us) of
the capacity that we want. Obviously, as we will install games, and the
most are on DVD, a hard drive of 40GB or higher is recommended (the
the maximum that our PS2 will recognize is 127GB.
The brand and model don't matter, although for total compatibility
we will use a Maxtor hard drive. There are many other hard drives
compatible, inthisyou can find a good list of those who are going
and of those who do not go
Network adapter
The official SONY network adapter will add the connector to our PS2.
necessary to be able to use the hard drive. We can use the European version
the American (which includes a 56k modem in addition to the network connection).
HDLoader is not compatible with the early Japanese PS2s that had a
PCMCIA slot and they used an external hard drive.
Hard Drive Installation
With the PS2 turned off and unplugged, we turn it over and remove the cover of the
Expansion Bay, leaving visible the space where the hard drive will be placed.
Next, we connect the hard drive to the network adapter.
Connected the hard drive and the network adapter, we insert the hard drive into the
carefully insert the free connector of the power adapter into the PS2 slot
with the corresponding one of the PS2.
Once firmly connected, we screw in the network adapter with the two.
screws it comes with.
From now on, when we start the PS2 we will hear how the fan starts.
accelerate for a while (when we use the hdd it will go at that speed to dissipate
better the extra heat it generates) and the hard drive will make noises, like when
we start a computer
Preparing the Hard Drive for Use
Before we can install our games, we will need to format the hard drive with
a format that HDLoader recognizes.
The first time we launch HDLoader (using its DVD) it will offer us the
possibility of formatting the hard drive if it does not have a
recognizable format.
If we have the drivers and utilities for the SONY hard drive (only in Japan and
United States) installed will not need to be formatted, as it will already have a format
correct, coexisting both things, your HDLoader games and the use of the disk
hard on the games that need it, like Final Fantasy XI.
If we have PS2Linux, the HDLoader will overwrite its partitions, as they are in a
format not supported.
Use of HDLoader
Although our PS2 now has a hard drive, it will continue to function as
always.
If we want to install or play games from the hard drive, we must insert
the HDLoader DVD and run it as if it were an original game.
When we start the HDLoader, the list of games we have will appear.
installed.
Moving the directional pad up or down will allow us to choose a game, and moving it to the
left or right we will alternate between the game list and the panel
tools.
Highlighting a game and pressing X will load the game
Using the tools panel, we can install, delete, and rename games.
Installation of Original Games
To install an original game, either on CD or DVD, we will choose the option
Install
When it asks us to insert the game disc, we will press eject and
we will put it.
We will press X to confirm and the HDLoader will check that the disk is
original.
A keyboard will appear on the screen next. We will enter the name.
which will identify the game in the initial listing.
Once written, we will press "Delete" (Translation error) to accept it.
This is our last chance to cancel the installation by pressing
Cancel
The controls of the remote on this screen are:
X: accept character
O: delete character
- L1/R1: move the cursor left/right of the text
- L2/R2: move the cursor to the beginning/end of the text
Once we press "Delete", the installation will begin.
Depending on what the game requires, the installation will take more or less time.
time. We can see the remaining time on the right panel. It
It usually takes about 20-30 minutes to install a game from a DVD.
Once installed, we can play with it from the main menu.
Notes about the installation:
a. If we start installing another game after finishing one,
It will tell us that there is not enough free space on the hard drive. With
Starting it again will not produce the error anymore (as long as there is
free space, clear )
b. If the game disc is in poor condition, errors may occur.
reading when installing. It is advisable to complete the installation and
try the game. It might work well.
Backup Installation
If you have a MODBIOS (messiah, dms3, etc.), follow the same steps.
to install an original game
b. If you don't have a chip, you will only be able to install backups if you use cogswap.
Consultationmeanother
analysis of the HDLoader to know how to do it.
c. If you have another chip (eolo, modchip8, etc.) I can't tell you how.
install copies because I don't have a console with this type of chip to
try it. If you decide to try it and succeed, you can tell me
how did you do it by sending me aprivate messageand I will update
this analysis
Once the backups are installed, they are started as if it were a game.
original from the HDLoader menu.
Play games
To play, it's as easy as starting the HDLoader (with its DVD) and choosing a
game and press X (or choose the "Play" option) to start it.
There are some games incompatible with HDLoader, we can see a list.
of thesehere.
In addition, we will not be able to play online with the games we install, although
be original.
HDLoader offers us a compatibility menu, with 3 options that
we can combine in 8 different ways, achieving that some
games that didn't work work, although not all :/
To access this menu, we will press SELECT on the game that
we wish. The configuration we choose, individual for each game, will be saved
on the hard drive, so you won't need to enter it every time you
let's go play the game.
Well, here ends the analysis of this interesting product, which will help to extend
the life of the lens of our PS2 (which is known to be somewhat delicate) ) y
it will also help to prevent wear on our game discs
I hope everything is clear to you. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
ask her in the forums, where the entire ElOtroLado community will be able to help you
Greetings!
