Start up problem

LiQuid3600 · March 7th, 2003

Hi everyone. I'm gonna try and make this as n00b-free as humanly possible

First off the problem. Running ePSXe, I am able to see BIOS just fine, the problem is when I try to run a rom (the rom in question being Breath of Fire 4) I get a black screen, no other video. I searched the forum for about an hour and didn't see any solution, though I did see similar problem.

Lemme get to my specs and settings.

My CPU is a Pentium 4, 2.4mhz, on a Soyo p4x400 Dragon ultra
My vide card is a Chaintec GeForce 4, Ti4200, 128mb
My ram is 512mb of DDR

The plugin I'm using is Pete's OpenGL and the settings:

I hope that's sufficient to get some help. If I can give any other information please let me know, and thanks a bunch

Phoenix · March 7th, 2003

Are you trying to run an iso or a CD-ROM game?

chp · March 7th, 2003

What do you mean by "ROM"?
If it's a CDROM, have you configured your CDROM plugin?

LiQuid3600 · March 7th, 2003

I'm sorry, used to cartridge based emu

I am trying to run the ISO image directly from my hard drive, not a CD. Sorry for the mix up.

Phoenix · March 8th, 2003

I suppose you tried to run the iso this way(see pic).
I don't know if the game you're trying to run needs a ppf patch file, maybe it's required in order to get the game running properly. Is your iso ok? isn't it corrupted? is it PAL or NTSC version?
I recommend you to use the SCPH7502.bin bios image.

LiQuid3600 · March 8th, 2003

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I suppose you tried to run the iso this way(see pic).

You are correct.

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I don't know if the game you're trying to run needs a ppf patch file, maybe it's required in order to get the game running properly

I'm not sure on this one, I'm looking on information now as to where to get patches from, I'll let you know if I find out.

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is it PAL or NTSC version?
I recommend you to use the SCPH7502.bin bios image

It is NTCS version of the ISO, I am almost positive the iso is not corrupt. And I have tried both bios files to no avail.

Thanks for your time thus far, I'll find out if I need a patch for it and let you know.

**Yeloazndevil** · March 8th, 2003

u don't need a patch since the game is NTSC, try another CDR plug-in

LiQuid3600 · March 8th, 2003

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u don't need a patch since the game is NTSC, try another CDR plug-in

Is a CDR plugin needed even if running the iso off my hard drive? I've tried 3 so far and it hasn't been making any difference. Pete's, Mooby's, and one other I can't remember the name.

I also found some patches. Just in case. Is there a chance they might help?

Breath Of Fire 4 PAL/NTSC Selector US - NTSC

Breath Of Fire 4 Protection Fix & PAL/NTSC Selector

Either of those sound needed?

**Yeloazndevil** · March 8th, 2003

try mounting the ISO in Deamon tools and in ePSXe choose Run CD

Phoenix Flame · March 8th, 2003

I suggest you remake the ISO from the CD and try again.

Dukelord · March 15th, 2003

What tool did you use to make the ISO?

Phoenix · March 16th, 2003

try either isobuster or CloneCD.
Also refer to this thread on how to make an ISO
http://www.ngemu.com/forums/showthre...threadid=21379

March 7th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
LiQuid3600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4	Start up problem Hi everyone. I'm gonna try and make this as n00b-free as humanly possible First off the problem. Running ePSXe, I am able to see BIOS just fine, the problem is when I try to run a rom (the rom in question being Breath of Fire 4) I get a black screen, no other video. I searched the forum for about an hour and didn't see any solution, though I did see similar problem. Lemme get to my specs and settings. My CPU is a Pentium 4, 2.4mhz, on a Soyo p4x400 Dragon ultra My vide card is a Chaintec GeForce 4, Ti4200, 128mb My ram is 512mb of DDR The plugin I'm using is Pete's OpenGL and the settings: I hope that's sufficient to get some help. If I can give any other information please let me know, and thanks a bunch

March 7th, 2003	#3 (permalink)
chp Bip...Bip... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: on Earth Posts: 966	What do you mean by "ROM"? If it's a CDROM, have you configured your CDROM plugin? __________________ If god doesn't exist in our world, then...I will create god with my own hands!

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March 7th, 2003	#2 (permalink)
Phoenix Ada... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: GDL, MX Posts: 2,229	Are you trying to run an iso or a CD-ROM game?

March 7th, 2003	#4 (permalink)
LiQuid3600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4	I'm sorry, used to cartridge based emu I am trying to run the ISO image directly from my hard drive, not a CD. Sorry for the mix up.

March 8th, 2003	#7 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,147	u don't need a patch since the game is NTSC, try another CDR plug-in

March 8th, 2003	#9 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil :3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,147	try mounting the ISO in Deamon tools and in ePSXe choose Run CD

March 8th, 2003	#10 (permalink)
Phoenix Flame Flood Yourself Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,342	I suggest you remake the ISO from the CD and try again.

March 15th, 2003	#11 (permalink)
Dukelord Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: From the land beyond beyond Posts: 782	What tool did you use to make the ISO?

March 16th, 2003	#12 (permalink)
Phoenix Ada... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: GDL, MX Posts: 2,229	try either isobuster or CloneCD. Also refer to this thread on how to make an ISO http://www.ngemu.com/forums/showthre...threadid=21379