Getting Started
Connecting the Hardware
Connect the devices as shown in the diagram. For additional information, refer to the instruction manual or package supplied with each device.
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Monitor cable adaptor (for PlayStation®2) (with audio connectors)
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Memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) *1
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Analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) *2
*1 Insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1. If the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) is not inserted into MEMORY CARD slot 1, it will not function correctly.
*2 Connect an analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) to controller port 1. If the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is not inserted into controller port 1, it will not function correctly.
Installing and Using PS2 Linux
Installing PS2 Linux
To install PS2 Linux, start the PS2 Linux install program from the Runtime Environment.
Notes
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Before installing PS2 Linux, when turning on a PlayStation®2 console for the first time, be sure to connect the PlayStation®2 console to a TV, and select the appropriate settings for language, time zone and daylight savings time. If these settings are not made, nothing will be displayed on the monitor.
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The HDD and the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) will be for Linux use only. They will not be able to be used for other purposes.
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The HDD and the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) will be formatted when PS2 Linux is installed.
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During installation, do not press the (standby)/RESET button on the PlayStation®2 console front, because this will cause the installation to fail.
Starting and Operating the Runtime Environment
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(1) Connect the devices as shown in the diagram on pages 6-7.
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(2) Insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
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(4) The Runtime Environment menu (including "Install", "Boot" and "Rescue") appears in the center of the screen. The selected menu item is highlighted.
Runtime Environment Menu
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Install: Installs PS2 Linux on the HDD.
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Boot: Starts PS2 Linux installed on the HDD.
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Rescue: Starts PS2 Linux from disc and provides the minimum shell environment.
Controls
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Select item: USB keyboard Arrow keys, Analog controller Directional buttons
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Enter/OK: USB keyboard Enter key, Analog controller X button
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Cancel/Back: USB keyboard Esc key, Analog controller O button
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(5) If you select "Install", a confirmation message will appear. To proceed, press the Enter key (or the X button) to load the PS2 Linux install program. If you select "Install" or "Rescue", you will need to change the disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the disc.
Operating the PS2 Linux Install Program
Selecting "OK" will allow you to advance to the next screen. When "Back" is displayed on the screen, you can return to the previous step.
During installation, you can make selections using the USB keyboard. Use the Tab key and arrow keys to move between items, and the Enter key to execute. To select and clear checkboxes, use the space key.
Note
To quit installation, press and hold the /RESET button until the indicator turns red. (This puts the console in standby mode.)
Installation Steps
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(1) Selecting a Language (Choose a Language): Specify the language to be used for the install program. Choose "English".
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(2) Selecting a Keyboard Type (Keyboard Type): Choose the correct keyboard type.
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(3) Changing Discs (Change Disc): When an instruction to change the disc appears on the screen, 1) remove DISC 1 from the PlayStation®2 console, 2) insert DISC 2, and 3) select "OK". The disc is mounted on the PlayStation®2 console and the install program is loaded. The loading process takes approximately one minute.
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(4) Initial Screen of the PS2 Linux Install Program (PS2 Linux): This screen indicates that the install program has started. Select "OK" and go to the next step.
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(5) Selecting an Installation Type (Installation Type): Choose an installation type. An explanation of the "Install Custom System" option is provided here. When a type other than "Install Custom System" is selected, package groups are automatically selected and the selection screen will be skipped.
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(6) Setting Up the HDD (HDD Setup): Select a disk partition tool. An explanation of "Disk Druid" is provided here.
Hint
"fdisk" is a user interface for expert Linux users. Only users who are familiar with the fdisk command on Linux should select this item.
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(7) Partition Settings (Current HDD Partitions): Reserves partitions for PS2 Linux. Linux divides the HDD into discrete areas, called partitions, and allocates them depending on usage. Two types of partitions are provided; "Linux native" is used for storing data, and "Linux swap" is used for supporting virtual memory.
The partition set-up screen appears as shown below. Each line in the upper half of the screen represents an existing partition.
