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 1 | # Mini FAQ
 2 | 
 3 | ## I'm only getting the Memory Card/ Music Player screen
 4 | - ensure the lid is actually closed (this happens regularly) 
 5 | - ensure the FFC is connected correctly 
 6 | - ensure the cables are connected as shown in the guide:   
 7 |   https://github.com/x-station/xstation-releases/blob/main/PU-18_Install_Guide.pdf
 8 | - follow the user guide on how to set up the 00xstation system folder:   
 9 |   https://github.com/x-station/xstation-releases/blob/main/xStation_User_Guide.pdf
10 |   
11 | ## Games freeze, FMV stutter or stall, audio skips
12 | The xStation needs a well performing SD card that can deliver CD data reliably in under 6.7ms.   
13 | To help the SD card, format it using the official formatter tool. It really helps with access times:   
14 | https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/   
15 | The tool will automatically choose exFAT (for larger cards) and set correct alignments and cluster sizes.   
16 | If the issue persists:
17 | - try a different SD card to see whether the problem is with the card or the installation
18 | - double check the installation, make sure that the pads below the lifted pins do not make contact
19 | - The lid open/close switch can be worn and barely make continous contact. Try wedging in something that pushes it down properly.   
20 | 
21 | ## MacOS   
22 | MacOS likes to place metadata files on external media, which make it hard for the loader to find the actual games.
23 | This behaviour can be turned off (thanks @Thanos :))   
24 | 
25 | defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteUSBStores -bool true
26 | 
27 | ## xStation can't reset the console, full boot not working, after updates no automatic reset
28 | The most likely cause for reset signal issues is that the QSB reset point doesn't connect well (or at all) to the PSX mainboard.   
29 | 
30 | ![QSB Reset point](https://i.imgur.com/xuve2ri.png)
31 | 
32 | An alternative test point exists near the expansion port.   
33 | 
34 | ![Reset alternative](https://i.imgur.com/QgGQPQ8.png)
35 | 
36 | It is okay to solder an additional wire from the QSB to that reset point to fix the issue.
37 | 
38 | ## Test points
39 | Thanks to the modding community, we now have test point images.   
40 | You can use them to verify that each signal is soldered down properly.   
41 | The currently most comprehensive images have been created by [mmmonkey](https://mmmonkey.co.uk/xstation-sony-playstation-install-notes-and-pinout/). Thanks!   
42 | 
43 | ## PU-18   
44 | ![PU-18](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/6278722/112033652-f08d7380-8b3d-11eb-9124-131df4cb646f.png)
45 | 
46 | ## LATE PU-8 (-21 and later)   
47 | ![Late PU-8](https://i.imgur.com/gTHg3ca.jpeg)   
48 | 
49 | ## EARLY PU-8 (-11)   
50 | ![Early PU-8](https://i.imgur.com/jrrRl0D.jpg)   
51 | 
52 | ## PU-7
53 | ![PU7](https://github.com/x-station/xstation-issues/assets/33197691/70c31a1b-abb1-4a75-94a5-06e970e660f3)
54 | 


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