NES Powerpak format issues - FAT32/FAT16

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So, I just got a Powerpak from a friend.  I've followed the instructions to format the CF card.  I've done everything exactly as it says in the manual.



I still get a screen that says "bad format."  The default format is FAT32, and I even tried to format it as FAT.  Nothing works.


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  • retrofixesretrofixes
    Did you try a different CF card? I'm a everdrive user I'm not completely familiar.

    I know that the everdrives requires the OS file to be located on the root dir after formatting.
  • Blue GollumerBlue Gollumer
    Which powerpak are you using SNES or NES?
  • Retroscribe81Retroscribe81
    NES
  • Retroscribe81Retroscribe81
    I'm using the one that came from RetroUSB.
  • Blue GollumerBlue Gollumer
    Do you have the POWERPACK folder, the newest version, on the card?
  • Retroscribe81Retroscribe81
    Yes sir, just downloaded it.
  • Blue GollumerBlue Gollumer
    I'm trying to think what else...



    I feel your pain, man, I've been fiddling with the SNES one all night and it wont work. but my NES one works fine.
  • SimplyAzumaSimplyAzuma
    I've noticed them being finicky in general.
  • NewUser123456789NewUser123456789
    Try a different Compact Flash card, or reformat the card and put all the files back.



    Sounds like one of those two will fix it.
  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    How large of a CF card are you using? I think it can only read up to a certain size.
  • JustinParksJustinParks

    Originally posted by: captmorgandrinker



    How large of a CF card are you using? I think it can only read up to a certain size.



    That is correct, they can only be up to 2GB in size.


  • NewUser123456789NewUser123456789

    Originally posted by: JustinParks




    Originally posted by: captmorgandrinker



    How large of a CF card are you using? I think it can only read up to a certain size.



    That is correct, they can only be up to 2GB in size.

     



    Please tell me where you got that piece of info?



    I personally have used by a 4gb and a 16gb Dane Elec compact flash card in my Powerpak without issue.


  • Retroscribe81Retroscribe81
    I have a 4gb one, no brand or anything on it. The guy I bought it from said it came with the Powerpak.



    I'm gonna go buy a different one tonight and see how it goes.
  • BilltownSpartyBilltownSparty
    I have had good luck with the kingston cf card, i bought a second ppak recently that shipped with a transcend card and it didnt work no matter how i formatted. Put my kinston card in and worked like a charm



    Hope this helps guys
  • bunnyboybunnyboy
    Clean system, clean cart, make sure there are no hidden partitions, don't use third party power supply, don't use a clone, try different card. Those are the answers to almost all the problems
  • Retroscribe81Retroscribe81
    Just cleaned the toploader, cleaned the cart, using original power supply, just bought my second card. Tried 4gb first time, got a 16gb SanDisk one today (it was all they had at Best Buy)



    Got this one set up, and now it says "No card found" and "Card Busy" at the bottom. Tried the A-button & reset method, didn't work either.
  • JustinParksJustinParks

    Originally posted by: Paul




    Originally posted by: JustinParks




    Originally posted by: captmorgandrinker



    How large of a CF card are you using? I think it can only read up to a certain size.



    That is correct, they can only be up to 2GB in size.

     



    Please tell me where you got that piece of info?



    I personally have used by a 4gb and a 16gb Dane Elec compact flash card in my Powerpak without issue.

     



    Oh I must be wrong then, I set mine up over a year ago and I thought I remembered that the max was 2GB. That could have been for something else though, maybe for modding a wii.


  • MogMog
    Is your top loader modded? Do you have a toaster to try it on?
  • Retroscribe81Retroscribe81

    Originally posted by: Mog



    Is your top loader modded? Do you have a toaster to try it on?





    No it's all stock - I should be getting a toaster in tonight, I'll try that.
  • labelwhorelabelwhore
    If you're using a top loader, it may need to be modded before using a powerpak with it. Mine works, but not all of them do without being modded.



  • bunnyboybunnyboy
    That is for consoles with the arcade RGB PPU added, nothing to do with stock top loaders.
  • arch_8ngelarch_8ngel

    Originally posted by: JustinParks




    Originally posted by: Paul




    Originally posted by: JustinParks




    Originally posted by: captmorgandrinker



    How large of a CF card are you using? I think it can only read up to a certain size.



    That is correct, they can only be up to 2GB in size.

     



    Please tell me where you got that piece of info?



    I personally have used by a 4gb and a 16gb Dane Elec compact flash card in my Powerpak without issue.

     



    Oh I must be wrong then, I set mine up over a year ago and I thought I remembered that the max was 2GB. That could have been for something else though, maybe for modding a wii.

     



    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc940351.aspx



    FAT16 has a 2GB size limit due to cluster size and cluster count.



    FAT32 is needed for a larger drive to let you have access to more than a 2GB partition.


  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    If you still can't get it, let me know and I can Ghost my card over to yours.
  • MogMog

    Originally posted by: Retroscribe




    Originally posted by: Mog



    Is your top loader modded? Do you have a toaster to try it on?





    No it's all stock - I should be getting a toaster in tonight, I'll try that.





    Are you using an official AC adapter? 



    What type of card is the new one (other then 16gb sandisk)? Got a part number or what all does it say on it? I know some cards that support faster read speeds will give issues. Best to stick to a 133x card.
  • Retroscribe81Retroscribe81
    I GOT IT! IT WORKS!



    I don't know how, or why, but this time it worked. I love life right now!
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