For those looking to bypass these technical hurdles entirely, converting your files to the format is a popular alternative that combines all three discs into one file, eliminating the need for playlists.
: Ensure your .m3u text file (e.g., Final Fantasy VII (Europe).m3u ) contains the absolute correct names of your CHD files: Final Fantasy VII (Europe) (Disc 1).chd Final Fantasy VII (Europe) (Disc 2).chd Final Fantasy VII (Europe) (Disc 3).chd
If your current CHD file is "broken," it might have been converted from a source that lacked the required sub-channel data.
: Ensure you have the European BIOS (often named scph5502.bin or boot2.rom ) correctly installed and recognized by your emulator.