Fmcboot 1.7

[wraggster]

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Another outstanding release of FMCB! We're up to version 1.7 folks.

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Technical Details :

Installer side :

- Installer now correct SwapMagic boot path for usb_mass.
- Added libcdvd modules to install from cd.
- Added a prompt for asking config overwrite.
- Added a prompt for warning no BOOT.ELF is present in INSTALL folder.
- Fixed bug for detecting video mode as PAL on Slims 77004.

Loader side :

- Fixed bug in loading of usb drivers when mc was in slot 2.
- Fixed bug in loading OSDSYS on some CC modchipped ps2.
- Fixed bug for detecting video mode as PAL on Slims 77004.
- Fixed install bug on x0006 PS2.
- Fixed bug in elf launching from OSDSYS.
- Fixed bug in using OSDSYS as path for OSDSYS menu item.
- Splash screen in interlaced mode to fix messing up on some tv.
- Direct ESR launch on esr disc insert (path defined in cnf).
- Added scrolling menu for OSDSYS.
- Up to 100 OSDSYS items configureable with the new scroll menu.
- FastBoot for Ps1, PS2, ESR, dvd video discs.
- Added configureable OSDSYS video mode (AUTO, PAL or NTSC).
- Added hardcoded priority loading of "mass:/FREEMCB.CNF"
- Skip disc boot option working : Skip disc boot under OSDSYS main menu.
- "AutoBoot_Disc" option renamed into "FastBoot".
- Added options to set the new scroll menu.

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[slaphappygamer]

damn, no hdd support yet. a great release, none the less.

[Zin0099]

if anyone needs help installing fmcb 1.7 pm me
tell me what software you have to that runs homebrew

[johnsteelman]

1.5 didnt work on a slim 75001 hope this does

[Schio_ACR]

Thanks
GOOD JOB!!!!
ValeuCara

[bysalih]

thanks

[Man1la]

hasn't worked for me yet.

when i hit x for normal install it said something like "cannot find BOOT.ELF file. continue anyway?"

[arcadekidflo]

Let me get this straight, this runs backups among many, right ? Does it run them directly or you need to patch them somehow ? Can i install this on my modded PS2 and give the memory card to a friend with an unmodded console and it will work for him ?

[arcadekidflo]

Sony has created a new BIOS in the SCPH-9000x series PS2 models that negate any OSDSYS update using the DVD player hack. This means that after BIOS revision 230, Playstation 2 units will not work with FMCB!

This is stated in the official FAQ . My question is how can we view the bios version of the console ?

[Qmark]

My question is how can we view the bios version of the console ?The most obvious way is to flip the console over and look at the label on the bottom.

If the number after "SPCH" starts with a "9", you are probably out of luck.

[arcadekidflo]

I found some additional info . Looks like some 9000x consoles work , but only the early revisions ,made before march 2008 . Look at the date code in the pic , 8c stands for march 2008, so only ones that work is 8a and 8b .

A - January
B - February
C - March
D - April
E - May
F - June
G - July
H - August
J - September
K - October
L - November
M - December

[arcadekidflo]

Minor update , it's possible that some 8c consoles are compatible , having the old bios.
Percentage is like 20 % working vs 80 % not