0.9.4 not using new BIOS spec?

Barius · November 11th, 2007, 06:13

I thought 0.9.4 was going to need the new .p2b bios format, but when I set the bios directory to where I keep my new .p2b dump it doesn't recognize it.

Is there a bug, or did I waste my time re-dumping?

**refraction** · November 11th, 2007, 06:14

just extract your p2b with 7zip

it was slated for the new version but florin has been tied down with work

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Eiji · November 11th, 2007, 06:15

While we are on the subject of BIOSes, whats the recommended BIOS to use?

With PSOne emulation the general consensus was to use SCPH-1001 bios. What is the one to use for PS2?

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emwearz · November 11th, 2007, 06:16

The best (and legally only) bios you should be using is the one you have dumped from your own Playstation 2 console.

There is no speed difference ,etc between versions (Other than the V1 of the jap bios have compat issues).

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Degeon · November 11th, 2007, 11:53

I have this problem too, I have extracted the files and when I press execute/run CD/DVD it say:" Unable to load bios: "bios/SCPH-30004R...60,BIN'. pcsx2 can't run without that

cyclonmaster · November 11th, 2007, 14:49

I also thought it might use new bios format. Oh...well, save it for next version.

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stand_alone_cpx · November 11th, 2007, 15:26

I was able to load the p2b bios, however it crashes the emulator after run CD/DVD, try multiple options with different games. As refraction said before just extract the p2b bios, and copy those files into the pscx2 0.9.4 bios folder.

BTW: congrats on the release.

GamjaPotato · November 12th, 2007, 04:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Degeon

I have this problem too, I have extracted the files and when I press execute/run CD/DVD it say:" Unable to load bios: "bios/SCPH-30004R...60,BIN'. pcsx2 can't run without that

Have you tried setting the BIOS directory to the pcsx2 bios directory by going to Config > Configure > Set Bios Directory > pcsx2 > bios? And have you tried booting the .ELF file after setting the directory?

Emufool · November 12th, 2007, 04:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by refraction

just extract your p2b with 7zip

it was slated for the new version but florin has been tied down with work

I got the same problem, I dumped the bios from my own console (scph-75007). Will the next version support the .p2b file? When I see only one file in my bios folder, that can be a pleasant thing.

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Degeon · November 12th, 2007, 06:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GamjaPotato

Have you tried setting the BIOS directory to the pcsx2 bios directory by going to Config > Configure > Set Bios Directory > pcsx2 > bios? And have you tried booting the .ELF file after setting the directory?

ok, I "Think" it works now. when I load a game it say "canot find rom1 rom2 and erom" at the consul, and then proceed. is it suppose to happen?

GamjaPotato · November 12th, 2007, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Degeon

ok, I "Think" it works now. when I load a game it say "canot find rom1 rom2 and erom" at the consul, and then proceed. is it suppose to happen?

Mine doesn't say it's missing rom1/2 and erom...

proxyep · November 12th, 2007, 11:00

is there this thing which certain old ps2s cant read dual layer disks? Cause im pretty sure mine can't >_> so wouldn't dumping my bios be stupid if the main objective of all my doing this is just to play the god damned second layer of god of war 2?

**bositman** · November 12th, 2007, 12:12

God of War 2 will not work with pcsx2 anyway...haven't ever heard of any ps2 model that can't read dual layer disks...but in any case that has nothing to do with the bios rather than the PS2's dvdrom in which case it is emulated by your PC's dvdrom (or directly from iso) so if it can read dual layer discs so can the emulator

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November 11th, 2007, 06:13	#1
Barius Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At home Posts: 942	0.9.4 not using new BIOS spec? I thought 0.9.4 was going to need the new .p2b bios format, but when I set the bios directory to where I keep my new .p2b dump it doesn't recognize it. Is there a bug, or did I waste my time re-dumping?

November 11th, 2007, 06:14	#2
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November 11th, 2007, 06:15	#3
Eiji Emulation Connoisseur Join Date: May 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 180	While we are on the subject of BIOSes, whats the recommended BIOS to use? With PSOne emulation the general consensus was to use SCPH-1001 bios. What is the one to use for PS2? __________________ Intel C2D E4500 @ 3.3GHz Asus P5N-D SLI BFG 8800GT OC 4GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400C5 DDR2 SDRAM Windows 7 x64 Ultimate SP1

November 11th, 2007, 06:16	#4
emwearz Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,604	The best (and legally only) bios you should be using is the one you have dumped from your own Playstation 2 console. There is no speed difference ,etc between versions (Other than the V1 of the jap bios have compat issues). __________________ - No Jobs On A Dead Planet - Welcome to EMerica .:\|:. You're mine now

November 11th, 2007, 11:53	#5
Degeon Bringer of Darkness Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: At Dusk Posts: 89	I have this problem too, I have extracted the files and when I press execute/run CD/DVD it say:" Unable to load bios: "bios/SCPH-30004R...60,BIN'. pcsx2 can't run without that

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cyclonmaster EmuAddict-_-;; Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sarawak, Malaysia Posts: 2,736	I also thought it might use new bios format. Oh...well, save it for next version. __________________ :::Gadget Dream:::Dropbox::: Win XP SP3 \| Monitor BenQ FP 91G+\|Intel Core i3-530 2.93GHz \| GA-P55-USB3L - GIGABYTE \| Albatron 6600GT 128MB PCI-E \| Corsairs 2GB DDR3 Laptop Lenovo z460 : Win XP SP3 \| Intel Core i5-460M(2.8GHz) \| NVidia G310M CUDA DDR3 1GB \| 2GB DDR3 Memory \| 500GB HDD SATA \| 14.1 WXGA LED Display Please Answer This Survey. Thank You.

November 11th, 2007, 15:26	#7
stand_alone_cpx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 55	I was able to load the p2b bios, however it crashes the emulator after run CD/DVD, try multiple options with different games. As refraction said before just extract the p2b bios, and copy those files into the pscx2 0.9.4 bios folder. BTW: congrats on the release.

November 12th, 2007, 11:00	#12
proxyep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Auckland,New Zealand Posts: 27	is there this thing which certain old ps2s cant read dual layer disks? Cause im pretty sure mine can't >_> so wouldn't dumping my bios be stupid if the main objective of all my doing this is just to play the god damned second layer of god of war 2?

November 12th, 2007, 12:12	#13
bositman Angel of Death Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 3,629	God of War 2 will not work with pcsx2 anyway...haven't ever heard of any ps2 model that can't read dual layer disks...but in any case that has nothing to do with the bios rather than the PS2's dvdrom in which case it is emulated by your PC's dvdrom (or directly from iso) so if it can read dual layer discs so can the emulator __________________