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You can check the MD5 hash of any BIOS against [[Xbox:BIOS Hashes|this list of hashes]]. | You can check the MD5 hash of any BIOS against [[Xbox:BIOS Hashes|this list of hashes]]. | ||
==CerBios 2.4.2== | |||
'''Pros:''' | |||
*Hybrid Bios Retail / Debug for all Xbox revisions 1.0 - 1.6b. | |||
*256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips). | |||
*Support for all retail video modes on all Xbox revisions 1.0 - 1.6b (RF, Standard AV (Composite), Advanced AV (S-Video), Advanced SCART (SCART/RGB), HD AV (Component YPbPr). | |||
*Experimental support for VGA mode on 1.0 to 1.4 consoles using mode pins 1+3 or 2+3, requires screen that supports Sync-on-Green or external sync seperator (can be set in .ini) | |||
*Experimental support for XboxHD+ running firmware v2.2.2, ElpisHD tool or [[Xbox:PrometheOS|PrometheOS]] required to change features. | |||
*Support for force 480i to 480p video mode. (can be set in .ini or [https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/CerbiosTool CerbiosTool Config App]). | |||
*Fixed 1.6 480p video support, XBE patching for 480p video mode on 1.6 consoles is no longer required. | |||
*Support for AV cable check disable (can be set in the .ini or [https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/CerbiosTool CerbiosTool Config App]) | |||
*Support HDD sizes up to 16TB. | |||
*Single & Multiple Extended Partition Support & Cluster Sizes. | |||
*Native XISO Support. | |||
*CCI (Cerbios Compressed ISO) support. | |||
*Boots All Originals / Unsigned Code / Backups. | |||
*Boots Debug XBE's. | |||
*Easy configuration via .ini file. Can also be edited or created with [https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/CerbiosTool CerbiosTool Config App]. | |||
*Support for UDMA 2 up to UDMA 6 (can be set in the .ini or [https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/CerbiosTool CerbiosTool Config App]). | |||
*Modern No DVD mode (Complete Removal Of DVD Code, can be set in the .ini or [https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/CerbiosTool CerbiosTool Config App]). | |||
*Customizable boot animation. Possible to use an XMV video file as a boot video. | |||
*128MB RAM support. | |||
*Custom Error Messages With Full Explanation. | |||
*Universal Region Fix. | |||
*Support for Force-PAL, an automatic setting that switches console region to PAL video mode for certian PAL-only games | |||
*Invalid time reset. | |||
*Support for optional RTC module. | |||
*Macrovision Protection Disabled. | |||
*Dual HDD Support. | |||
*Safemode, Press Eject to force UDMA2 on boot. | |||
*Automatic reboot into safe mode (UDMA2) if error 9 or 13 is occurring. | |||
*Parental Control Removal. | |||
*No Reset On Eject. | |||
*Support for IGPC/In Game Power Cycle, IGS/In Game Shutdown, IGR/In Game Reset (button mappings can be set in [https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/CerbiosTool CerbiosTool Config App]). | |||
*Ability To Launch Cerbios as a BFM Bios via PBL Methods. | |||
*Ability to block Xbox Dashboard Updates for BFM/softmod use (can be set in the .ini) | |||
*Fixed 1.6 fan speed issues. | |||
*Detection of CPU upgraded console for increased fan speed to 60%. | |||
*Does not block Xbox Live or Xbox Live replacement services (Insignia). | |||
==EvoX M8+ / EvoX M8+ 1.6== | ==EvoX M8+ / EvoX M8+ 1.6== | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Boots fast | *Boots fast. | ||
* 256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips) | *256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips). | ||
* In Game Reset (IGR) button combination | *In Game Reset (IGR) button combination. | ||
* Customizable boot animation colors | *Customizable boot animation colors. | ||
* Works with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes | *Works with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Reconfiguring requires editing the .bin file with EVTool and then reflashing. | * Reconfiguring requires editing the .bin file with EVTool and then reflashing. | ||
* Does not support 128MB RAM | *Does not support 128MB RAM (Titan patch can be used). | ||
* Does not support LBA48 by default. Must be reconfigured with EVTool, or use a pre-patched version | *Does not support LBA48 by default. Must be reconfigured with EVTool, or use a pre-patched version. | ||
* Does not have DVD drive check disabled by default. Must be reconfigured with EVTool, or use a pre-patched version | *Does not have DVD drive check disabled by default. Must be reconfigured with EVTool, or use a pre-patched version. | ||
==iND-BiOS 5003 / iND-BiOS Beta Feb-11-05 (5004)== | ==iND-BiOS 5003 / iND-BiOS Beta Feb-11-05 (5004)== | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Easy configuration via .cfg file. Can also be edited or created with iND-BiOS Config App | *Easy configuration via .cfg file. Can also be edited or created with iND-BiOS Config App. | ||
* 256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips) | *256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips). | ||
* Multiple controller buttons combinations (Open/Close tray, Reboot/Shutdown console) | *Multiple controller buttons combinations (Open/Close tray, Reboot/Shutdown console). | ||
* Customizable boot animation colors and camera angles | *Customizable boot animation colors and camera angles. | ||
* 128MB RAM support | *128MB RAM support. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* '''IND 5004.06 will brick your modchip or TSOP''', IND 5004.67 is fine | *'''IND 5004.06 will brick your modchip or TSOP''', IND 5004.67 is fine. | ||
* '''Does not work with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes''' | *'''Does not work with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes.''' | ||
* '''Injecting .cfg files directly into the .bin file on IND 5004 will brick the TSOP or modchip''' | *'''Injecting .cfg files directly into the .bin file on IND 5004 will brick the TSOP or modchip.''' | ||
* Slower booting with "loading ind-bios" appearing on-screen for several seconds as it checks the HDD for the .cfg file | *Slower booting with "loading ind-bios" appearing on-screen for several seconds as it checks the HDD for the .cfg file. | ||
* Using IGR while running certain games can cause the Xbox to crash (5004 only) | *Using IGR while running certain games can cause the Xbox to crash (5004 only). | ||
* Using IGR while running CoinOps can cause the Xbox to shutdown due to a conflicting button command within CoinOps (5003 only) | *Using IGR while running CoinOps can cause the Xbox to shutdown due to a conflicting button command within CoinOps (5003 only, a patched version that fixes this can be used). | ||
*Blocks Xbox Live (a patched version that unblocks it can be used). | |||
==Xecuter 3 3294== | ==Xecuter 3 3294== | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Suite of options and tools in X3 Config Live | *Suite of options and tools in X3 Config Live. | ||
** Built-in Webserver/FTP | **Built-in Webserver/FTP. | ||
** Flash BIOS via FTP/HTTP | **Flash BIOS via FTP/HTTP. | ||
* Screenshot support (White+Black) | *Screenshot support (White+Black). | ||
* Full LCD support | * Full LCD support. | ||
* Can disable mod via software | *Can disable mod via software. | ||
* Live customizable boot animation colors and angles | *Live customizable boot animation colors and angles. | ||
* 128MB RAM support | * 128MB RAM support. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Need X3 chip or hacked version that will run on other chips (which also disables Config Live) | *Need X3 chip or hacked version that will run on other chips (which also disables Config Live). | ||
* 1024KB (1MB) size (only fits 1.0/1.1 TSOPs and some modchips) | *1024KB (1MB) size (only fits 1.0/1.1 TSOPs and some modchips). | ||
==Xecuter 2 5035 / Xecuter 2 5035 1.6== | ==Xecuter 2 5035 / Xecuter 2 5035 1.6== | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Easy configuration via .ini file. Can also be edited or created with X2 Config Maker | *Easy configuration via .ini file. Can also be edited or created with X2 Config Maker. | ||
* Customizable boot animation colors | *Customizable boot animation colors. | ||
* 128MB RAM support | *128MB RAM support. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* 512KB size (only fits 1.0/1.1 TSOPs and some modchips) | *512KB size (only fits 1.0/1.1 TSOPs and some modchips). | ||
* | * "Xecuter2 Config Live Loading" text on screen for a few seconds as it checks the HDD for the config file. | ||
==Xecuter 2 4981== | ==Xecuter 2 4981== | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Boots fast | *Boots fast. | ||
* 256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips) | *256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips). | ||
* Can change boot colors and flubber animation | *Can change boot colors and flubber animation. | ||
* 128MB RAM support | *128MB RAM support. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Reconfiguring requires editing the .bin file with XBtool and then reflashing. | * Reconfiguring requires editing the .bin file with XBtool and then reflashing. | ||
* Does not work with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes | *Does not work with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes. | ||
==Yoshihiro's Debug BIOS== | ==Yoshihiro's Debug BIOS== | ||
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* High quality remote image capture (video and screenshots) | *High quality remote image capture (video and screenshots). | ||
* Can poke live memory while playing games | *Can poke live memory while playing games. | ||
* Can test homebrew you've made more thoroughly | *Can test homebrew you've made more thoroughly. | ||
* 256KB version available; support for F and G drives | *256KB version available; support for F and G drives. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* No advantages of other custom BIOSes, it's essentially stock with the above features | *No advantages of other custom BIOSes, it's essentially stock with the above features | ||
==Cromwell== | ==Cromwell== | ||
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Open source; sometimes included on modchips | * Open source; sometimes included on modchips. | ||
* Can boot Linux | *Can boot Linux. | ||
* Can lock/unlock HDD and install another BIOS | *Can lock/unlock HDD and install another BIOS. | ||
* 128MB RAM support | *128MB RAM support. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Can't run Xbox games | *Can't run Xbox games | ||
==XBlast OS== | ==XBlast OS == | ||
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Open source | *Open source | ||
* Can run scripts, boot Linux, and boot individual memory banks of modchips | *Can run scripts, boot Linux, and boot individual memory banks of modchips. | ||
* Can lock/unlock HDD, install another BIOS, edit MAC address, and modify the EEPROM | *Can lock/unlock HDD, install another BIOS, edit MAC address, and modify the EEPROM. | ||
* Can fix a corrupted EEPROM or TSOP | * Can fix a corrupted EEPROM or TSOP. | ||
* Can test RAM banks individually (useful for 128MB RAM upgrade) | * Can test RAM banks individually (useful for 128MB RAM upgrade). | ||
* 128MB RAM support | * 128MB RAM support. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Can't run Xbox games | *Can't run Xbox games. | ||
==XeniumOS== | ==XeniumOS== | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Used as a recovery menu in which you can configure virtual BIOS banks for modchips with different BIOSes. | *Used as a recovery menu in which you can configure virtual BIOS banks for modchips with different BIOSes. | ||
* Can edit hard drive configuration. | *Can edit hard drive configuration. | ||
* Can change EEPROM settings. | *Can change EEPROM settings. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Used just as a tool; cannot run Xbox games or applications directly. | *Used just as a tool; cannot run Xbox games or applications directly. | ||
== PrometheOS == | |||
See [[Xbox:PrometheOS|this page]] for a complete detailing of this BIOS. |
Latest revision as of 00:45, 26 October 2024
This page lists some major differences between each BIOS. A large chart displaying the differences between each BIOS can be found here. A similar chart for each debug BIOS can be found here.
You can check the MD5 hash of any BIOS against this list of hashes.
CerBios 2.4.2
Pros:
- Hybrid Bios Retail / Debug for all Xbox revisions 1.0 - 1.6b.
- 256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips).
- Support for all retail video modes on all Xbox revisions 1.0 - 1.6b (RF, Standard AV (Composite), Advanced AV (S-Video), Advanced SCART (SCART/RGB), HD AV (Component YPbPr).
- Experimental support for VGA mode on 1.0 to 1.4 consoles using mode pins 1+3 or 2+3, requires screen that supports Sync-on-Green or external sync seperator (can be set in .ini)
- Experimental support for XboxHD+ running firmware v2.2.2, ElpisHD tool or PrometheOS required to change features.
- Support for force 480i to 480p video mode. (can be set in .ini or CerbiosTool Config App).
- Fixed 1.6 480p video support, XBE patching for 480p video mode on 1.6 consoles is no longer required.
- Support for AV cable check disable (can be set in the .ini or CerbiosTool Config App)
- Support HDD sizes up to 16TB.
- Single & Multiple Extended Partition Support & Cluster Sizes.
- Native XISO Support.
- CCI (Cerbios Compressed ISO) support.
- Boots All Originals / Unsigned Code / Backups.
- Boots Debug XBE's.
- Easy configuration via .ini file. Can also be edited or created with CerbiosTool Config App.
- Support for UDMA 2 up to UDMA 6 (can be set in the .ini or CerbiosTool Config App).
- Modern No DVD mode (Complete Removal Of DVD Code, can be set in the .ini or CerbiosTool Config App).
- Customizable boot animation. Possible to use an XMV video file as a boot video.
- 128MB RAM support.
- Custom Error Messages With Full Explanation.
- Universal Region Fix.
- Support for Force-PAL, an automatic setting that switches console region to PAL video mode for certian PAL-only games
- Invalid time reset.
- Support for optional RTC module.
- Macrovision Protection Disabled.
- Dual HDD Support.
- Safemode, Press Eject to force UDMA2 on boot.
- Automatic reboot into safe mode (UDMA2) if error 9 or 13 is occurring.
- Parental Control Removal.
- No Reset On Eject.
- Support for IGPC/In Game Power Cycle, IGS/In Game Shutdown, IGR/In Game Reset (button mappings can be set in CerbiosTool Config App).
- Ability To Launch Cerbios as a BFM Bios via PBL Methods.
- Ability to block Xbox Dashboard Updates for BFM/softmod use (can be set in the .ini)
- Fixed 1.6 fan speed issues.
- Detection of CPU upgraded console for increased fan speed to 60%.
- Does not block Xbox Live or Xbox Live replacement services (Insignia).
EvoX M8+ / EvoX M8+ 1.6
Pros:
- Boots fast.
- 256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips).
- In Game Reset (IGR) button combination.
- Customizable boot animation colors.
- Works with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes.
Cons:
- Reconfiguring requires editing the .bin file with EVTool and then reflashing.
- Does not support 128MB RAM (Titan patch can be used).
- Does not support LBA48 by default. Must be reconfigured with EVTool, or use a pre-patched version.
- Does not have DVD drive check disabled by default. Must be reconfigured with EVTool, or use a pre-patched version.
iND-BiOS 5003 / iND-BiOS Beta Feb-11-05 (5004)
Pros:
- Easy configuration via .cfg file. Can also be edited or created with iND-BiOS Config App.
- 256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips).
- Multiple controller buttons combinations (Open/Close tray, Reboot/Shutdown console).
- Customizable boot animation colors and camera angles.
- 128MB RAM support.
Cons:
- IND 5004.06 will brick your modchip or TSOP, IND 5004.67 is fine.
- Does not work with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes.
- Injecting .cfg files directly into the .bin file on IND 5004 will brick the TSOP or modchip.
- Slower booting with "loading ind-bios" appearing on-screen for several seconds as it checks the HDD for the .cfg file.
- Using IGR while running certain games can cause the Xbox to crash (5004 only).
- Using IGR while running CoinOps can cause the Xbox to shutdown due to a conflicting button command within CoinOps (5003 only, a patched version that fixes this can be used).
- Blocks Xbox Live (a patched version that unblocks it can be used).
Xecuter 3 3294
More details and installation guides can be found on this page.
Pros:
- Suite of options and tools in X3 Config Live.
- Built-in Webserver/FTP.
- Flash BIOS via FTP/HTTP.
- Screenshot support (White+Black).
- Full LCD support.
- Can disable mod via software.
- Live customizable boot animation colors and angles.
- 128MB RAM support.
Cons:
- Need X3 chip or hacked version that will run on other chips (which also disables Config Live).
- 1024KB (1MB) size (only fits 1.0/1.1 TSOPs and some modchips).
Xecuter 2 5035 / Xecuter 2 5035 1.6
Pros:
- Easy configuration via .ini file. Can also be edited or created with X2 Config Maker.
- Customizable boot animation colors.
- 128MB RAM support.
Cons:
- 512KB size (only fits 1.0/1.1 TSOPs and some modchips).
- "Xecuter2 Config Live Loading" text on screen for a few seconds as it checks the HDD for the config file.
Xecuter 2 4981
Pros:
- Boots fast.
- 256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips).
- Can change boot colors and flubber animation.
- 128MB RAM support.
Cons:
- Reconfiguring requires editing the .bin file with XBtool and then reflashing.
- Does not work with 1.6/1.6b Xboxes.
Yoshihiro's Debug BIOS
Pros:
- High quality remote image capture (video and screenshots).
- Can poke live memory while playing games.
- Can test homebrew you've made more thoroughly.
- 256KB version available; support for F and G drives.
Cons:
- No advantages of other custom BIOSes, it's essentially stock with the above features
Cromwell
Pros:
- Open source; sometimes included on modchips.
- Can boot Linux.
- Can lock/unlock HDD and install another BIOS.
- 128MB RAM support.
Cons:
- Can't run Xbox games
XBlast OS
Pros:
- Open source
- Can run scripts, boot Linux, and boot individual memory banks of modchips.
- Can lock/unlock HDD, install another BIOS, edit MAC address, and modify the EEPROM.
- Can fix a corrupted EEPROM or TSOP.
- Can test RAM banks individually (useful for 128MB RAM upgrade).
- 128MB RAM support.
Cons:
- Can't run Xbox games.
XeniumOS
See this page for a complete detailing of this BIOS.
Pros:
- Used as a recovery menu in which you can configure virtual BIOS banks for modchips with different BIOSes.
- Can edit hard drive configuration.
- Can change EEPROM settings.
Cons:
- Used just as a tool; cannot run Xbox games or applications directly.
PrometheOS
See this page for a complete detailing of this BIOS.