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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 2.3.1== | |||
'''Pros:''' | |||
*Hybrid Bios Retail / Debug for all xbox revisions 1.0-1.6b | |||
*256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips) | |||
*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 | |||
*Modern No DVD mode (Complete Removal Of DVD Code, can be set in the .ini) | |||
*Customizable boot animation. Possible to use an xmv video file as bootvideo | |||
*128MB RAM support | |||
*Custom Error Messages With Full Explanation | |||
*Universal Region Fix | |||
*Invalid time reset | |||
*Macrovision Protection Disabled | |||
*Dual HDD Support | |||
*Safemode, Press Eject to force UDMA2 on boot | |||
*Automatic reboot into safe mode (UDMA2) if error 13 or 18 is occurring | |||
*Parental Control Removal | |||
*No Reset On Eject | |||
*Ability To Launch Cerbios As A BFM Bios Via PBL Methods | |||
'''Cons:''' | |||
*None | |||
==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 | ||
* 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) | ||
==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) | ||
* Xecuter 2 "Config Live!" text on screen for a few seconds after boot | * Xecuter 2 "Config Live!" text on screen for a few seconds after boot | ||
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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 | ||
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'''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 | ||
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* 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) | ||
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'''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. | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 3 August 2023
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 2.3.1
Pros:
- Hybrid Bios Retail / Debug for all xbox revisions 1.0-1.6b
- 256KB size (fits all TSOPs and modchips)
- 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
- Modern No DVD mode (Complete Removal Of DVD Code, can be set in the .ini)
- Customizable boot animation. Possible to use an xmv video file as bootvideo
- 128MB RAM support
- Custom Error Messages With Full Explanation
- Universal Region Fix
- Invalid time reset
- Macrovision Protection Disabled
- Dual HDD Support
- Safemode, Press Eject to force UDMA2 on boot
- Automatic reboot into safe mode (UDMA2) if error 13 or 18 is occurring
- Parental Control Removal
- No Reset On Eject
- Ability To Launch Cerbios As A BFM Bios Via PBL Methods
Cons:
- None
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
- 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)
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)
- Xecuter 2 "Config Live!" text on screen for a few seconds after boot
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.