f0bes/biosdrain

PS2 BIOS dumper

biosdrain's Issues

README ROM1 dump size update

Hello, I have used the latest version (v2.1.0) to dump the BIOS. Based on current README, under section Uninteresting info, I was expecting a file size of 512 kB for ROM1 so I was surprised when I got 4096 kB file, thinking that the process had somehow failed in my model (SCPH-77004).

Then I noticed in commit 49406d0 that the dump file size has indeed changed hence the process was successful. Please update the relevant information as it is misleading.

SCPH-90001: "This file isn't an ELF."

Hello there, trying to launch biosdrain.elf (latest version) using the latest version of OpenTuna, a fork of the PS2 Fortuna Project. I am unable to run the program, as I get a strange error. Attached is the error. You can see what version of LaunchELF I am using. Obviously I am running this program directly off USB.

biosdrain 2.0.0 doesn't even load up on SCPH-70004 and SCPH-75004

Just tried biosdrain v2.0.0 with multiple USB on Sony PS2 SCPH-70004 and SCPH-75004 (both PAL) using uLaunchELF 4.43a.

Got a black screen without nothing else when launching it

Got to use v1.0.0 to dump bios correctly

Successful dump on a crusty SCPH-50001

This PS2 was on its last legs, broken fan header, the fan being hooked up via USB around the chassis to one of the USB ports, leaving the case half way open, a damaged on button cable, so the color is yellow when it's off, and the disc drive died.

I heard there was a new BIOS dumper, so I went and plugged it in. It went pretty well, and I got 6 files, put them in PCSX2 and got everything just how it was on my PS2. Even the model number and PS1 Driver version were right there in PCSX2.
It also kept my "Full" screen setting, which for some reason I had on my PS2 for years, not that it really changes anything outside of the BIOS.

Great, efficient dumper!
I plan on getting a new PS2 one of these days, and I'll be dumping those BIOS too. Have a nice day!

SCPH-7003: Can't find USB or Host

Hi, when use FreeDVDBoot and launch biosdrain from a USB drive (mass) from uLE the biosdrain utility loads up but then fails with the message:

USB not found, and HOST is not available, not continuing

I've tried the v2 release marked as "latest" and v1 and I get the same results.

PS2 Slim Info:
Console: SCPH-7003
Browser: 1.4.0
CD Player: 2.00
PlayStation Driver: 1.11
DVD Player: 3.10E
The console seems in decent shape and plays games ok

PS2 Not locating the file.

My problem is exactly what the title says. I'm using FreeUSBBoot to launch the exploit, but when I go to the mass section of it, nothing at all shows up. I've tested with two different drives (A USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 both formatted to fat32,) and always get the same result. Is there a certain slot it's supposed to be plugged into? And if not, are there any other reasons this could be happening? Thank you!