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HKT-0120 Dreamcast Devbox BIOS & FLASH

Discussion in 'File Downloads - Share and Request' started by Mark30001, Apr 23, 2007.

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  1. Mark30001

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    Already posted elsewhere, but posting here as well if some missed it:

    You can download it HERE.

    I hope some people can put it to good use. ;-)
     
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  2. Alchy

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    I'm still surprised that the homebrew scene hasn't done a custom DC BIOS utility, after the Puyo Puyo game which changed your BIOS display.
     
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    Yakumo Pillar of the Community *****

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    t of used that Puyo Puyo file to allow you to add your own pictures to the DC BIOS but that was about all. I'd love my Dreamcast to boot up with a new BIOS.

    Yakumo
     
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    Thanks for that info, Yakumo. BTW, that BIOS & FLASH will not boot images or .GDI files on Chankast or the nullDC Public Beta 1, for now. ;)
     
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    File is down. Reup please?
     
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    so is there a way now to flash a retail dreamcast with this???
     
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    +1, please
     
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    please reupload it please
     
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    Heh, too bad I didn't see this topic sooner, I searched for a while looking for this file, but I found it on some french site. Also, does anyone know if there are any alternate Devbox BIOS versions. I am documenting Sega Saturn and Dreamcast BIOS as well as Sega CD, so any help would be appreciated.
     
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    This is what I'd like to know. :pray:
     
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    I thiiiiiink it can be done. You have to unsolder the bios chip and solder on a new one IIRC since the awesome intro is in the bios itself, not the flash memory. If there is a disc that can flash to the actual bios, PLEASE TELL ME:nod:
     
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  15. TmEE

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    the actual BIOS is a mask ROM, no way you're gonna flash it :p
     
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    If TmEE is correct then no you cannot flash it. However sesoldering it is what I believe Dan Potter did when he was working on a BIOS replacement. Didn't look like a lot of fun for those of us heavily experienced in such matters let alone someone who only does through hole soldering.
     
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    surface mounted soldering is quick and easy IMO.... heatgun and fine tipped soldering iron + steady hands is all one needs... except for BGA stuff :p
     
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    Hah, thanks TmEE, you always have answers. Too bad though, I wanted to Devbox my Dreamcast.
     
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    Thanks,

    just take a look on it... :)
     
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