The FMCB version number can now be accessed through the %VER% variable in FREEMCB.CNF, for the top and bottom delimiters.Fixed alpha blending for the hacked OSD.Shutdown - Switches off the Playstation 2 console.Įxit - Exits the installer and returns back to the OSDSYS menu.Īs of 9, FMCB v1.8C will no longer be circulated from here as the FMCB v1.9 appears to have achieved proven stability. Restore MC - Restores a Memory Card from an image located in the installer's directory. Uninstall MI - Uninstalls a multi-installation, turning it back into a normal FMCB installation.ĭump MC - Dumps a Memory Card to an image installer's directory. Uninstall FMCB - Removes a normal installation of FMCB from a memory card. A multi-installation can boot on all consoles of any region, and not only on the console it was installed with. Multi-Install - Performs a "multi" installation of FMCB.
Install - Performs a normal installation of FMCB Launch the installer with your Playstation 2 console
Since FMCB v1.9 was born, the FMCB installer has been used for installing both versions of FMCB (v1.8C and v1.9x).ĭownload the archive linked to in the downloads sectionĮxtract the contents into one of these places:Ī Memory Card (Not the memory card that FMCB will be installed to) Of course, I didn't include the questionable files which Sony claimed as a breach of their copyright. The files in the fmcb-install folder are from Jimmikaelkael's PS3MCA project. No part of it was directly re-used from FMCB v1.7 itself, but parts of it were based or referenced from the code of FMCB v1.7. It was previously known as the "Unofficial FMCB v1.8C" installer. This is an Free Memory Card Boot (FMCB) installer. It is a tool only to run homebrew for the PS2 without Chip !!! But there is also a Homebrew called ESR to run PS2 games added new BREXEc-SYTEM folder icon that match new FMCB design by JNABK.Some updates for the good old PS2 from Liu Woon YungįMCB has been updated to FMCB installer v0.97 (FMCB v1.95), maybe some one will try it Changed method of loading CNF from MC, now first check one the one that
SkipMC now control DVD Player update check from MC. added "OSDMENU" support in the cnf while defined on LK_?_E? pathĮntries: It enforces OSDSYS to skip disc boot even with Skip Disc boot OFF. "FASTBOOT" can be used in button-launch and OSDSYS items paths. Fixed bug about Ps1 game color bug (due to bug fixed above). Fixed bug about loading osd settings correctly. Fixed freezing bug while loading COGSWAP. Fixed problem with chinese clone card not booting due to bug fixed in On some ps2 models (due to new elf-loader mentionned above). Fixed bug about loading elfs from OSDSYS turing into simple FMCB reboot New cnf vars to control "X Enter" and "/\ Version" position at osdsys New elf load method which make it launch faster. Better compatibility with early jap models. Changed "PowerOff PS2" option into "Launch Free McBoot".
Fixed problem with chinese clone card (was generating wrong mcid). Installation now possible on mc slot 1 & 2. Please note that FMCB is now under license (see archive for details).
See the file CREDITS.txt for full credits list in archive. Special Thanks to all involved in many tests :īootlegninja, JNABK, TnA, dlanor, g.t.o, psychomantis, tar, krika69,ĪdvanS3B, katananja, Janaboy (all the tester team and everyone I forget). You can also watch this video install tutorial made by Guacatechs : Please read "Noobie Installation Guide" and "Advanced User Guide" (HTML format, made by JNABK) in archive. (with the exception of those needing a boot disc to be recognized or cloned Chinese cards) It runs on official 8MB Sony MC's as well as 3rd party cards. Free MC Boot is a program that allows a user to boot homebrews without modchip or swap once installed on the Memory Card.