Playstation 2 linux kernelloader (ps2dev)
kernelloader is a bootloader for ps2 linux and other ps2 operating systems. the current state is:
— Linux can be started. Graphic, USB, network, hard disc, controller pads and memory cards are working. CD/DVD is working with PS1 CDs and PS2 DVDs. Video DVDs can be read by kernelloader and a patched Linux.
— Sound is only working when using LIBSD.IRX and SDRDRV.IRX from the same game disc. SDRDRV.IRX must have version 2.0 or lower (4.01 is not working).
— A playstation kernel simulation is included. Only some ps2 syscalls are supported. Only single thread and a interrupt handler is supported. SIF RPC is working, so all hardware components should work.
— Writing data to an USB stick with Linux on slim PSTwo may destroy data. The fat PS2 doesn’t have this problem. It is recommended to use the Live Linux DVD on slim PSTwo.
Changes:
— Better support for network on slim PSTwo.
— Less USB problems (write access is still broken on slim PSTwo).
— Fixed detection of console type (slim or fat).
— Linux Live DVD is now available.
— Fixed eromdrvloader.irx problems.
— Support for loading files in kernelloader from HTTP server (DNS supports TCP server only, no UDP server).
— Fixed USB problems on slim PSTwo when loading sound modules.
— Fixed problems with new modules (modules with X as first letter in ROM0).
— IRX modules in kernelloader can be reloaded to activate change IP configuration.
Note: Not all network status information is available on slim PSTwo.
Supported hardware/modules by linux 2.4.17 in version 2.1:
| Hardware/Module | Support Status | Comment |
| Bootloader using PS2LINK | Working | Path can be changed in kernelloader menu using USB keyboard (only for people who can read program code). |
| Bootloader using network | No support | Modules not loaded. |
| Bootloader using USB | Working | Can be selected from kernelloader menu. |
| Bootloader using HDD | No support | Modules not loaded. |
| Bootloader using MC | Working | Can be selected from kernelloader menu. |
| Bootloader using CD/DVD | Working | Can be selected from kernelloader menu. Burned video DVDs are also readable. |
| GS | Working | Code doesn’t exist and is not needed. Linux has own graphic driver. Code is required for NetBSD. When using HDTV, you get a pink screen. The SBIOS from RTE doesn’t have this problem, but it doesn’t support reading from CD/DVDs. |
| SIFDMA | Working | SB_SIFDMASTAT is incomplete. |
| SIFCMD | Working | Code is complete. |
| SIFRPC | Working | Code is incomplete. |
| IOPHEAP | Working | Code is complete. |
| PAD | Working | SB_PAD_INFOCOMB is missing. IOP debug output must stay disabled in kernelloader menu. |
| SOUND | Error | Sound modules libsd.irx and sdrdrv.irx can be used. The modules from RTE can be used or from game discs. sdrdrv.irx must have version 2.0 or lower. |
| MC | Working | SBR_MC_CALL is missing. |
| CDVD | Working | Code is incomplete. PS1 CDs and PS2 DVDs are working. Audio CDs are not tested. Video DVDs are working. New Linux kernel is needed (vmlinux_fat_and_slim_v4.gz). |
| REMOCON | Error | Code is missing. Module can be loaded. |
| USB | Working | USB keyboard and memory stick tested. Working with slim PSTwo when Linux kernel is patched and rpc interrupt module is loaded. USB write access is failing on heavy load and when using slim PSTwo. Data may be corrupted on slim PSTwo. |
| HDD | Working | Working in PIO mode. The slim PSTwo doesn’t have a connector for the HDD, but some models can be extended. There is no support for this hardware configuration. Linux driver need to be rewritten. |
| INTRELAY.IRX | Working | ps2link must be disabled to get network interrupts working. The slim PSTwo needs the RPC version. |
| DMARELAY.IRX | Not Working | Code is complete, but I am not sure if it is correct. ps2link must be disabled. SMAP seems not to be used, because linux driver uses newer unknown RPC interface. |
| USB Keyboard | Working | Also supported within kernelloader menu. |
| Network | Working with SCPH-10350 and SCPH-10281 | Working in PIO mode. ps2link must be disabled. DMA is not working, because linux 2.4.17 driver uses different RPC interface. The slim ps2dev needs the smaprpc.irx and the ps2dev9.irx modules. vmlinux_fat_and_slim_v1.gz or higher is the recommended Linux kernel. |
| New ROM Modules | Working | See other entries in this table. Only some calls are missing. |
| Old ROM Modules | Working | See other entries in this table. Only some calls are missing. |
Older Linux Bootloaders for Playstation 2 (beta)
Ps2 linux kernel loader
PS2 Linux Kernel Loader 3.0 — последний Kernel Loader 3.0 для установки ОС Linux на USB устройства.
Linux на PlayStation2
Существует три варианта установки:
1. на IDE жесткий диск
скачиваем этот образ PS2 Linux Kit -1,07 ГБ
или этот образ [PS2] Linux Kit [ENG] — 2,34 ГБ
И следуем инструкциям, описанные в мануале . Требуются USB клавиатура, HDD и один лицензионный PS2 диск с игрой.
Ещё есть вариант восстановления образа hdd
возможности ядра vmlinux_fat_and_slim_v4:
— Поддержка сети на слим версии
— Одно и то же ядро Linux может быть использовано как в слим версии так и в фат. Это единственная линейка релизов ядра 2.4, которые имеют поддержку сети на слим версии
— работа с USB стабильнее, по сравнению с ядром 2.2
— Исправлены баги определения PAL / NTSC режимов на слим версии
прим. на слим версиях доступна не вся информация о статусе сети
Kernel Loader 3.0 для загрузки ядер(kernel) и загрузчиков(initrd).
Возможно в своё время это было круто, прям как линукс для ps3(такая же бесполезная хрень), но сейчас это ужас просто и не понятно зачем и для чего.
Другие консоли: PS1 SCPH-102 PS2 SCPH-50008 PS3 CECH-3008A 320гб PS4 PSVita PCH-1008(Wi-Fi Only) PSX DESR-7000
Возможно в своё время это было круто, прям как линукс для ps3(такая же бесполезная хрень), но сейчас это ужас просто и не понятно зачем и для чего.
товарищ модератор,вы бы хоть тему в правильный софт раздел перенесли,что касаемо актуальности линукс на пс2 до сих пор поддерживается,можно и по сайтам лазить,и ютуб смотреть,и онлайн радио слушать и с файлами документами работать,сейчас активно пилится линукс на 2.6 ядре для пс2,он рабочий но пока без графической оболочки
PS2 SCPH-50008 PSP 2008 PS3 CECH-3008A PSVita PCH-1008 PS4 CUH-1006A PSX DESR-5500 DESR-7000
Ps2 linux kernel loader
PS2 Linux Kernel Loader 3.0 — последний Kernel Loader 3.0 для установки ОС Linux на USB устройства.
Linux на PlayStation2
Существует три варианта установки:
1. на IDE жесткий диск
скачиваем этот образ PS2 Linux Kit -1,07 ГБ
или этот образ [PS2] Linux Kit [ENG] — 2,34 ГБ
И следуем инструкциям, описанные в мануале . Требуются USB клавиатура, HDD и один лицензионный PS2 диск с игрой.
Ещё есть вариант восстановления образа hdd
возможности ядра vmlinux_fat_and_slim_v4:
— Поддержка сети на слим версии
— Одно и то же ядро Linux может быть использовано как в слим версии так и в фат. Это единственная линейка релизов ядра 2.4, которые имеют поддержку сети на слим версии
— работа с USB стабильнее, по сравнению с ядром 2.2
— Исправлены баги определения PAL / NTSC режимов на слим версии
прим. на слим версиях доступна не вся информация о статусе сети
Kernel Loader 3.0 для загрузки ядер(kernel) и загрузчиков(initrd).
Возможно в своё время это было круто, прям как линукс для ps3(такая же бесполезная хрень), но сейчас это ужас просто и не понятно зачем и для чего.
Другие консоли: PS1 SCPH-102 PS2 SCPH-50008 PS3 CECH-3008A 320гб PS4 PSVita PCH-1008(Wi-Fi Only) PSX DESR-7000
Возможно в своё время это было круто, прям как линукс для ps3(такая же бесполезная хрень), но сейчас это ужас просто и не понятно зачем и для чего.
товарищ модератор,вы бы хоть тему в правильный софт раздел перенесли,что касаемо актуальности линукс на пс2 до сих пор поддерживается,можно и по сайтам лазить,и ютуб смотреть,и онлайн радио слушать и с файлами документами работать,сейчас активно пилится линукс на 2.6 ядре для пс2,он рабочий но пока без графической оболочки
PS2 SCPH-50008 PSP 2008 PS3 CECH-3008A PSVita PCH-1008 PS4 CUH-1006A PSX DESR-5500 DESR-7000
Playstation 2 linux kernelloader (ps2dev)
kernelloader is a bootloader for ps2 linux and other ps2 operating systems. the current state is:
— Linux can be started. Graphic, USB, network, hard disc, controller pads and memory cards are working. CD/DVD is working with PS1 CDs and PS2 DVDs. Video DVDs can be read by kernelloader and a patched Linux.
— Sound is only working when using LIBSD.IRX and SDRDRV.IRX from the same game disc. SDRDRV.IRX must have version 2.0 or lower (4.01 is not working).
— A playstation kernel simulation is included. Only some ps2 syscalls are supported. Only single thread and a interrupt handler is supported. SIF RPC is working, so all hardware components should work.
— Writing data to an USB stick with Linux on slim PSTwo may destroy data. The fat PS2 doesn’t have this problem. It is recommended to use the Live Linux DVD on slim PSTwo.
— Support for DTV (without former pink screen problems).
— Support for VGA.
Changes:
— Screen position can be changed with the left analog stick within kernelloader. Don’t expect any effect in Linux. In Linux you need to use the new setcrtmode from CVS.
— Fixed pink screen problem with component signal (YPbPr)
— Fixed problems with VGA signal.
— Added better BSD Support (still not fully working).
— Reworked code (mainly debug code, sharedmem.irx).
— Buttons L2 and R2 select the screen mode within kernelloader (VESA, 480P, NTSC or PAL). 480P may have problems on the right side of the screen, I can’t test this.
— The keys «+» and «-» on a connected USB keyboard switch the screen mode. On the US layout the keys are left to the delete key (sign < X |). For "+" you need to press the SHIFT key at the same time. If you don't have an US keyboard, the keys may have differnt signs on it. For details see wikipedia.
— Add auto detection of sound modules from rom1.
— Add menu for showing versions of PS2 ROM, rom1:LIBSD, hardware and kernelloader.
— Don’t show error if HDD adapter is not connected.
— Added unionfs-1.0.14 to kernel patches. This is required to get a full featured live DVD (write support).
Note: Not all network status information is available on slim PSTwo.
Supported hardware/modules by linux 2.4.17 in version 2.2:
| Hardware/Module | Support Status | Comment |
| Bootloader using PS2LINK | Working | Path can be changed in kernelloader menu using USB keyboard (only for people who can read program code). |
| Bootloader using network | No support | Modules not loaded. |
| Bootloader using USB | Working | Can be selected from kernelloader menu. |
| Bootloader using HDD | No support | Modules not loaded. |
| Bootloader using MC | Working | Can be selected from kernelloader menu. |
| Bootloader using CD/DVD | Working | Can be selected from kernelloader menu. Burned video DVDs are also readable. |
| GS | Working | Code uses PS2 BIOS or included SBIOS code if not available. VGA need to be selected in kernelloader to use NetBSD. The pink screen screen problem with HDTV is fixed. DTV and VGA is working. |
| SIFDMA | Working | SB_SIFDMASTAT is incomplete. |
| SIFCMD | Working | Code is complete. |
| SIFRPC | Working | Code is incomplete. |
| IOPHEAP | Working | Code is complete. |
| PAD | Working | SB_PAD_INFOCOMB is missing. IOP debug output must stay disabled in kernelloader menu. |
| SOUND | Error | Sound modules libsd.irx and sdrdrv.irx can be used. The modules from RTE can be used or from game discs. sdrdrv.irx must have version 2.0 or lower. |
| MC | Working | SBR_MC_CALL is missing. |
| CDVD | Working | Code is incomplete. PS1 CDs and PS2 DVDs are working. Audio CDs are not tested. Video DVDs are working. New Linux kernel is needed (vmlinux_fat_and_slim_v4.gz). |
| REMOCON | Error | Code is missing. Module can be loaded. |
| USB | Working | USB keyboard and memory stick tested. Working with slim PSTwo when Linux kernel is patched and rpc interrupt module is loaded. USB write access is failing on heavy load and when using slim PSTwo. Data may be corrupted on slim PSTwo. |
| HDD | Working | Working in PIO mode. The slim PSTwo doesn’t have a connector for the HDD, but some models can be extended. There is no support for this hardware configuration. Linux driver need to be rewritten. |
| INTRELAY.IRX | Working | ps2link must be disabled to get network interrupts working. The slim PSTwo needs the RPC version. |
| DMARELAY.IRX | Not Working | Code is complete, but I am not sure if it is correct. ps2link must be disabled. SMAP seems not to be used, because linux driver uses newer unknown RPC interface. |
| USB Keyboard | Working | Also supported within kernelloader menu. |
| Network | Working with SCPH-10350 and SCPH-10281 | Working in PIO mode. ps2link must be disabled. DMA is not working, because linux 2.4.17 driver uses different RPC interface. The slim ps2dev needs the smaprpc.irx and the ps2dev9.irx modules. vmlinux_fat_and_slim_v1.gz or higher is the recommended Linux kernel. |
| New ROM Modules | Working | See other entries in this table. Only some calls are missing. |
| Old ROM Modules | Working | See other entries in this table. Only some calls are missing. |
Older Linux Bootloaders for Playstation 2 (beta)