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    Correct location for PSX Rearmed Bios? Always selects HLE

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      a7mag3ddon
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      ohh..

      ok, can you tell me what stuff gets downloaded when updating from binary then so i can try and reverse my issue 1 file at a time until i find out which is causing the yellow screen?

      Im just in the process of unzipping the working image so i can get to the original files.

      many thanks.

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        BuZz administrators @a7mag3ddon
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        @a7mag3ddon the files in /opt/retropie/emulators/pcsx-rearmed/ are downloaded (the new stuff is the symlinks which are created to redirect the configuration)

        To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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          a7mag3ddon
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          That cant possibly be correct, that 1 single change would / should not break the emulator, however.... even though its impossible and shouldn't couldn't it must be true. because that's the only thing i'm doing.

          Whats the command to run to create that symlink manually, i will test it on my known working image, if it then does break it then at least we will know.

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            a7mag3ddon
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            Im sorry to say that (whilst waiting for another SD to write) i tried deleting the symlinked capital letters link and im still getting that yellow screen on boot so something else must be being installed at the same time ?

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              BuZz administrators @a7mag3ddon
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              @a7mag3ddon I have no idea - I would need more information to advise.

              To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                a7mag3ddon
                last edited by a7mag3ddon

                ok how about the command to create the symlink to the file in the bios folder? i could try that without updating anything .

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                  a7mag3ddon
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                  I think this is the command

                  ln -s /home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS/SCPH1001.BIN /opt/retropie/emulators/pcsx-rearmed/bios/SCPH1001.BIN

                  just testing now

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                    a7mag3ddon
                    last edited by

                    Link created but doesnt work

                    only way to get this going is to copy a bios file to home/pi/bios/

                    personally i still think its a bug and the wiki should be updated to reflect it, installing a fresh build isnt really the answer to fixing it. Good for people just starting out but not for people who have already spent time making their retropie from scratch.

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                      BuZz administrators @a7mag3ddon
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                      @a7mag3ddon it wont work unless your launch line changes directory - which is now fixed - there is no bios bug anymore. It won't work if you just create a symlink on a non updated retropie 4.1 etc.

                      I have removed/reinstall the latest pcsx-rearmed multiple times and it works fine each time. You have provided me with no information - no configs (as I asked for), no system specs, no idea of what you are launching and so on.

                      To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                        a7mag3ddon
                        last edited by a7mag3ddon

                        ok can you please tell me what that line of launch code is so i can manually add it and test that too

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                          a7mag3ddon
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                          i can share the configs with you from the broken build if you think you can sort it without doing a fresh install, i also have resintalled using a fresh image and yes, it does work. but wiping the card isnt the solution.

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                            BuZz administrators @a7mag3ddon
                            last edited by

                            @a7mag3ddon I updated my post above.

                            Without more information this will be my last post on the matter.

                            The new launch line is pushd /opt/retropie/emulators/pcsx-rearmed; ./pcsx -cdfile %ROM%; popd

                            To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                              a7mag3ddon
                              last edited by

                              i just said TELL ME what you need, i will supply it!

                              be specific in your request for the files you want.

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                                BuZz administrators @a7mag3ddon
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                                @a7mag3ddon said in Correct location for PSX Rearmed Bios? Always selects HLE:

                                i just said TELL ME what you need, i will supply it!

                                this isn't how you get help - be polite if you want me to continue to help you.

                                I need all your /opt/retropie/configs folder and the /opt/retropie/emulators/pxsx-rearmed folder as well as your /boot/config.txt

                                Tell me your system specs.

                                BTW you should make sure you are not overclocking etc when testing all this.

                                To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                  a7mag3ddon
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                                  i entered that line, fails to start emulator now.

                                  I will get you the configs you have asked for, as i keep saying this a vanilla build, no modifications to any configs other than using Pixel theme.

                                  i dont know what to say about system specs, its standard pi from a genuine uk shop, build is from website, pixel theme, xbox 360 wireless pad, sandisk 128gb card (and samsung evo+) no fans or sinks fitted. using hdmi with audio out from 3.5mm jack.

                                  How should i get the link to MEGA containing the files to you when ive done them? post here ?

                                  Thanks

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                                    BuZz administrators @a7mag3ddon
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                                    @a7mag3ddon at the top of the page and when you register it says:

                                    Please do not post a support request without first reading and following the advice in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

                                    it provides a checklist of information to provide when you post - which model of rpi for example and so on.

                                    you can post them here or email me a link - my email is on my profile.

                                    To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                      a7mag3ddon
                                      last edited by

                                      Ok thanks for that, ill just add a text file in the zip with that info in. doing it now.

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                                        a7mag3ddon
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                                          a7mag3ddon
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                                          Ok files are ready..

                                          https://mega.nz/#!08AUBISI!OKbDVt3cinuzbMW0A40rjOHt32DaOt-DwmNu3c7xwNs

                                          I will disable link when you have them.

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                                            BuZz administrators @a7mag3ddon
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                                            @a7mag3ddon What's the output of uname -a on your system ?

                                            To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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