SEGA Saturn (MK.2) - Region Free BIOS & F-RAM Install (Non-Volatile Batteryless Internal Saves)
In this video I install a Region Free BIOS into my (MK.2) SEGA Saturn, I also upgrade the internal S-RAM to F-RAM for Batteryless Non-Volatile internal System Saves.
0:00 - Neo Geo Boot Animation intro.
0:32 - Introduction.
1:32 – Region locked, the problems booting out of region disc's even with a ModChip.
4:34 - Four ways around booting out of region disc's.
8:16 - The internal S-RAM upgrade to F-RAM and why it's a must.
10:19 - How to find your SEGA Saturn's BIOS version.
12:05 - The Chips I'm going to use to Mod the SEGA Saturn.
13:17 - The Flash chip Programmer and Adapter.
13:50 - Prep work before flashing the SEGA Saturn BIOS.
19:00 - Flashing the SEGA Saturn BIOS to the Flash chip.
23:02 - Stripping down the SEGA Saturn.
33:59 - Prep work before removing the SEGA Saturn BIOS and internal S-RAM with hot air.
38:10 - Removing the SEGA Saturn BIOS and internal S-RAM with hot air.
43:00 - Installing the new internal F-RAM.
52:09 - Installing the new Region Free BIOS.
1:00:10 - Quick boot and initialize of the mew internal F-RAM.
1:03:32 - Copying a save to the new F-RAM, will it be there 45 minutes later with no battery backup.
1:09:12 - Testing the Region Free BIOS, can I now boot out of region disc's.
1:12:25 - Video Wrap Up.
1:12:49 - Thanks for Watching.
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SEGA Saturn Region Free BIOS
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XGecu T56 Universal USB Programmer (56 Pin)
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DIP44-TO-SOP44 Adapter
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Macronix MX29F400TMC-90 Flash Chip
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Ramtron FM1808-70-SG F-RAM
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