Psxonpsp660.bin Scph101.bin Scph7001.bin Scph5501.bin Scph1001.bin Site
This article will explain exactly what each file is, why you need them for POPStation on the PSP, the legal implications, and how to use them correctly. Sony used the SCPH prefix for almost all PlayStation hardware and accessories. The numbers that follow indicate specific models. Each BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) contains the low-level instructions that control the console's boot sequence, CD-ROM handling, and region locking.
The cryptic string of filenames——represents the digital DNA of the original Sony PlayStation consoles. Without these files, modern emulators cannot accurately replicate the behavior of the original hardware. This article will explain exactly what each file
| Filename | MD5 Checksum | Size | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | scph1001.bin | 924e392ed05558ff3d42432b2a6e6c2b | 524,288 bytes | | scph5501.bin | b6f9cbedf613a0f89d1c9fa9ae0e6549 | 524,288 bytes | | scph7001.bin | 79d439fe6302acb387c6b1c42c8aaf93 | 524,288 bytes | | scph101.bin | 4e5fa52f9b1873d72b977fad1d1ffc10 | 524,288 bytes | | psxonpsp660.bin | c53ca591787ae2f29babbc8e1bc6b9b2 | 524,288 bytes | Each BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) contains the low-level
| Emulator | Required BIOS Files | | :--- | :--- | | | Any of scph1001, 5501, 7001, or 101 | | ePSXe | scph1001.bin (or 5501) | | RetroArch (PCSX-ReARMed) | scph5501.bin or scph7001.bin | | Xebra | Exact match required (e.g., scph1001) | | Filename | MD5 Checksum | Size |
If the hash matches, you have a clean, unmodified BIOS that will work perfectly. The collection of files— psxonpsp660.bin, scph101.bin, scph7001.bin, scph5501.bin, scph1001.bin —represents the complete history of the PlayStation’s system software. Whether you are reliving Final Fantasy VII on a PSP, testing Metal Gear Solid on DuckStation, or debugging a rare PAL import on RetroArch, having the correct BIOS is the difference between smooth gameplay and a digital paperweight.