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Stored in NAND, decrypts and decompresses CE, which contains the base [[Kernel]] and [[Hypervisor]]. It then decrypts and starts the CF bootloader. (more info needed) | Stored in NAND, decrypts and decompresses CE, which contains the base [[Kernel]] and [[Hypervisor]]. It then decrypts and starts the CF bootloader. (more info needed) | ||
=== CF === | === CF === | ||
Stored in NAND, decrypts and decompresses CG, which contains the latest update patches for [[Kernel]] and [[Hypervisor]]. It then applies the patches and loads. | Stored in NAND, decrypts and decompresses CG, which contains the latest update patches for [[Kernel]] and [[Hypervisor]]. It then applies the patches and loads. (more info needed) | ||
= Hypervisor = | = Hypervisor = | ||
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The Xbox's Software is composed of many things, including the bootloaders, the kernel, the dashboard and more.
Bootloaders
1BL
Stored in CPU rom, decrypts and starts CB bootloader. (more info needed)
CB/2BL
Stored in NAND, decrypts and starts CD bootloader. (more info needed)
CD
Stored in NAND, decrypts and decompresses CE, which contains the base Kernel and Hypervisor. It then decrypts and starts the CF bootloader. (more info needed)
CF
Stored in NAND, decrypts and decompresses CG, which contains the latest update patches for Kernel and Hypervisor. It then applies the patches and loads. (more info needed)
Hypervisor
The Hypervisor is used to protect the Xbox 360 console from attacks, by running the Hypervisor with higher privileges than the Kernel.
Kernel
The Xbox 360's Kernel is responsible for low level hardware communication and more. (more info needed)