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[[File:Iplmaskrom.jpg|right|thumb|235px|The original RTC/IPL Mask ROM IC on the Gamecube Mainboard]] | [[File:Iplmaskrom.jpg|right|thumb|235px|The original RTC/IPL Mask ROM IC on the Gamecube Mainboard]] | ||
'''IPL Replacements''' were the first [[modchip]]s for the [[GameCube]]. Basically, the Mask ROM which contains the IPL could be overridden to load unsigned code from a separate flash chip on the EXI bus. | |||
Technical details on the replacement can be found in [http://gc-forever.com/yagcd/chap2.html#sec2.8.3 YAGCD Section 2.8.3] | Technical details on the replacement can be found in [http://gc-forever.com/yagcd/chap2.html#sec2.8.3 YAGCD Section 2.8.3] | ||
Many IPL Replacements also replaced the disc drive firmware by sending a "sudo password" from the Gekko, namely <code>MATSHITA DVD-GAME</code>.<ref>23C3: Console Hacking 2006. https://youtube.com/watch?v=xlSOAsLSYzE</ref> These DVD-compatibility IPL Replacements were succeeded by [[drivechip]]s. | |||
== | ==IPL Replacements== | ||
Several modchips existed which were full IPL | Several modchips existed which were full IPL Replacements, but the [[Qoob]] and the [[Viper GC]] were the most popular. | ||
Full list: | Full list: | ||
*tmbinc's original IPL replacement | *tmbinc's original IPL replacement | ||
*[[Viper GC]] | *[[Viper GC]] | ||
*[[Ripper 3]] | *[[Ripper 3]] | ||
*[[Ninjamod]] (rip off of tmbinc's work running [[GCOS]]) | *[[Ninjamod]] (rip off of tmbinc's work running [[GCOS]]) | ||
*[[Qoob]] | |||
*[http://www.retro-system.com/shuriken_attack.htm Shuriken Attack] | |||
*[[HyperBoot]] | |||
*[https://github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot PicoBoot] | |||
== References == | |||
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[[Category:Modchip Types]] | [[Category:Modchip Types]] |
Latest revision as of 03:19, 23 July 2024

IPL Replacements were the first modchips for the GameCube. Basically, the Mask ROM which contains the IPL could be overridden to load unsigned code from a separate flash chip on the EXI bus.
Technical details on the replacement can be found in YAGCD Section 2.8.3
Many IPL Replacements also replaced the disc drive firmware by sending a "sudo password" from the Gekko, namely MATSHITA DVD-GAME
.[1] These DVD-compatibility IPL Replacements were succeeded by drivechips.
IPL Replacements
Several modchips existed which were full IPL Replacements, but the Qoob and the Viper GC were the most popular.
Full list:
- tmbinc's original IPL replacement
- Viper GC
- Ripper 3
- Ninjamod (rip off of tmbinc's work running GCOS)
- Qoob
- Shuriken Attack
- HyperBoot
- PicoBoot
References
- ↑ 23C3: Console Hacking 2006. https://youtube.com/watch?v=xlSOAsLSYzE