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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. | '''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>https://youtube.com/watch?v=xlSOAsLSYzE</ref> These DVD-compatibility IPL Replacements were succeeded by [[drivechip]]s. | 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== | ==IPL Replacements== | ||
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