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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>. These DVD-compatibility IPL Replacements were succeeded by [[drivechip]]s. | |||
==IPL Replacements== | ==IPL Replacements== | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 8 October 2021
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. 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.
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