Clarification:
DML ONLY works from SD Card/SDHC Card, nothing else, no USB. There won't be a USB version someday.
So Yeah, this "Clarification" is incorrect, crediar was able to do it


What you'll need:

• IF YOU WANT TO PLAY FROM SD
• The Latest DIOS-MIOS (Lite) package from here (older versions here).
• DML WAD Creator (for older versions)
• IF YOU WANT TO PLAY FROM USB
• FOR DML and DIOS-MIOS
• GameCube ISO Compress, fstfix, DiscEX or GCReEX (your choice, read below first and decide what you want to use)
• A WAD Manager (for example WAD Manager 1.7)
• A SD Card or a USB Device (D'OH!)
• Gamecube Controller and Memory Card

How to:

1. If you have downloaded the newer version go to step 6, if you picked the older ones follow this.
2. Extract the DML package in a folder with the same name as the package (for example DMLr13 for DMLr13.zip). If there is just a iosmodule.elf of the latest DML available then copy it into a new DML folder and rename it to DML.elf.
3. If you already have a RVL-mios-v10.wad, copy it into the DML folder. Then the creator don't need to download the file.
4. Extract the DML WAD Creator into the DML folder. Then run the "create_wad.bat" and type "DML" to create the DML wad, if you don't have the RVL-mios-v10.wad it will be downloaded.
5. If the DML WAD Creator asks you which version you want to build type it in like '13' for DMLr13.
6. Now let's convert some gamecube games! If you downloaded the new DML versions or DIOS-MIOS just start reading here.
7. You'll need the gamecube games in iso or gcm format.
8. If you want to use DiscEX and downloaded the older DML versions, the DiscEX files needs to be in the same folder as the DML WAD creator. Just open the WAD Creator, type "C" to enter the convert menu, drag and drop the game into it and say if you want to compress it or not. If you use the newer DML versions or DIOS-MIOS, open up a command prompt and enter "DiscEX -c gamename.iso" if you want compression, replace "gamename" with the name of your iso file. If you dont want compression just drag and drop the iso file into the DiscEX.exe. Mostly compression will work fine, some games need to stay uncompressed, see here.
9. You can also use Gamecube ISO Compressor for the job, easiest way is there to just drag and drop your ISO file into the Compressor exe file. You can also just double click the exe file to see which options you can also use to compress the ISO files, they are more modes in it.
10. If you have downloaded the new DML versions, you can also use GCReEx, there you can use "GCReEx.exe -x game.iso", this will create no new ISO file but a folder which contains the extracted files, this way saves most space on the sd card.
11. There is also the possiblity to use fstfix instead to compress the games, use it like "fstfix game.iso" or "fstfix game.iso t" and drag and drop the resulting new iso in DiscEX. DiscEX will may stop at a certain percentage to copy the game, it will may also say the game is underdumped/overdumped. Both things come because the image haven't got the orignal size anymore, so you can ignore these messages.
12. After using one of the above ways to convert your games, copy the newly created folder of the tool to sd:/games if you want to play from SD and to usb:/games if you want to play from USB.

On your Wii:

1. Install the DML/DIOS-MIOS WAD with a WAD Manager, this will overwrite the current MIOS/cMIOS. Retail gamecube discs will still work since DMLr19. If you had a cMIOS installed before to play disc backups it wont be possible anymore until you re-install the cMIOS which will overwrite DML.
2. You can play the games either with DIOS-MIOS Booter, NeoGamma, postLoader4, Wiiflow, USB Loader GX or Configurable USB Loader. Make sure you have a disc inserted, otherwise your Wii will simply reset if you try to play a game.
3. The easiest one is DIOS-MIOS Booter, it works with all DML and DIOS-MIOS versions, just start it, select the game you want, set new options with the B button if you want, and launch the game.
4. To boot games using Wiiflow switch the coverflow mode to the gameube coverflow mode by pressing the icon down-right near the home icon a few times until you see the games. You can also download covers for them in the settings, it's the gear icon down-left. Wiiflow also supports all DML and DIOS-MIOS versions with all options.
5. To boot games using postLoader just press home to enter the menu, select "Switch to Game mode". In game mode just press up on the wiimote to enter the DML menu or press home, select "Game options" and then "Show DML menu". Then select the game you want to play.
6. For USB Loader GX you just need to go to the display icon and select display gamecube games too, then you can set options in the menu and play them.
7. In Configurable USB Loader they are just displayed together with the other wii games, there you can also set the options and launch them.
8. The other ways described now are currently not optimized for the new DML versions, doesnt work with DIOS-MIOS and my not work properly.
9. To boot games using NeoGamma go down to "Load Games from: " and select "Load GC Games via DML". Then go up and press A to search games. Select the game you want to play and press A to start it. NeoGamma doesnt have options to set for DML because its made for old DML versions.
10. If you want to remove DML/DIOS-MIOS again either reinstall a cMIOS or the RVL-mios-v10.wad. If DML doesn't work for you make sure you have a clean BC, to get it run the "create_wad.bat" in the DML wad creator package again and type "BC". Then just install the RVL-BC-v6.wad on your wii and try it again.

Recommendations:

• Format your SD Card to FAT16/FAT32 with 64KB cluster size to increase game speed
• If you want to use DIOS-MIOS format it to FAT32 with 32KB cluster size, also make the FAT32 the first one, primary and active
• If you want to use DML r21 I suggest the debug version since the regular version got small problems. Delete the DML.elf, rename the DMLdebug.elf to DML.elf and then create a new wad with it.
• If you have a problem you can try to rename/delete the "saves" folder on your sd card to everything you want, that can may fix it.
• Crediar created a small FAQ here that might help you as well with some general questions.

If you want to know game compatility check out the compatility list here:
http://wiki.gbatemp....patibility_List
http://crediar.no-ip.com/gc/
Don't forget to add the games you play to the list if they are missing

That's it! If you have questions just ask here. Have fun playing your gamecube games from SD!

 

[dragon_slayerxd]

Hello I have a problem I downloaded the dios mios 2.10 and it loads to sd card, and is not dios mios lite so Idk why this is happening, anyone have suggestions? Im using cfg loader v70, wiiflow 4.1.2
and usb loader gx 3.0 is there any settings im suppose to tweek?

 

[Filisteus]

Good morning gentlemen!

I own a Nintendo wii series L40 2009 and unlocked via software, system 4.3 is currently in USA. I played with the gamecube usually NeoGamma, but suddenly the reader is ejecting the dvd alone. I tried to run gamecube via usb with the tutorials this forum and have not had success.
tested 5 games Megaman X Collection, Sonic Mega Collection, star war, metal gear and mario kart but even DIOS MIOS freezes at the splash screen. tested in 3 external hd and pendriver, tested dio mios 2.0, 2.9 and 2.10 and lite, tested NeoGamma, USB loader, and WiiFlow dios mios booter and nothing, tried the external dvd player and tb could not. can anyone help me?

Seeing the report pimp my wii, can anyone identify which wad or ios is giving problem in dvd player?

report pimp my wii:

Pimp v3.01
IOS 250. HW_AHBPROT
Device ID 4fb0b07
Boot2 v4
Boot1 hash f793068a9e80986e2a023c0c23f0614ed16974
Common key ebe42a225e8593e448d9c5457381aaf7
NG id 4fb0b07
NG private key 1d362ef454d4a063e1a27b0ecd035e2930474d06d082a5a54f 498d67a574e18b99ec8c
NAND HMAC 7a574e18b99ec8c912ef2d9eabc3bf6b920741
NAND key 15c7803cf5cb5de421313613a716b451
RND KEY a688006643f10b2e8e8ebd175a19418c
IOS 0 v0 Modified
Menu del sistema (Menu del sistema 4.3U)v513 (Use IOS 80) Original
IOS 3 v65280 Original stub
IOS 4 v65280 Original stub
IOS 9 v1034 Modified Trucha
IOS 10 v768 Original stub
IOS 11 v256 Original stub
IOS 12 v526 Modified Trucha
IOS 13 v1032 Modified Trucha
IOS 14 v1032 Modified Trucha
IOS 15 v1032 Modified Trucha
IOS 16 v54321 Modified
IOS 17 v1032 Modified Trucha
IOS 20 v256 Original stub
IOS 21 v1039 Modified Trucha
IOS 22 v1294 Modified Trucha
IOS 28 v1807 Modified Trucha
IOS 30 v54321 Modified
IOS 31 v3608 Modified Trucha
IOS 33 v3608 Modified Trucha
IOS 34 v3608 Modified Trucha
IOS 35 v3608 Modified Trucha
IOS 36 v3608 Modified Trucha Downgrade ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 37 v5663 Modified Trucha
IOS 38 v4124 Modified Trucha
IOS 40 v3072 Modified stub
IOS 41 v3607 Modified
IOS 43 v3607 Modified
IOS 45 v3607 Modified
IOS 46 v3607 Modified
IOS 48 v4124 Modified
IOS 50 v54321 Modified Trucha ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 51 v4864 Original stub
IOS 52 v5888 Modified stub
IOS 53 v5663 Modified Trucha
IOS 55 v5663 Modified Trucha
IOS 56 v5662 Modified Trucha
IOS 57 v5919 Modified Trucha
IOS 58 v6176 Original
IOS 60 v54321 Modified Trucha Downgrade ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 61 v5662 Modified Trucha Downgrade ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 62 v6430 Modified Trucha
IOS 70 v54321 Modified Trucha Downgrade ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 80 v54321 Modified Trucha Downgrade ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 200 v21003 Modified
IOS 202 (source 60) (Hermes 60 v5 5.1)v65535 Modified Trucha ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 222 (source 38) (Hermes 38 v5 5.1)v65535 Modified Trucha ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 223 (source 37) (Hermes 37 v5 5.1)v65535 Modified Trucha ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 224 (source 57) (Hermes 57 v5.1)v65535 (source rev 5661) Modified Trucha ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 236 v54321 Modified Trucha Downgrade ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 249 (source 56) (d2x 56 v10 beta52)v21010 Modified Trucha Downgrade ES_Identify Nand access
IOS 250 (source 57) (d2x 57 v10 beta52)v65535 Modified Trucha Downgrade ES_Identify
IOS 254 v65281 Modified stub
BC v6 Original
MIOS (diomios lite v.2.10) v10 Modified
00010001-444d4c58 DMLX (Downloaded channels) v1 (Use IOS 58) Modified
00010001-45424750 EBGP (Downloaded channels) v2 (Use IOS 56) Original
00010001-4e475258 NGRX (Downloaded channels) v512 (Use IOS 35) Modified
00010001-4e4c5145 NLQE (Downloaded channels) v1 (Use IOS 33) Modified
00010001-4e585045 ES_GetStoredTMDSize & ISFS_Open failed : -106
00010001-554c4e52 ULNR (Downloaded channels) v512 (Use IOS 58) Modified
00010001-af1bf516 Homebrew Channel (Downloaded channels) v0 (Use IOS 58) Modified
00010002-48414141 HAAA Photo Channel (System channels) v65280 (Use IOS 13) Original
00010002-48414241 HABA Canal Tienda (System channels) v21 (Use IOS 56) Original
00010002-48414341 HACA Mii Channel (System channels) v6 (Use IOS 31) Original
00010002-48414641 HAFA Weather Channel (1/2) (System channels) v3 (Use IOS 13) Original
00010002-48414645 HAFE Weather Channel (2/2) (System channels) v7 (Use IOS 31) Original
00010002-48414741 HAGA News Channel (1/2) (System channels) v3 (Use IOS 13) Original
00010002-48414745 HAGE News Channel (2/2) (System channels) v7 (Use IOS 31) Original
00010002-48415941 HAYA Photo Channel 1.1 (System channels) v3 (Use IOS 61) Original
00010004-4b4d4345 KMCE (Games channels) v0 (Use IOS 36) Modified
00010004-52465045 RFPE (Games channels) v0 (Use IOS 53) Original
00010004-524d4345 RMCE (Games channels) v0 (Use IOS 36) Original
00010005-734a4445 sJDE (Downloaded Game Content) v3 (Use IOS 56) Original
00010008-44495343 DISC (Hidden channels) v2 (Use IOS 36) Modified
00010008-48414b45 HAKE EULA (Hidden channels) v3 (Use IOS 56) Original
00010008-48414c45 HALE (Hidden channels) v2 (Use IOS 31) Original
Homebrews SD
NeoGamma version R9 beta 56
geexbox version 0.1beta3
pimp_my_wii version 3.01
wii64 version Beta 1.1 'Honey'
sdlmamewii version 1.0 (MAME 0.134u4)
uloader version 5.0
cios_installer version 5.0
wiiflow version 4.1.2
dios-mios-booter version r30

 

[pcm720]

Hello.
I have a problem with DIOS MIOS.

I bought 64GB SDXC card for my Wii, and it works perfectly fine.
Homebrew Channel shows all the apps on this card, Configurable USB Loader boots Wii games perfectly and fast, but GameCube games just aren't working.

I keep getting the same error with all the loaders that can boot GC games via DM.
DIOS MIOS displays this error: "Fatal error apploader size is zero!".
According to the FAQ, it means that DM can't mount ISO image.
But with 16GB SDHC card DM boots them just fine.

My SDXC card is formatted in FAT32 with 64KB cluster size.

Can somebody help me on this issue?
Thanks.

 

[dragon_slayerxd]

Hello.
I have a problem with DIOS MIOS.

I bought 64GB SDXC card for my Wii, and it works perfectly fine.
Homebrew Channel shows all the apps on this card, Configurable USB Loader boots Wii games perfectly and fast, but GameCube games just aren't working.

I keep getting the same error with all the loaders that can boot GC games via DM.
DIOS MIOS displays this error: "Fatal error apploader size is zero!".
According to the FAQ, it means that DM can't mount ISO image.
But with 16GB SDHC card DM boots them just fine.

My SDXC card is formatted in FAT32 with 64KB cluster size.

Can somebody help me on this issue?
Thanks.

Do ypou have Dios Mios lite thats the one you have to use for booting games from SD cards

 

[pcm720]

Of course. Otherwise I couldn't boot GC game from 16GB SDHC card.

 

[Maxternal]

Hello.
I have a problem with DIOS MIOS.

I bought 64GB SDXC card for my Wii, and it works perfectly fine.
Homebrew Channel shows all the apps on this card, Configurable USB Loader boots Wii games perfectly and fast, but GameCube games just aren't working.

I keep getting the same error with all the loaders that can boot GC games via DM.
DIOS MIOS displays this error: "Fatal error apploader size is zero!".
According to the FAQ, it means that DM can't mount ISO image.
But with 16GB SDHC card DM boots them just fine.

My SDXC card is formatted in FAT32 with 64KB cluster size.

Can somebody help me on this issue?
Thanks.

for some reason there are some SD cards that just refuse to work with newer versions (v1.0 and higher) of DML. Here is the last version of DML that didn't have that problem
http://www.mediafire.com/download/qk17b9hubiki4v7/DMLr59mod.rar
(or at least everything you need to create it.)

see if that helps things or not.

 

[pcm720]

Thanks.

This version of DML just turns off my Wii when I launch GC game even with SDHC card that worked with the latest DML.


UPDATE:
I've downloaded DML r58 with NMM and NoDisc support from old DML site, made a WAD file and guess what... it runs just fine with SDXC.
I've also tried to run r59 with the disc inserted in Wii, and it runs GC games too.


What does that mean?
Do I need to use an old DML if I want to play GC games from SD?

 

[Walker D]

Good info.
Today I Will try with this tool, if this doesn't work.. I format all.
Anyway, with this hard drive in 64k, I see the DIOS MIOS splash screen, then a FANTASTIC black screen.

EDIT: with the free Version I recive:

is needed professional edition for that: http://www.partitionwizard.com/comparison.html

I think I will recreate that partition. =P

I know this post is old already, but I'm gonna leave it here for those that happen to need it:

Acronis Disk Director (trial), MiniTool,or EASEUS Partion Master can change the cluster size..

I only tested the trial Acronis Disk Director, but I can say that it works, keeping the files intact ..so, no need to format it (or get a
professional edition software)

 

[actar]

Thanks for the info!

 

[ropeadope]

Holy crap. Please tell me there is an easier way to play GC games on a modded Wii. That's a loooong guide.

 

[allanj87]

Ive read a shit ton of diffrent answers to this question but i have a blue wii(no slots for gc controllers or memory cards) can i play gamecube games? any time I've tried to mess around with DM or DML everything works perfect game shows on my loader i get new options like dml-disc on/off but when i try and boot the game(i dont have any legit gamecube discs) my screen flickers then just goes black, also i just have a wii and nunchuck if i can get dml working would i need additional hardware to play?

I've read too many diffrent tutorials to know whats uptodate/outdated its just left my brain fried so any help guys ?

 

[boomario]

Ive read a shit ton of diffrent answers to this question but i have a blue wii(no slots for gc controllers or memory cards) can i play gamecube games? any time I've tried to mess around with DM or DML everything works perfect game shows on my loader i get new options like dml-disc on/off but when i try and boot the game(i dont have any legit gamecube discs) my screen flickers then just goes black, also i just have a wii and nunchuck if i can get dml working would i need additional hardware to play?

I've read too many diffrent tutorials to know whats uptodate/outdated its just left my brain fried so any help guys ?

If your wii don't have GC Ports forget DIOS MIOS and DML, they wont help you at all.
Your only options are:
1° Devolution: if i recall he support or will support new types of controllers like USB and bluetooth ones, but require retail discs to play with.
2° New Hardware: sell your wii and buy one with GC slots.
3° Play Gamecube games on Dolphin Emulator: The best choice so far.

ps: I'm not counting with options like Nintendont, since its a new project, but you can check it out also.

 

[allanj87]

Definetly no usb ports, im not to botherd about emulating gc just want my wii to be modded to its full potential
and this seems to be the only thing i cant get it to do.

So Devolutions my only possibility at the moment then? i've not came across nintendont any other start ups like it?

 

[Maxternal]

Definetly no usb ports, im not to botherd about emulating gc just want my wii to be modded to its full potential
and this seems to be the only thing i cant get it to do.

So Devolutions my only possibility at the moment then? i've not came across nintendont any other start ups like it?

Well, even with Devolution using a Wiimote or related accessories is one of the PLANNED features for it that apparently works somewhat but has not been released yet. The currently released version can only do limited controls with a USB mouse. You also need to be able to prove to it that you have a legit retail disk for each game you play in order to "install" the game the first time and your drive probably won't accept the smaller disks without modification or use of an adapter. Nintendont is the only other thing that will be able to play GC games on Wii. (for the longest time there was NOTHING that could play GC backups on Wii without burning them to a disk.) It's currently in beta development BUT even when released (at least at first) it will only support USB controllers on the Wii U version so a Wii like yours with no GC ports would still be something it MIGHT support some day ... but no promises.

So without soldering GC plugs onto your Wii (which at least IS possible) or sticking with the 2 or 3 buttons that are mapped to a USB mouse in Devolution and get yourself some legit disks and a mini-CD adapter or mod your drive ... you'll have to wait a while for any GC game playing on your Wii.

 

[allanj87]

So basically just keep an eye on nintendont, and if i feel the need to play gamecube games im stuck with dolphin?
I do like the sound of soldering on ports for the controllers but if i need to spend any money in the slightest i instantly loose intrest

Thanks for the info though spot on what i was looking for.

 

[Th5Blaze]

FIX94, I've followed the guide as closely as possible and I have little success. Loaders that can see the game wont load it and loaders that supposedly "load" the game, can't see it ? In my case, Dios Mios booter& devolution can see it but it fails with Fatal error : apploader size is zero, and USB Loader GX and CFG Loader mod, can't see the game ?

 

[crossdrago]

Uhm .. i have a problem.. i wanted to delete a game under Games on my USB but after i tried to delete it it wouldn't disappear.. i just can't delete it.. and the weird thing now is... i can't put any more games into that folder and i can't delete anything or copy anything..
I do know that i could format the USB but i have NMM save files there (That i also cannot copy) that i truly do not wanna delete..
how could i possibly fix this problem that i have made..?
I have tried for example: compressing it to rar or deleting with unlocker, renaming, copying, deleting etc.

 

[Maxternal]

I'd run chkdsk on that drive and see if it helps.

 

[wiewcw]

Hi, I have question about ability of use dios-mios "full" and "lite" at the same time... is it possible or only should I install only one... Now I have broken hdd so only sd is playable . I have installed "full" - usb based version so if I install "lite" version that version I have now will be overflashed or flased on other slot.
Thanks for info

 

[Phasair]

I'm using DIOS MIOS 2.10 and DIOS-MIOS booter. I can see and select the file off my usb drive, but when I select it, black screen. Same happens if I put it on sd card. Playing wii backups using usb loader gx works just fine.



EDIT: SOLVED IT! turns out BOTH my usb drive and my sd card are unsupported by dios mios. A different usb drive worked.

But the worst thing is, loading a gamecube game off an original disc doesn't work either (black screen). I even uninstalled DIOS MIOS using WAD manager, and playing an original gamecube game still gives a black screen.

edit: I got retail disks working again, by uninstalling dios mios, and reinstalling rvl-mios-v10

It's still annoying that retail disks don't work, anyone know what's up?