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!

 

[gamecaptor]

Wow, and they said it couldn't be done. Mad props to the group accomplishing this monster task!

 

[Maxternal]

in cfg system settings i have an option for "dml version" and can select r52+, r51- and 1.2+

1.2+ sounds about right.

 

[FIX94]

Is it possible to have the games copied to the hdd instead of th sd card by the loaders? I have tried CFG and usb-loader gx and both only allow to install to the sd card.

Havent I talked about wiiflow as well? Grab my latest release from here and try it again.

 

[Centrix]

I do actually I downloaded Killer 7, its two disc's so I and used the DiscEX thingy to make them run faster like I do with all my games, but how does one switch to the second disc? or is there a way to merge both discs together like the PSP has with the eboots?

 

[beta4attack]

I am having some trouble here and I would really appreciate some help. I installed Dios Mios and then I put two games on my HDD (Animal Crossing and Megaman Battle Network: Transmission) but they both had a VERY weird issue. They both worked just fine but the video is off a little to the right and there's a big black space on the left (a little from the right is cut off too, I think). Could anybody help me, please? (yes I did write this in the other thread but I think this is the right place)

 

[Maxternal]

I do actually I downloaded Killer 7, its two disc's so I and used the DiscEX thingy to make them run faster like I do with all my games, but how does one switch to the second disc? or is there a way to merge both discs together like the PSP has with the eboots?

I think you just have to save before you get to the point where you have to change disks and then power down and run disk 2 directly the next time you play.

 

[Suwako]

What's the future likelihood of being able to boot games without the need for a disc in the drive? Mine is broken and can't read anything, forcing me to rely on my USB for my Wii games, and right now that's the only barrier preventing me from playing GCN games.

 

[FIX94]

Well in dios-mios booter there is a option called no disc patch, if you enable that then most games work without a disc in drive, but they are a few like zelda collectors edition which need a disc in your drive.

 

[mimosa16]

err.... sorry i am a newbie and i have a stupid question...Could I use Dios mios lite to play gamecube while my wii was published in 2011 (4.3U version)?

 

[Maxternal]

err.... sorry i am a newbie and i have a stupid question...Could I use Dios mios lite to play gamecube while my wii was published in 2011 (4.3U version)?

if your wii came with a stand to put it upright (RLV-001) it can, if it's meant to lay flat (RLV-101) it can't. You can also tell this by how the word "Wii" is written on the front of the console (The console is "meant" to be placed in a position where the word "Wii" reads our horizontally.)

Basically, if your wii can do this

Spoiler

it can use DIOS MIOS (Lite) just fine. It shouldn't require much effort to open them up either so don't force it. You might break the covers. When in doubt, as you can see in the photo, there's a separate door for the controller plugs and the memory cards. If you Wii has one solid piece of plastic, it can't use DIOS MIOS (Lite).

More info here.

 

[mimosa16]

err.... sorry i am a newbie and i have a stupid question...Could I use Dios mios lite to play gamecube while my wii was published in 2011 (4.3U version)?

if your wii came with a stand to put it upright (RLV-001) it can, if it's meant to lay flat (RLV-101) it can't. You can also tell this by how the word "Wii" is written on the front of the console (The console is "meant" to be placed in a position where the word "Wii" reads our horizontally.)

Basically, if your wii can do this

Spoiler

it can use DIOS MIOS (Lite) just fine. It shouldn't require much effort to open them up either so don't force it. You might break the covers. When in doubt, as you can see in the photo, there's a separate door for the controller plugs and the memory cards. If you Wii has one solid piece of plastic, it can't use DIOS MIOS (Lite).

More info here.

Thanks alot....my wii' serial no is LU....Btw it is RVL-001 lol

 

[Harsky]

Just wanted to ask a quick question. In the folder structure, it's:

root/games/GAMEID Folder/game.iso

Can the game ID folder be changed so that it reads something like, MARIO (GameID no.). Reason I'm asking is that I would get lost in checking which folder contains which games if it's just the GameID only in the name.

 

[FIX94]

Can the game ID folder be changed so that it reads something like, MARIO (GameID no.). Reason I'm asking is that I would get lost in checking which folder contains which games if it's just the GameID only in the name.

Yep, you can use whatever you want as folder name.

 

[mrpinkeye]

in cfg system settings i have an option for "dml version" and can select r52+, r51- and 1.2+

1.2+ sounds about right.

thats what it was set on. they are the only options i see, was expecting DM options somewhere to get DM working....

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[FIX94]

but the numbers are needed for covers right?!

Well that is right somehow, but the game id is read from the game directly, thats really easy to do, just open up a boot.bin from the sys folder or the game.iso from the game folder with a hex editor and see for yourself what I'm talking about

 

[mrpinkeye]

so any idea why when i try using DM via cfg it trys copying game from usb to sd and then freezes wii? iv tryed the latest cfg mods...

 

[Maxternal]

so any idea why when i try using DM via cfg it trys copying game from usb to sd and then freezes wii? iv tryed the latest cfg mods...

you at least need this one
cfg-mod r35 beta2
http://www.mediafire...x8rab017np12den
the previous ones do just that. It freezes because it's trying to use DM to load from SD after copying it and DM can ONLY do USB.

 

[mrpinkeye]

so any idea why when i try using DM via cfg it trys copying game from usb to sd and then freezes wii? iv tryed the latest cfg mods...

you at least need this one
cfg-mod r35 beta2
http://www.mediafire...x8rab017np12den
the previous ones do just that. It freezes because it's trying to use DM to load from SD after copying it and DM can ONLY do USB.

thankyou. i just rename that "boot" and place in cfg apps folder right? will try asap

how many folders can i use on usb, will this work? root>games>marioparty7>GP7E01>game.iso

 

[Deleted member 473940]

games are not showing up for me. using usb loader gx, neogamma, configureable usb loader.. pretty much anything

 

[Suwako]

Well in dios-mios booter there is a option called no disc patch, if you enable that then most games work without a disc in drive, but they are a few like zelda collectors edition which need a disc in your drive.

Tried it with both Mario Sunshine and Wind Waker, but still no dice. I get a few seconds of a black screen then the Wii just shuts off.

I'm reformatting my drive right now since I'm not sure I selected 32kb originally. (It was a few weeks ago) While I'm waiting, is the "No DVD Patch" in WiiFlow the same thing as the No Disc Patch?