DIOS MIOS v2.0

Originally Posted by cwjakesteel

Okay I edited this like a dozen times now but I got it to work. my BIGGEST problem was that I didn't put the games in a folder called 'games'. WOW

So, all you need to do is download DIOS MIOS.wad. I installed it using d2x IOS249 base 56. You could probably do it with other things

If you don't want to hear me ramble, just go here: How to create/use DIOS-MIOS (Lite) - GBAtemp.net

Install it with Wad Manager (v1.7)

Get a USB Format it to FAT32 with the clutser size 32 (This is important) You can format it really quickly with "EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition"

Make a folder called games on the ROOT of the drive
Download DiscEx (it's on the same page that lets you download the wad.
Download DML wad creator http://www.mediafire.com/?wx5ba3r180ggljs

Extract the stuff from DML and DiscEx to the same folder.
Open DML wad editor, type c, press enter, then drag your Gamecube iso to the command prompt box.
Press y then enter to allow it to compress you game (note: some games don't work compressed but only a few)
It will compress and put your game into a folder with a bunch o' letter and numbers. You should be used to that by now.
Copy and paste that into the 'games' folder in the root of your USB.
Then plug your USB in. Run DIOS MIOS Booter or other USB Loader. Wiiflow and CFG loader (the newest newest updates) can run the GC games.
Then you're good.

Oh, and one important thing. You need to have a gamecube disc inside the wii when you're running the backup loader. Or else the wii will shut off. It will shut off if you use a wii disc.

I think I covered everything. If can make this more organized if you'd like.

How do you run disc backups

Originally Posted by oatsSupreme

How do you run disc backups

I'm sorry, I wish I could tell you.

I believe you get a blank DVD-R and burn the iso or gcm file unto it. The iso and the gcm are the same with just different names. When your burning the iso file to the disc make sure the read type is DVD-ROM. If you use DVD+R you'll have some trouble. There has to be a disc backup loader thread on this forum somewhere.

I'm not sure if DIOS MIOS runs disc backups. I know it can run from the SD and the USB. You'll have to use a different loader. Like NeoGamma probably.

Whenever I tried using a disc backup it always failed me. So I'm very happy with USB loaders and their configurability.

Yea i know my memcard broke so i stop playin my gc backups. And I thought you didnt need memcard for this.
Oh yea i already had my games burned and my external hdd is gone. I'll just got back to wiigator thanks though

I lost my memcard. DIOS MIOS has a virtual memcard that can save the files of some games. But not all. So it gets kind of annoying when you reach a pivotal part of the game, or if you're playing those 'save anytime' games that don't prompt you to save and you reach quit far only to give it up. I'm probably going to buy a new one. It can't be that​ expensive can it?

@cwjakesteel, you mentioned before that it wouldn't work on a partition on the same disc as wii game backups. Is that still the case or does that kind of setup work now that you know the correct folder structure? Also, I assume the gamecube game that has to be inserted should be genuine, not a backup copy itself?

@nowayout. If the USB you are using is formatted to FAT32 with clustersize 32kb then both your wii games and gamecube games will be able to play using Wiiflow or CFG loader or otherwise (granted they are updated). The gamecube games simply must be put in a folder called 'games' after being formatted with discEx's -c function.

The gamecube games won't work if you separated your gamecube games from the wii games by using different partitions. The gamecube games will only run if the partition they are on is primary, active and the first one. So if you decide to add a partition to put the gamecube games it won't run and instead it will run the gamecube game disc you have put inside your wii.

However, if the first, primary and active partition is the partition th gamecube games are on then it will run.

I have only used a genuine gamecube disc in the wii so far. I will try using a backup disc and see if it works. I think what happens with DIOS MIOS is that it redirects the reading of the disc to the reading of the USB.

I hope somebody else here can tell if GameCube backup DVD-R games can still be run on the optical drive of the Wii (via latest NeoGamma R9 beta 56) with DIOS MIOS v2.0 installed. I would like to know if DIOS MIOS v2.0 will break such functionality.

Well, the DIOS MIOS v2.0 wad replaces and overwrites all previously existing MIOS and cMIOS. Does that answer your question? (I really don't know).

Originally Posted by nowayout

Also, I assume the gamecube game that has to be inserted should be genuine, not a backup copy itself?

You're right. I tried to run it with a 1.3 GB disc DVD-R with Sonic Adventure 2 Battle burned on it, and the Wii shut off. However, it could have just been a bad disc or a bad burn.

how come the NMM WILL NOT work on any of gc games? I set it to on but still doesn't work and some games shows memory card slot a file damage and needs to be removed and i tried to remove it it failed but i dont even have memory card.

NMM doesn't work with all games. I don't know why.

NMM worked with Soul Calibur II for me. I haven't tried it with any other games but that and MGS:TS and it doesn't work on that.

I think the NMM still needs work, it was said that its going under heavy development. I think in the future it will be perfected. There was a time where people thought running GC backups from external storage was impossible. And DML came. I thought that was the end and now we have USB support, its amazing. Hats off to the team that got this up and running

Originally Posted by cwjakesteel

Well, the DIOS MIOS v2.0 wad replaces and overwrites all previously existing MIOS and cMIOS. Does that answer your question? (I really don't know).



You're right. I tried to run it with a 1.3 GB disc DVD-R with Sonic Adventure 2 Battle burned on it, and the Wii shut off. However, it could have just been a bad disc or a bad burn.

Hey thanks for checking. Guess I'll have to haul my lazy ass up into the attic and dig out my genuine games. Meh.

DON't WORK!!! BLACK SCREEN!!!! WTF?!?!?!?
tried with WIIFLOW, latest, and also original GAMECUBE discs stopped working!, BLACK SCRREEN!

EDIT:
PS did I have to have some CIOS or IOS or DML installed before doing all this? I have my WII MOdded with MODMII and did the SU updater thing!

How do I change my partition so it'll be first?

Could it be that it doesn't like Black WIIs? mine is the one that came with MArio KArt and the Wheel!, now if I re-install the REComended cios from ModMII, it reads gamecube games again, just can't get the DAMN DIOS MIOS 2.0 working! it DOES see the game, but goes balck when I try to run it, no DIOS MIOS splash screen or anything, just sits there BLACK!!!

says at there site FAQ: I just get a black screen (no DIOS MIOS splash screen)

Chances are high that your USB2IDE device isn't supported.

• Assure that your HDD is formatted with FAT32, no other FS is supported.
• Only cluster sizes 32KB or less are supported.
• The FAT32 partition MUST be the first primaly partition on the HDD, otherwise it will not work.
• If all the above are ok try another USB2IDE device or wait for an update.

BLAH , I have all that, could it be the HDD isn't compatible?!?!? I even had to FORMAT it and re-install ALL my 120 games! it used to be in WBFS, now I formatted it to FAT 32, like it sayz! it is a Seagate FreeAgent Go-Flex 640GB!

Originally Posted by danielmpr

Could it be that it doesn't like Black WIIs? mine is the one that came with MArio KArt and the Wheel!, now if I re-install the REComended cios from ModMII, it reads gamecube games again, just can't get the DAMN DIOS MIOS 2.0 working! it DOES see the game, but goes balck when I try to run it, no DIOS MIOS splash screen or anything, just sits there BLACK!!!

says at there site FAQ: I just get a black screen (no DIOS MIOS splash screen)

Chances are high that your USB2IDE device isn't supported.

• Assure that your HDD is formatted with FAT32, no other FS is supported.
• Only cluster sizes 32KB or less are supported.
• The FAT32 partition MUST be the first primaly partition on the HDD, otherwise it will not work.
• If all the above are ok try another USB2IDE device or wait for an update.

BLAH , I have all that, could it be the HDD isn't compatible?!?!? I even had to FORMAT it and re-install ALL my 120 games! it used to be in WBFS, now I formatted it to FAT 32, like it sayz! it is a Seagate FreeAgent Go-Flex 640GB!

This could be your problem,Chances are high that your USB2IDE device isn't supported ...As stated from that Guide.
Remember this is Relatively New,so there will be some bugs in it.(Compatible Issue's)

No,it has nothing to do with The color of your wii and why the program is failing.
I have the same problem, it works on my son's wii and his HDD but not on my Hdd.
I still use DML for this purpose.

I recently followed Pob3008's DML tutorial and got things working as far as GC backups go... albeit its from a 2GB SD card. I planned on getting a 16GB SD card to replace it, then I happened upon this little post. Firstly, good work to those involved!

However, I have a question... if I can avoid buying an SD card and just use my HDD that I've been using for WiiFlow, that'd be great. How would one go about setting up this program in my current situation? I have DML, I currently use a compatible HDD which was formatted by WBFS Manager 3.0, but when I plug it into my PC it says it has to format before its able to use it.

I noticed the tutorial, I'm just unsure if I should follow it with DML installed at the moment, or if its safe to do so. Thanks!

You would have to have your HDD formatted to Fat 32 set as Primary and Active,and the cluster size can not be larger then 32kb.

You would have to install the Dios MIos wad ,using the wadmanager,this will over write the DML wad.
Dios Mios is similar to DML booting with the exception that Dios Mios gives you the option of loading from both Sd Card/Usb HDD

Remember that your drive might not be compatible.(The USB2IDE)

it took me a lot of time to finally get this installed...(had to copy my 360 gig hd and reformat it to 32 bit then re copy back to it) but it seems to work great...don't have a game it doesn't work with...as a matter of fact my legend of zelda collectors edition even works...all 4 games...using dios mios loader (threw homebrew channel) with a disk in the drive...can't wait till usbloader implements this without trying to copy to sd card

Originally Posted by jax

You would have to have your HDD formatted to Fat 32 set as Primary and Active,and the cluster size can not be larger then 32kb.

You would have to install the Dios MIos wad ,using the wadmanager,this will over write the DML wad.
Dios Mios is similar to DML booting with the exception that Dios Mios gives you the option of loading from both Sd Card/Usb HDD

Remember that your drive might not be compatible.(The USB2IDE)

Thanks, Jax. I'll look into it later. My PC doesn't have enough space to copy over my HDD and format to test it, but I appreciate the info.