Gamecube Disc Backup
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RIPPING/BACKING UP IMAGES
Ripping an image is simply backing up (copying) an original GameCube DVD using the GameCube Broad Band Adapter (BBA) and your computer. There are various methods of doing this and each depend on which hard/softmod solution you are using.
The DOL loading methods use external applications, the BIOS methods have the feature built-in and of course the plug-in methods use plug-ins to backup images.
NOTE: All of these backup methods are based on TMB's IPL which is far from perfect so don't be too discouraged if you get random corrupt images. I would highly recommend testing any images you backup by streaming them to your Cube before burning them. Luckily SoftDev has recently released new line of DOL based ripping applications, with his latest incarnation named GCOM that makes perfect backups and is much faster then all of the current solutions!
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Recommended Methods
GCOM
The only perfect and quickest DOL/Cobra PlugIn based backup solution!
REQUIRED - GCOM v1.0
First run the Linux or Win32 application to create the DOL file by configuring it's IP address then stream or load the DOL file using your favorite solution and then follow the on screen prompts which will basically ask to you insert an original disc and then go from there. When it's ready for you to download the image it will give you a URL to go to which by default is http://192.168.1.32/backup.iso which which the IP address was specified when creating the DOL
Obsolete Methods
NGCDEV Ripper
REQUIRED - NGC DEV Ripper v0.2a
Stream or load the DOL file using your favorite solution and then follow the onscreen prompts which will basically ask to you insert an original disc and then go from there. When it's ready for you to download the image it will give you a URL to go to which by default is http://192.168.1.32/backup.iso which can be changed by editing the INI file included with the ripper and running the EXE to patch the DOL with the new IP information.
DOL - GC-ISO Grabber
REQUIRED - Memory Unit in Slot 1, Gc-iso Grabber (v0.9 in my case), riptool.dol and/or viperripmulti.dol
1: Set network-Pc: Go to network setting, set your net card IP to 192.168.1.100 then mask to 255.255.255.0 then select the 10 semi-duplex mode value.
2: Load/Stream riptool.dol or viperripmulti.dol. After this a red screen will appear after that you’ll know if you set your network properly, because says network start or something, if not working then its stay at running.
3: Now when disc stop spinning, swap with the one you want to backup, you have around 10 seconds to swap.
4: Now go to your pc and start gc-iso grabber then enter iso filename then hit start ripping and enjoy your rip (rips about 350k for a safe mode)
NOTE: If you are getting a “connection failed” or screen jams, close all antivirus and/or firewall software and try again.
DOL – Phoenix
REQUIRED - Memory Card in Slot 1, Phoenix (CBS-P245.RAR above), riptool.dol and/or viperripmulti.dol
1: Make sure your PC IP is 192.168.1.100 subnet 255.255.255.0
2: Load/Stream riptool.dol or viperripmulti.dol. When the red screen appears on your TV, quickly start your ripping tool on the PC (use phoenix 2.50 below, which when started also starts a dos box with psul, CLOSE THE DOS BOX.)
3: Click Begin on the phoenix rip screen.
4: Swap discs on the GameCube when prompted. An hour or so later your game is ripped
DOL – GameCube Server
REQUIRED - Memory Card in Slot 1, GameCube Server v1.0.0.30, riptool.dol and/or viperripmulti.dol
1: Start the server, kill the PSOL screen.
2: Load/Stream riptool.dol or viperripmulti.dol
3: Swap DVD with original when asked
4: Run the GameCube Server program and RIP
BIOS – QOOB
1: Make sure PC IP is 192.168.1.100 and your GameCube IP is automatically set to 192.168.1.32
2: Load Internet Explorer and type in 'http://192.168.1.32/DVD' and then rename it when saving. Don't use FireFox!
3: Average of 600KB p/s
BIOS – Cobra
1: Add the GCOS Ripper Plug-In into Cobra and Flash It
2: Run the Plug-In
3: Make sure PC IP is 192.168.1.100 and your GameCube IP is automatically set to 192.168.1.32
4: Load Internet Explorer and type in 'http://192.168.1.32/backup.iso'. Don't use FireFox!
5: Average of 400KB p/s
BIOS – GCOS
1: Make sure PC IP is 192.168.1.100 and GameCube IP is 192.168.1.32
2: Load Internet Explorer and type in 'http://192.168.1.32/backup.iso'. Don't use FireFox!
3: Average of 360KB p/s
BIOS – NinjaMod
1: Make sure PC IP is 192.168.1.100 and GameCube IP is 192.168.1.32
2: Load Internet Explorer and type in 'http://192.168.1.32/backup.iso'. Don't use FireFox!
3: Average of 360KB p/s
Backup a Backup
Copying a Copy with Nero
This can be done using Nero’s ability to make a Disc Copy, just like you would copy a normal disc. Of course, you don’t have to use Nero to accomplish this with. Other programs you can use are Record Now MAX or CDRWIN.
Copying a Copy with Nero 'Alt Method'
I heard a lot of people say they can't make backups of a copied game, for example, it doesn't even start ripping or giving you a black screen once you boot the copy. So I decided to take a look at it and quickly noticed I couldn't back it up using either DVD Decrypter or CloneDVD. But now I found a way you can back up your copies and they work 100%.
1: Start Nero Burning ROM. Go to the start menu and launch Nero Burning ROM, note that you should not launch Nero Express or Nero SmartStart.
2: Now you will see a window that looks the same like the picture below, just click cancel.
3: Go to Extra's -> Save Tracks or just press F9
4: Now select the recorder where you inserted your copied GameCube game.
5: Change the output file format to ISO. (Optional) Click the browse button to specify where you want to save it. Then press GO.
6: It starts ripping now
