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[phoenix121]

DO NOT OPEN A NEW THREAD FOR HELP WITH THE SUPERCARD, POST THEM HERE.I don't exist anymore, so please don't PM me about anything as you will not get replies.You can also ask for help at http://scdev.org - the "Unofficial SuperCard forum"Mo­lh: Some much-needed updates:*LATEST OS UPDATES* -Try updating the OS if ROMs don't work.Supercard DSONE/DSONEi FAQ and GuideSupercard DSTWO Beginner's GuideThese should have everything you'll need.Old stuff:

Last updated: June 3, 2007If the Supercard DS(ONE) throws an error message saying "NO FIND SCFW . SC file!", follow this link for a solution.Latest NewsFollow the instructions here to play The Legend of Zelda: Mugen no SunadokeiSlot-2 Supercards now support cheats with new firmware and patcher!The SuperCardThe SuperCard (commonly referred to as 'SC') is a flash cart that reads off common types of flash memory like SD and CF. Because of this, you can have an unlimited amount of storage as long as you buy more memory cards. The SuperCard is plugged into Slot-2, or the GBA game slot. To execute DS data from the GBA slot, the DS will need to be flashed (guide here) or you will need a passme device such as PassCard or SuperKey. However, if you are running the SuperCard in GBA mode (eg. for GBA games) then no passme device is required. The SuperCard CF and most SD models work on the GBA as well. No passme device is necessary to run ROMs on the GBA.Official SiteSuperCard PatcherGetting started...Now, at the official site, there are instructions on how to use the patcher (here). Unfortunately, the SuperCard is made by Chinese people who don't really know English, so it is slightly illegible (and out of date). For your convenience, I have put a legible copy below.Requirements:

• Patcher Software (latest is version 2.63 beta + firmware version 1.83):
  • Official site: http://eng.supercard.cn/download.htm (select your SuperCard model)
  • SCDev.org: http://scdev.org/ind...p?cat=downloads
• Windows 98 or above.

InstallationAfter downloading the files, unzip them into a folder. Depending on your version, you'll get different files.

• SC-CFAfter unzipping the rar file, you should have 2 files: setupnewV258.exe and cf_170.bin. Run the setup file to install the patcher onto your computer. Put the .bin file onto your flash cart and run it just like a game. This will upgrade the firmware of your SuperCard.
• SC-SD / SC-MiniSDInside the rar file are 2 files: setupsdV258.exe and sd_170.bin. The setup file installs the patcher onto your computer. The .bin file should be put onto your flash cart and executed. This will upgrade your SuperCard so it works with the patcher.
• SC-Lite (MicroSD)Unzip the rar file to get 2 files: setupmicrosdV258.exe and micro_eng_170.bin. Run the setup file to install the patcher. Execute the .bin file on our flash cart to upgrade the firmware of your SuperCard to the latest version.
• SC-RumbleWithin the rar file are 2 files: setuprumbleV258.exe and UPGRADE.scu. Install the patcher using the setup file. Put the .scu file onto your SuperCard. The next time you start your DS, it'll run automatically. This will upgrade your SuperCard firmware.
• SuperCard DS(ONE)Download the OS files, unrar it and put everything straight onto the card (not in a folder).Download the "Saver Size Database" and put into the "SHELL" folder on your microSD.Patching is optional, but if you wish, you can download the patcher and install it. The setup file is called setupdsV258.exe.Slightly more detailed instructions here

When installing or upgrading the firmware, just follow all the on-screen instructions.Note: You cannot upgrade the firmware to another language, eg. if you have a SuperCard with the Chinese firmware, it won't allow you to upgrade it to the English firmware. Chinese downloads can be found here. You don't need to know Chinese; just click the link at the top (with the latest date).Usage - Optional for SuperCard DS(ONE)Run the SuperCard software. The first time you do so, you should click on the Options tab and select the output path. This is the folder where the patched files will be created. The box is named Out Path.Now you can go back to the Game List tab. Click the Add button, and a dialog box pops up. Select your games (you can select multiple games by holding down the Ctrl key) and click OK. All those games will be patched. Don't worry, those files will remain untouched, a patched copy of each game is created in the output directory you previously selected. Because a copy of the game is made, this means you must have free space more than the size of all the games you're patching.If you accidentally added a game you don't want to patch, click the obscurely named Del button which removes the game from the list only. It does not delete the actual game file.Double clicking a game (or Right Click -> Properties) brings up the properties box.

• DS game properties
  • Saver patch: selecting "DS card" means the game will write your save data to a real cartridge. This means any data in your cartridge will be deleted. Selecting "SD Card" or "CF Card" will mean the game writes the save data to your memory card.
  • ROM Position patch: selecting "Super Card" means the SuperCard will copy the entire game into its RAM (30MB only, not 32MB as most people think). This means faster yet smooth gameplay, but takes longer to load. Selecting "CF card" or "SD card" means the game will run directly off your memory card. Selecting this option is better as long as you select "Faster Play Game" option (see below), because the game will run at same speed (albeit not so smooth, but barely noticeable) and load faster.
  • Enable Restart: If this option is checked, you can jump from the game back to the SuperCard menu by pressing A+B+X+Y+L+R together at the same time. Deselecting this option increases compatibility, but only a few games need this deselected. This restart does not reset some variables which may cause games loaded after this restart to not function correctly.
  • Enable Trim ROM: Reduces the size of the ROM so you can fit more games onto your memory card. However, some ROMs with WiFi capabilities are incompatible with this option. Check the compatibility list at dualscene.net (see Resource A below) to see whether your game will be affected by this. Recommended.
  • Faster Play Game: This option allows the game to skip frames in order to keep up with the actual speed of the game. Recommended at all times. Some games may be incompatible with this option.
  • Enable DMA Mode: Allows the SuperCard to read off your memory card faster. Is supposed to increase compatibility. I have never tried it myself.
  • iQue Game: Select this if the ROM is for the iQue DS. Highly unlikely you will need this option.
  • Enable GBA Union: Used for games where having a specific game in the GBA slot plus a game in the DS slot allows extra content in the game. Slightly more detailed instructions here.
  • Enable patch Cartridge access: Recommended. Higher compatibility rate.
• GBA game properties
  • Enable Save: allows you to save the game from SRAM to your memory card. When saving a GBA game, you must press L+R+A+Select after a normal in-game save to write the save contents to your memory card.
  • Enable more saver: allows you to have up to 4 save slots. Never tried myself.
  • Enable saver patch: exactly what it says.
  • Enable Real Time Save: allows you to do real time save like in VisualBoy Advance. Key combination L+R+B+Select sets it off. Real time save takes a long time and consumes a lot of battery power.
  • Enable more Real Time Saver: supposedly gives you up to 4 save slots.
  • Use external IPS File: use this to apply different IPS patch to the file while patching for the SuperCard. More here. (thanks felix)
  • Enable Compress: has been disabled since version 2.55c.
  • Enable restart: same as DS game restart.
  • Add coercive Restart: no idea (help please!)
  • Enable add text file: you can patch a walkthrough into the game so you can read it while playing the game. Use the key combination L+R+B+Start to view the file. (thanks felix)
  • Enable cheat: exactly what it says. As of version 2.56, the cheat files are no longer in Chinese, but in English. You don't need to set any of the cheats here. You set them in-game by pressing L+R+A+Start to enter the cheat menu.

Once you have selected your options, click Out and wait. When patching has finished, a little dialog box pops up saying "Complete!". Close the patching program.Copy ALL the files in the output directory onto your memory card. Put the memory card into the SuperCard, the SuperCard into the GBA slot, and run. Enjoy!ResourcesA) Compatibility Listhttp://www.dualscene...tname=Supercard - list updates earlier than DGEmu can get the rom uploaded, so this list is very up to date.http://rothmans.josk.../supercardsite/ - GBA compatibility list for SuperCardB) Mario Kart DS non-WiFi tracks hack

• Get the ROM from this site (definitely works with US version, didn't test EU) [EU version/US version]
• Download this file: http://rapidshare.co...ectomk.rar.html and unzip the .exe file. If the file is unavailable, PM me and I'll post a new link.
• Drag the .nds ROM onto the 'proyectoMK.exe' file, and wait until the line "Parche aplicado, disfruta :D" appears. This means it is now safe to quit the program (ie. click the 'X' sign). If this line does not appear, the patch has probably failed, or your computer is really slow.
• Patch the .nds file as normal, and load up on your SuperCard.

Notes:

• The first time the patched game is run it takes about 5 seconds to load after the ESRB notice (to write the save file)
• The patch overwrites the .nds file you dropped on it, so if you only have 1 copy of the game, make sure you back it up first.
• There will be glitches in the patched version, especially when playing tracks such as Airship Fortress or Waluigi Pinball or where there are a lot of different moving parts that need to be syncronised.
• Players who do not know this trick tend to quit, which is very annoying, of course.

C) HomebrewsThe SuperCard Team is "strictly against piracy", as they put it. So how do you run homebrews (ie. free games/apps made by home developers) on the SuperCard?If the homebrew doesn't come with a GBA loader or the SuperCard loader appended in front of it, you can use this program written by ratx to patch it.Homebrew patcher: http://blog.dev-scen...s/category/nds/D) Known issues:

• [b]Nintendo DS games:
• Ultimate Spider-Man (#188, #349, #447, #513) - works fine on SC-Lite, locks up for all other models.
• Nintendo DS Browser (#506, #591) - doesn't work if there is no RAM expansion pack.
• Castlevania Portrait of Ruin (#676, #735) - game freezes randomly
• Bionicle: Heroes (Lego) (#842) - white screens
• Touch the Dead (#1093) - 0kb output file
• Animal Crossing: Wild World (#223, #389) - Use rom #989 (v1)
• Danny Phantom Urban Jungle (#570) - use v2.55c patcher
• Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam (#636, #664) - works with new patcher (v2.58)
• Nacho Libre (#659), Dead 'N' Furious (#804), Diddy Kong Racing (#836) - Fixed - download this patch and put into your SC patcher folder
• The Legend of Zelda: Mugen no Sunadokei (#1158) Fixed - follow the instructions here

If you find any missing details or errors, please PM me about them.[/color]

Edited by Mo­lh., 21 June 2011 - 03:36 PM.

[phoenix121]

Thanks man I followed all ur instructions but I still need to figure out what to do with Jump stars ulitimate right now. I WANT TO PLAY On WIFI i got my Super Card Lite just need to figure out to work it!

To patch Jump Ultimate Stars, just use all the default options (ie. restart, faster game play and patch cartridge access). Trim rom is optional.

[lilaznkilla]

Its impossible to link two DS games on the one ds and flashcart. However you can link a DS and GBA rom with flashcarts.

[phoenix121]

Question about the SC MiniSD. What is the purpose of the backup battery other than to tell it from the fake ones? Since the MiniSD card is removable, I'm assuming it saves the game data on there? Or is it only the roms?

The backup battery is there to keep data in the RAM for longer when you turn off the power, making QPC (quick power cycle) saves easier. QPC saving is where you turn off the power then quickly turn it on again before the SRAM data is lost, and saving that instead of doing it in the game. Used mainly for GBA games.

Speaking of linking, does SC support Download Play?

Yes and No. Yes, you can use download play to play with others who don't have the game, but the receiving DSs must be flashed in order for the game to work. However, this only applies to some games. For example, before I flashed my friends' DSs we couldn't play Mario Kart DS but we could play Bomberman DS.

[phoenix121]

can someone help me i've got a problem with my sc rumble.i don't seen to be able to save on my sc rumble.

Are you using latest firmware, patcher, and are you patching your games before playing? Do you copy the save file onto your flash cart as well?I need to know more before I can help you. Are you patching NDS or GBA games? (I assume it's NDS because rumble can't play GBA)

[phoenix121]

You will need a SuperCard, the same type of memory card, a passme method and a DS.Example: If you have a regular DS, buy:a SuperCard SD or MiniSD ("SuperCard")a SD or MiniSD memory card (depending on the SuperCard you bought) ("memory card")a SuperKey or PassCard ("passme method")The SuperCard goes in your GBA slot and the PassCard or SuperKey goes in the DS game slot.I know the PassCard works very well, but I haven't tried the SuperKey yet.

[phoenix121]

how do i update the firmware? coz my super card rumble is using 1.63 and 1.70 is out.how do i patch the games?

Click here to download the SC-Rumble patcher and firmware.For instructions, scroll back up to the first post and read the section called "SuperCard Patcher".

so i need this right? http://www.kicktradi...products_id=104 and a memory card? then how do you transfer the roms into the memory card?

If you have a DS Lite, then that will be a good deal. Note that the SC-Lite won't fit into the regular DS slot. You will need to buy a microSD (not miniSD) memory card which (normally) comes with an SD card adapter (http://www.kicktradi...ex.php?cPath=35, decide on what size you want - a typical DS game is 32/64MB).You will also need an SD card reader for your computer (http://www.kicktradi...products_id=108).To use, put the microSD into the SD adapter, then put the whole thing into the SD card reader, which you insert into your computer through the USB slot. Then, you just patch the roms using the SuperCard software and drag and drop onto your memory card. Then unplug everything and put the microSD card into your SuperCard Lite and play.

[phoenix121]

both passcard and superkey do the same thing. passcard is more widely used.you must update the firmware of the supercard to the latest if you are going to play the latest games.this is different to flashing your DS, which is changing the firmware of the DS itself, which is not necessary if you use the passcard or superkey.

[Folk You.]

well done! I'll frequent and help with advice.

[phoenix121]

x] i just want to make sure,wifi is fully compatible with the supercard right??

Definitely, both online and normal multiplayer. There's still the issue with playing downloading with a DS that hasn't been flashed, but that happens to every slot-2 flash cart.

pheonic121 i already downloaded these stuff before.i have the upgrade.scu but what do i do with it???

If you're gonna post the same question in multiple threads, at least post the same details. So you got your supercard in HK. Is it a chinese one or an english one? You must upgrade with the firmware of the same language. Assuming it's english, the upgrade.scu file should work.Also, you say your supercard can't save? this is one of the problems with the fake ones. Are you sure your supercard isn't a fake?

Edited by 'phoenix121', 12 December 2006 - 09:17 PM.

[Folk You.]

x] i just want to make sure,wifi is fully compatible with the supercard right??

Animal Crossing doesn't work with wifi on the supercard.

[phoenix121]

Animal Crossing doesn't work with wifi on the supercard.

Normal multiplayer works fine for me, do you mean online wfc?