D2Pro 9 Wire Firmware Update v0.9b is here

The latest patch for the Nintendo Wii D2Pro modchip is here. This firmware update allows you to install the drive-based chip easily with only nine wires. In addition, a lot of new features have been introduced. We’ve got the skinny on it, so head to the full article and know everything about it.

Team D2Pro has launched its latest update for the D2Pro. Firmware update version 0.9b is here and Uta has a lot of new features.

Among the most important additions is that you can now install the drive-based chip using only nine wires. The D2Pro team gives a few notes to those using their wares. Specifically, these are:

• This is a beta version. Use it at your own risk!
• A d2pro with SPI flash is required
• Existing 13/15/17/19 wire installs are not compatible with this update as the wiring is different

These are D2Pro 9 Wire Firmware Update v0.9b’s features as logged by the D2Pro Team:

• 9 wire installation on d2c!
• Region autodetect: no need to set region jumpers.
• All-new drivecode: no drivecode from other modchips have been used.
• Configurable via d2prog:
• Single layer original disc drive speed
• Dual layer original disc drive speed
• Single layer backup disc drive speed
• Dual layer disc backup drive speed
• Audiofix for Gamecube games
• Region override
• Improved drivecode upload speed: up to 5x faster than other 9 wire solutions

Via D2Pro