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Facts_And_Questions
This page is a general FAQ
Facts and QuestionsQ: Where can I get the latest Dolphin?A: You can only get the latest SVN builds from unofficial compiles or compile the source for yourself Daco: http://www.nyleveia.com/daco/ omegadox (use #2 below if link doesn't work): http://cid-c3b40b7cce647774.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public/DolphinWx?view=details omegadox (2): http://www.jaaku.net/omegadox/DolphinWx nakeee: http://www.cs.huji.ac.il/~elylevy/dolphin/ (linux 32/64 svn builds) For more links to builds by non-devs see: http://www.dolphin-emu.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=19 Q: I get a plugin loading error. How do I fix this?A: See http://www.dolphin-emu.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=1494 Q: How do I get a ROM for Dolphin?A: It is illegal to obtains ROMs you DO NOT OWN, please only rip ROMs from your own game discs that you purchased. See here for instructions. Q: Does this game work? What games are buggy or do not work?A: Please check here: http://forums.ngemu.com/dolphin-discussion/113685-broken-games-list.html and http://forums.ngemu.com/dolphin-discussion/113878-wii-compatibility-list.html, also search around the forums, else you need to try it yourself. Q: I get a TLB Error!A: Sometimes it is not really a TLB error, check your configuration. TLB support will NOT be added to Dolphin for now, see: http://forums.ngemu.com/dolphin-discussion/112179-tlb-fixable-future.html Q: The DirectX plugins fail to loadA: You need to update you DirectX to the latest: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en Q: Audio does not work!A: Not all games have working audio yet, the audio is still in development, see: http://forums.ngemu.com/dolphin-discussion/109797-audio-support-dolphin-read-if-you-new-dolphin.html Q: LLE plugin says it fails to load "dsp_rom.bin" and "dsp_coef.bin"A: You need these 2 files in order to use LLE. They are copyrighted, so they are not included in the dolphin source or builds, sorry. Q: I get an error: "Failed to grab 1GB of contiguous memory"A: you might have a program that tampers with memory of other running programs such as "kaspersky". Q: The game runs very slowA: Do not expect to get high FPS in all games, Dolphin is still in development and needs a fast CPU to run it (a 2-4+ Ghz SSE2-supporting processor, a dual/quad core works even better). Try enabling Dual Core to speed it up. Q: The game fails to boot!A: Not all games are compatible in Dolphin yet, you will have to wait for a fix. Q: The game crashes at a certain partA: Note that the emulator is still in development, so the JIT core is still buggy, so do not expect a game to fully 100% work, disabling Dual Core mode or Optimize Quantizers might fix it. Q: The game crashes, and then Dolphin won't boot anything until I restart my PCA: Try turning "LLE DSP on thread" off in the config window. Q: I want to cheat in a game and/or add a cheat codeA: See http://code.google.com/p/dolphin-cheats-database/wiki/HowTo_Add_your_own_codes. NOTE: The information there is a bit outdated: you do NOT need to decrypt the code before adding it. Q: How do I know if my system supports Dolphin?A: It needs to support SSE2, Pixel Shader 2.0 running Windows XP or higher; Use CPU-Z (http://www.filehippo.com/download_cpuz/) and GPU-Z (http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/) tools to get info about your system. Q: I want to use my XBOX 360 controller under linuxA: See http://forums.ngemu.com/dolphin-discussion/110483-howto-make-xbox360-pad-work-under-gnu-linux.html Q: My game breaks when Dual Core mode is enabledA: Dual Core mode is currently buggy, so some games will break under that mode. Q: What is the difference between x86 and x64?A: x86 is 32bit and x64 is 64bit. x64 version will ONLY run on a 64bit Windows OS (all 64bit Windows OSs have a folder called "C:\Windows\sysWOW64"). The x64bit of Dolphin will have slightly faster emulation speed as to x86 Q: How do I use the Wiimote in Dolphin?A: There are many tutorials online, google "connect a wiimote to a computer with bluetooth", then use the wiimote plugin and check "Use real wiimote". Q: I am having problems running my Wii ROMA: The Wii emulation is in development and buggier than the GC emulation Q: I want to request and/or upload a game saveA: Please do it here: http://forums.ngemu.com/dolphin-discussion/109772-post-your-dolphin-saves-here.html Q: How do I find the source code changes?A: See: http://code.google.com/p/dolphin-emu/source/list Q: I want to report a bug to the dev teamA: See: http://code.google.com/p/dolphin-emu/issues/list, please only report meaningful issues, be sure to check if your issue was already reported! Q: I want to compile dolphin for WindowsA: See http://code.google.com/p/dolphin-emu/wiki/WindowsBuild Q: I want to compile dolphin for LinuxA: See http://code.google.com/p/dolphin-emu/wiki/Linux_dependencies Q: Does Dolphin work on Mac OS X?A: It works in GUI mode for GC games with a joystick (to use keyboard you need to launch DolphinNoGui in a terminal). Wii games can be launched but are not playable, since Wii games use the emulated wiimote, which is currently WIP for non-windows builds. Q: I want to compile dolphin for Mac OS XA: See http://code.google.com/p/dolphin-emu/wiki/MacOSX_Build Q: I get a error saying some OpenGL extensions are not supportedA1: Your video card might not support them, check with http://www.realtech-vr.com/glview/ A2: If you are using a modern NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, try disabling the option "Extension Limit" in the NVIDIA Control Panel (Control Panel > NVIDIA Control Panel). A3: Try updating your video drivers. Q: I am getting an error with the OpenGL pluginA: Your drivers may be outdated and/or your video card does not support To find out your video card: Start > Run > dxdiag Then download the latest drivers off the main site your graphics card's vendor Q: How do I use a real memorycard dump?A: See: http://forums.ngemu.com/dolphin-discussion/113859-how-use-real-memcard-dumps-dolphin.html Q: Will Dolphin support Quad Core?A: See: http://forums.ngemu.com/dolphin-discussion/112972-quadcore.html Note that you can still run dolphin on a quad core, it just won't use all the processing power. Q: How much work have the developers put into this project? How many total lines of code are there in Dolphin?
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Q: When I try to load a game I get the error: Failed to load plugin Plugins\DSP.dll I have that plugin, so why wont it work?
I try to load Super Smash bros. brawl and it says : Can't find "WII/masterkey.bin" where do I get this bin from?
A: You need a wiimasterkey.bin file in order for Dolphin to decrypt the ROM. It is illegal to use one that is not yours, you must rip it from your own Wii console.
No one here can "legally" point to where you can get it. One word:'Google'
Since it is illegal to tell people where to get wiimasterkey.bin, could somebody tell us how to rip it from our own Wii? I know that I have a wii and I'd like to be able to rip a copy of the master key so I can use it.
i get a error saying: direct3d device creation failed
This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.
where do i put my masterkey? and how do i do it.
This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect.
when i open Super smash brothers brawl i get a black screen, any solutions?
What dose it mean when the games are highlighted in blue in the main window?
how the software to support .nrg?i only have .nrg rom,thanks
O.o why when i open game its say SVN R2276:GL:Loading... {after 1 min or 2 } im back and its still on black screen T-T
How i can get masterkey.bin from my own wii???
O.k, How I can to rip my own games? Beacuse I've 6 or 7 games that I'll like to play on dolphin.
I have been trying to play .wad files in dolphin. On windows, the file loads, but then I get the 1 GB of contiguous memory error and it crashes. On linux, it says that my .wad file is not a recognizable ISO file. What do I do???
Q: When I try to load a game I get the error "Incomplete rt2". My configuration is: Win XP SP3, Intel Core2Duo? E8400, GF 8800 GT 512mb (nvidia drivers 185.85, directX 9.0c March 2009, Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable are installed). So what is the problem?
BTW: I'm trying to emulate Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles (WII game)
how do you load wii saves? like a data.bin file
my ps2-usb joypad don't work very well. The analog sticks are recognized and useable in the wiimote plugin settings, but not the buttons! when i try to map controller buttons in wiimote plugin, they don't register, does nothing! i use latest dx versions. Please instruct.
I have masterkey.bin, and whenever I try to load dolphin, it says the configuration is incorrect.....
Look up masterkey.bin download on Google. That's how I got it.
dgauraang you're a pirate, it is illegal to download wii bios from the internet. u have to dump it from your own wii
masterkey.bin is not even close to being a "bios", and furthermore dolphin does not require that file anymore. likely you just have to update directx. go read our forums.