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AKAIO (AceKard All-In-One) is a custom OSMenu for the Acekard R.P.G, Acekard 2/2.1 and Acekard 2i. It's loosely based on the official OSMenu but with many additional features and updated compatibility.

[http://www.acekard.com/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=4022&extra=page%3D1 '''Do not use versions of AKAIO prior to v1.2 on the AK2i'''] 

If you are using an Acekard 2.1 purchased around December 2009, you must use AKAIO v1.7+. Due to an unreported hardware change, saving required an update which was added into AKAIO v1.7. Acekard has since gone back one revision and the Acekard 2.1 manufactured around December 2009 is no longer made or available for order from Team Acekard.

If you are using an older Acekard 2.1 do not run AKAIO v1.8.2. This update (which was pulled after a handful of downloads) contains AP patching code provided by Team Acekard which overwrites the larger bootloader found in older 2.1 cards.

AKAIO v1.8.3, found on some forums, is a '''FAKE''' release. An anonymous user repacked v1.8.2 in the hopes of causing damage to misinformed users.

The latest release is [http://www.akaio.net/forum/download/file.php?id=235 v1.9.0]
[[Image:Akaio1.8.7.jpg|EvoR|right]]
[[Image:AkRPG.jpg|RPG|left]]
[[Image:Ak22.jpg|AK2|left]]
[[Image:Ak2i2.jpg|AK2i|left]]
[[Image:AKAIO_Theme1.4.jpg|right ]]


=='''Features'''==
* Cheat Improvements - R4/XML Cheat File processing, online updating
* Wii Connectivity
* "Future Adaptable" loader support
* Multiple Save Slots per title - with copying between slots
* Slot-2 Integration - EZ3in1 (w/GBA Patching), eWin 2in1, and older FlashAdvance Pro carts
* 1 Root placed Shortcut
* Multi-page Start Menu
* Filetype-based external icon support
* Custom GBA frame support, per-ROM GBA frame support by gameID
* Per-ROM settings for soft-reset/download play/cheats
* Copying/Cutting/Deleting SAV files along with NDS files
* Support for deletion of folders
* Several improvements to 2byte language support
* Expandable Support for multiple language GUI translations (currently 11 official translations)
* SAV backup/restore from within GUI (.SAV<->.BAK)
* Wi-Fi Cheat Database, Savelist.bin, Wi-Fi plugin, and Loader updates with automatic download resume.
* Support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards (currently up to 32GB)
* Two methods of Homebrew Soft-reset (AK2/AK2i)
* NDS "intro" remover
* Automatic anti-piracy patching routines (AK2/AK2i), SMART loader based anti-piracy patching (R.P.G.)
* Autorun on boot of last .NDS file executed
* Support for G.U.I. themes (skins)
* Hide files by extensions, name, and attribute

=='''Installing and updating'''==
===Quick Guide===
# Format the microSD with the [[#Links|Panasonic formatter]].
# Download the [[#Links|current]] version of AKAIO
# Decompress (using WinZIP, WinRAR, 7z, etc) the file and put the '''__aio*''' folder and '''akmenu4.nds''' at the Root (top most directory) of your microSD card
# Insert the microSD card firmly in the non-spring loaded ak2.1 and ak2i. If your microSD slot is spring loaded make sure it "clicks."
# Insert the Acekard firmly into your NDS, again make sure it clicks**.
# Boot up the NDS, select the Acekard from the firmware Slot-1 selection box, and enjoy

'''*'''Please note that the '''__aio''' folder is hidden by in the globalsettings.ini file by default, do not place homebrew or roms in this folder as you will not be able to access them. You can however set the GUI to display all hidden files and folders. The recommended method is to place your files into folders in Root. Never place a file you want to access in the '''__aio''' directory.

'''**'''The AK2i may experience Printed Circuit Board (PCB) contact issues. In these instances the AK2i may fail to be recognized by the NDS Firmware and will not be displayed or the unflashed Acekard logo will be displayed. Other contact issues can happen after AKAIO has been booted causing Homebrew and ROM execution to freeze and/or save reading and writing to fail. Other issues may occur and this information has only been added as a general guide line for possible boot errors.

===Initial AKAIO Setup===
'''Following these procedures allows you to officially complain about compatibility/setup problems'''
# Download the latest AKAIO from the [[#Links|links]] section below. If you have the official firmware installed, delete the '''__ak2''' (or'''__rpg''') folder and the akmenu4.nds from your memory card. Then extract the downloaded compressed archive (using [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7z], etc) and move the included '''__aio''' folder and '''akmenu4.nds''' file to the Root of your microSD card.
# Download the latest loaders from [http://akaio.net/loaders/ the AKAIO loaders page]
# Download the latest Wi-Fi plugin from [http://akaio.net/wifi/ the AKAIO Wi-Fi page]
# Launch and use your up-dated AKAIO install!

===Updating via computer===

====Updating Cheats====
The latest official GBATemp Cheat Database can be found at [http://www.codemasters-project.net/ codemasters-project.net (requires an account)]. AKAIO can use the CHEATS.XML, CHEAT.DAT, or USRCHEAT.DAT format. Download the database of your choice and then place the database in the '''__aio/cheats''' directory. You can have multiple Cheat Database files in your '''__aio/cheats''' directory. Simply re-name each one so that they are not overwritten. (IE: CHEATS-4-10-09.XML, CHEATS-4-30-09.XML).

====Updating Loaders====
The latest [http://akaio.net/loaders/ loaders] should be placed in the '''__aio/loaders''' directory. You can choose to place only the loader for the Acekard you are using. (IE: ak2loader.nds for the AK2/AK2i)

====Updating Wi-Fi Plugin====
The latest [http://akaio.net/wifi/ Wi-Fi Plugin] should be placed in the '''__aio/plugin''' directory.

====Updating Savelist.bin====
The latest [http://akaio.net/data/savelist.bin Savelist.bin] should be placed in the '''__aio''' directory.

===Updating via Wi-Fi===
The Wi-Fi update is intelligent, it will only update the loaders you need. If you wish to remove the R.P.G. loaders from your AKAIO install, the updater will not replace them. If you are experiencing problems while using the Wi-Fi update, make sure SSID is set to public broadcast on your router, as this is required. AKAIO assumes the user has correctly set up the Wi-Fi features in the DS firmware by using a game that connects to Wi-Fi.
<onlyinclude><!-- start of section which gets copied to the WiFi Page -->
====Show on Load====
When in doubt pick this option from the "File to Download" spinbox. After confirmation the user will be presented with a set of choices. Here users can pick what to update, which cheat database Web site to download from, and more.

====Updating Wi-Fi Plugin====
Users can update the Wi-Fi plugin itself. The actual plugin may become outdated as known issues are fixed. A manual install of the most recent plugin may be required in order to use new feature, depending on the version number of your AKAIO install. The most current install of AKAIO includes an updated Wi-Fi plugin. Users can search the loader database for 3 or 5 matching files going back 15 days by adjusting the "Previous Files" option.

====Updating Savelist.bin====
R.P.G. owners can update to the latest "savelist.bin" via Wi-Fi by selecting the "savelist.bin" button in the Wi-Fi Update options window

====Updating Cheats====
Cheats can be updated via Wi-Fi in AKAIO. The Cheat Database updates can be updated by navigating to Start > More > Wifi Update. Select the "Cheats" option from the spin box and select "OK". AKAIO will automatically download and uncompress the newest cheat database.

====Updating Loaders====
The current loaders for the AK2/AK2i and R.P.G. can be downloaded via this Wi-Fi update section. Loaders packaged with each revision of AKAIO are only current at the time of release. The Wi-Fi update will only download the loader for the kit you are using. (IE: ak2loader if you are using the Acekard 2/2.1/2i). Users can search the loader database for 3 or 5 matching files going back 15 days by adjusting the "Previous Files" option.

====Get What's New Text====
Enabling the "Get What's New" feature of the Wi-Fi updater will allow you to see developer's comments before deciding to update.

====Previous Files====
This section allows the user to search for 3 or 5 matching files going back 15 days. The options are No, 3, or 5. The option of 3, for example, will query the server for Wi-Fi plugin or Loader updates going back 15 days. If 3 matches are found the user will be presented with options on which to download and install. This feature can be used when it is deemed necessary to load a previous version.
</onlyinclude><!-- end of section which gets copied to the WiFi Page -->

===Icons===
External icons are supported in AKAIO. They must be in '''BMP format at 32x32x15bpp'''.  Naming conventions are described below.
Mr.[http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=113027 VatoLoco] has compiled icons for the use with the AKAIO, you can find his post [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=99540 here] 
====Per Extension Icons====
Icons named with the extension of the file you wish to associate them with can be placed in the '''__aio/icons''' directory for                    global usage, or your skin's '''/icons''' directory for usage with just that skin ('''__aio/ui/Adv.Evo/icons''').
For example, to use a custom icon for all files with a "TXT" extension, your icon will be named "TXT.BMP."

====Per File Icons====
Specific icons can be assigned to specific files in AKAIO.  Make a standard '''32x32x15bpp''' BMP icon for the file and name it the exact name of the file, but with a .BMP extension. For example, for the file "Bob's homebrew Game.nds", you would use a properly formatted BMP file named "Bob's homebrew Game.BMP."

'''Make sure to place these icons in the same directory as the file you are assigning them to'''.

===GBA Frames===
GBA Frames are supported in AKAIO as of v1.5. They must be in '''BMP format at 256x192x16bpp'''. Place the BMP named with the internal game ID of the GBA ROM in the '''__aio/frames''' directory. The internal game ID can be found using the "internal" view of AKAIO.

===Plugins===
AKAIO supports plug-ins, however due to a lack of community interest most of the plug-in features were removed from AKAIO. Currently AKAIO only features a single plug-in used for Wi-Fi features including wireless system file updates.

===='''Wi-Fi Plug-in'''====
*wfplugin (Wi-Fi)

The Wi-Fi Plugin ('''wfplugin.ak4''') found in '''__aio/plugin''' is used for all Wi-Fi updates. Do not remove this file if you wish to make use of the WI-FI updates. This file has nothing to do with Wi-Fi features found in ROMs and Homebrew.

To update the plug-in navigate to '''Start > More > Wifi Update'''  which will bring up the Wi-Fi Update Window. For more information, features, and options in relation to this feature please view the [[#Updating_via_Wi-Fi|Wi-Fi]] section above! If you are having problems connecting via Wi-Fi, enable "Broadcast SSID" on your wireless router.

As of 5/3/2011 the Wi-Fi plug-in features NDS/GBA online save back-up and restoration, better known as Cloud Saving. Once the Wi-Fi plug-in is updated to the 5/3/2011 release or later, this feature can be accessed by selecting Show on Load from the File to Download spinbox. Once the AKAIO updater box appears click on the Save Mgr. button (press X). AKAIO will then display a directory listing of the microSD contents. Navigate to a NDS .SAV file and tap the OK button (press A) to begin the upload process. Save files can also be downloaded back to your microSD card, tap the Switch UL/DL button (Press X) to change modes. 

All files are stored at AKAIO.net and each user has been given a set amount of storage space as determined by Smiths. Files are stored via MAC address so it is impossible to download files uploaded from a different NDS console.

Due to issues with the DSWifiLib this feature may not work for all users, as some routers have problems with the method being used (creating new sockets for each transfer). Most users should be able to upload/download 2-5 files in succession before problems occur.

===Interface Theme (Skins)===
Skins allow you to customize the look of the AKAIO menu. Skins can be downloaded from [http://skin.acekard.com Acekard], [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?dlcategory=21 GBATemp], and [http://www.ndsthemes.com/themes/title/ak2 NDSThemes]. Skins are installed by placing the appropriate files into the '''__aio/ui''' directory. To use a new skin select it from the options located at '''Start > System Options > Interface Themes'''.
{{:AKAIO_Globalsettings}}

===Savelistex.bin===
If you are updating AKAIO on an AK R.P.G. please backup and replace the '''savelistex.bin''' file. This file contains save information in association with the files on your microSD/NAND. If you do not back it up, the next time you lauch your updated AK R.P.G., this file will be created and blank save file data will be stored for each of your files. After you play a ROM and then reboot your NDS, the cached save data for the file you last launched will overwrite the old save as the new '''savelistex.bin''' file has told the firmware that no previous save existed. To avoid this behavior always copy/paste your old '''savelistex.bin''' file into your new AKAIO update so that your old saves are preserved.

=='''Start Menu'''==
The Start Menu can be accessed by pressing Start or click on the word "Start" on the touchscreen

===Start Menu Options===
[[Image:AkAIO start menu.jpg|thumb]]
*Copy 
*Cut
*Delete
*Paste
*[[#System Options|System Options]]
*[[#Properties|Properties]]
*[[#Cheats|Cheats]]
*More ->
*[[#3in1 FAS1 Slot-2 Support|3in1/FAS1]]
*[[#Wi-Fi Update|Wifi Update]]
*[[#Help|Help]]
*<- Back

=='''System Options'''==
'''Start > System Options''' 

Use the L/R buttons or click the on-screen arrows to navigate between different "tabs."

===(Tab 1) System Options===

'''Interface Theme (SKINS)'''
*This spinbox will allow you to choose a skin based on which themes you have placed in your '''__aio/ui''' directory. 

'''Interface Language'''
Ordered as they appear in AKAIO

*English
*Spanish
*French
*Italian
*Japanese
*Korean
*Dutch
*Norwegian
*Polish
*Swedish
*Thai
*T Chinese
*Brazilian Portuguese
*S. Chinese
*Czech
*German

New languages may be added to AKAIO, when they are made available. This list is subject to change with each release.

'''Brightness'''
*Settings are 1, 2, 3, or 4. This is a NDS Lite only feature. Clicking the "light bulb" which may be included with your theme and/or using the R-Trigger can also adjust the brightness.

'''Set file list type'''
*This spinbox controls which file extensions are listed while browsing directories on your Acekard. Options are NDS, NDS + SAV, NDS/SAV/BAK, or ALL

'''Icon Animation'''
*This selection will enable or disable the pulsing animation of icons in the file browser.

===(Tab 2) Interface Settings===

'''Scroll Speed'''
*This spinbox changes the speed of the file list vertical scrolling. Options are Fast, Medium, or Slow.

'''File List Style'''
*Options are File Name, Internal Name, Sm. Icon, Sm. Icon Internal, or Text List. Clicking the SELECT button while in the main GUI will also adjust this setting in real-time. Please note that "Internal Name" will show Japanese ROM information for "J" language roms no matter the language setting.
'''Cheat Scrolling'''
*Some people don't like the cheat scrolling, so you can disable it here. Notes will still scroll, however.

'''Cheat Scrolling Speed'''
*This will control the speed at which cheats notes will scroll across the interface. Options are Fast, Medium, and Slow.

'''Show Hidden Files'''
*Allows the user to show/hide files based on their attritrubte or settings. Options are Disabled or Enabled.

'''Hide File Extensions'''
*Hides the file extension from view (ie: .txt, .sav, .nds, etc) as stored in the Globalsettings.ini. Options are Disabled or Enabled.

'''Inverted Touch Scrolling'''
*This option enables or disables inverted touch screen scrolling. When enabled the screen will scroll down when the stylus slides up, when disabled the screen will scroll down when the stylus slides down.

===(Tab 3) File System Settings===

'''Trim ROM when copying'''
*Options are Disabled or Enabled.

'''Copy/Cut SAV with ROM'''
*Copies/cuts/pastes the .sav (and save slots, if applicable) when the ROM is moved to another directory by using the GUI's Cut/Copy/Paste. Options are Disabled or Enabled.

'''Delete SAV with ROM'''
*Deletes the .sav (and save slots, if applicable) when the corresponding ROM is deleted. Options are Enabled or Disabled.

'''Save Ext.'''
*the Save Extension defaults to ".sav" which is standard amongst other flash carts. If you have existing ".nds.sav" files, you can highlight them and select their "Properties" to enable the "Save Extension" button. This button will convert all ".nds.sav" files (including save slots) to ".sav" (and vice-versa) for the title selected, assuming you set the AKAIO save property option to .sav. Options are .sav or .nds.sav.

===(Tab 4) Default Patch Options===

These are the global patch settings. Per-game settings are also available by highlighting a ROM and pressing Y. With this method you can leave on the patches and then if a game fails to load, set its per-game patch settings to Disabled. Patches enter an area of RAM which may be used by the game itself. This is the reason that some games fail to load with certain patches enabled.

'''DS Download Play'''
*This selection controls the cart-to-cart download playability between ROMs. It can be set to Disabled or Enabled. 

'''Soft-Reset'''
*AKAIO D-Pad combination is '''L+R+B+A+Down''' while actively using a ROM. This option must be turned on globally to make use of the Homebrew soft-reset feature.

'''Cheat Code Usage'''
*This setting allows the ROMs to use AR cheats. It can be set to Disabled or Enabled. 

'''Autorun'''
*Autorun will run the last loaded .NDS file as soon as the AK boots to the AKAIO firmware. '''hold down B at startup to cancel autorun'''. It can be set to Disabled or Enabled.

'''Select Cheat Database'''
*This option allows the user to select which cheat file to use. Renaming older cheat files placed in the '''__aio/cheats''' directory will allow the user to make a selection from multiple cheat files.

'''Homebrew Reset Type'''
*AKAIO D-Pad combination is '''L+R+B+A+Down''' while actively using most Homebrew. The user can set 1 of 2 Homebrew soft-reset hooking methods. 1 method may work better than another for some Homebrew files, neither method is perfect or supported 100% of the time.

'''Bypass AntiPiracy'''
*This option will bypass the new AP features currently used by NDS ROMs. As of AKAIO 1.8.2 this option is enabled by default, does not break DS Download Play, and is not latency dependent.

=='''Properties'''==
[[Image:Rom.jpg|right]]
The properties of various items can be displayed depending on the file type selection. To view properties navigate to '''Start > Properties''' or highlight a file (select it) and press Y.

===MicroSD Card===
Selecting the "MicroSD Card" icon in the top most menu of AKAIO and then choosing to view its properties will reveal the Disk Capacity, Used Space, and Free Space of the loaded media.

===GBA Game===
Selecting the "GBA Game" option in the top most menu of AKAIO will reveal that the user can use A to boot in GBA mode or L+A to boot in NDS (PassMe) mode. This option icon is not present on a DSI.

===GBA Save===
Selecting a GBA save will reveal the file name, the last change date, and the file size. The "Save Ext." button is currently programmed to alter .NDS saves only. Pressing it here will result in your GBA save being renamed to .gba.nds.sav.

===GBA ROM===
This selection displays the GBA system generic icon, the file name, the last change date, and the file size in MB. Available buttons are to create a shortcut (press X) and flash to NOR (press Y).

===Shortcut===
A shortcut's properties selection displays the ROM icon and Internal text name as well as the fact that the file is a shortcut.

===NDS Save===
Save file extensions can be converted by using the "Save Ext." button found here. Simply set the save extension behavior (.nds.sav or .sav) in the '''System Options''' as well as enabling NDS + SAV as the "Set file list type" view (hotkey: R+Y). Then navigate to your NDS save file, highlight it, and press Y ('''Start > Properties'''). Click on the "Save Ext." button and then click "Yes" (press A) to confirm your decision. The save file has now been renamed automatically for you. This is not a batch process; each file must be renamed one at a time.

===NDS ROM===
This selection displays the .NDS Icon, Internal Header (the three lines of text that come with each game), the .NDS Name, Last Change Date, File Size, Save Type, and Game Code. Button availability may be limited the NDS ROMs only, some features will not display with .NDS homebrew files.

====Cheats Button====
Should you be using a .DAT file for cheats (by default, USRCHEAT.DAT is included) and the title you are viewing the information of has cheats, a "Cheats" button will be visible on the ROM Info Window as well. You can press the button or hit SELECT to access the cheat list.
This button will not appear if you are using a .XML file for cheats.

====Shortcut Button====
A shortcut can be created for any .NDS file, Homebrew file, .GBA file, or any Folder by pressing X on the Properties Window or clicking this button. A shortcut will then be displayed in your Root directory. You are able to have only one shortcut at a time, and using the option again on another file will replace the shortcut. You can remove a shortcut by selecting its properties (Y) and pressing X.

====Rom Settings Button====
At the .NDS Properties Window, press Y to launch the ROM Info Window. In this options window you can change individual settings for each game. The "default" setting makes use of settings stored globally using the "(Tab 4) Default Patch Options" tab. Options are Default or Disabled.

'''Save Type'''
*This options allows you to manually configure the save type for each ROM. Options are Unknown/Auto, No Save, 4k, 64k, 512k, 2M, 4M, 8M, 16M, 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M.

'''Select Save Slot''' 
*Options are Default or Slot 1-9. By setting a different slot the user can save their games with up to 9 different save files.

'''DS Download Play'''
*Options are Disabled or Enabled. This selection controls the cart-to-cart download playability between ROMs. Options are Default, Disabled, or Enabled.

'''Soft-Reset'''
*AKAIO D-Pad combination is L+R+B+A+Down while actively using a Rom or Homebrew. Options are Default, Disabled, or Enabled.

'''Cheat/Action Replay'''
*This option allows the user to make use of the cheat file set in the "settings" tab. Options are Default, Disabled, or Enabled.

'''Rumble level'''
*Options are Default, Off, Low, Medium, or High. This option is not available on the DSi.

'''Bypass AntiPiracy'''
*Options are Default or Disabled.

'''Slot Copy Button'''
*Additionally, a Slot Copy button appears in a ROM's Info Window.  This opens up a sub-window allowing you to copy .SAV files from the slot that is currently being used to any other slot.  Should a file already exist for your target slot, an asterisk ('''*''') will appear next to its name.

===NDS Homebrew===
This selection displays the Homebrew Icon, Internal Header (up to three lines of text that can come with each Homebrew), the Homebrew file name, Last Change Date, and File Size.

====Shorcut Button====
The shortcut button functions as previously described.

====Rom Settings====
The only option available to Homebrew are related to soft-reset. The options are Default, Disabled, IRQ Hook, or SWI Hook.

=='''Cheats'''==
[[Image:Cheat.jpg|right]]To access the Cheat Window, press '''Start > Cheats''' or Touch the Cheat button on the .NDS properties screen.

===How to Enable Cheats===
Begin by enabling cheats. '''The cheat patch needs to be enabled or else the cheats will not work'''. The patch can be enabled globally at '''Start > System Options > [[#(Tab 4) Default Patch Options|Default Patch Options]]'''. Cheats can also be disabled/enabled on a per-Rom basis by viewing the [[#Rom Settings Button|properties]] of the ROM and clicking on the '''Rom Settings''' button.

Open the Cheat Window (as stated above) and you will see cheat codes that are not sorted into folders first, followed by folders, in a list. Folders can be expanded by pressing the A button while it is highlighted or by clicking on the folder. Pressing the A button or clicking on a cheat while a it is highlighted will enable that cheat, or disable it if it is already enabled. '''Pressing the Start or Select button will save and exit, something you must do.'''

===Cheat Window Options===
There are two options, Rebuild (X Button), and  Sel. DB "Select Database" (Y Button).

====Rebuild====
The Rebuild button will disable all cheats, and then make Cheat Code files per-ROM. Each time you update the Cheats DB you should rebuild the CC file. This will enable the new games to not only use the cheats but build each game a file which allows for faster cheat access.

====Select Database====
This lets you chose which Database you use in the '''__aio/cheats''' directory. The benefit of this is the option to have the compiled database and a custom or older version in there too.

===Hotkeys===
While in-game, cheats are enabled by default on loading.  Press start+select+down to disable cheats.  Start+select+up reenables them.

=='''3in1 FAS1 Slot-2 Support'''==
Thanks to the [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=112988 awesome support of users], started by [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=111084 Another World], EZ 3in1 units were donated to [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=29491 Normmatt] and [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=10318 Smiths].  With working units, progress was made on optimizing the 3in1 integration of the Acekard menu. Please check [[AKAIO ROM Compatibility|AKAIO ROM Compatibility]] article for GBA compatibility information.

Settings:
'''Start > More > 3in1/FAS1'''
*Rumble level - Off/Low/Medium/High
*NOR Mode - Auto/Always
*Backup GBA save at startup - Disabled/Enabled
*Prompt before Save/Load - Disabled/Enabled
*GBA Universal sleep - Disable/Enabled ('''L+R+Start: Sleep and Select+Start: Wake up''')
*Dump SRAM (Y) - This button will make a full back-up dump of the 3in1 SRAM and store it in ROOT as sram-date-time.sav (IE: sram-2011-09-06-14-36-46.sav)
*Blank NOR - This button will erase the NOR, essentially making it appear unflashed

The NOR mode auto setting will send any GBA ROM 16MB or less to PSRAM, while the "always" setting will flash every GBA ROM to NOR.
Prompt before Save/Load will prompt the user for a "Yes/No" response before loading or saving any GBA .SAV files. This is the recommend way to use your GBA expansion cart without loss of .SAV data.

===FAS1===
[http://code.google.com/p/fas1/ FAS1] is a homebrew written by [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=10318 Smiths] based off of [http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=8682 tftpds] (by Sten Larsson and Gustav Munkby). It's for users of older FlashAdvance Pro Slot-2 cartridges who wish to flash programs to their kit from within the AKAIO menu.

Currently the Flash Advance/Flash Advance Pro 128/256 versions should be supported. There is no support for the Visoly Flash Advance Turbo or other Flash Advance versions. Flash2Advance USB Linker users could gain support if the [http://www.koders.com/c/fidC5AEE87302951FF4854331F1B326B3ADEEC05D48.aspx F2A library] was added to FAS1, currently there are no plans to do this.

===FAS1 Usage===
The menu for FAS1 Options will only function if you have a FlashAdvance Cartridge in Slot-2. 

*Set .GBA/.BIN/.SAV files as visible in your file listing
*Allow you to select a .GBA/.BIN file and flash it to the cartridge in Slot-2 (.BIN = PogoShell)
*Select a .SAV file to flash to SRAM Bank 1 of the FlashAdvance Cartridge
*Use the Key Combo '''L+B+A''' while highlighting '''Slot2 Card''' in the Root file listing to back up SRAM Bank 1 (backs up to '''/SAVES/''' directory as BANK1.SAV)
*Allows users to choose which of the 4 64KB SRAM banks to use.
*Can dump the full 256KB SRAM file for manipulation with [http://filetrip.net/f26156-SRAM-Explorer-for-Pogoshell-v2-0-B4.html SRAM EXplorer] by LeStat.

Note: The "Use Flash Advance Features" is always set to "Disabled" upon AKAIO startup.

===EZ-Flash 3in1===
AKAIO supports native loading of GBA games into an EZ 3in1. If the EZ 3in1 is detected, AKAIO will display your GBA ROM files, otherwise they remain hidden from view. If an EZ 3in1 is detected, and a GBA ROM was last flashed, AKAIO will display a "GBA" icon. If the EZ 3in1 is detected, an a DS PassME ROM was last flashed, AKAIO will display a "GBA Flash Linker" icon. GBA games are launched by pressing A, at which point AKAIO will auto patch for SRAM saving and flash it to the NOR or PSRAM of the EZ 3in1 depending on your settings and the game's file size. SRAM save patching is not always successful, users may need to make use of an application like GBATA to patch older save types to SRAM. PassME games must be flashed to NOR first and then these games can by launched by pressing L+A (Boots to NDS mode). The save file for the game will be loaded/saved depending on user settings. The next time a GBA game is launched SRAM is overwritten as the EZ 3in1 shares an SRAM bank for saves. Make sure to back-up your save files!
*NOTE: If an EZ-Flash 3in1 was purchased more recently then it may be a "3in1+" and will require AKAIO 1.5+ to function fully. This includes the browser support and rumble support. GBA ROM flashing and playback has been supported on the new 3in1+ since AKAIO 1.3 Final. ROMs will not launch after being flashed to the 3in1+, due to hardware changes between the different versions of the 3in1. After the flashing process the GBA BIOS logo will freeze, simply reboot and select the gamepack from the NDS firmware menu.

===EWin 2in1===
AKAIO supports the EWin 2in1 unit in similar ways to the 3in1.

===FlashAdvance Pro===
The FlashAdvance Pro is supported via FAS1 integration.

=='''Help'''==
'''Start > More > Help''' displays information on the various button shortcut combinations. This window will usually also display the current build of the AKAIO firmware which is running. The icon in the upper-right hand corner can be used to shut down your NDS by single-clicking on it. Holding L and X will load a secret, yet unfinished, snake game. While various BETA Testing Team members have requested a scripting language, as of the current build of AKAIO, there is no way to write custom games for the Help dialog box.

{{:DMA Mode}}

=='''Real Time Save and In Game Guide'''==
These features are not planned for future inclusion into the AKAIO firmware. We recommend that you drop an e-mail to [mailto:acekard@gmail.com acekard@gmail.com] and bug the Acekard team instead.

=='''In Progress'''==
Nothing here is guaranteed, but it's always nice to let people know what's the focus:
*Make tabs store childwindows instead of just spinboxes.
*Better Font Support
*Integrating many of Yellow Wood Goblins's changes, based on his R.P.G. loader.

=='''Betas'''==
Public Betas appear from time to time and will '''only''' be released on the [http://normmatt.com/forum/ Official AKAIO Forum].  '''They are not to be mirrored anywhere''', and are unsupported.  Bug reports are welcome, though.

Private Betas offered by [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=29491 Normmatt] in the official [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?dynamic=62 GBATemp #acekard IRC channel] are '''not for public use'''. They are '''never''' to be handed out, mirrored, or requested!

=='''Main Authors'''==
*[http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=29491 Normmatt] - Kiwi. Low-level + Loader man.
*[http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=10318 Smiths] - Drinks a lot + Wifi/GUI mods + customer support.
*[http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showuser=85543 gelu] - Kept the Acekard R.P.G. useful.
*[http://gbatemp.net/u235818-ywg Yellow Wood Goblin] - Keeps gelu's firmware updated.

=='''Main WIKI Contributors'''==
*[http://gbatemp.net/u111084-another-world Another World] - Wrote a vast majority of the AKAIO WIKI article and was the sole maintainer for over a year.
*[http://gbatemp.net/u113027-vatoloco VatoLoco] – co-wrote many early revisions of the AKAIO WIKI article, maintains AKAIO images.
*[http://gbatemp.net/u243748-tk-saturn tk_saturn] - recoded the AKAIO WIKI article and better organized the FAQ section.

{{:External Links}}

{{:AKAIO FAQs}}
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