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'''GD-ROM''' dumping guide. See [[GD-R Dumping Guide|here]] for information about dumping GD-R (recordable) discs. | '''GD-ROM''' dumping guide. See [[GD-R Dumping Guide|here]] for information about dumping GD-R (recordable) discs. | ||
GD discs were used by the Sega Dreamcast | GD discs were used by the Sega Dreamcast console and Sega NAOMI, Sega NAOMI 2, Sega Chihiro, and Triforce arcade systems. | ||
The discs contain two distinct areas, a Low Density Area ("LD Area") and a High Density Area ("HD Area"), physically separated by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GD-ROM#/media/File:Gdrom.jpg ring]. You'll need to dump both areas of the disc, each requiring different drive models and methods. | The discs contain two distinct areas, a Low Density Area ("LD Area") and a High Density Area ("HD Area"), physically separated by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GD-ROM#/media/File:Gdrom.jpg ring]. You'll need to dump both areas of the disc, each requiring different drive models and methods. | ||
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==LD Area== | ==LD Area== | ||
'''Tools''' | '''Tools''' | ||
* | * [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: CD|CD-ROM compatible disc drive]] | ||
* | * Windows, Linux, or macOS computer | ||
* [https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF/releases MPF application] (includes Redumper) | * [https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF/releases MPF application] (includes Redumper) | ||
'''Dumping''' | '''Dumping''' | ||
The LD Area is formatted like a standard CD-ROM, so should be dumped using the standard [[Disc Dumping Guide (MPF)]] | The LD Area is formatted like a standard CD-ROM, so should be dumped using the standard [[Disc Dumping Guide (MPF)]]. The CD-ROM profile should be selected in MPF. | ||
==HD Area== | ==HD Area== | ||
'''Tools''' | '''Tools''' | ||
* | * [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility: GD-ROM|GD-ROM compatible disc drive]] | ||
* Windows or Linux computer | * Windows or Linux computer | ||
* [https://github.com/MoriGM/dreamdump/releases dreamdump app] | * [https://github.com/MoriGM/dreamdump/releases dreamdump app] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:50, 19 February 2026
GD-ROM dumping guide. See here for information about dumping GD-R (recordable) discs.
GD discs were used by the Sega Dreamcast console and Sega NAOMI, Sega NAOMI 2, Sega Chihiro, and Triforce arcade systems.
The discs contain two distinct areas, a Low Density Area ("LD Area") and a High Density Area ("HD Area"), physically separated by a ring. You'll need to dump both areas of the disc, each requiring different drive models and methods.
LD Area
Tools
- CD-ROM compatible disc drive
- Windows, Linux, or macOS computer
- MPF application (includes Redumper)
Dumping
The LD Area is formatted like a standard CD-ROM, so should be dumped using the standard Disc Dumping Guide (MPF). The CD-ROM profile should be selected in MPF.
HD Area
Tools
- GD-ROM compatible disc drive
- Windows or Linux computer
- dreamdump app
Dumping
- Open command line interface app
- cd (change directory) to the location of the dreamdump app.
- Dump with the following command: dreamdump disc --drive="[drive letter]" --image-name=""