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The '''IOP''', more commonly known in the Wii homebrew community as the '''Starlet''', is an ARM core inside the Wii's [[Hollywood]] chip which handles I/O and security functions for the Wii. The IOP is responsible for controlling most of the Wii's hardware and software features which were not present on the GameCube, such as WiFi/Bluetooth support, NAND flash management, and title management ([[ES]]). The IOP also handles disc access when the system is running in Wii mode.
The IOP was primarily developed by [[BroadOn]], and some of its functionality is described in an early 2005 patent published by BroadOn.<ref>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2005/0132217.html</ref>
== IOS ==
''Main article'': [[IOS]]
'''IOP-OS''', commonly abbreviated to '''IOS''', is the official BroadOn/Nintendo OS running on the IOP. It controls the IOP's functionality and communication with the [[Broadway]]. A homebrew alternative to IOS, "mini", has also been made to allow for the creation of completely original Wii software without any dependence on Nintendo/BroadOn code.
== Related components ==
The Wii's [[OTP]] and [https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Hardware/SEEPROM SEEPROM] are also present in the Hollywood chip, and are interfaced with by the IOP for special functionality such as storing console-unique data.
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The IOP was primarily developed by [[BroadOn]], and some of its functionality is described in an early 2005 patent published by BroadOn.<ref>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2005/0132217.html</ref>
== IOS ==
''Main article'': [[IOS]]
'''IOP-OS''', commonly abbreviated to '''IOS''', is the official BroadOn/Nintendo OS running on the IOP. It controls the IOP's functionality and communication with the [[Broadway]]. A homebrew alternative to IOS, "mini", has also been made to allow for the creation of completely original Wii software without any dependence on Nintendo/BroadOn code.
== Related components ==
The Wii's [[OTP]] and [https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Hardware/SEEPROM SEEPROM] are also present in the Hollywood chip, and are interfaced with by the IOP for special functionality such as storing console-unique data.
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[[Category:Wii]]
