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layout: devinfo
app: F-WRITER
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category: [Nitro EVA]
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altname: F-WRITER
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        F-WRITER is a factory tool used to flash DS firmware. This program is a variant of Nitro EVA. The only known F-WRITER is for Korean firmware, though versions for the World and iQue regions likely exist. It comes with the following tests:<br><br>

<b><code>EVALUATION MENU:</code></b><br>
<code> - SOUND</code>, Plays some simple sound effects and music to test the speakers
<br><code> - NVRAM</code>, Reads and writes system settings, and displays WiFi board + firmware  info
<br><code> - PMIC</code>, Tests power management chip (controls power and backlight)<br><br>

<b><code>TEST PROGRAM:</code></b><br>
<code> - IPL2 REWRITE</code>, Flashes and sets up the Korean firmware on the DS lite
<br><code> - USER INFO SET</code>, Sets the system settings to factory default<br><br>

<b><code>EVALUATION MENU:</code></b><br>
<code> - NTR CONFIG</code>, Displays the current system settings
<br><code> - ROM HEADER</code>, Display cartridge header info<br>

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        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Evaluation Menu - Nvram.png">
        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Test Program - Ipl2 Rewrite.png">
        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Test Program - Ipl2 Rewrite Overwrite.png">
        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Test Program - Ipl2 Rewrite NG.png">
        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Test Program - User Info Set.png">
        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Test Program - User Info Set OK.png">
        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Checker Menu - Set Sequence.png">
        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Checker Menu - Configuration.png">
        <img src="{{ site.imgdir }}{{ page.app }}/screenshots/F-WRITER - Test Program - Ipl2 Rewrite Writing.png"></div>