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 The most basic information necessary for verifying a game dump are the hashes/fingerprints generated from the ROM file as well as the dumping tool including hardware, firmware, and software version. The most basic information necessary for verifying a game dump are the hashes/fingerprints generated from the ROM file as well as the dumping tool including hardware, firmware, and software version.
  
-**You can use [[https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/931/|GameHeader]] to get all this info in one go, on Windows (or Linux/macOS using wine/mono)**. Or you can use common/built-in utilities:+**You can use [[https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/931/|GameHeader]] to get all this info in one go, on Windows (or Linux/macOS using wine/mono), or a common tool like 7-Zip, HashTab or HxD**. Or you can use built-in utilities:
  
 Size/hashes: Size/hashes:
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 PCB photos are an important, but often overlooked aspect of preservation. Along with providing some evidence that the game is genuine, they also help with verifying version numbers, manufacturing dates, and documenting component usage across games. PCB photos are an important, but often overlooked aspect of preservation. Along with providing some evidence that the game is genuine, they also help with verifying version numbers, manufacturing dates, and documenting component usage across games.
  
-Photos should include all sides of packaging, physical media, and the PCB, with all text clearly readable, including any imprinted/stamped text and any serials on ROM chips hidden under batteries. You may need to take photos at an angle to capture some of this information. However taking apart DS/3DS carts to get PCB photos is generally unnecessary.+Photos should include all sides of packaging, physical media, and the PCB, with all text clearly readable, including any imprinted/stamped text and any serials on ROM chips hidden under batteries. You may need to take photos at an angle to capture some of this information. However taking apart DS/3DS carts to get PCB photos is generally unnecessary. If possible, details/other labels that are underneath labels should also be photographed.
  
 ==== Common dump info structure ==== ==== Common dump info structure ====
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 Game name: Game name:
  
-Dump tool: +Dumper (person who dumped the ROM): 
 +Affiliation (if applicable): 
 +Dump tool:
 Dump date (YYYY-MM-DD): Dump date (YYYY-MM-DD):
 Dump logs: Dump logs:
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