Used for running Atmosphere on a hidden SD partition to keep your internal memory clean.
Hekate does not include boot options by default; you must manually add them or download a template from sources like the NH Switch Guide .
[CFW - emuMMC] fss0=atmosphere/package3 emummcforce=1 kip1patch=nosigchk icon=bootloader/res/icon_payload.bmp Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Used for running Atmosphere on your internal system memory. CTCaer/hekate - A GUI based Nintendo Switch Bootloader hekate_ipl.ini-setup
: Any section in brackets (e.g., [CFW - emuMMC] ) represents a launch option that will appear in the Hekate "Launch" menu.
: Use { } for menu captions and # for comments. Essential Configuration Keys Used for running Atmosphere on a hidden SD
The file is divided into sections, each serving a specific purpose:
According to the official Hekate documentation on GitHub , these are the most common keys used in the [config] section: Typical Value Automatically boots a specific entry index on startup. 0 (Disabled) bootwait How many seconds Hekate waits before autobooting. 3 autonogc Prevents burning game cartridge slot fuses. 1 (Enabled) backlight Sets the screen brightness for the Hekate menu. 100 updater2p Enables Hekate to update itself from the SD card. 1 Standard Boot Entry Examples Copied to clipboard Used for running Atmosphere on
The file is the primary configuration file for the Hekate bootloader on the Nintendo Switch. It resides in the /bootloader/ folder on your SD card root and is responsible for defining how the console boots, whether into Custom Firmware (CFW), Linux, or a "Stock" mode. Core File Structure