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=== note on Clip rework ===
== How to make a nor backup ==
* Fat PS3 only: refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper
1 place a blank micro SD card into the e3 flasher and use the following settings: switch 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3 should be in the up position, switch 4, 5 & 6 should also be down.
: on slim models [[CECH-20xx]]/[[Motherboard_Revisions#DYN-001|DYN-001]], [[CECH-21xx]]/[[Motherboard_Revisions#SUR-001|SUR-001]], [[CECH-25xx]]/[[Motherboard_Revisions#JTP-001|JTP-001]] & [[Motherboard_Revisions#JSD-001|JSD-001]], [[CECH-30xx]]/[[Motherboard_Revisions#KTE-001|KTE-001]] the SMD filter condensator(s) on VCC line and pullup resistor(s) on RY/BY line are not uncomfortably in the way demanding clip-remodelling.


http://s165.photobucket.com/user/playerkp420/media/IMAG0298.jpg.html <br />
2 while in the xmb press the start button on the flasher and backup process will begin. if the flasher has been installed correctly you will see each light progess on the indicator from 0% to 100% percent. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)
http://s165.photobucket.com/user/playerkp420/media/IMAG0299.jpg.html <br />
http://s165.photobucket.com/user/playerkp420/media/IMAG0300.jpg.html <br />
http://s165.photobucket.com/user/playerkp420/media/IMAG0301.jpg.html <br />


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== **Checking your nor backups for errors* ==


===E3 Flasher Switches Explained===
(if you have updated the flasher or recently purchased one you will see three backups on the microSD card bkpps30.bin, bkpps31.bin & bkpps32.bin and the e3flasher text log file.
after making sure the file size of each backup is 16.0 MB (16,777,216 bytes) and you have checked them throughly with flowrebuilder rename your chosen file to bkpps3.bin)


switch 1. only works if the NOR Tristate wire has been soldered, this is used for brick recovery. up = on / down = off and must be selected while the console is off.<br />
== E3 Nor dump checker ==
switch 2. is used for dual booting and only works if the dual boot wire has been soldered to SBCE. up = e3 nor chip / down = ps3 nor chip.<br />
[http://www.multiupload.com/RV3PN9GVTA E3 Nor Dump Checker V1.0.exe (521.7 KB)] <br />
switch 3. sets the e3 flasher into read or write mode. up = read from selected nor chip / down = write to selected nor chip.<br />
Article: http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/11/released-e3-nor-dump-checker-v1-0-released-tested/
switch 4. selects whether to read from the microSD card or nor chip on the e3 flasher. up = read from nor chip on e3 flasher / down = read from microSD card.<br />
switch 5. used to select which chip the flasher should read or write to. up = chip onboard the e3 flasher / down = chip on ps3.<br />
switch 6. is lock or unlock? i have no idea what this actually does. i just leave it in the down position. which seems to work!<br />


{| class="wikitable sortable"
=== Quick bulletproof test ===
|-
! FLASH FUN <br /> PS3 MODE !! CFW <br /> OFW  !! BACKUP <br /> PROGRAM  !! OB FLASH <br /> MICRO SD  !! OB FLASH <br /> PS3 FLASH  !! UNLOCK <br /> LOCK !! EXPLANATION
|-
| DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || When start is pressed data stored on the ps3 nor chip will be copied to the microSD card. a file called bkpps3.bin will be created, or three files bkpps30.bin, bkpps31.bin, bkpps32.bin if you have a latest update from e3
|-
| DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || UP || DOWN || When start is pressed data stored on the e3 nor chip will be copied to the microSD card. a file called bkpe3.bin will be created.
|-
| DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || When start is pressed data stored on the microSD card to the wrote ps3 nor chip, a file named bkpps3.bin must be present. make sure you have a good backup before writing.
|-
| DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN ||  When start is pressed data stored on the microSD card will be wrote to the e3 nor chip, a file named bkpe3.bin must be present.
|-
| UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || e3 recovery mode, if console is bricked! nor tristate wire must be soldered. a file named bkpps3.bin must be on the microSD card.
|-
| UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || e3 recovery mode, if e3 nor is bricked! nor tristate wire must be soldered. a file named bkpe3.bin must be on the microSD card.
|-
| UP || DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || e3 recovery mode, if console is bricked. nor tristate wire soldered and you have dual boot options this setting will duplicate data from the e3 nor chip to the ps3 nor chip.
|-
| DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || Used for dual booting, dual boot wire must be soldered. when up is selected the console will boot using data stored on the e3 nor chip. if down is selected the console will boot using data stored on the ps3 nor chip
|-
| DOWN || DOWN || UP || UP || UP || UP || Used to update the e3 flasher, update.bin must be stored on the microSD card
|-
|}


TechnoDon working on wiki.. do not delete!
does not test:
* bootldr (corrupted binary not detected)
* metldr (corrupted binary not detected)
* bootldr size (both under- and oversize not detected)
* metldr size (both under- and oversize not detected)
* cISD (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* cCSD (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_prg0 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_prg1 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_pkg0 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_pkg1 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* eEID (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* cvtrm (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* CELL_EXTNOR_AREA (didn't catch brick-byte error)


== n00b GUIDE: Downgrade from 3.56 - 4.21 OFW to 3.55 OFW w/ E3 Flasher via {{RogeroFirmware}} ==
partly test:
NOTE: This is '''NOT''' my tutorial. It is a compiled version of various articles written in PSDEVWIKI.<br />
* ROS0 (but didn't catch brick-byte error)
With special guidance from '''domelec''' and '''eussNL'''. Thank you for your patience.<br />
* ROS1 (but didn't catch brick-byte error)
All credits goes to PSDEVWIKI, domelec, eussNL and #ps3downgrade community. And also Rogero for his awesome CFW.
<br />
<br />


===E3 Hardware Installation video w eng subs===
does test:
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9ZnSobfYcw PHAT]<br />
* headerprefix ("00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00")
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHNw2E4tU6c&feature=related SLIM]<br />
* header ("00 00 00 00 AC 0F FF E0 00 00 00 00 AD DE EF BE")
* header ("FI.I")
* headersuffix "(FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF")
* filetable ("saceru_eoldare.." etc.)


Once hardware installation is done check that E3 Flasher LIGHTS UP when PS3 is turned on. Then turn it off.<br />
Conclusion : '''USELESS''', brickdumps will still show as 'valid'. <br />
During any of the below processes, should BLUE LED not light up as stated, read [[Error_Codes]]
Recommendation: use Flowrebuilder instead and common sense like mentioned on [[Hardware_flashing#Generic_Warning|Hardware flashing]] page.


===How to update E3 Flasher===
==== Added 22 nov 2011 ====
# Insert blank microSD via any microSD card reader into PC.<br />
  ''New E3 flasher update released, it will backup bios 3 times automatically.
# Download  [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/2011.10.28%20E3%20Flasher%20Samsung%20Update_Multi_consoles/update.bin update.bin (Samsung update Multi consoles)], put the file in root directory of microSD and place the prepared SD card in the TF/SD slot of the E3<br />
  We suggest user verify those bios with E3 Nor dump checker, to assure the backup bios is no erro.''
# Check E3 Flasher: Make sure switches 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3, 4, 5, 6 should be in the up position.<br />
Conclusion: Anyone with a flasher (should) know that you can dump it 1 to 1000's times the same bad. Comparing CRC/MD5/SHA1 is not any secure way to validate flash (as mentioned on [[Hardware_flashing#Generic_Warning|Hardware flashing]]). Letting the dumper do it x times, only gives endusers/customers a false sense of reassurance, always a bad idea.
# Power PS3 "ON", the process will begin automatically
# When all 8 LEDS light up, update is successfull.
Note: After the update is done, the file is removed by the E3 flasher.


===How to make NOR Backup===
== Normal E3 downgrade Process ==
# Insert the blank micro SD card into the e3 flasher.
# Check E3 Flasher: Make sure switches 1 & 2 is down, switch 3 should be in the up position, switches 4, 5 & 6 should also be down.
# Turn PS3 on, wait till it loads to XMB (Main Menu).
# Press START (Upper red button) on E3 Flasher to begin the process.
# Wait till all 8 BLUE LEDs light up from left to right.
# Once completed BLUE LEDs will flash, alternating between 4 a time.


===Checking the NOR backups for errors===
1. place the e3_downgrade.bin and the bkpps3.bin you made on a micro SD Card.  
# Remove the micro SD card from the E3 Flasher and insert into your PC.
# If update is done correctly, you will see three backups on the microSD card (bkpps30.bin, bkpps31.bin & bkpps32.bin and the e3flasher text log file) or (bkpps3.bin and log file)
# Use [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.2.0.exe Flowrebuilder4.2.2.0] to Bytereverse anyone of the files. (Operation "Byte reverse and EXTRACT a NOR dump file")
# Follow [[Validating_flash_dumps | Validating Flash Dumps]]


===Manual E3 downgrade===
2. switch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 should be down and switch 6 (lock/unlock) should be in the up position while in the xmb press start on the flasher and the process will begin. when programming has completed the lights will flash alternately
# Download [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade.rar E3%20downgrade.rar] and extract contents<br />
# Using autopatcher from [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.2.0.exe Flowrebuilder4.2.2.0]
3. reboot the console and you should see the connect controller using a USB cable screen (if you are just booted back into the xmb you need to manually patch the backup)
# Select "PATCH a Byte reversed NOR dump or an interleaved and unscrambled NAND dump."
# Select as Input Dump File: the unmodified dump -> bkpps30.bin,bkpps32.bin,bkpps32.bin or bkpps3.bin (AC 0F FF E0 / AD DE EF BE)
# Select as Patch file: progskeet_patch.txt
# You will a see bkpps31.patch.bin created in the same folder as the input dump file
# Rename it to bkpps31.bin and copy it over to your microSD card


===Flashing the Patched file===
4. assuming the process was sucessful and you see the connect controller screen switch off the console from the back of the playstation using the switch provided with the e3 kit and place your USB downgrade jig in the port closest to the flasher.
# Insert the microSD card into the E3 Flasher.
# Check E3 Flasher: Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 should be down and Switch 6 (lock/unlock) should be in the up position.
# Turn on PS3 and wait for XMB to load.
# Press START on the E3 flasher and the flashing will begin.
# You will see the BLUE LEDS light up one by one. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)


===Entering FSM===
5. switch the console back on using the switch provided then quickly press the power and eject button if sucessful the console should power off automatically. (if not repeat the process)
Download [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/3.55%20downgrader.rar lv2diag.self files]
and {{RogeroFirmware}}<br />


# Insert the [[Talk:Downgrading_with_PSgrade_Dongle | FSM dongle]] into RIGHT usb port on PS3
6. copy the Lv2diag.self & PS3UPDAT.PUP from step 1 downgrade files onto a usb and place the usb in the same port you had used for the downgrade jig (closest to the flasher) turn on the console and the downgrade process should begin. once finnished the console will turn off automatically
# Press POWER ON then press EJECT as fast as possible.
# PS3 should turn on and then off automatically.
# Using a FAT32 Formatted USB, put {{RogeroFirmware}} and lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1) onto root of USB drive.
# Turn PS3 on, there should be no visual, let {{RogeroFirmware}} install. (approx 10mins)
# PS3 will automatically off.
# Take USB stick out, check for Log if process was a success.
# Again if unsure, ask for help at [http://chat.efnet.org:9090/ #ps3downgrade]. Be POLITE and PATIENT
# Once sure that the process went off correctly, turn on PS3
# PS3 should boot into XMB, look for RED box with Factory/Service Mode written.
# You are in FSM.


===Exiting FSM===
7. next copy the Lv2diag.self onto the usb and place the usb in the same port you used in the last process switch on the console and it should switch off automatically after a few seconds.  
# Put lv2diag.self (Exit, File 2) onto root of USB drive and remove lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1)
# Turn PS3 on.
# It will turn straight back off.
# Take out USB, delete lv2diag.self. Create folders PS3\UPDATE\ put PS3UPDAT.pup ({{RogeroFirmware}}) into it


===Installing {{RogeroFirmware}} via Recovery===
8. power the console back on and you should see the connect the controller screen follow the onscreen instructions.
Boot into recovery mode<br />


# With the system in standby mode (RED LIGHT) . Press and hold the power button down until the system ''turns on and then off again''. Release the power button.
# After about 1 - 2 seconds press and hold the power button again, until you hear 2 consecutive beeps. Release the power button. ''During this step you will actually here three beeps. There will be one single beep then a short delay followed by the 2 consecutive beeps. Only release the the power button after the 2 consecutive beeps.''
# You will then be instructed to plug in a controller, via the usb cord, and press the PS button : "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button".
# At this point the PS3 Recovery Menu will be shown on the screen.
# Select menu option 6 : 6. System Update
# Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.


===QA Toggle===
== Manual E3 downgrade v2 ==
# Download [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/toggle-qa/toggle_qa.pkg QA Toggle]
E3 dumps are byte reversed, and so must our patches (otherwise we have to reverse, paste the v2 in the REV, reverse back again - using byte reversed patches shortcuts that 'reversing confusion' :P)
# Place into root of USB.
# Plug into PS3
# Boot PS3 into XMB, install QA Toggle via XMB
# Run QA Toggle, you will hear 2 beeps if successful, this means QA Flagged.
# Turn off PS3


===Installing OFW 3.55===
Dump the flash with the E3, you will end up with a .bin file (e.g. bkpps3.bin)
Download OFW 3.55<br />


# Put PS3UPDAT.pup (OFW 3.55) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the {{RogeroFirmware}}
Patches to insert for v2 downgrade:
# Boot into recovery mode (same as above)
{|class="wikitable sortable"
# Choose option 6. System Update.
|-
# Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.
! target area !! patch no. !! NOR Offset !! Paste length !! Remarks
# You are downgraded and dehashed now.
|-
 
| ROS0 || [http://www.multiupload.com/YYOOMJYSOQ patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x0C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || version string 3.55
===Installing CFW===
|-
# Put PS3UPDAT.pup ({{RogeroFirmware}}) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the OFW 3.55 pup
| ROS1 || [http://www.multiupload.com/YYOOMJYSOQ patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x7C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || same as patch1.REV
# From XMB, run System Update > Choose from storage media.
|-
# Now you are on {{RogeroFirmware}}
| trvk_prg0 (0x40000) <br />trvk_prg1 (0x60000)<br />trvk_pkg0 (0x80000) <br />trvk_pkg1 (0xA0000) || [http://www.multiupload.com/N3DEBFC63A rvk-040000.REV (512 KB)] || 0x40000 || 0x80000 || one big patch<br />overlapping several area's
 
|-
Written by lyradblac.<br />
|}
If this guide proves useful and you do make money through it, please donate to PSDEVWIKI.<br />
save file and use that file to flash the ps3. Afterwards, use RogeroV2, or any prepatched PUP that has the lv1/hypervisor syscon hashchecks patched out - or use the TCL from the talk/discussion page to patch one yourself) and reinstall the firmware in service mode like any V2 downgrade.
This guide belongs to PSDEVWIKI, any permissions to copy should be asked from them.
 
 
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http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?p=310228#post310228
http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=30815
 
== E3 Flasher related ==
 
http://imageshack.us/f/221/coverboardfronts.jpg/
 
Front of E3:
* microSD slot
** Start button
** Stop button
** LED: flash fun?
** LED:PS1 mode
** Switch?
** LED: CFW
** LED: OFW
** Switch?
** LED: Backup
** LED: Prog
** Switch?
* marking: Backup
** LED: OB Flash
** MicroSD
** Switch?
** LED: ON Flash
** LED: PS3Flash
** Switch?
* marking: Prog
** LED: Unlock
** LED: Lock
* ESATA Plug
* microUSB Plug
 
See it all here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FJsuc_uAjc <br />
[http://www.multiupload.com/56CX8YZ7N8 ps3hax_E3 FLASHER installation manual.pdf (3.12 MB)] <br />
Maximum harddrive 2.5TB according to E3 website (currently down)
 
    Dual Boot 3.7OFW and 3.55CFW on same PS3
    Downgrade 3.7 to 3.55 in 5min
    16M NOR FLASH ON board
    3 save MODE, can save data in TF, NOR FLASH on board and PC HD
    1 KEY operation, simple is best
    Upgradable from TF card or PC USB
    Compatiable all device like PS3/WII/XBOX360/MP3/DVD/BD/MP4/Table PC which has NAND or NOR flash memory.
    Integrated lots of interface, perfectly extension, will have more function with future new E3 accessory.
    E3 flasher Limited version includes 8 accessory, suggested retail price $88 USD, total production run only 3000 units!
 
New E3 PS3 Slim NOR clip : http://oi52.tinypic.com/dh8p4z.jpg <br />
E3 still uses 4 solderpads : BVCC, VCC, SBE, SBCE:
 
https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/File:E3_Clip_NOR_Slim.jpg
 
https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/File:ST9XT.jpeg
 
https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/File:YrKHi.jpeg
 
 
== connector on subboard for the clip ==
 
<div style="float:right">[[File:E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin]]</div>
 
[http://pewa.panasonic.com/components/connectors/narrow-pitch-board-to-board-connectors/p4-board/ P4 / Panasonic - Narrow Pitch (Board to Board) Connectors] [http://na.industrial.panasonic.com/products/relays-connectors/connectors/narrow-fine-pitch-connectors/series/p404mm-pitch/1291/model/AXK750147G AXK750147G]
 
need the Retention Fitting Socket  <br />
untested, let us know if it works <br />
 
Shops:
* http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/AXK750147G/255-2533-6-ND/1986756
* http://excellence-china.en.alibaba.com/product/409636072-211994488/AXK750147G.html
 
=== connector on E3 linker ===
length: 11,0 mm
width (contact to contact): 2,1mm (1.02mm x 0.145mm innerspace for the "H" profile mating)
thickness: 2,5mm (including board) 
board thickness: 1,2mm
 
=== connector on E3 clipsuit ribbon ===
length: 11,0mm
width (contact to contact): 2,1mm (1.02mm x 0.145mm innerspace for the "H" profile mating)
thickness: 1.5mm  (including ribbon)
ribbon thickness: 0.10mm
 
== STMicroelectronics ARM used for the e3 board  ==
<table width="100%" align="left"><tr>
<td align="left">[[File:E3-Flasher-jtag.jpg|200px|thumb|left|JTG pin  (with JTAG? (if so, then the pins would be 'GND, TRST, 3,3V, TDO, TMS, TDI, TCK. see also [[:File:Injectus-jtag-bottompads.png|Injectus pinout]])]]</td>
<td align="left">[[File:E3-Flasher-chip-micro.jpg|200px|thumb|left|STMicroelectronics ARM]]</td>
<td align="left">[[File:E3_flasher.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 Board]]</td>
</tr></table>
 
== Some pics of soldered E3 linker ==


A few pics of soldered E3 linker to DYN-001 motherboard, maybe could be useful for gallery. :P
Note: If you wish to extract an E3 dump: Flowrebuilder can bytereverse and extract the NOR dump for you.


rghost.net/48291855
== E3 debricking notes ==
rghost.net/48291933
* Requires soldering wire from SBE (solderpad on NOR flatcable) to TRISTATE (NORpoint on PS3 motherboard)
rghost.net/48291965
* Make sure you have correct firmware on SD/TF card
* E3 switches set as 1:Flash fun, 2: OFW, 3: Prog, 4: microSD, 5: PS3 Flash, 6: Lock with the console power disconnected.
* Turn on console to restore (progress LEDs will light up one by one and blink if successfully).
* Unplug powercable and set 1:Flash fun down to PS3 Mode and turn on the PS3, if everything went fine, it will now be debricked (remember: in case syscon has 3.56+ hashes, you need prepatched LV1, see downgrader guides).<br />
[http://www.multiupload.com/3IHN3VZYZG English-E3 FLASHER repair method if console bricked.pdf (424.95 KB)]
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