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== How to make a nor backup ==
=== note on Clip rework ===
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.
* Fat PS3 only: refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper
: 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.


2 while in the xmb press the start button on the flasher and backup process will begin, 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/IMAG0298.jpg.html <br />
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 />


== **checking the nor backups for errors** ==
'''This page needs clean up and sections ready for release moved to main page.'''
(remove the micro SD card from the flasher and place the card in your pc)


(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)
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check each file make sure each backup is 16.0 MB (16,777,216 bytes) check them throughly with flowrebuilder once confident that you have a sucessfull backup rename your chosen file to bkpps3.bin)
===E3 Flasher Switches Explained===


KEEP THE OTHER BACKUPS SAFE! just incase you do happen to brick your console you might have a chance for recovery..
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 />
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 />
switch 3. sets the e3 flasher into read or write mode. up = read from selected nor chip / down = write to selected nor chip.<br />
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 />


== E3 Nor dump checker ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
[http://www.multiupload.com/RV3PN9GVTA E3 Nor Dump Checker V1.0.exe (521.7 KB)] <br />
|-
Article: http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/11/released-e3-nor-dump-checker-v1-0-released-tested/
! 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
|-
|}
 
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== n00b GUIDE: Downgrade from 3.56 - 4.21 OFW to 3.55 OFW w/ E3 Flasher via {{RogeroFirmware}} ==
NOTE: This is '''NOT''' my tutorial. It is a compiled version of various articles written in PSDEVWIKI.<br />
With special guidance from '''domelec''' and '''eussNL'''. Thank you for your patience.<br />
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===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9ZnSobfYcw PHAT]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHNw2E4tU6c&feature=related SLIM]<br />


=== Quick bulletproof test ===
Once hardware installation is done check that E3 Flasher LIGHTS UP when PS3 is turned on. Then turn it off.<br />
During any of the below processes, should BLUE LED not light up as stated, read [[Error_Codes]]


does not test:
===How to update E3 Flasher===
* bootldr (corrupted binary not detected)
# Insert blank microSD via any microSD card reader into PC.<br />
* metldr (corrupted binary not detected)
# 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 />
* bootldr size (both under- and oversize not detected)
# Check E3 Flasher: Make sure switches 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3, 4, 5, 6 should be in the up position.<br />
* metldr size (both under- and oversize not detected)
# Power PS3 "ON", the process will begin automatically
* cISD (didn't catch brick-byte error)
# When all 8 LEDS light up, update is successfull.
* cCSD (didn't catch brick-byte error)
Note: After the update is done, the file is removed by the E3 flasher.
* 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)


partly test:
===How to make NOR Backup===
* ROS0 (but didn't catch brick-byte error)
# Insert the blank micro SD card into the e3 flasher.
* ROS1 (but didn't catch brick-byte error)
# 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.


does test:
===Checking the NOR backups for errors===
* headerprefix ("00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00")
# Remove the micro SD card from the E3 Flasher and insert into your PC.
* header ("00 00 00 00 AC 0F FF E0 00 00 00 00 AD DE EF BE")
# 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)
* header ("FI.I")
# 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")
* headersuffix "(FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF")
# Follow [[Validating_flash_dumps | Validating Flash Dumps]]
* filetable ("saceru_eoldare.." etc.)


Conclusion : '''USELESS''', brickdumps will still show as 'valid'. <br />
===Manual E3 downgrade===
Recommendation: use Flowrebuilder instead and common sense like mentioned on [[Hardware_flashing#Generic_Warning|Hardware flashing]] page.
# 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]
# 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


==== Added 22 nov 2011 ====
===Flashing the Patched file===
  ''New E3 flasher update released, it will backup bios 3 times automatically.
# Insert the microSD card into the E3 Flasher.
  We suggest user verify those bios with E3 Nor dump checker, to assure the backup bios is no erro.''
# Check E3 Flasher: Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 should be down and Switch 6 (lock/unlock) should be in the up position.
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.
# 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)


== Normal E3 downgrade Process ==
===Entering FSM===
Download [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/3.55%20downgrader.rar lv2diag.self files]
and {{RogeroFirmware}}<br />


1. place the e3_downgrade.bin and the bkpps3.bin you made on a micro SD Card.  
# Insert the [[Talk:Downgrading_with_PSgrade_Dongle | FSM dongle]] into RIGHT usb port on PS3
# 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.


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
===Exiting FSM===
# Put lv2diag.self (Exit, File 2) onto root of USB drive and remove lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1)
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)
# 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


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.
===Installing {{RogeroFirmware}} via Recovery===
Boot into recovery mode<br />


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)
# 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.


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
===QA Toggle===
# Download [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/toggle-qa/toggle_qa.pkg QA Toggle]
# 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


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.  
===Installing OFW 3.55===
Download OFW 3.55<br />


8. power the console back on and you should see the connect the controller screen follow the onscreen instructions.
# Put PS3UPDAT.pup (OFW 3.55) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the {{RogeroFirmware}}
# Boot into recovery mode (same as above)
# Choose option 6. System Update.
# Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.
# You are downgraded and dehashed now.


===Installing CFW===
# Put PS3UPDAT.pup ({{RogeroFirmware}}) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the OFW 3.55 pup
# From XMB, run System Update > Choose from storage media.
# Now you are on {{RogeroFirmware}}


== Manual E3 downgrade v2 ==
Written by lyradblac.<br />
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)
If this guide proves useful and you do make money through it, please donate to PSDEVWIKI.<br />
This guide belongs to PSDEVWIKI, any permissions to copy should be asked from them.


Dump the flash with the E3, you will end up with a .bin file (e.g. bkpps3.bin)


Patches to insert for v2 downgrade:
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{|class="wikitable sortable"
 
|-
 
! target area !! patch no. !! NOR Offset !! Paste length !! Remarks
 
|-
http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?p=310228#post310228
| ROS0 || [http://www.multiupload.com/YYOOMJYSOQ patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x0C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || version string 3.55
http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=30815
|-
 
| ROS1 || [http://www.multiupload.com/YYOOMJYSOQ patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x7C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || same as patch1.REV
== E3 Flasher related ==
|-
 
| 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
http://imageshack.us/f/221/coverboardfronts.jpg/
|-
 
|}
Front of E3:
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.
* 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 ==


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


== E3 debricking notes ==
rghost.net/48291855
* Requires soldering wire from SBE (solderpad on NOR flatcable) to TRISTATE (NORpoint on PS3 motherboard)
rghost.net/48291933
* Make sure you have correct firmware on SD/TF card
rghost.net/48291965
* 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)]

Latest revision as of 05:10, 5 May 2023

note on Clip rework[edit source]

  • Fat PS3 only: refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper
on slim models CECH-20xx/DYN-001, CECH-21xx/SUR-001, CECH-25xx/JTP-001 & JSD-001, CECH-30xx/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
http://s165.photobucket.com/user/playerkp420/media/IMAG0299.jpg.html
http://s165.photobucket.com/user/playerkp420/media/IMAG0300.jpg.html
http://s165.photobucket.com/user/playerkp420/media/IMAG0301.jpg.html

This page needs clean up and sections ready for release moved to main page.

E3 Flasher Switches Explained[edit source]

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.
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.
switch 3. sets the e3 flasher into read or write mode. up = read from selected nor chip / down = write to selected nor chip.
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.
switch 5. used to select which chip the flasher should read or write to. up = chip onboard the e3 flasher / down = chip on ps3.
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!

FLASH FUN
PS3 MODE		 CFW
OFW		 BACKUP
PROGRAM		 OB FLASH
MICRO SD		 OB FLASH
PS3 FLASH		 UNLOCK
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!

== n00b GUIDE: Downgrade from 3.56 - 4.21 OFW to 3.55 OFW w/ E3 Flasher via Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50 

==

NOTE: This is NOT my tutorial. It is a compiled version of various articles written in PSDEVWIKI.
With special guidance from domelec and eussNL. Thank you for your patience.
All credits goes to PSDEVWIKI, domelec, eussNL and #ps3downgrade community. And also Rogero for his awesome CFW.

E3 Hardware Installation video w eng subs[edit source]

Once hardware installation is done check that E3 Flasher LIGHTS UP when PS3 is turned on. Then turn it off.
During any of the below processes, should BLUE LED not light up as stated, read Error_Codes

How to update E3 Flasher[edit source]

  1. Insert blank microSD via any microSD card reader into PC.
  2. Download 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
  3. Check E3 Flasher: Make sure switches 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3, 4, 5, 6 should be in the up position.
  4. Power PS3 "ON", the process will begin automatically
  5. 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[edit source]

  1. Insert the blank micro SD card into the e3 flasher.
  2. 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.
  3. Turn PS3 on, wait till it loads to XMB (Main Menu).
  4. Press START (Upper red button) on E3 Flasher to begin the process.
  5. Wait till all 8 BLUE LEDs light up from left to right.
  6. Once completed BLUE LEDs will flash, alternating between 4 a time.

Checking the NOR backups for errors[edit source]

  1. Remove the micro SD card from the E3 Flasher and insert into your PC.
  2. 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)
  3. Use Flowrebuilder4.2.2.0 to Bytereverse anyone of the files. (Operation "Byte reverse and EXTRACT a NOR dump file")
  4. Follow Validating Flash Dumps

Manual E3 downgrade[edit source]

  1. Download E3%20downgrade.rar and extract contents
  2. Using autopatcher from Flowrebuilder4.2.2.0
  3. Select "PATCH a Byte reversed NOR dump or an interleaved and unscrambled NAND dump."
  4. 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)
  5. Select as Patch file: progskeet_patch.txt
  6. You will a see bkpps31.patch.bin created in the same folder as the input dump file
  7. Rename it to bkpps31.bin and copy it over to your microSD card

Flashing the Patched file[edit source]

  1. Insert the microSD card into the E3 Flasher.
  2. Check E3 Flasher: Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 should be down and Switch 6 (lock/unlock) should be in the up position.
  3. Turn on PS3 and wait for XMB to load.
  4. Press START on the E3 flasher and the flashing will begin.
  5. You will see the BLUE LEDS light up one by one. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)

Entering FSM[edit source]

Download lv2diag.self files and Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50

  1. Insert the FSM dongle into RIGHT usb port on PS3
  2. Press POWER ON then press EJECT as fast as possible.
  3. PS3 should turn on and then off automatically.
  4. Using a FAT32 Formatted USB, put Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50 

and lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1) onto root of USB drive.
  1. Turn PS3 on, there should be no visual, let Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50 

install. (approx 10mins)
  1. PS3 will automatically off.
  2. Take USB stick out, check for Log if process was a success.
  3. Again if unsure, ask for help at #ps3downgrade. Be POLITE and PATIENT
  4. Once sure that the process went off correctly, turn on PS3
  5. PS3 should boot into XMB, look for RED box with Factory/Service Mode written.
  6. You are in FSM.

Exiting FSM[edit source]

  1. Put lv2diag.self (Exit, File 2) onto root of USB drive and remove lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1)
  2. Turn PS3 on.
  3. It will turn straight back off.
  4. Take out USB, delete lv2diag.self. Create folders PS3\UPDATE\ put PS3UPDAT.pup (Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50 ) into it

===Installing Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50 

via Recovery===

Boot into recovery mode

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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".
  4. At this point the PS3 Recovery Menu will be shown on the screen.
  5. Select menu option 6 : 6. System Update
  6. Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.

QA Toggle[edit source]

  1. Download QA Toggle
  2. Place into root of USB.
  3. Plug into PS3
  4. Boot PS3 into XMB, install QA Toggle via XMB
  5. Run QA Toggle, you will hear 2 beeps if successful, this means QA Flagged.
  6. Turn off PS3

Installing OFW 3.55[edit source]

Download OFW 3.55

  1. Put PS3UPDAT.pup (OFW 3.55) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50

  1. Boot into recovery mode (same as above)
  2. Choose option 6. System Update.
  3. Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.
  4. You are downgraded and dehashed now.

Installing CFW[edit source]

  1. Put PS3UPDAT.pup (Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50 ) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the OFW 3.55 pup

  1. From XMB, run System Update > Choose from storage media.
  2. Now you are on Rogero V3.7 (mirror / MD5:8f8166b25d6bed891f292c77de5c4b28)

for noFSM, use 9.99 downgrader instead: MD5:b67747f529d047d63151786544a58b50


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E3 Flasher related[edit source]

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
ps3hax_E3 FLASHER installation manual.pdf (3.12 MB)
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
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[edit source]

E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin

P4 / Panasonic - Narrow Pitch (Board to Board) Connectors AXK750147G

need the Retention Fitting Socket
untested, let us know if it works

Shops:

connector on E3 linker[edit source]

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[edit source]

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[edit source]

JTG pin (with JTAG? (if so, then the pins would be 'GND, TRST, 3,3V, TDO, TMS, TDI, TCK. see also Injectus pinout)
STMicroelectronics ARM
E3 Board

Some pics of soldered E3 linker[edit source]

A few pics of soldered E3 linker to DYN-001 motherboard, maybe could be useful for gallery. :P

rghost.net/48291855 rghost.net/48291933 rghost.net/48291965

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