BwE is back with another update to his NOR validation tool. Following the not so final release comes version 1.30 of this app. The changes include a rewrite of CCSD, CISD, EID validations which also include added checks. This version is also marked as a final release unless firmware revisions are needed.

This all in one validator/patcher will interpret the byte orientation, patch for 3.55/4.40 and will then output the results of 2800+ validations via HTML.

How?

1 – Place your .bin/s in the same folder as the validator.
2 – Run the validator and press Start.
3 – A console will appear asking you to select your dump (if you have more than one in the folder).
4 – Make your selection and or select if you watch to patch it (either in its current byte orientation or the opposite).
5 – Wait patiently.
6 – Press Enter at the end to launch the output.

Explanation:

After selecting your dump and choosing which patch you want it will begin to process the validation. Once it is finished it will give you a brief count of the results, after this you simply press enter to exit.

The program will then open a html output illustrating everything that has been validated. Scroll through or use the menu at the top and read each section.

If a validation says ‘warning’ or ‘danger’ investigate it yourself manually using a hex editor, or contact somebody knowledgeable. Only corruption messages will show you the exact offset to look at, everything else won’t so this is where you have to read/learn about it on the ps3devwiki.

Some validations will tell you that you need to patch it, if this is the case then do so and re-validate the patched dump.

If your dump has any ‘danger’ messages in the per console sections (find them in the menu) then there is a good chance its completely ruined and unfixable. Also, if your dump has a large amount of ‘danger’ messages then there is a serious issue – bad wiring can be discovered if you have any repetition in the dump.

Changelog:

1.30 – 21/05/2013 : completely rewritten eid, cisd, ccsd + added more validations to it, upgraded other minor validations. all due to upcoming nand validator (note: possibly final version, unless adding firmware revisions/new consoles)

Download: BwE NOR Validator v1.30

Source: betterwayelectronics via psx-scene

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