[SCE CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT]

PlayStation(R)3 System Software Update 455.001

                   Copyright (C) 2014 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

                                                  All Rights Reserved.

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This package includes the system software update data for

PlayStation(R)3 debugging station.



WARNING: 

Do *NOT* update from versions below 0.96 directly to this

flash. Instead, update from earlier versions to version 0.96, then

update to this version. Failure to update to 0.96 prior to applying

this flash may render your hardware inoperable. Such hardware must

be returned to SCE for repair.



Please update the flash memory with a file included in

this package. Instructions for the update is the same

as an update for a reference tool.



The following storage media can be used.

- A USB mass-storage device with a capacity of at least

  256 MB, which can be connected to any of the USB connectors

  on the debugging station



Perform the following steps on the host computer:

- Make a directory named PS3 in the root directory of the

  storage medium, and then make a sub-directory UPDATE in it. 

- Copy the update data to the created \PS3\UPDATE\ directory

  in the medium.

- Remove the ".NNN.0xx" portion from the file name (to

  rename it to PS3UPDAT.PUP).



Insert the storage medium that contains the update data,

and then select and launch the "System Update" in the GUI

menu. Select "Update via Storage Media" for "Select an

update method". Follow the instructions shown on the screen

from then on.



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Contents of This Package

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cell\

 +---target

       +---updater

            +---debugging_station	

                 +---PS3UPDAT.PUP.455.001.forDEX.release.20140128

                     :Update Data



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Changes in Release 455.001

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<System Software (GUI)>

- The update data for debugging station has been updated 

  at the same timing as the release of the system software 4.55.

  This update does not affect titles.

  Also, there is no change in the system software GUI.



<Check menu in the Game column>

- Updated verification function.

  - Supported verification of cross-platform Trophy Pack Files for

    PlayStation(R)3, PlayStation(R)Vita and PlayStation(R)4.

  - Maximum size of Trophy Pack File is set to 30MiB.



[Known Issues/Restrictions]

<Check menu in the Game column>

- Validation of a media or the file system itself cannot be performed 

  from the Check menu in the Game column.



  When submitting a master disc, make sure to verify the disc that no error

  is present using the Disc Image Generator for PlayStation(R)3 or

  the Disc Image Checker for PlayStation(R)3.



- When performing the check from the Check menu in the Game column, 

  if the number of result files exceeds approximately 80 to 100 depending 

  on each check item, the file entries of the root directory in the USB 

  mass storage run out and the subsequent check result files may no 

  longer be stored.

  In such case, move the check result files to another directory.



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Notes

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- The system software of the debugging station can be now downgraded 

  to 4.55.

  Using this update data, you can also downgrade the system software 

  version 4.X0 or later to 4.55.



  Note:

  Please refer to "5 Updating Flash Memory -> Downgrading the Flash Memory" 

  of the "Reference Tool Software Setup Guide" document for more details 

  on downgrading the Flash memory.



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Permission and Restrictions on Use

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The permission and restrictions on using this package conform to 

the contract concluded between your company and our company (Sony 

Computer Entertainment Inc).



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Note on Trademarks

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"PlayStation","PLAYSTATION","PS3" and "PSP" are either registered trademarks 

or trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

"XMB" is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.



"Memory Stick" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.



Facebook(R) is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. 



All other product and company names mentioned herein, with or without 

the registered trademark symbol (R) , trademark symbol (TM) 

or service mark symbol (SM) , are generally trademarks and/or registered 

trademarks of their respective owners.