PS2 Hardware Documentation and Service Manuals

Hi,

as such a thread didn't exist yet, I though it was time to create one :110:. I have attached links to some of the more interesting documentation files for the PS2 hardware; nothing new for old school members, but it might be useful to have them all listed in one location.

If you have any other files you want to contribute to this thread, please respond or PM so I can add them to the first post.

Contributors in alphabetical order (see Contents Overview and Update History below for details):
ChiefPFF, lherre, Ralek, unclejun

Contents Overview
The Service Manuals are just that: official Sony service manuals, including Exploded Views, Block Diagram, Printed Wiring Boards, Schematics and Electrical Parts Lists. Attached to the one for the SCPH-30000 series is the official disassembly manual, just in case anyone wants to know how a PS2 shall be disassembled The Official Way ;-).
Many thanks to lherre and ChiefPFF for providing some of these manuals.

Hardware Documentation includes the manuals from the PS2 Linux Kit (English). According to Ralek, these manuals are identical to the one from the v5 documentation set. The SPU2 overview manual is missing in the PS2 Linux kit.
Many thanks to Ralek for providing a full version 6 documentation set (including SPU2) and to unclejun for providing the v4 SPU2 overview manual as well as the complete PS2 2001 Technical Reference Disc :thumbsup:.

The Sony Libraries section includes the DNAS SDK (NoHDD Version) Release 3.0. Many thanks to lherre for providing this file!

Some people might wonder about the LSI Logic 1394 Documentation and how they are related to the PS2. In fact, the 1394/FireWire/i.Link controller of the earlier models (SCPH-30000 series) uses parts from the 1394 Lead Vehicle discussed in one of these documents (the other ones describe related controllers, which is needed sometimes to understand the big one). So, if anybody wants to use 1394 in his homebrewn programs, these documents could proof really useful, as there is no other documentation on the PS2 hardware registers related to this port.
Of course, the PS2 uses a different base address and not all registers are mapped; for example, some DMA-related ones are missing. However, PHT, UBUF (for PIO-mode data transmissions) and also DMA are available and work well :nod:.

Special thanks to sp193 for providing these additional information:

Other bits and Pieces includes stuff that didn't fit into any other section. "DVD-ROM Block Adjustment JIG" and "Basic Process of Adjustment for DVD-ROM" are a kind of "cheat sheet" for servicing a PS2's optical drive. The first page lists the required hardware and software tools (including a picture of the official service hardware), the second one provides a brief overview of the software tools. The software tools themselves are not included :katamari:.
"Serial Label Operating Standard for PS2" provides information on how console serial numbers are handled.
Last but not least, I uploaded some scans of the DTL-T10000 instruction manual (english part only).


Best regards,
SilverBull


Update History
Last Update: 2009/03/19

6) 2009/03/19
added: Serial Label Operating Standard for PS2
added: DVD-ROM Block Adjustment JIG, Basic Process of Adjustment for DVD-ROM
added: Sony DTL-T10000 Development Tool Operating Instructions

5) 2008/09/24
(many thanks to ChiefPFF for providing this file)
added: SCPH 30000-50000 Level 1 Service Manual

4) 2008/09/22
(many thanks to unclejun for providing this really interesting file)
added: PS2 2001 Technical Reference Disc

3) 2008/09/21
(many thanks to Ralek for providing the following files)
added: Complete System Manual Set Version 6 (English, including SPU2)
added: PS2 SDK 3.0.0 Documentation (Korean)

(many thanks to unclejun for providing this file)
added: SPU2 overview manual version 4

2) 2008/09/20
(many thanks to lherre for providing these files)
added: Service Manuals for GH-015(31,41),-022,-026
added: DNAS Library (NoHDD Version) Release 3.0 for SCEA titles

1) 2008/09/19
added: Service Manuals for GH-010,-012,-023,-035
added: Hardware Documentation (English) from PS2 Linux (Version 5.0 manuals without SPU2)
added: 1394 Documentation


<<== THE DOCUMENTS ==>>
The default password for all files is " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes).

Official Sony Service Manuals
SCPH-30000 - 50000 Level-1 Service Manual
(kindly provided by ChiefPFF)
http://rapidshare.com/files/14795174...-1_SM.rar.html
pass = "ASSEMblergames.com"

SCPH-30000 series Service Manual, 6th Edition
includes: SCPH-30000 series Service Manual, 3rd Edition, for D type MD and CONSOLE structure only
GH-010, GH-012 (SCPH-30002/3/4 (D, D') only, other sections missing)
Exploded Views, Block Diagram, Printed Wiring Boards and Schematics, Electrical Parts List
http://rapidshare.com/files/146304205/sm3.rar.html
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)

SCPH-30000 R F-type model with GH015(31/41) 6th ed
(kindly provided by lherre)
http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=VS6WU9VY
Key word: "30003r" (without spaces and ", only the numbers and r)

SCPH 39000 SERIES for GH022 MOUNT (G-Chassis) 4th ed
(kindly provided by lherre)
http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=LB2NQJBA
Key word: "39000" (without quotes, only the number)

SCPH-50000 series Service Manual, 2nd Edition
GH-023, H-chassis
Exploded Views, Printed Wiring Boards and Schematics, Electrical Parts List
http://rapidshare.com/files/146304206/sm5.rar.html
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)

SCPH-50000 series for GH-026 BOARD (I-chassis) 2nd ed
(kindly provided by lherre)
http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=L71N81OG
Key word: "50004" (without quotes, only the number)

SCPH-70000 series Service Manual, 1st Edition
GH-035, LCG chassis
Exploded Views, Printed Wiring Boards and Schematics, Electrical Parts List
http://rapidshare.com/files/146304207/sm7.rar.html
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)


Sony Hardware and System Documentation (English)
SPU2 Overview manual v4 from the PS2 2001 Techref Disc:
(kindly provided by unclejun)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0AIU22F3
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)

PS2 2001 Technical Reference Disc
Includes a full v4 manual set, FAQs, conference slides, runtime library release 2.3 and lots of other stuff
(kindly provided by unclejun)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M9BBD4P6
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)

From the PS2 Linux Kit (version 5.0 manuals)
EE Overview, EE User's Manual, EE Core User's Manual, EE Core Instruction Set Manual, GS User's Manual, VU User's Manual
(from the PS2 linux kit)
http://rapidshare.com/files/146332719/de.rar.html
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)

Complete Version 6 System Manual Set
EE Overview, EE User's Manual, EE Core User's Manual, EE Core Instruction Set Manual, GS User's Manual, GS User's Manual Supplement, VU User's Manual, SPU2 Overview Manual, Restrictions on EE/GS
(kindly provided by Ralek)
http://rapidshare.com/files/146953085/SystemDocs6.0.rar.html
Password: "ASSEMblergames.com"


Sony SDK Documentation
PS2 SDK 3.0.0 Documentation Files (Korean)
(kindly provided by Ralek)
http://rapidshare.com/files/147042810/tools_libs-docs-3.0.0-korean.rar.html
Password: "ASSEMblergames.com"


Sony Libraries
DNAS Library (NoHDD Version) Release 3.0 package
for SCEA titles.
(kindly provided by lherre)
http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=UMFAAHSX
Link password is "dnas" (without quotes)


1394-related Documentation
LSI Logic: 1394 Physical Layer (PHY) Core
LSI Logic: 1394 Link Layer Controller Core
LSI Logic: 1394 Node Controller Core
LSI Logic: 1394 Lead Vehicle
http://rapidshare.com/files/146332720/fw.rar.html
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)


Other bits and pieces
Sony DTL-T10000 Development Tool Operating Instructions
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DG6Y4RAI
Password: "@ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes and WITHOUT leading space)

Serial Label Operating Standard for PS2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WPPZ3MX2
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)

DVD-ROM Block Adjustment JIG, Basic Process of Adjustment for DVD-ROM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RDSG8WGU
Password: " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes)


The default password for all files is " @ASSEMblergames!com" (without quotes).

 

I have to look for in my hdd, but I think I have more Service Manuals.

 

Thanks for sharing. If you do come across anything on the sound chip, please let me know.

 

Glad to hear, looking forward to whatever you find :thumbsup:.

I have a hardcopy of the DTL-P11007 (SPU2 Overview) manual version 3, but unfortunately its in japanese :banghead:. However, parts of the technical reference information (register names, parameter value encodings etc.) are in english, so one could possibly get some information out of it. Could make some hi-res scans if there is any interest, but that would have to wait a few weeks until I can get back to where it is located.

 

Ah, that's a shame. I was after a more general overview of the chip's capabilities, rather than low-level stuff. It's probably not worth your hassle scanning it in, but if you were going to scan it anyway, I'd still be interested in taking a look.

 

Some things I found in my hdd (I have more, but are too big).

This is the DNAS Library (NoHDD Version) Release 3.0 package
for SCEA titles.

http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=UMFAAHSX

Service Manuals

SCPH-30000 R F-type model with GH015(31/41) 6th ed

http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=VS6WU9VY

Key word: "30003r" (without spaces and ", only the numbers and r)

SCPH 39000 SERIES for GH022 MOUNT (G-Chassis) 4th ed

http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=LB2NQJBA

Key word: "39000" (only the number)

SCPH-50000 series for GH-026 BOARD (I-chassis) 2nd ed

http://www.megaupload.com/es/?d=L71N81OG

Key word: "50004" (the same as always, only the number)

 

Very nice, thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

Adding links to first post.

 

I have the SPU2 pdf manual somewhere and a slideshow of the general overview of its capabilities from an old conference...I'll post the files later.

 

That's exactly what I'm after, thanks unclejun.

 

The SPU2 Overview manual v4 from the PS2 2001 Techref Disc:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0AIU22F3

Alchy, you have a PM!

 

First post, so don't kill me

I noticed that the set of System Docs in the first post was only edition 5, so I uploaded the full set of edition 6.
http://rapidshare.com/files/146953085/SystemDocs6.0.rar.html - Pass is "ASSEMblergames.com"
This includes:
EE_Core_Instruction_Set_Manual.pdf
EE_Core_Users_Manual.pdf
EE_Overview_Manual.pdf
EE_Users_Manual.pdf
GS_Users_Manual.pdf
GS_Users_Manual_Supplement.pdf
INDEX.PDX
Restrictions.pdf
SPU2_Overview_Manual.pdf
VU_Users_Manual.pdf

I'm also trying to upload another document set, the korean version of the PS2 SDK 3.0.0 docs.
My internet's acting up at the moment, randomly cutting out during the upload, so i'll update this post when its up.

Update:
Ok, finally got the korean docs uploaded.
http://rapidshare.com/files/147042810/tools_libs-docs-3.0.0-korean.rar.html - Pass is "ASSEMblergames.com"

Found this on a korean developer's website a few years ago. Not sure if this will be of use to anyone, but figured i'd share it anyway.

 

Ralek, thank you. Unclejun, you just provided what I asked from you in a PM, so thanks! And also thanks for what you already sent me. This forum continues to amaze.

 

unclejun, Ralek, many thanks for sharing :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Updating first post.

 

Here's another thing, the 2001 Technical Reference disc:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M9BBD4P6

 

What's the password, unclejun?

 

I used the default password chosen by SilverBull

 

Cheers.

 

unclejun, thanks for sharing.

I'm going to add the password to every single link in the first post, should make it easier to be recognized.

 

A bit late but better than never
Thanks!

 

Here's one that I've got but you haven't posted already. To be fair, it's not very useful, but may as well add it for completeness.

SCPH-30000 - 50000 Level-1 Service Manual
http://rapidshare.com/files/147951740/3-50000_Level-1_SM.rar.html

pass = "ASSEMblergames.com"