Cybdyn PSIO User manual
PlayStation®
Input Output
Quick Start Guide
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2. Copy the Menu System
yFormat an SD Card (4 GB to 32 GB Cards
should be formatted as FAT32 and anything
above 32 GB must be formatted as exFAT).
yDownload the PSIO Menu System from:
http://ps-io.com/downloads
yCopy and paste ‘MENU.SYS’ to the root of
the SD Card.
3. Add Software Images
yFind an image that you would like to add
to the SD Card.
yEnsure it is a PlayStation® format image
(BIN, ISO or IMG extensions permitted only).
yCopy it to a folder on the SD Card.
EG: ’SD:\DEMO 1\demo1.bin’ (where ’SD:\’
is the root directory).
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Quick Start Instructions
QuickStartGu
PlayStation®Input Output
1. Install the Switch Board
For PSIO to function, a Switch Board
must be soldered onto your PlayStation®
mainboard. Failure to do so will render the
cartridge unusable.
yLocate the included Switch Board Kit in this
box. The kit contains the Switch Board, label
and wire.
yInstall the Switch Board by soldering it onto
your PlayStation® mainboard.
NOTE: The Switch Board installation guides
and information about why this is required are
available at: http://ps-io.com/switch_board
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4. Insert the SD Card
Insert the SD Card into your PSIO Cartridge.
Make sure that it is inserted in the correct
direction as seen in the diagram below.
5. Plug In and Power On
Firmly plug your PSIO Cartridge into the
PlayStation® Parallel I/O Port and power
on your console (as seen in the diagram below).
6. Setup the Menu System
When you power on your PlayStation® the
Menu System will begin the setup process.
yFollow the on-screen prompts to configure
the Menu System.
NOTE: If you ever need to reset the Menu
System, hold [START] + [SELECT] whilst the
PlayStation® is booting.
7. Select a Software Image
yUse the [DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS] to scroll
through the list of software images and press
the [CROSS] button to make a selection.
yPress the [CROSS] button again to boot the
selected software image.
yTo select a new software image, press the
[RESET] button on the PlayStation® console.
Basic Troubleshooting
It is strongly recommended that your PSIO
cartridge is up-to-date with the latest
firmware(s). For information on how to update,
please refer to the ‘Systems Manual’ here:
http://ps-io.com/downloads
If you have any other issues with your cartridge
or if further issues persist, please report them
here: http://ps-io.com/problem
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When I select my image why do I get a
message saying “No Image Found”?
A: Make sure that the software image
filename does not exceed 60 characters and is
either a BIN, ISO or IMG file.
Q: When I plug in my PSIO Cartridge why
does it not boot to the Menu System?
A: Ensure that you have installed the Switch
Board correctly and the ‘MENU.SYS’ file has
been copied to the root of the SD Card.
Also check that the PlayStation® Parallel I/O
Port is not corroded or damaged and that the
cartridge is plugged in firmly.
Q: My software images are not playing
any audio. Why can’t I hear any music or
background audio?
A: Most software images use Compact Disc
Digital Audio (CDDA). To learn how to enable
CDDA, please refer to the ‘Systems Manual’
here: http://ps-io.com/downloads
