KELFBinder: UMCS Installer

Forked from KELFBinder by El_isra and modified by NathanNeurotic

Unified Memory Card System (UMCS) is a structural standard created by TnA-Plastic, consolidating exploits and updates into a unified setup. Learn more.

Included Applications & Modules:

• OPEN PS2 LOADER - MMCE - https://github.com/ps2-mmce/Open-PS2-Loader/releases
• BOOT.ELF: PS2BBL-MMCE by israpps
• BOOT2.ELF: wLaunchELF EXFAT-MMCE by israpps (Hold Start during boot for emergency access)
• OSDMENU.ELF: PS2BBL-OSDMENU linked to OSDMENU by pcm720
• launcher.elf & patcher.elf: OSDMENU Launcher & Loader by pcm720
• neutrino: Neutrino by rickgaiser (you must place this on your USB root or MMCE root)
• nhddl: nhddl for Neutrino by pcm720
• POPSTARTER exFAT USB Drivers: BDM Assault by israpps
• POPSTARTER SMB Modules: SMB POPSTARTER by ShaolinAssassin
• DKWDRV: GitHub Repository
• ESR Launcher (Manual Launch): by HowlingWolfHWC
• FMCB Versions and Umbrella: (User can delete these after install if using OSDMENU, if user is using default 1.966 - they can delete 1.953, Power Off, FMCB Configurator, and OSDMENU all after installation from the PS2 Browser Memory Card screen.)
  • Power Off ELF (FreeMcBoot)
  • FMCB 1.953 Decrypted (FreeMcBoot)
  • FMCB 1.966 Decrypted (FreeMcBoot)
  • FMCB Configurator (FreeMcBoot Configurator)
• SAS-Compliant Installation (PS2Wiki)
• Custom Icon modifications: by koraxial, NathanNeurotic

UMCS Required Directories:

• SYS-CONF: Contains universal configurations for many applications and exploits.
• BOOT: Contains the heart of UMCS, contains essential ELFs and their local settings.
• B?EXEC-SYSTEM: PS2BBL Exploit relevant to your console(s) region(s).

Configuration & Boot Order:

By default, the boot sequence searches in this order:

1. FMCB 1.966 (Recommended for most users)

   • If working, you may safely delete FMCB 1.953, RESTART, and POWEROFF.

2. FMCB 1.953 (Fallback if 1.966 fails due to modchips or hardware incompatibilities)

   • If 1.966 fails, delete it to automatically revert to 1.953.

3. OSDMENU (Alternative launcher if both FMCB versions fail)

   • If both FMCB versions are incompatible, delete them along with Power Off and FMCB Configurator, to activate OSDMENU automatically.

Emergency Access:

If all three primary boot options fail:

• Hold Start during boot or reboot of PS2 to launch wLaunchELF_EXFAT-MMCE (BOOT2.ELF).
• Modify launch order or applications via:
  • mc?:/SYS-CONF/PS2BBL.INI
  • mc?:/BOOT/CONFIG.INI
  • mc?:/SYS-CONF/PSXBBL.INI
• Alternative launchers (e.g., mass:/XEB+/XEBPLUS.ELF) can be configured to launch using wLaunchELF's built-in text editor. UMCS is designed to be easily configured for custom boot.

Additional Notes:

• Applications are accessible if installed; however, removing unused applications via the PS2 Browser (Memory Card Icon Screen) is recommended to free space.
• Customize boot preferences by editing mc?:/SYS-CONF/PS2BBL.INI.
• PSX consoles (PSX-DESR) default to launching wLaunchELF (configured via PSXBBL.INI).
• OSDMENU settings (OSDMENU.CNF) can be customized via wLaunchELF's text editor.

Compatibility with Late PS2 Slim Models:

For late-model slim consoles incompatible with standard exploits, install any update even though it might say incompatible, and then launch the included OpenTuna Icon Installer to gain access to UMCS via OpenTuna. OpenTuna Installer: UMCS is EXTREMELY SLOW! NOT FROZEN! Be patient, its not frozen - it will always throw you an error message if it has a problem. (Which it shouldn't)

📂 HOW TO INSTALL – SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS (USB ONLY)

Welcome! Follow these steps carefully to install UMCS to your memory card using a USB drive.

✅ WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• One USB flash drive

Your USB must meet these requirements:

• FAT32 or exFAT format
• MBR (Master Boot Record) partition table
• Cluster size: 32KB or 64KB

💡 Need help formatting your USB drive properly? Use rufus.ie — it's simple and free.

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📥 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the USB Drive

• Insert your USB drive into your computer.
• Find the folder named:

KELFbinder-UMCS

• Copy the entire folder (as-is) to the root of your USB drive.

Do not rename or move files inside the folder. Do not remove any files or folders.

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✅ Your USB should look something like this:

NEUTRINO/
├── modules/
├── config/
├── neutrino.elf
KELFbinder-UMCS/
├── FULL_CHANGELOG.TXT
├── KELFbinder.elf
├── KELFbinder_debug_udpbd.elf
├── LICENSE.TXT
├── README.md
├── common/
├── INSTALL/
├── lang/

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🧩 FINAL STEP – INSTALL UMCS

1. Plug the USB drive into your PS2.
2. Launch uLaunchELF/wLaunchELF) or FDVDB.
3. Navigate to:

mass:/KELFbinder-UMCS/

4. Run:

KELFbinder.elf

5. Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation.

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❌ DON’T DO THIS:

• ❌ Don’t move files out of the folder.
• ❌ Don’t rename anything.

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💡 NEED HELP?

Reread the steps, or ask the community — we’re here to help! If KELFBinder is not launching for you, try using a different version of wLaunchELF. If START isn't Booting wLaunchELF, place any program ELF on USB and rename it RESCUE.ELF - this will allow you to launch it when all other options fail by pressing R1 + Start. If KELFBinder won't load on your console, you can use Free McBoot Installer: UMCS for the same installation instead.

ORIGINAL README:

DVDPlayer and System Updates Manager for SCE PlayStation2