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 The emulator is going to create the folders mentioned on ''Standalone Installer'' at the first run.
 =Running PCSX2 for the first time=
 PCSX2 has a first time configuration wizard to help you configure it easier so we'll first go through that. PCSX2 will automatically store all settings, memcards and new files generated in general in your Documents folder if you used the installers, or in the same folder ''pcsx2.exe'' is located at if you used the binary version.
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 '''Hacks Subsection'''
+{|style="width: 800px; border: 2px #D8D8D8 solid; background-color: #FAFAFA; padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px"
+|<span style="color:red">Warning:</span> The following settings are ONLY for advanced users that know what they are doing.<br />These settings can and WILL cause serious glitches if used in games that don't need them! (only affect hardware modes).
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 Check Enable HW hacks to enable the options described below. Click configure to select which you want to enable.
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- <span style="color:red">'''These settings are ONLY for advanced users that know what they are doing.'''</span>
- <span style="color:red">'''These settings can and WILL cause serious glitches if used in games that don't need them! (only affect hardware modes).'''</span>
-|}
 *''MSAA'': Adds Anti-Aliasing of the selected level to every surface rendered. This is highly video card memory demanding and might crash PCSX2 if there's not enough RAM. For more information, read the description at the right panel of the box.
 *''Skipdraw'': Skips drawing some surfaces altogether, based on how likely they are to cause issues. Specify how many surfaces should get skipped after the first problematic one is found. Try lower values first like 1-3 then use higher ones (the highest the number the higher the chance of broken/missing graphics and effects). This hack may cause random speedups as well!
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 #Pokopom 2.1.0
 #SSSPSX Pad v1.7.1.
 ===Lilypad===
 <br />Go to Config =>Plugin/BIOS, select ''Lilypad v0.11.0'' and press the Configure button.
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 *Lilypad is a very advanced input plugin supporting keyboards, mouse, game pads and XBOX 360 pads. Also it includes some very handy hacks for use with PCSX2 like the ESC hack or the Disable Screensaver option.
 *For a very detailed description about what each setting does and how to properly configure it, visit the official thread of the plugin [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LilyPad-0-10-0 here].
 ===Pokopom===
 <br />Go to Config =>Plugin/BIOS, select ''Pokopom 2.1.0'' and press the Configure button.
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 *For a very detailed description about what each setting does and how to properly configure it, visit the official thread of the plugin [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Pokopom-KrossX-s-Pad-Plugin here] and check the Wiki for it [https://code.google.com/p/magical-tools/wiki/Pokopom here].
 ===SSSPSX===
 <br />Go to Config =>Plugin/BIOS, select ''SSSPSX Pad v1.7.1'' and press the Configure button.
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 #Linuz Iso CDVD v0.9.0
 #CDVDnull v0.6.0.
 ===Gigaherz's CDVD===
 Select Gigaherz's CDVD v0.8.0 and press configure.
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 This is a Null plugin just like GSnull, meaning it simply does nothing.
 <br />It doesn't have a configuration screen for obvious reasons.
 ==Dev9==
 Here are the plugins that handle the '''HDD''' (hard disk drive) and '''ethernet''' emulation.
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 *There is a newer Dev9 plugin in development by '''Luigi__''', the ''MegaDev9'' plugin which is still in early stages but very promising. For the time being, it partially emulates the PS2 HDD. You can get it [http://pcsx2.net/download/viewcategory/9-plugins.html here].
 *Finally, there is an experimental netplayplugin from '''gigaherz''' and '''drkIIRaziel''' named ''DEV9giga-razi''. Although most of the Sony game servers are down, you can give it a try. It can be downloaded from [http://pcsx2.net/download/viewcategory/9-plugins.html here].
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+|<span style="color:red">Warning:</span> Make sure you first follow the how to play online guide.
- <span style="color:red">Warning:</span> Make sure you first follow the how to play online guide.
 |}
 ==USB==
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 <br />Apparently, it fully supports various steering wheels so if you own one be sure to check it out!
 <br />For more information visit the plugin's dedicated thread on our forum [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Qemu-USB-Wheel-Storage-mod here]. You can download it from our website [http://pcsx2.net/download/viewcategory/9-plugins.html here].
 ==Firewire==
 Here are the plugins that handle the Firewire port of the PS2.
 <br /> Only the ''FWnull v0.7.0'' is included in the release package. There are no other Firewire plugins available or in development.
 <br />Nothing to configure for the above reason.
 =Bios=
 In this list you will find your bios image, if you have one and have put it in the selected bios folder.
 <br />Note that the only <span style="color:red"> '''LEGAL''' </span>way of obtaining a bios is dumping it from your '''OWN''' Playstation 2 console. '''DO NOT''' ask where to get the bios in the PCSX2 forum, because it's against the [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Announcement-Global-Forum-Rules rules]. That's because the PS2 BIOS is a copyrighted material of Sony and that makes its distribution illegal, meaning we could get in trouble if it was found out that we were supplying people illegally with bios files. If your BIOS image does not even appear on list even after you have selected your right bios directory, it is an invalid image.
-<br />'''Attention''': It is recommended that you have all files for BIOS newer than the ''SCPH-10000.bin''. You will probably be able to run the bios or games without having them but there may be a chance that these affect compatibility somehow. This includes ''rom1.bin'',''rom2.bin'',''erom.bin'' and a ''SCPH-XXXXX.nvm'' file where ''XXXXX'' is the version of your bios(eg ''SCPH-34004.nvm''). This last file can be also created from PCSX2 after you configure your bios (set time zone, language, etc.) but it's better if you have this file directly ripped from your Playstation 2. Once more <span style="color:red">'''DO NOT ASK'''</span> where to get these files, since they are part of the BIOS too.
+<br />'''Attention''': It is recommended that you have all files for BIOS newer than the ''SCPH-10000.bin''. You will probably be able to run the bios or games without having them but there may be a chance that these affect compatibility somehow. This includes ''rom1.bin'',''rom2.bin'',''erom.bin'' and a ''SCPH-XXXXX.nvm'' file where ''XXXXX'' is the version of your bios(eg ''SCPH-34004.nvm''). This last file can be also created from PCSX2 after you configure your bios (set time zone, language, etc.) but it's better if you have this file directly ripped from your Playstation 2. Once more <span style="color: red">'''DO NOT ASK'''</span> where to get these files, since they are part of the BIOS too.
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 <br />Here's a quick explanation about what these files do by '''auMatt''':
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 <br />Hope this helps.
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 A new Bios dumper is already available that can dump your PS2 Bios,ROM1,ROM2,EROM and NVM. Get it [http://pcsx2.net/download/releases/tools.html here].
-'''Note''': For maximum compatibility it is recommended that you use a BIOS image '''different''' than SCPH10000.BIN which is the oldest one. That's because with this BIOS there are problems in memory card emulation and in other sections.
+'''Note''': For maximum compatibility it is recommended that you use a BIOS image '''different''' than SCPH10000.BIN which is the oldest one. That's because with this BIOS there are problems in memory card emulation and in other sections.> How to extract the bios files from your PS2: Visit [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-An-orientation-through-some-of-the-PCSX2-BIOS-memcard-tools this thread] and a thread [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Guide-to-Dumping-Your-PS2-Bios-over-LAN here]. Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3AVqzYcqSw here] is a youtube tutorial on dumping your BIOS from your console. Thanks to '''FullGrownGaming'''.
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-<br />How to extract the bios files from your PS2: Visit [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-An-orientation-through-some-of-the-PCSX2-BIOS-memcard-tools this thread] and a thread [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Guide-to-Dumping-Your-PS2-Bios-over-LAN here]. Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3AVqzYcqSw here] is a youtube tutorial on dumping your BIOS from your console. Thanks to '''FullGrownGaming.'''
+<br />On the BIOS tab of the Plugin/BIOS selector window, you'll see an identical screen to the last one of the First Time Configuration wizard, with the same usability, meaning to select a BIOS file from the list and change the folder where PCSX2 tries to find your BIOS images.
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 <br />So now we are done Configuring all plugins for PCSX2.
-==Bios configuration==
-On the BIOS tab of the Plugin/BIOS selector window, you'll see an identical screen to the last one of the First Time Configuration wizard, with the same usability, meaning to select a BIOS file from the list and change the folder where PCSX2 tries to find your BIOS images.
 =Folders=
 Here you can change the folders where some of the files that PCSX2 creates will be stored at. By unchecking ''Use default setting'' you can click the ''Browse'' button to find a folder of your choice where PCSX2 will store: Save states, snapshots and logs/dumps respectively.
 =Core configuration=
 Next are the Core PCSX2 settings which can be found under Config => Emulation settings. You'll see a window like this (click to enlarge):
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 There are 6 tabs,'' EE/IOP'', ''VUs'', ''GS'', ''GS Window'', ''Speedhacks'' and ''Gamefixes''.
 <br />We'll start with '''EE/IOP'''.
 ==EE/IOP==
 EE/IOP stands for ''Emotion Engine / Input Output Processor'' which are the core components of the Playstation 2. Below we'll describe the settings available to us:
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 *''Clamping mode'': These settings go from '''faster''' to '''slower''' from top to bottom. So 'None' is the fastest but least compatible and 'Full' is the slowest but most compatible. Default value here is ''Normal'' which works fine for most games without compromising speed much. Automatically changed when ''Automatic Gamefixes'' is checked under System for some games known to need a different value than default.
 *''Restore Defaults'': Click this to restore all settings to their default values (which are seen as Bold in Vista/Windows 7 or colored green in Windows XP).
 ==VUs==
 VUs stands for Vector Units which are the co-processors of the Playstation 2 working in parallel with the EE and IOP. The Playstation 2 has 2 of these co-processors called ''VU0'' and ''VU1''. Below we'll describe the settings available to us:
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 *'''VU0:''' In this radio box you can choose one of 3 choices: ''Interpreter'', ''microVU Recompiler'' and ''superVU Recompiler'' (legacy).
 #''Interpreter'': By selecting this PCSX2 will use the Interpreter for the VU0 unit, which is '''extremely slow''' and '''not very compatible''' either. Should only be used for debugging and testing.
-#''microVU Recompiler'': The latest recompiler for the Vector Units made by '''cottonvibes'''. This option has very high compatibility with games, is more stable and has fair speed. ''Recommended''.
+#''microVU Recompiler'': The latest recompiler for the Vector Units made by '''cottonvibes'''. This option has very high compatibility with games, is more stable and has fair speed. '''Recommended'''.
 #''superVU Recompiler'' (legacy): The old recompiler for the Vector Units made by '''zerofrog'''. This is not actively developed any more (thus the legacy tag), has quite worse compatibility compared to microVU, more unstable and usually a bit faster. Should only be used to identify bugs with the new recompiler or for the rare cases it works better than microVU.
 *'''VU1:''' As above but for Vector Unit 1.
 *''Round mode'': Same as EE/IOP
 *''Clamping mode'': These settings go from '''faster''' to '''slower''' from top to bottom. So ''None'' is the fastest but least compatible and ''Extra+Preserve Sign'' is the slowest but most compatible. Default value here is ''Normal'' which works fine for most games without compromising speed much. Automatically changed when 'Automatic Gamefixes' is checked under System for some games known to need a different value than default.
+*''Restore Default'': Click this to restore all settings to their default values (which are seen as Bold in Vista/Windows 7 or colored green in Windows XP).
 {{Tip|If you experience spikey polygons or bad geometry, try setting '''Clamping mode''' to ''Extra+Preserve Sign''.}}
-*''Restore Default'': Click this to restore all settings to their default values (which are seen as Bold in Vista/Windows 7 or colored green in Windows XP).
 ==GS==
 GS stands for Graphics Synthesizer which is responsible for rendering the graphics of the Playstation 2 (among other things).
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 #''NTSC Framerate'': Sets the speed NTSC games will run at. Default (and normal) speed for these games is 59.94 FPS, but you can set this lower or higher to combine it with the above options. Hint: Setting this to lower values than normal can speed up a few games but doing so can break some games. Can only be changed via editing the ''pcsx2_vm.ini'' and changing the value after ''FramerateNTSC=''.
 #''PAL Framerate'': Sets the speed PAL games will run at. Default (and normal) speed for these games is 50 FPS, but you can set this lower or higher to combine it with the above options. Hint: Setting this to lower values than normal can speed up a few games but doing so can break some games. Can only be changed via editing the ''pcsx2_vm.ini'' and changing the value after ''FrameratePAL=''.
-*''Frame Skipping'': The options in this group can be used to control how frame skipping works, a technique which skips drawing some frames of a game to make it feel like it's running smoother when full speed cannot be achieved. ''As noted in the GUI, this feature can and will cause stuttering, flashing or other abnormal behavior depending on the game'''. Toggle it ingame by pressing ''Shift + F4''.
+*''Frame Skipping'': The options in this group can be used to control how frame skipping works, a technique which skips drawing some frames of a game to make it feel like it's running smoother when full speed cannot be achieved. As noted in the GUI, this feature can and will cause stuttering, flashing or other abnormal behavior depending on the game. Toggle it ingame by pressing ''Shift + F4''.
 #''Disabled'': When selected disables Frame Skipping, recommended if you are getting adequate speed.
 #''Skip when on Turbo only'': When selected, enables Frame Skipping only when Turbo mode is on.
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 #''Frames to Draw'': Specify how many frames will be drawn before skipping.
 #''Frames to Skip'': Specify how many frames will be skipped when the above frames have been drawn.
-*''Use Synchronized MTGS'': Check this option to use a different mode of MTGS. '''VERY slow''', only for debugging purposes.
+*''Use Synchronized MTGS'': Check this option to use a different mode of MTGS. '''very slow''', only for debugging purposes.
 *''Disable all GS output'': As the name suggests, will disable all graphics output. Used for benchmarking core PCSX2 speed and debugging.
 {{Tip|Remember the following hotkeys related to the framerate in-geme:
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 <br />'''Shift + F4''' Enables frame skipping.
 }}
 ==GS Window==
 Here you will be able to control various aspects of the video output of PCSX2. Below we'll describe the settings available to us:
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 *''Wait for vsync on refresh'': When checked, PCSX2 will use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog_television#Vertical_synchronization ''vsync''] which can reduce tearing but also greatly reduces actual FPS. Applies to full screen mode and may not work with all GS plugins.
 *''Dynamically toggle Vsync depending on frame rate'': What this option does is explained in the tooltip, leave your mouse on it until the tooltip shows.
 ==Speed Hacks==
 Speed hacks are various techniques used to speed up emulation at the cost of emulating accuracy. All of these options <span style="color: red">can and will cause severe bugs, crashes and other abnormal behavior so use them with caution!</span>.
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 ***''MTVU (Multi-Threaded microVU1)'': Check this to use a third core for emulating the ''VU1'' unit of the PS2. This speed hack provides a '''large''' speed boost for processors''' with 3 cores or more''', while having extremely high compatibility (causes problems only in a handful of games). Note that some games might not get a good speed increase (depends how much they use the VU1 unit). There are also reports of speed boosts even on dual core processors.
 *''Restore defaults'': Click this to restore all settings to their default values (which actually disables all hacks in this tab).
 ==Game fixes==
 As the name implies, these are special game fixes for some games which for some reason emulating them requires something special. Note that the team has no intention of keeping hacks for specific games, these are there temporarily until a proper fix is found so they can be removed. Many of these are automatically applied when ''Automatic Gamefixes'' is checked under System.
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 *''Config =>''
 #''Emulation Settings'': Will open the Emulation Settings screen which we described in the Core Settings section of this guide.
 *''Memory cards'': Will open the memcard manager.
 ***By clicking browse you can specify a custom folder from which PCSX2 will try loading its memory cards.
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 ##''Sources'': Check the various items here to add more PS2 components that will have their behavior logged in the console window.
 *''About'': The about window. Here you can see who the emulators' authors are and some thanks.
 ==Shortcuts/hotkeys configuration==
 For a full list of currently supported keyboard shortcuts, you can check page 4 of the PCSX2 readme.
 PCSX2 also supports overriding the hotkeys set by using a custom made ini file (PCSX2_keys.ini). For instructions on how to create it, visit this link
 If you still have problems using the emulator, post your problem in the PCSX2 forums HERE after reading the rules carefully
 =Further reading=
 ==The compatibility list==
 ==Bug reporting==
 ==Other useful guides==
 ==Compiling and developement==
 =Credits=
 <br />Thanks to '''Gigaherz''' for pointing out how to make the index work with Firefox on the [http://pcsx2.net/config-guide/official-english-pcsx2-configuration-guide.html web version].