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=Running PCSX2 for the first time=
=Running PCSX2 for the first time=
PCSX2 has the first run configuration wizard to help you with configuration. The emulator will automatically store all settings, memcards and any new configuration related files in your ''My Documents'' folder if you used the installer, or in the same folder where ''pcsx2.exe'' is located if you used the binary version.
PCSX2 has the first run configuration wizard to help you with configuration. The emulator will automatically store all settings, memcards and any new configuration related files in your ''My Documents'' folder if you used the installer, or in the same folder where ''pcsx2.exe'' is located if you downloaded the binary version.


[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_1.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]]
[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_1.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]]
{{Clear new paragraph}}In the first drop-down list, simply select the language you want the program to be translated to.
{{Clear new paragraph}}The first option is the language your wizard and later PCSX2 will be using. You will be able to change language anytime from PCSX2 main menu.
{{Clear new paragraph}}[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_2.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]]
{{Clear new paragraph}}[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_2.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]]
{{Clear new paragraph}}In the second screen you will choose which plugins do you want to use. The default plugins are the ones with the higher compatibility and will usually perform better, so before changing them make sure you know what you're doing.
{{Clear new paragraph}}In the next screen you will be able change the plugins you want to use. The plugins selected by default are the most compatible ones and will usually perform better. Do not change anything here if you are not yet familiar with PCSX2.
Here you can also specify a different folder for your plugins if you want, by unchecking the ''use default setting'' checkbox and selecting a folder of your choice by clicking ''Browse''. ''Open in Explorer'' button will simply open a file explorer window in the folder you have specified.
You can also specify a different folder for your plugins if you want, by unchecking the ''use default setting'' checkbox and selecting a folder of your choice by clicking ''Browse''. ''Open in Explorer'' button will simply open a file explorer window in the folder you have specified.
{{Clear new paragraph}}[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_3.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]]
{{Clear new paragraph}}[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_3.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]]
{{Clear new paragraph}}In the third screen, you will be prompted to select one of your BIOS images from the list. If you can't see anything in this list, you need to either copy your BIOS files in the folder shown below, or change that folder to point to a location where BIOS images are saved. For more information about the BIOS, check the [[#BIOS|BIOS configuration section]] of this guide. Note that you will not be able to use PCSX2 without a proper BIOS image.  
{{Clear new paragraph}}In the third screen, you will be prompted to select one of your BIOS images from the list. If you can't see anything in this list, you need to either copy your BIOS files in the folder shown below, or change that folder to point to a location where BIOS images are saved. For more information about the BIOS, check the [[#BIOS|BIOS configuration section]] of this guide. Note that you will not be able to use PCSX2 without a proper BIOS image.  
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From Config => Plugin/BIOS, you can review and change the mentioned above settings or plugins used by PCSX2 at any time. Also refer to the following section for the BIOS or plugin configuration.
From ''Config'' menu using ''Plugin/BIOS'' item, you can review and change the above settings or plugins used by PCSX2 at any time. More information about plugins will be given in the following section of the guide.


=The Component Selector (Plugins, BIOS and folders configuration)=
=The Component Selector (Plugins, BIOS and folders configuration)=
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