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=Running PCSX2 for the first time= | =Running PCSX2 for the first time= | ||
PCSX2 has | 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. | ||
[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_1.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | [[image:PCSX2_Wizard_1.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | ||
<div style="clear: both"> </div>In the first | <div style="clear: both"> </div>In the first drop-down list, simply select the language you want the program to be translated to. | ||
<div style="clear: both"> </div>[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_2.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | <div style="clear: both"> </div>[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_2.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | ||
<div style="clear: both"> </div>In the second screen you will | <div style="clear: both"> </div>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. | ||
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 | 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. | ||
<div style="clear: both"> </div>[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_3.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | <div style="clear: both"> </div>[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_3.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | ||
<div style="clear: both"> </div>In the third screen, you will be prompted to select your BIOS | <div style="clear: both"> </div>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. | ||
To finish the configuration process press ''Finish'' button. You will be taken to the main GUI (Graphical User Interface) of PCSX2: | |||
[[File:NewGUI.png]] | [[File:NewGUI.png]] | ||
From Config => Plugin/BIOS, you can change the settings or plugins used by PCSX2 | From Config => Plugin/BIOS, you can review and change the mentioned above settings or plugins used by PCSX2 at any time. | ||
=The Component Selector= | =The Component Selector= | ||