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# First boot

1. Insert the prepared storage and plug the device into a PS1 or PS2 memory card slot.
2. If a firmware file is present, the display shows **Updating Firmware...** with a progress bar and the device restarts.
3. The device boots in PS2 mode by default and creates a card named **MemoryCard1**. The display shows the boot logo and **Loading...** while the card is prepared.
4. The main screen appears. The scrolling text is the current card or game name, `Ch:1` is the channel.

The device is now usable. Everything else is optional:

* [Set up Wi-Fi](/manuals/wireless/wifi-setup.md) to manage cards from a browser.
* [Enable GameID](/manuals/gameid/overview.md) support in your loader to switch cards automatically.

## If nothing is found

If the display shows **Can't find SD or USB device! Please plug in storage.**, check that the card is fully inserted and formatted as described in [Preparing storage](/manuals/getting-started/preparing-storage.md).


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