Guide_Wii/_pages/ru_RU/cios.md

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This tutorial will tell you how to install cIOS (custom IOS). This is required if you want to load games with a USB Loader. Some homebrew might work better using cIOS.

![d2x cIOS Installer](/images/cIOS.png)

If you have a Wii mini, Install [this cIOS](cios-mini) instead. Attempting to install any other cIOS on a Wii mini may **brick your console!!**
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#### What you need

* A Wii with an Internet connection
* An SD card or USB drive
* [d2x cIOS Installer](https://sites.google.com/site/completesg/backup-launchers/installation/d2x-cIOS-Installer-Wii.zip?attredirects=0&d=1)

#### Instructions

##### Section I - Downloading

1. Extract d2x cIOS Installer and put it in the `apps` folder on your SD card or USB drive.
1. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii, and launch d2x cIOS Installer from the Homebrew Channel.

##### Section II - Installing

1. Press continue, then set the options to the following:
```
Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 56
Select cIOS slot: 249
Select cIOS version: 65535
```
![Install cIOS 249](/images/Wii/Install249.png)
1. Once set, press A twice to install.
1. When done installing, press A to return, and set the options to the following:
```
Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 57
Select cIOS slot: 250
Select cIOS version: 65535
```
![Install cIOS 250](/images/Wii/Install250.png)
1. Once set, press A twice to install.
1. When done installing, press A to return, and set the options to the following:
```
Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 58
Select cIOS slot: 251
Select cIOS version: 65535
```
1. Run it again, then exit once done.

##### Options once complete

You can now use homebrew such as [USB Loader GX](usbloadergx).
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[Continue to the Homebrew Browser](hbb)<br> The Homebrew Browser is a good place to get homebrew on your Wii. This is optional to install.
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