# Adding BIOS files

Some emulators require BIOS files to work correctly. 

### Location

As a general rule, BIOS files must be copied to the `\bios` subfolder of the Retrobat folder:

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Some systems need the bios files to be placed in subfolders or in other places. Refer to the individual system wiki page for detailed information about BIOS placement.
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### Missing BIOS check

RetroBat has a "missing bios check" function available from the [GAME SETTINGS](https://wiki.retrobat.org/navigation/main-menu#game-settings) in the [MAIN MENU](https://wiki.retrobat.org/navigation/main-menu):

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The missing BIOS appear with a broken chain icon. The ones where the md5 hash is not listed by Retrobat will appear with a ![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FkeDZW3itRO0Qiu4yZkGe%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f5823226-d26d-405a-9e38-c9567edb5678) icon, however the latter still can work.

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The detailed list of required BIOS for each system can be found in the individual [Game System section of the wiki](https://wiki.retrobat.org/systems-and-emulators/supported-game-systems).
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BIOS files are copyrighted and are therefore not included with Retrobat.&#x20;

The team can not legally distribute them, so you will need to dump them from the original hardware.
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