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    Please do not post a support request without first reading and following the advice in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

    Can't get RetroPie to work...

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      eetu
      last edited by eetu

      Setup
      Pi Model: B+
      RetroPie Version Used: 3.81
      Built From: SD Image
      USB Devices connected: Trust keyboard, TP-LINK Wifi dongle
      Controller used: none (I want to use keyboard as controller)
      Error messages received: https://postimg.org/image/cjk4z0jbl/
      Guide used: https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/First-Installation
      File: -
      Emulator: -
      Attachment of config files: -
      How to replicate the problem: -

      I am new with these things and now I need help. I followed First installation instructions, but when it should boot to controller configuration screen this screen appears instead (I can't use my keyboard in this screen because the keyboard doesn't get power) : https://postimg.org/image/cjk4z0jbl/
      I have tried 3 times and always the same result. The SD card is 128 Gb and class 10 (It was bought from the internet very cheaply so I don't know is it just a bad SD card)
      I have no idea what should I do. Don't hesitate to ask more details, I try to answer to them.

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      • herb_fargusH
        herb_fargus administrators @eetu
        last edited by

        @eetu sounds like either your download was corrupted or your sd card is bad. Try redownloading and reimaging your sd card

        If you read the documentation it will answer 99% of your questions: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/

        Also if you want a solution to your problems read this first: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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        • rbakerR
          rbaker @eetu
          last edited by

          @eetu and check the compatibility list here: http://elinux.org/RPi_SD_cards

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          • cyperghostC
            cyperghost
            last edited by

            @herb_fargus
            Can you provide checksums for the image?
            I think that would be helpful for future questions :)
            Because some people might download images from other sides or build their own systems via apt manager.

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              eetu
              last edited by

              Ok, I bought a Transcend sd-card and now RetroPie works. It was all about the sd-card!

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