diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool).txt
index 2e2792d7c3..df4c3d05fc 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool).txt
@@ -18,7 +18,17 @@ This is a currently working implementation of the "FIRM partitions known-plainte
 * The latest release of [b9sTool](https://github.com/zoogie/b9sTool/releases/latest)
 * The latest release of [Luma3DS](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest)
 
-#### Section I - Prep Work
+#### Section I - CFW Check
+
+1. Power off your device
+1. Hold the (Select) button
+1. Power on your device while still holding the (Select) button
+1. If the check was successful, you will boot to the HOME menu and you may proceed with this guide
+
+If you see a configuration menu, you already have CFW and continuing with these instructions may BRICK your device! Follow [Checking for CFW](checking-for-cfw) to upgrade your existing CFW.
+{: .notice--danger}
+
+#### Section II - Prep Work
 
 1. Power off your device
 1. Insert your SD card into your computer
@@ -26,7 +36,7 @@ This is a currently working implementation of the "FIRM partitions known-plainte
 1. Copy `boot.nds` (B9STool) to the root of your SD card
 1. Copy the `private` folder from the Frogminer_save `.zip` to the root of your SD card
 
-#### Section II - Fredtool
+#### Section III - Fredtool
 
 1. Open [Fredtool](https://3ds.nhnarwhal.com/3dstools/fredtool.php) on your computer
 1. Select your `movable.sed` file for the "Your movable.sed" field
@@ -51,7 +61,7 @@ This is a currently working implementation of the "FIRM partitions known-plainte
 1. Navigate to `Internet Settings` -> `Nintendo DS Connections`, then select "OK"
 1. If the exploit was successful, your device will have loaded the JPN version of Flipnote Studio
 
-#### Section III - Flipnote Exploit
+#### Section IV - Flipnote Exploit
 
 If you would prefer a visual guide to this section, one is available [here](https://zoogie.github.io/web/flipnote_directions/).
 {: .notice--info}
@@ -74,7 +84,7 @@ If you would prefer a visual guide to this section, one is available [here](http
   + You may have to force power off by holding the power button
   + If you see the Luma Configuration screen, continue with the guide without powering off
 
-#### Section IV - Configuring Luma3DS
+#### Section V - Configuring Luma3DS
 
 1. Boot your device while holding (Select) to launch the Luma configuration menu
   + If you encounter issues launching the Luma configuration menu, [follow this troubleshooting guide](https://github.com/zoogie/b9sTool/blob/master/TROUBLESHOOTING.md)
@@ -83,7 +93,7 @@ If you would prefer a visual guide to this section, one is available [here](http
 1. Press (Start) to save and reboot
   + Your device should load the Home Menu after a short delay. If you get a black screen lasting longer than 5 minutes, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#black-screen-on-sysnand-boot-after-installing-boot9strap)
 
-#### Section V - Restoring DS Connection Settings
+#### Section VI - Restoring DS Connection Settings
 
 1. Power off your device
 1. Insert your SD card into your computer