When the guide says
editit means you edit the file with sudo using an editor likenanoorvim.e.g.
sudo nano /etc/pacman.confORsudoedit /etc/pacman.conf
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If you need to revert back to steamOS, follow the guide by valve
- Create a bootable EndeavourOS usb drive (link)
- Use a usb-c adapter to connect the drive to your deck
- Turn off your deck, hold 'Volume Down' and click the Power button, when you hear a sound let go of the volume button.
- Select the usb efi device
- Follow the instructions on the screen (online install)
Do a full system update before you start. sudo pacman -Syyu, and reboot.
Add the lines to the end of the pacman configuration file.
sudoedit /etc/pacman.conf
[jupiter]
Server = https://steamdeck-packages.steamos.cloud/archlinux-mirror/$repo/os/$arch
SigLevel = Never
[holo]
Server = https://steamdeck-packages.steamos.cloud/archlinux-mirror/$repo/os/$arch
SigLevel = Neversudo pacman -Syyu to update the package database and install any replacement packages.
to get drivers for the hardware (based on guesses), install the following packages with sudo pacman -S
jupiter/linux-neptune
jupiter/linux-neptune-headers
jupiter/linux-firmware-neptune
jupiter/jupiter-hw-support
-- insert gude how to change default boot option here --
run sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
reboot and select the option with linux neptune using the arrow keys.
follow our requirements guide for Arch, and reboot once more.
| Hardware | Working? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| Audio | No | External devices with sound cards work |
| Touchpad | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | |
| Controller | Partial | Some buttons work |
| Gyroscope | Untested | |
| Card reader (microSD) | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Battery | Yes |