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Sigurd Bøe edited this page Jan 5, 2018 · 13 revisions

Arch Linux with LUKS LVM on GPD Pocket

Tutorial how to install Arch Linux with full disk encryption on GPD Pocket

If you want to use an unmodified ArchISO (from https://archlinux.org ) go to the old guide. The following guide is for the custom ISO with preloaded drivers, settings and help files.

Making the USB Stick

Download the ISO from the Releases section of this repository.

Flash it to a USB Stick 2GB or more. It can be USB2 or USB3 it doesn't matter. I suggest using etcher.io if you are unsure how to do this.

For more advanced methods see the Arch Wiki

Booting

Plug your USB stick with arch into the USB-A (regular usb port)

While you boot spam the Del key to get into the UEFI menu if you have problems try without the charger

Hit left once to go to the Save and Exit, use the up arrow key to find the USB stick and boot from it.

Connecting to the internet

Ethernet should just work, but it is only suggested if you have a USB-C dock or hub, with charging. If you connected the ehternet cable or network card after you booted you may need to run. systemctl restart dhcpcd

For extensive information on connecting via see the Arch Wiki. For condensed instructions read on.

Open the WiFi menu

wifi-menu

Follow the instructions to connect.

Optional

If you want to be able to copy paste the commands from another PC using SSH follow the page on SSH before you continue.

Partitioning

Continue the guide with full disk encryption (recommended)
Continue the guide without disk encryption