Sure, I can help with that! Here’s a step-by-step guide to install either Windows or Steam OS on your Steam Deck using the boot manager in the BIOS:
Installing Windows on Steam Deck
Prepare a Bootable USB Drive:
Download the Windows ISO file from the official Microsoft website.
Use a tool like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive with the Windows ISO file.
Download Necessary Drivers:
Visit Valve’s website and download the drivers for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, audio, and graphics. Copy these to the USB drive.
Boot into Boot Manager:
Power off your Steam Deck.
Hold the Volume Down button and press the Power button to turn it on. This will bring up the boot manager.
Select the USB Drive:
In the boot manager, select the USB drive to start the Windows installation process.
Install Windows:
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows. You may need to change the display orientation to landscape mode during the setup.
Install Drivers:
Once Windows is installed, use the drivers you downloaded earlier to set up Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, audio, and graphics.
Installing Steam OS on Steam Deck
Prepare a Bootable USB Drive:
Download the Steam OS recovery image from Valve’s website.
Use a tool like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive with the Steam OS image.
Boot into Boot Manager:
Power off your Steam Deck.
Hold the Volume Down button and press the Power button to turn it on. This will bring up the boot manager.
Select the USB Drive:
In the boot manager, select the USB drive to start the Steam OS installation process.
Install Steam OS:
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Steam OS.
Switching Between Windows and Steam OS
To switch between the two operating systems, you can use the boot manager. Power off your Steam Deck, hold the Volume Down button, and press the Power button to access the boot manager and select the desired OS.
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