So, let’s get started with the detailed Arch Linux UEFI installation guide. However, if you decide to do the legacy installation, use the MBR table. It works with volumes larger than 2TB and supports up to 128 partitions. It is more advanced than a master boot record (MBR) partitions. It is more configurable and, as a result, it boots faster.Īlso, I will use a GUID Partition Table (GPT).UEFI replaces the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) interface.The UEFI means Unified Extensible Firmware Interface and here are some of its benefits: So, regardless of what mode you choose, this guide will help you to install Arch Linux with a minimal graphical environment.

This Arch Linux installation guide will use the UEFI mode, but I will point out the steps and commands that are different for the legacy mode. However, the UEFI mode is more up-to-date and some modern hardware supports only the UEFI installation.

I personally think that the Arch Linux installation in the legacy mode is more conservative, simpler, and reliable. There are two possible options of Arch Linux installation: SUBSCRIBE for more Linux Videos UEFI or legacy mode?

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