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PikaOS install guide

1. System Requirements

Component Minimum
CPU 64-bit dual-core
RAM 4 GB
Storage 40 GB
GPU Intel/AMD/NVIDIA
Boot UEFI recommended

Recommended Requirements

Component Recommended
CPU Quad-core or better
RAM 8–16 GB
Storage SSD with 100+ GB
GPU Dedicated AMD/NVIDIA GPU

2. Downloading PikaOS

Official website:

PikaOS Official Website

Downloads page:

PikaOS Downloads

PikaOS often provides:

  • NVIDIA editions
  • Generic editions
  • Different desktop environments

Recommended Choices

Hardware Recommended ISO
NVIDIA GPU NVIDIA edition
AMD GPU Generic edition
Intel graphics Generic edition

3. Verifying the ISO

After downloading:

Linux

sha256sum pikaos.iso

Compare with official checksum.

Windows

Use:

  • PowerShell
Get-FileHash .\pikaos.iso -Algorithm SHA256

4. Creating a Bootable USB

Windows

Linux

  • GNOME Disks
  • Etcher
  • dd

Using Rufus

  1. Insert USB drive
  2. Open Rufus
  3. Select:
    • USB device
    • PikaOS ISO
  4. Partition scheme:
    • GPT for UEFI systems
  5. Click Start

5. BIOS/UEFI Preparation

Before installation:

Enter BIOS/UEFI

Common keys:

  • F2
  • DEL
  • ESC
  • F12

Recommended Settings

Enable:

  • UEFI boot

Disable:

  • Fast Boot
  • Intel RST/RAID (use AHCI instead)
  • Secure Boot (recommended)

6. Booting the Live Environment

Boot from USB.

You will enter:

  • Live desktop environment

Before installing:

  • Test Wi-Fi
  • Test audio
  • Verify GPU detection
  • Check monitor refresh rates

7. Starting the Installer

Double-click:

  • Install PikaOS

PikaOS typically uses the Calamares installer.

8. Language, Region, and Keyboard

Choose:

  • Language
  • Timezone
  • Keyboard layout

Examples:

  • English (US)
  • Romanian keyboard
  • German keyboard

9. Disk Partitioning

You have two choices:

Option A — Automatic Installation 

Installer will:

  • Erase disk
  • Create partitions
  • Configure bootloader automatically

Best for:

  • New Linux users
  • Single-OS systems

Option B — Manual Partitioning

Recommended layout:

Mount Point Size Filesystem
/ 50 GB ext4
/home Remaining space ext4
swap 4–16 GB swap

EFI Partition

If using UEFI:

Partition Size Type
EFI System 300–500 MB FAT32

Mount point:

/boot/efi

10. Dual Boot With Windows

Important Preparations

Inside Windows:

Disable:

  • Fast Startup
  • BitLocker (temporarily recommended)

Shrink Windows Partition

In Windows:

  1. Open Disk Management
  2. Shrink C: drive
  3. Leave unallocated space

Then install PikaOS into that space.

GRUB Bootloader

PikaOS installs:

  • GRUB bootloader

It should automatically detect:

  • Windows Boot Manager

11. User Creation

Create:

  • Username
  • Hostname
  • Password

You may optionally:

  • Enable auto-login
  • Require password at login

12. Completing Installation

Installer copies:

  • Base system
  • Drivers
  • Gaming packages
  • Bootloader

After completion:

  1. Reboot
  2. Remove USB drive

13. First Boot

You should now see:

  • GRUB menu
  • PikaOS desktop

Log in with your account.

14. First System Update

Open terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade -y

Reboot afterward.

15. Understanding PikaOS Gaming Features

PikaOS includes:

  • Gaming kernels
  • Proton support
  • Wine support
  • GPU drivers
  • Steam optimizations
  • GameMode
  • MangoHud
  • Lutris integration

This reduces manual setup dramatically.

16. Installing Steam

Usually preinstalled.

If not:

sudo apt install steam

Official website:

Steam

17. Enabling Proton

Inside Steam:

Steps

  1. Open Steam
  2. Settings
  3. Compatibility
  4. Enable:
    • Steam Play for supported titles
    • Steam Play for all titles

Select:

  • Proton Experimental

This enables Windows games on Linux.

18. Installing Lutris

Lutris helps install:

  • Epic Games
  • Battle.net
  • GOG
  • Ubisoft Connect
  • Emulators

Install:

sudo apt install lutris

Official website:

Lutris

19. Installing Heroic Games Launcher

Useful for:

  • Epic Games Store
  • GOG games

Official website:

Heroic Games Launcher

20. NVIDIA Driver Configuration

PikaOS usually preinstalls NVIDIA drivers on NVIDIA ISOs.

Check:

nvidia-smi
sudo apt install nvidia-driver

Reboot:

sudo reboot

21. AMD GPU Setup

AMD GPUs generally work automatically using:

  • Mesa
  • RADV Vulkan drivers

Install Vulkan tools:

sudo apt install vulkan-tools

Test Vulkan:

vulkaninfo

22. Installing Gaming Utilities

GameMode

Improves gaming performance:

sudo apt install gamemode

Run games with:

gamemoderun %command%

Inside Steam launch options.

MangoHud

Performance overlay:

sudo apt install mangohud

Launch game:

mangohud %command%

23. Audio Configuration

PikaOS typically uses:

  • PipeWire

Install controls:

sudo apt install pavucontrol

Launch:

pavucontrol

24. Installing Codecs

Install multimedia support:

sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras

Includes:

  • MP3
  • Video codecs
  • Fonts

25. Installing Development Tools

Essentials

sudo apt install build-essential git curl wget

Python
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip python3-venv

26. Firewall Setup

Install UFW

sudo apt install ufw

Enable firewall:

sudo ufw enable

Check:

sudo ufw status

27. SSD Optimization

Enable TRIM:

sudo systemctl enable fstrim.timer

28. Performance Tweaks

Check CPU Governor

Install tools:

sudo apt install cpufrequtils

Set performance governor:

sudo cpufreq-set -r -g performance

29. Installing OBS Studio

Streaming and recording:

sudo apt install obs-studio

Official site:

OBS Studio

30. Flatpak Support

Install Flatpak:

sudo apt install flatpak

Add Flathub:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub \
https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

31. Installing Discord

Official website:

Discord

Or:

flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.Discord
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How to install and configure MX Linux

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Component Minimum
CPU x86_64 processor
RAM 2 GB
Storage 20 GB
Boot USB/DVD
Internet Recommended

Recommended

Component Recommended
RAM 4–8 GB
Storage SSD with 40+ GB
CPU Dual-core or better

2. Downloading MX Linux

Visit the official website:

MX Linux Official Website

Choose an Edition

XFCE Edition

Best overall choice:

  • Lightweight
  • Stable
  • Beginner-friendly

KDE Edition

  • More modern appearance
  • Heavier resource usage
  • Better customization

Fluxbox Edition

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Advanced users

For most users, choose:

  • MX Linux XFCE 64-bit

3. Creating a Bootable USB

Windows Tools

Recommended:

Linux Tools

You can use:

  • dd
  • GNOME Disks
  • Etcher

Creating USB with Rufus

  1. Insert USB drive
  2. Open Rufus
  3. Select:
    • Device: your USB
    • Boot Selection: MX Linux ISO
  4. Partition Scheme:
    • GPT → UEFI systems
    • MBR → Legacy BIOS
  5. Click Start

4. Booting Into MX Linux Installer

Enter BIOS/UEFI

Common keys:

  • F2
  • F10
  • F12
  • DEL
  • ESC

Change Boot Order

Set USB as first boot device.

Save and reboot.

5. Live Environment Overview

MX Linux boots into a live desktop environment.

You can:

  • Test hardware
  • Test Wi-Fi
  • Browse internet
  • Verify graphics/audio
  • Install from desktop shortcut

This is useful before committing to installation.

6. Installing MX Linux

Double-click:

Install MX Linux

Step 1 — Language and Keyboard

Select:

  • Language
  • Region
  • Keyboard layout

Step 2 — Disk Partitioning

Option A — Automatic Install

Best for beginners.

Installer:

  • Creates partitions automatically
  • Formats disk
  • Installs bootloader

Option B — Manual Partitioning

Recommended layout:

Mount Point Size Filesystem
/ 30–50 GB ext4
/home Remaining ext4
swap 2–8 GB swap

UEFI Partition

If using UEFI:

Partition Size Type
EFI System 300–500 MB FAT32

Mount point:
/boot/efi

7. User Setup

Create:

  • Username
  • Computer hostname
  • Password

Root Password

MX Linux still supports a separate root password.

You may:

  • Use same password
  • Create separate secure root password

8. Bootloader Installation

MX Linux uses:

GRUB Bootloader

Usually automatic.

If dual booting:

  • Ensure GRUB installs to main drive
  • Example:
    • /dev/sda
    • /dev/nvme0n1

9. First Boot

Remove USB after installation.

Reboot.

You should now see:

  • GRUB menu
  • MX Linux desktop

10. First System Update

Open terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade -y

Or use:

  • MX Updater GUI

11. Understanding MX Tools

One of MX Linux’s strongest features is:

MX Tools

Open:

  • Menu → MX Tools

Includes:

  • Package Installer
  • Snapshot utility
  • Boot repair
  • Driver installer
  • Network tools
  • USB tools

12. Installing Software

APT Package Manager

Example:

sudo apt install vlc git curl htop

GUI package manager:

  • Easier than terminal
  • Includes popular apps
  • Supports Flatpak

Installing Flatpak Support

sudo apt install flatpak

Add Flathub:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub \
https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Official site:

Flathub

13. Installing NVIDIA Drivers

Open:

MX Tools → NVIDIA Driver Installer

Or terminal:

sudo apt install nvidia-driver

Reboot afterward.

14. Configuring Wi-Fi

Most adapters work automatically.

If not:

Identify Adapter

lspci

or

lsusb
sudo apt install firmware-linux firmware-linux-nonfree

15. Audio Configuration

MX Linux uses:

  • PulseAudio or PipeWire (depending on version)

Install audio tools:

sudo apt install pavucontrol

Run:

pavucontrol

16. Firewall Setup

Install UFW:

sudo apt install ufw

Enable firewall:

sudo ufw enable

Check status:

sudo ufw status

17. SSH Server Setup

Install OpenSSH:

sudo apt install openssh-server

Enable service:

sudo systemctl enable ssh
sudo systemctl start ssh

Check IP:

ip a

Connect remotely:

ssh username@ip-address

18. Installing Development Tools

Basic Development Packages

sudo apt install build-essential git curl wget
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip python3-venv

Create virtual environment:

python3 -m venv env
source env/bin/activate

Node.js

Recommended via NodeSource or NVM.

Official website:

Node.js

19. Snapshots and Backup

MX Linux includes an excellent snapshot tool.

Open:

  • MX Tools → MX Snapshot

This creates:

  • Bootable ISO backups
  • Full system recovery images

Very useful before upgrades.

20. Dual Boot With Windows

Important Tips

Disable Fast Startup in Windows

Windows Fast Startup can corrupt Linux partitions.

Use UEFI for Both OSes

Do not mix:

  • Legacy BIOS
  • UEFI

Install Windows First

Then install MX Linux.

GRUB should detect Windows automatically.

21. Performance Optimization

Reduce Startup Services

View services:

systemctl list-unit-files --type=service

Disable unused services:

sudo systemctl disable service-name

Enable TRIM:

sudo systemctl enable fstrim.timer

Swappiness Tuning

Check current value:

cat /proc/sys/vm/swappiness

Set lower value:

sudo sysctl vm.swappiness=10

Persistent setting:

Edit:

/etc/sysctl.conf

Add:

vm.swappiness=10
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