Once booted into a live environment, a command line is presented automatically logged in with the root account to provide full admin access.

Having root access means that anything targeting the internal drive or other drives connected to the computer can result of loss of data. If possible, back up any important data before continuing with this install process.

Start by connecting to a network. Wired networks over the Ethernet expansion card will automatically configure. For wireless networks use the command ``iwctl station wlan0 connect SSID`` replacing ``SSID`` with the name of the desired wireless network.

Once connected to the internet, install the latest version of the ``archinstall`` script by running ``pacman -Sy archinstall`` then entering ``Y`` when prompted.

When this finishes, start the ``archinstall`` script. The true Arch Linux installer starts here.

The starting point for ``archinstall`` is a list of stages, with the first stage being to select a language for the installer. The installer is primarily navigated using the arrow keys, enter key, and space bar.

Using the PH0 bit in Framework Screwdriver, unscrew all black fasteners on the silver keyboard bracket.

Your Framework Screwdriver has a double-sided bit! One end is the T5 bit, the other end is the PH0 bit. To switch from the T5 bit to the PH0 bit, pull the bit out using your fingers, flip it around, and place it back into the screwdriver!

The fasteners are magnetic and very small. To avoid losing them gather them in a dedicated safe space (such as a cup) as you are removing them. Remember to not mix these fasteners with the "For KB" fasteners you are removing next.

Lift the silver keyboard bracket away from the keyboard bracket.

Using the PH0 bit in Framework Screwdriver, unscrew all black fasteners on the silver keyboard bracket.

Your Framework Screwdriver has a double-sided bit! One end is the T5 bit, the other end is the PH0 bit. To switch from the T5 bit to the PH0 bit, pull the bit out using your fingers, flip it around, and place it back into the screwdriver!

The fasteners are magnetic and very small. To avoid losing them gather them in a dedicated safe space (such as a cup) as you are removing them. Remember to not mix these fasteners with the "For KB" fasteners you are removing next.

Lift the silver keyboard bracket away from the keyboard bracket.

***Before we begin the installation process*** with the Live USB, let's make sure you have your Linux Audio Compatibility set to Linux in the BIOS. Explanation as to what this does can be [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/null-rJ7OkJ63C|found here].

Power on the laptop, repeatedly tapping F2 in order to get into the BIOS. Note: If you're having trouble with this, try again, holding down the Fn key while rapidly tapping F2.

In BIOS mode, arrow key over to Setup Utility. Press the enter key. Arrow down to Advanced. Then arrow right, then arrow down to Linux Audio Compatibility. Press enter.

A new box for Linux Audio Compatibility will appear, arrow to Linux, then press enter. Now press F10 key to reboot.

Now we don't have an OS installed yet. So the reboot won't get us to a running operating system and we fully expect to see an error to this point. Simply press the power button to shutdown.

The next step is to install Ubuntu.

***Before we begin the installation process*** with the Live USB, let's make sure you have your Linux Audio Compatibility set to Linux in the BIOS. Explanation as to what this does can be [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/null-rJ7OkJ63C|found here].

Power on the laptop, repeatedly tapping F2 in order to get into the BIOS. Note: If you're having trouble with this, try again, holding down the Fn key while rapidly tapping F2.

In BIOS mode, arrow key over to Setup Utility. Press the enter key. Arrow down to Advanced. Then arrow right, then arrow down to Linux Audio Compatibility. Press enter.

A new box for Linux Audio Compatibility will appear, arrow to Linux, then press enter. Now press F10 key to reboot.

Now we don't have an OS installed yet. So the reboot won't get us to a running operating system and we fully expect to see an error to this point. Simply press the power button to shutdown.

The next step is to install Ubuntu.

You can keep the rest of the settings as the defaults. Click ***START***. You’ll get a screen that says “Windows User Experience”. You can keep those settings as the defaults also, and click OK. You can also adjust the settings if you’d like at this screen, but make sure ***Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account*** remains selected.

After you click OK you'll see a warning that the USB Thumb Drive will be erased during, click OK on this and Rufus will create your install Media

Once the Green Status Bar is complete you can remove the USB Thumb Drive, plug it into your Framework Laptop 13, and proceed to install Windows by following [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Windows+11+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+DIY+Edition/116?lang=en#s695|this Guide] from Step 3 onwards!