This repository provides a way to run Debian GNU/Linux on a Valve Steam Link device using a USB stick.
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`d$$' ,$P"' . $$$ Uptime: 9 mins
$$P d$' , $$$P Packages: 191 (dpkg)
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Y$$. `.`"Y$$$$P"' CPU: Marvell Berlin
`$$b "-.__ Memory: 29.66 MiB / 498.16 MiB (6%)
`Y$$ Swap: Disabled
`Y$$. Disk (/): 325.80 MiB / 989.67 MiB (33%) - ext3 [External]
`$$b. Local IP (eth0): 192.168.1.7/24
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Download an image of Debian version of your choice from the Releases page and flash it on a 2GB (or bigger) USB stick using balenaEtcher or any other USB flasher. SD cards paired with a USB SD Reader work as well.
⚠️ Warning: Flashing the image on the USB stick will wipe all data stored on the device!
Plug the USB stick into the Steam Link and power it on. The device will boot from the USB stick and appear on your network soon.
⚠️ Recommended: Consider changing your passwords withpasswdafter first login.
User: debian
password: steamlink
For the first boot a LAN connection is required. Once the new kernel starts booting, there will be no HDMI output anymore. Connect to the Steam Link via SSH. Local IP address can be found in your router's DHCP table.
This the first thing you should do after logging in, some commands might not work without a proper hostname.
sudo hostnamectl set-hostname steamlink
echo '127.0.0.1 steamlink' | sudo tee -a /etc/hostsResize the partition to take the entire space:
sudo parted /dev/sda resizepart 1 100%Confirm with Yes and press enter, then resize the filesystem:
sudo resize2fs /dev/sda1
This might take a while, depending on your disk size.
- NAND driver
- DMA controller
- video/audio output
- suspend/resume/halt/reboot
- RTC