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This guide describes how to install Arch Linux with full disk encryption, Logical Volume Management (LVM), and the minimalist systemd-boot bootloader. The setup uses two NVMe drives, as this reflects my specific hardware configuration. If you’re using only one drive, the process remains mostly the same—just adapt the LUKS and LVM steps accordingly. Let’s get started. Hardware for this Guide CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Memory: 32GB Two NVMe drives, each 1TB UEFI-enabled system (BIOS must support UEFI) Preparing the Terrain Before embarking on the installation, you’ll need a bootable USB drive with Arch Linux. ...