Installing BazziteOS with multiple SSDs

What should I do with the drives before installing BazziteOS? I have 3 SSDs: 256GB (for OS only), 1TB, and 1TB. Last time, in the Steam Deck UI storage, I saw some partitions I didn’t create, and one installed drive was inaccessible for writing games or formatting, just like the other partitions I didn’t create.
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I'm not sure what you mean you can format the other SSDs after installing Bazzite on a single partition, and the other existing partitions won't be affected (and fyi, it's "Bazzite", not "BazziteOS", but no worries)...
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δDD
δDD2mo ago
I'm not sure what you mean you can format the other SSDs after installing Bazzite on a single partition, and the other existing partitions won't be affected (and fyi, it's "Bazzite", not "BazziteOS", but no worries)
δDD
δDD2mo ago
do the SSDs have stuff on them already? why is the first one "for OS only"?
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
I just bought ssd only for OS, for 1 disk 1 partition logic. Dont ask why)
δDD
δDD2mo ago
... glad i was able to help? if you have other questions, feel free to ask
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Just installed bazzite. That what i was talking about
δDD
δDD2mo ago
try to go on desktop mode and bring up a partition manager
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Oh, you are here. Thank you) One moment
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
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Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Sorry about other language
δDD
δDD2mo ago
no worries
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
I have here 4 devices What fourth? 7.74 gb
δDD
δDD2mo ago
I believe zram0 is for swap
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Oh i guess i know whats wrong
δDD
δDD2mo ago
i have it as well
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Other ssds is in ntfs format
δDD
δDD2mo ago
bingo
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Partitions
δDD
δDD2mo ago
are the other SSDs used? if not, just format them to BTRFS if you just plan to use them with Bazzite
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
But previously after installing somehow just pull games from it right to steamdeckui and it was working fine
δDD
δDD2mo ago
hmmm
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Those 2ssds only contains 1 folder SteamLibrary Only games
δDD
δDD2mo ago
and they use NTFS, correct?
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Whole machine only for home theater gaming
δDD
δDD2mo ago
HTPC 👍
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Yep. Ssd for OS have NTFS partition, and 3 with unknown file system. But the other ssds have.. ill show you
δDD
δDD2mo ago
Ssd for OS have NTFS
the 256GB one? it uses BTRFS according to your screenshot
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
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Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
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Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
My fault, i meant Fat32 Oh, largest partition is Btrfs, yes
δDD
δDD2mo ago
good (I find it odd that there is a Fat32 partition, but whatever, I don't really know that much about that)
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
So should i just format those 2 ssds?
δDD
δDD2mo ago
if it is just game data, and not save data, yes you will have to reinstall your games it is not recommended for games to run on NTFS partitions, proton has issues with that
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Oh, ok Format in Btrfs? First time see that format
δDD
δDD2mo ago
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δDD
δDD2mo ago
(confirmation from the docs is very helpful)
δDD
δDD2mo ago
yes, it's the best file system right now
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Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
I'm sorry, just sometimes info that you are looking for finds really quick, but sometimes not(
δDD
δDD2mo ago
?
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
I mean sorry, for requesting help Ive must to find that info myself
δDD
δDD2mo ago
no worries, this place is there for help, whether you read the docs or not
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
And last question, i guess. Should i format last one, fourth device? What's that? Ah, i know whats that
δDD
δDD2mo ago
sometimes you don't have the correct words to find relevant stuff online, so that's why discussing with people can make things easier, like here!
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
That really swap file
δDD
δDD2mo ago
yes do you know what swap is?
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Yep But is it enough?
δDD
δDD2mo ago
all good then
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Or its dynamic?
δDD
δDD2mo ago
I don't really know about that best is to leave it as it is
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Ok, ill leave it I am very happy and grateful that such a community exists. Thank you once again!
δDD
δDD2mo ago
bazzite is the best, both community and OS!
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Nothing changed after formatting 🙂 In SteamDeckUI nothing changed. I have bunch of those "drives". In Desktop Mode when i trying to add them as Storage, just nothing happens @HikariKnight hi! Can you help me one more time?) thanks
HikariKnight
HikariKnight2mo ago
no because im heading to work
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
I mean when you have time)
HikariKnight
HikariKnight2mo ago
but if you cant add them to steam its 100% a permission issue, read the automount documentation
HikariKnight
HikariKnight2mo ago
https://docs.bazzite.gg just ignore all the parts about formatting the drive
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Bazzite is a custom image built upon Fedora Atomic Desktops that brings the best of Linux gaming to all of your devices.
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
Ok, thanks! I dont get it
δDD
δDD2mo ago
do you just mean that the steam UI shows drives? can you install games on those drives?
δDD
δDD2mo ago
Auto-Mounting Secondary Drives - Bazzite Documentation
Bazzite is a custom image built upon Fedora Atomic Desktops that brings the best of Linux gaming to all of your devices.
δDD
δDD2mo ago
what do you not get?
Leshiy
LeshiyOP2mo ago
I figured it out. But i still have those strange empty partitions in Storage
HikariKnight
HikariKnight2mo ago
ignore them, visual bug, no idea what causes it since steam is a blackbox

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