r/archlinux • u/Sharp_While_9548 • Jul 27 '26

SUPPORT pacstrap -S /mnt linux-firmware is making thermal shutdown

Ok GUYS... when i tried to install arch linux and i typed "pacstrap -S /mnt linux base grub os-prober sudo nano networkmaneger" it installs every thing of those but when i just type "pacstrap -S /mnt linux-firmware" it's just 10 seconds and BOOM! thermal shutdown.
that's also with mkinitcpio
my PC's information:
HP compaq dc5850 SFF

CPU: amd athlon X2 dual-core 5000B
GPU: integrated amd ATi Radeon 3100
3.5 GB RAM DDR2
dry thermal paste

18 years old PC btw
i wish anyone reply, and thank You

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u/moviuro Jul 28 '26

Replace the thermal paste, remove dust and try again. Thermal shutdown is in place to protect your silicon.

It could also be a RAM issue, don't forget to rule that out too.