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MSI Claw A1M

Warning

Support for this device is still a work in progress. Expect bugs or incomplete/missing features as support is being added. Refer to the Known Issues section for more information.

Features

Feature Notes
Storage SteamFork can be run from an SD Card, USB Drive or installed directly to the internal NVME.
When installed directly to the NVME; an SD Card can be used for game storage.
Wifi Can be turned on in Steam OS under Main Menu > Network.
Bluetooth Supports bluetooth audio and controllers.
Fan Controlled by system firmware.
TDP Limit Can be set globally, per system or per game. Requires the SimpleDeckyTDP plugin.
Rumble Enables the device rumble motor in software that supports it.

Function Buttons

Button Function
MSI Center Guide (Steam Menu)
Quick Settings Guide + A (Quick Access Menu)

Notes

Installation

Download the latest AMD64 version of SteamFork from the button below and follow the instructions listed on the Install page.

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Known Issues

  • Sleep currently does not work properly. Attempting to sleep will break some controls until the device is powered off with external power removed.
  • WiFi performance can be erratic at times.
  • Sound occasionally becomes glitchy or stops working altogether until the device is rebooted.
  • Sound currently does not work over HDMI.
  • Game support is currently hit-or-miss. DirectX 12 may be especially problematic.
  • Built-in controls currently cannot be recalibrated.
  • Paddle buttons currently cannot be remapped.
  • RGB currently cannot be controlled.
  • Mangohud does not display CPU or GPU power draw and does not correctly display GPU usage.

Booting from an external USB drive (USB or SD Card)

In order to boot SteamFork, Secure Boot will need to be disabled.

Power on the device and hold RB+RT until the BIOS appears. Using the D-pad and A or the touchscreen, navigate to Security, select Secure Boot, Secure Boot Support and select Disabled. Afterwards, navigate to Save & Exit and select Save Changes and Reset.

Once Secure Boot is disabled, power on the device and hold LB+RB until the Boot Menu appears. Using the D-pad and A or the touchscreen, select the storage device with SteamFork to boot the distribution.