1 files changed, 12 insertions, 5 deletions
diff --git a/archinstall.sh b/archinstall.sh
index 6e9f2ee..de09f83 100644
--- a/archinstall.sh
+++ b/archinstall.sh
@@ -83,11 +83,6 @@ export PACKAGE_LIST="base linux linux-firmware grub networkmanager nano"  # mayb
 export DEFAULT_PASSWORD="archinstall"
 
 
-# variables
-
-export boot_mode="unknown"  # alternatives: "bios" or "uefi"
-
-
 # functions
 
 function print_ok () {
@@ -104,6 +99,18 @@ function print_failed () {
 export -f print_failed
 
 
+# check bootmode
+
+print_ok "Checking bootmode ..."
+if [ -d "/sys/firmware/efi/efivars" ]; then
+    export boot_mode="uefi"
+    print_ok "Booted with UEFI"
+else
+    export boot_mode="bios"
+    print_ok "Booted with legacy boot / BIOS"
+fi
+
+
 # check internet connection
 
 if ping -w $INTERNET_TEST_PING_TIMEOUT -c 1 $INTERNET_TEST_SERVER; then