diff --git a/install-stage1.sh b/install-stage1.sh
index 5f15cb6..71f15b3 100644
--- a/install-stage1.sh
+++ b/install-stage1.sh
@@ -434,16 +434,18 @@ fi" > /mnt/target/root/.profile
 
 echo "done"
 
-echo "Creating system image..."
-#TODO: make this work without user interaction
-run_in_target /opt/void-usb/backup-fs
-
+# This is not technically necessary, but it should help to save some memory.
+# TODO: Be smart about this, run install stage 2 in chroot if there is enough free RAM
 clear
 echo "Stage 1 installation is now complete.
 
 The freshly installed system needs to be booted to continue with stage 2 of the installation process.
-The installer will now reboot the computer.
+The installer will now create a system image and reboot the computer.
 "
 press_any_key
+
+echo "Creating system image..."
+#TODO: make this work without user interaction
+run_in_target /opt/void-usb/backup-fs
 reboot
 #