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On Sunday 16 Jul 2017 16:18:16 Harry Putnam wrote: |
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> I'm starting a new vbox install of gentoo using the minimal ISO from |
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> 07/13 |
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> When it gets to the kernel setup... I cannot figure out what to set |
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> to make my console terminal high resolution. Something along the line |
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> of 1600x1200. |
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> I understand this can all be done in the kernel now. But cannot |
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> really get a good fix googling on what is needed there. |
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It used to be the case before KMS you could ask the BIOS what video modes are |
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supported, by adding on the kernel line: |
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vga=ask |
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It should show a table for you to choose what you prefer. I understand these |
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days KMS takes care of this and uses the native video resolution, but if you |
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must use vga you will probably have to set: |
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vga=normal nomodeset |
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to bypass the kernel's framebuffer intentions. I am not sure how you can |
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tweak the native KMS resolution. |
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Regards, |
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Mick |
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