Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:07:25 -0800 From: Andrew Stuart <elitetek@tekrealm.net> To: Alvaro Gil <alvaro@vrx.net> Cc: questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Stuck in 640X480 want 800X600 Message-ID: <20021115060725.GD69109@freebsd.tekrealm.net> In-Reply-To: <p05111700b9f8149ab5ec@[192.168.1.100]> References: <bulk.31001.20021113005629@hub.freebsd.org> <p05111700b9f8149ab5ec@[192.168.1.100]>
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On Wed, 13 Nov 2002 at 09:47:13 -0500, Alvaro Gil wrote: > Here is my question, how do I get my console into 800X600 mode? I > have tried my BIOS and there is no option for an extended text mode. > DOS also boots into 640X480. > If my memory serves me correctly, you need to compile VESA support into your kernel, then you should be able to use vidcontrol to change the screen to 800x600, for some laptops you will also need to compile in: SC_PIXEL_MODE # add support for the raster text mode along with VESA -- Andrew Stuart http://www.tekrealm.net Absence makes the heart go wander. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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