Bug#627372: [2.6.32 -> 2.6.38 regression] GM45: Console turns black during boot

To: AlanKim Zimmerman <alan.zimm@gmail.com>
Cc: 627372@bugs.debian.org
Subject: Bug#627372: [2.6.32 -> 2.6.38 regression] GM45: Console turns black during boot
From: Jonathan Nieder <jrnieder@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:08:08 -0500
Message-id: <[🔎] 20120427170808.GC687@burratino>
Reply-to: Jonathan Nieder <jrnieder@gmail.com>, 627372@bugs.debian.org
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tags 627372 - patch moreinfo fixed-upstream
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Hi,

Alan Zimmerman wrote:

> I compiled both versions as per your instructions, and the behaviour is the
> same each time.
>
> I need to use setpci ... to get the screen backlight on.

Thanks.  Let's take this upstream.

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