Re: Console screen resolution / font during initramfs
Hi,
On Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 07:41:32PM +0100, Darac Marjal wrote:
> > GRUB_GFXMODE=1920x1080
> >
> You might also try 'GRUB_GFXMODE="auto"' (this is the default, so leaving
> GRUB_GFXMODE commented out has the same effect).
As I say I already boot it with that commented out and the text is way
too small then, so I need to change something, somewhere.
Is setting GRUB_GFXMODE going to change the resolution from the moment
grub starts? Am I also able to use video- on the kernel command line to
change it again once the kernel gets as far as a framebuffer?
> > GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX=keep
> >
> This is usually the "magic word" as it tells grub not to set the resolution
> for Linux. UEFI firmwares (especially on laptops) tend to start in high
> resolution, so keeping that is probably your best bet.
I think it starting in its native (2880x1920) resolution is the problem,
and I want it in something much smaller. What are the possible values of
GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX?
Thanks,
Andy
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