Re: r128fb vs genfb

[Michael <macallan%netbsd.org@localhost>]

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Hello,

On Jul 17, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Alan Hourihane wrote:

> I have a Rage128 installed in an APUS 2000. I thought I could compile
> out genfb and leave r128fb installed, but then the kernel complains
> about no console being available, but boots up in a nicer resolution  
> to
> that point.

Umm, r128fb doesn't know how to switch video modes yet. It does have  
acceleration though.

> If I leave genfb in, then the console boots up in 640x480 mode, but
> boots successfully.

If present, r128fb should override genfb, so I guess in your case  
r128fb simply didn't attach at all.

> What's the right procedure here for leaving r128fb in and booting
> successfully ?

Look at sys/dev/pci/r128fb.c -> r128fb_match(), see if your card's PCI  
IDs are listed. I added only those I either tested myself or which  
other people confirmed working.

have fun
Michael

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