diff --git a/Documentation/fb/udlfb.rst b/Documentation/fb/udlfb.rst index 732b37db3504..99cfbb7a1922 100644 --- a/Documentation/fb/udlfb.rst +++ b/Documentation/fb/udlfb.rst @@ -86,17 +86,24 @@ Module Options Special configuration for udlfb is usually unnecessary. There are a few options, however. -From the command line, pass options to modprobe -modprobe udlfb fb_defio=0 console=1 shadow=1 +From the command line, pass options to modprobe:: -Or modify options on the fly at /sys/module/udlfb/parameters directory via -sudo nano fb_defio -change the parameter in place, and save the file. + modprobe udlfb fb_defio=0 console=1 shadow=1 -Unplug/replug USB device to apply with new settings +Or change options on the fly by editing +/sys/module/udlfb/parameters/PARAMETER_NAME :: -Or for permanent option, create file like /etc/modprobe.d/udlfb.conf with text -options udlfb fb_defio=0 console=1 shadow=1 + cd /sys/module/udlfb/parameters + ls # to see a list of parameter names + sudo nano PARAMETER_NAME + # change the parameter in place, and save the file. + +Unplug/replug USB device to apply with new settings. + +Or to apply options permanently, create a modprobe configuration file +like /etc/modprobe.d/udlfb.conf with text:: + + options udlfb fb_defio=0 console=1 shadow=1 Accepted boolean options: