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- | ====== Configure console ====== | + | ====== Configure graphical console ====== |
===== Synopsis ===== | ===== Synopsis ===== | ||
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This command is available only when the build option ''[[:buildcfg:CONSOLE_CMD]]'' is enabled. | This command is available only when the build option ''[[:buildcfg:CONSOLE_CMD]]'' is enabled. | ||
- | Support for graphical consoles is available only when the relevant build options (e.g. ''[[:buildcfg:CONSOLE_VESAFB]]'' for the VESA framebuffer console) are enabled. | + | Support for graphical consoles is available only when the relevant build options (e.g. ''[[:buildcfg:CONSOLE_FRAMEBUFFER]]'' for the graphical framebuffer console) are enabled. |
Support for background pictures is available only when the relevant build options (e.g. ''[[:buildcfg:IMAGE_PNG]]'' for PNG images) are enabled. | Support for background pictures is available only when the relevant build options (e.g. ''[[:buildcfg:IMAGE_PNG]]'' for PNG images) are enabled. | ||
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You can use the ''console'' command (with no options) to reset the console and clear the screen. | You can use the ''console'' command (with no options) to reset the console and clear the screen. | ||
- | To select the VESA framebuffer console you must either specify a width and height, or specify a background picture. | + | To select the graphical framebuffer console you must either specify a width and height, or specify a background picture. |
You can use the margins to define a text area within a background picture. For example, you could place your company logo in the top right corner, and specify a top margin to ensure that iPXE's text does not overwrite your logo. | You can use the margins to define a text area within a background picture. For example, you could place your company logo in the top right corner, and specify a top margin to ensure that iPXE's text does not overwrite your logo. |