Re: graphics console doesn't boot

Janne Ramstedt <[email protected]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:09:05 +0300
Newsgroups gmane.os.netbsd.ports.alpha
Message-ID <[email protected]>
Dmesg from 9.2: https://dmesgd.nycbug.org/index.cgi?do=view&id=6189

Switches to hires mode nicely ~after "[     1.000000] pm3fb0: pm3 using 
1600 x 1200 in 8 bit, stride 1600"

On 27/07/2021 0.42, Jason Thorpe wrote:
>> On Jul 26, 2021, at 2:16 PM, Janne Ramstedt <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> Booting with graphics console doesn't work on latest daily build. I have tried some of the previous builds (9.99.8x) and they don't work either.
> Doesn't boot as in just get nothing on screen, or the system panics, or...?  I want to figure this out and fix it for you, but need a little more information :-)
>
>> I can successfully boot with serial console: https://dmesgd.nycbug.org/index.cgi?do=view&id=6188
> Well, this is good news, at least!  Hopefully there are some breadcrumbs in there that can lead us to the problem.
>
>> NetBSD 9.2 also works.
> Would it be possible for you to provide a dmesg from a successful NetBSD 9.2 boot?  That also might help steer us in the right direction.
>
>> I haven't used NetBSD before, so if there is something you want me to try I will probably need instructions.
> Welcome!
>
> -- thorpej
>