fbset
configure framebuffer device settings
TLDR
Show current framebuffer settings
$ sudo fbset [-i|--info]
Set a framebuffer mode from fb.modes$ sudo fbset "[800]x[600]-[60]"
Set arbitrary framebuffer mode$ sudo fbset [-g|--geometry] [TTY_horizontal] [TTY_vertical] [monitor_horizontal] [monitor_vertical] [color_depth]
SYNOPSIS
fbset [options] [mode]
DESCRIPTION
fbset shows and modifies Linux framebuffer device settings. It can change resolution, color depth, timing, and other display parameters.Used for configuring console display on systems using framebuffer.
PARAMETERS
-i, --info
Show framebuffer information-g, --geometry params
Set geometry (xres, yres, vxres, vyres, depth)-t, --timings params
Set display timings-fb device
Use specified framebuffer device
CONFIGURATION
/etc/fb.modes
Defines predefined video modes with resolution, timing, and color depth settings.
CAVEATS
Requires framebuffer support in kernel. May require root privileges. Incorrect settings can cause display issues.
SEE ALSO
fbi(1)
