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cd /usr/src/sys/amd64/conf
vi GENERIC #:
options VESA # Build VESA module into kernel
options SC_PIXEL_MODE # Allows syscons to act on pixels rather than text
cd /usr/src
make buildkernel KERNCONF=GENERIC
make installkernel KERNCONF=GENERIC
reboot
vidcontrol -i mode # to see available modes
vidcontrol MODE_280 # test mode
vi /etc/rc.conf #:
allscreens_flags="MODE_280"
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