fbdev: rename imacfb.txt to efifb.txt and change imacfb to efifb.

[firefly-linux-kernel-4.4.55.git] / Documentation / fb / efifb.txt

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+What is efifb?
+===============
+
+This is a generic EFI platform driver for Intel based Apple computers.
+efifb is only for EFI booted Intel Macs.
+
+Supported Hardware
+==================
+
+iMac 17"/20"
+Macbook
+Macbook Pro 15"/17"
+MacMini
+
+How to use it?
+==============
+
+efifb does not have any kind of autodetection of your machine.
+You have to add the following kernel parameters in your elilo.conf:
+       Macbook :
+               video=efifb:macbook
+       MacMini :
+               video=efifb:mini
+       Macbook Pro 15", iMac 17" :
+               video=efifb:i17
+       Macbook Pro 17", iMac 20" :
+               video=efifb:i20
+
+--
+Edgar Hucek <gimli@dark-green.com>