What is correct GRUB_GFXMODE variable format in grub?

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What is the correct format for the GRUB_GFXMODE variable in /etc/default/grub?

Should it have a dash before the color depth?...

GRUB_GFXMODE=1920x1200-24

Or, should it use an "x" before the color depth?...

GRUB_GFXMODE=1920x1200x32

Also, should the color depth be "32" or "24" ?

It should be an "x". You can use any valid number, I doubt you will notice any difference between 24 and 32 bit in grub or the console. — Panther, Mar 24 '15 at 1:04

Lucio · Accepted Answer · 2015-03-24 01:12:05Z

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The correct syntax is to use an x:

widthxheightxdepth

Interestingly, at the top of the file it mention a command to get help with this file :)

info -f grub -n 'Simple configuration'

This command will give you the following information at 15.1.10:

screenshoot

There is also web documentation in HTML format.

About the depth value, as long as it is an integer you'd be fine :-)

answered Mar 24 '15 at 1:05

Lucio

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I did review the info file, but didn't see that. Thanks for finding this and posting the image and documentation link! – PJ Singh Mar 24 '15 at 1:20
No problem, glad it helped! BTW, I don't blame you about that, the resolution section was down under, a lot of scrolling to reach it :) – Lucio Mar 24 '15 at 3:03

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