From 64cb61d4398f79532d2647ab0d243e2c36114069 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kroese Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:52:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Display output information (#152) --- readme.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 6982f59..d94a534 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -93,6 +93,20 @@ kubectl apply -f kubernetes.yml > [!TIP] > This can also be used to resize the existing disk to a larger capacity without any data loss. +### How do I increase the display resolution? + + For maximum compatibility, the display output will be a simple framebuffer in RAM. While this isn't the most optimal solution, it doesn't require any drivers. If your guest OS includes the `virtio-gpu` driver (as most Linux distributions do), you can add the following to your compose file: + + ```yaml + environment: + VGA: "virtio-gpu" + ``` + + to add a virtual graphics cards to your machine. + +> [!NOTE] +> Using this method your screen will stay black during the boot process, until the driver is actually loaded. + ### How do I boot a local image? You can use a local image file directly, and skip the download altogether, by binding it in your compose file: