[Open-graphics] bootstrapping the video mode

[James Richard Tyrer]

Timothy Miller wrote:
> On 7/31/06, Dieter <netbsd at sopwith.solgatos.com> wrote:
>>
>> The more I think about this, the more I like the rs-232 solution.
> 
> What precisely do you think you're going to do with the RS232 on there
> anyhow?  We're not going to add a microcontroller to the board.  Do
> you expect BIOS code to take over and present a configuration tool via
> serial?  Where are you going to get a terminal?

Yes, there at two practical solutions to the bootstrap problem:

	Borrow a VGA monitor

	Use a TV set

Perhaps we should have enough dip-switches to choose VGA/VESA, 480p, or 
480i output at boot.

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JRT