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From: Grant Edwards <grant.b.edwards@gmail.com>
Subject: [gentoo-user] Re: Do I need firmware for an integrated graphics unit?
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:49:58 -0000 (UTC)
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On 2024-08-21, Wol <antlists@youngman.org.uk> wrote:
> On 21/08/2024 14:49, Michael wrote:
>>> That would involve me learning how to make and handle a modular kernel,
>>> something I'd really rather not have to do.
>
>> Well, there's nothing to it really.  Just configure your kernel with the
>> drivers needed by your graphics card, but set them as modules.  Then boot with
>> it and check dmesg.  The kernel will load the modules and try to fetch the
>> requisite firmware.
>
> Just don't forget to "make modules" and "make modules_install". Then you 
> need to make sure it's included in any initramfs, so no it's not quite 
> as simple as "but set them as modules" if you don't have any other modules.

Ah, I forgot about initramfs [I never use one]. Do the amdgpu firmware
files really need to part of the initramfs or can the modules wait
until the real /usr is mounted to load the firmware?