GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX doesn't work

Bruno Mendoza brunomendoza at gmail.com
Wed Jan 8 17:23:10 UTC 2014


I modified "/etc/default/grub" file to fix the resolution of the GRUB
> splash screen and Ubuntu adding the following lines:
>> GRUB_GFXMODE=1280x720
>> GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX=keep
> 
> 
> I often have to use the option 'GRUB_GFXMODE' to show progress while
> booting, but once it's booted I don't think this option has an effect. (for
> the desktop)

I know that the option ‘GRUB_GFXMODE’ set the resolution of GRUB splash screen but I want to keep this resolution for this virtual machine.

> 
> Also, I don't think it's necessary to use the ' GRUB_GFXPAYLOAD_LINUX'
> option. At least, not for me..
> 
> And be sure to update grub after the change. 

I didn’t forget it.

Thanks.



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