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@@ -86,17 +86,24 @@ Module Options
Special configuration for udlfb is usually unnecessary. There are a few
options, however.
-From the command line, pass options to modprobe
-modprobe udlfb fb_defio=0 console=1 shadow=1
+From the command line, pass options to modprobe::
-Or modify options on the fly at /sys/module/udlfb/parameters directory via
-sudo nano fb_defio
-change the parameter in place, and save the file.
+ modprobe udlfb fb_defio=0 console=1 shadow=1
-Unplug/replug USB device to apply with new settings
+Or change options on the fly by editing
+/sys/module/udlfb/parameters/PARAMETER_NAME ::
-Or for permanent option, create file like /etc/modprobe.d/udlfb.conf with text
-options udlfb fb_defio=0 console=1 shadow=1
+ cd /sys/module/udlfb/parameters
+ ls # to see a list of parameter names
+ sudo nano PARAMETER_NAME
+ # change the parameter in place, and save the file.
+
+Unplug/replug USB device to apply with new settings.
+
+Or to apply options permanently, create a modprobe configuration file
+like /etc/modprobe.d/udlfb.conf with text::
+
+ options udlfb fb_defio=0 console=1 shadow=1
Accepted boolean options: