No console video modes

I have built a machine out of various parts of old machines. The MB is from an Optiplex GX270 and I use the onboard video. When I do

vidcontrol -i modes

it lists no modes at all. Can someone get me pointed in the right direction? How do install drivers or whatever? I would like the console screen to make better use of real estate. Someday I will try to get X running.

Thanks!
 
I have built a machine out of various parts of old machines. The MB is from an Optiplex GX270 and I use the onboard video. When I do

vidcontrol -i modes

it lists no modes at all. Can someone get me pointed in the right direction? How do install drivers or whatever? I would like the console screen to make better use of real estate. Someday I will try to get X running.

Thanks!

Hi,

Try booting and running
mode list
and then
mode set (n) e.g mode set 3
from the loader prompt.
 
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