From 3a390a051ffacee3a045931d44506316eb3c04c2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Pardatscher Date: Tue, 18 May 2021 11:49:58 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add infromation Add information on how to adjust resolution using clover configurator and when using virt-manager instead of plain qemu. Information about OVMF config undder virt-manager based on this answer https://github.com/foxlet/macOS-Simple-KVM/issues/51#issuecomment-605550814 Restructure infromations --- docs/guide-screen-resolution.md | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/guide-screen-resolution.md b/docs/guide-screen-resolution.md index a4d9d76..31c44a4 100644 --- a/docs/guide-screen-resolution.md +++ b/docs/guide-screen-resolution.md @@ -1,4 +1,10 @@ -## How to increase screen resolution for macOS-Simple-KVM +# How to increase screen resolution for macOS-Simple-KVM + +Some odd/intermediate resolutions like 1366×768 may not work well. Try to stick to more common 16:9, 16:10, and 4:3 form factors. + +# Step 1 + +## Manual (using text editor) _(Thanks to [passthroughpo.st](https://passthroughpo.st/new-and-improved-mac-os-tutorial-part-1-the-basics/) and [urcomputertechnics.com](http://urcomputertechnics.com/how-to-mount-efi-partition-on-macos-mojave/) for the tips.)_ @@ -15,11 +21,27 @@ _(Thanks to [passthroughpo.st](https://passthroughpo.st/new-and-improved-mac-os- 1280x720 ``````````````````` - - Edit that to your preferred screen resolution. - - Some odd/intermediate resolutions like 1366×768 may not work well. Try to stick to more common 16:9, 16:10, and 4:3 form factors. +4. Edit that to your preferred screen resolution. +5. Shutdown the VM + +## Using Clover Configruator + +1. Open Clover Configurator +2. Mount the **EFI** partition (Sidepanel -> "Mount EFI") +3. Load current clover config.plist (Sidepanel bottom, "load config" button -> navigate to `EFI/CLOVER/config.plist`) +4. Change screen resolution in GUI settings to preferred value (Sidepanel -> "Gui") +5. Save clover config.plist (Sidepanel bottom, "save config" button -> "save") +6. Shutdown the VM + +# Step 2 -2. Shut down the VM, relaunch it using `basic.sh` script and follow the following steps: - - Press `Escape` key as soon as the window comes up. +Depending on your environment (plain qemu/virt-manager) mind or skip the steps annotated with QEMU or VIRT. Steps with no annotation must be performed either way. + - QEMU: Launch the VM using `basic.sh` script + - VIRT: Remove the USB Keyboard from the VM + - VIRT: Launch the VM + - Press `Escape` key as soon as the window comes up/machine is starting. - In the interface that comes up, select `Device Manager`->`OVMF Platform Configuration`->`Change Preferred` and select the correct resolution. - Press `F10` to save the changes. - Press `Escape` multiple times to come back to main menu, and then select `Continue` on it. + - VIRT: Readd the USB Keyboard to the VM + - VIRT: It might be neccessary to perform a reboot to get the screen running properly