Oriantation/rotation of uefi screen

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson & Embedded Systems Jetson Orin Nano
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How to set oriantation/rotation of the screen during eufi boot (not only the logo)

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To set the orientation/rotation of the screen during UEFI boot on the Jetson Orin Nano, you will need to modify the UEFI settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using the UEFI Menu

  1. Boot the Jetson Orin Nano and enter the UEFI menu by pressing the ESCAPE key when prompted.
  2. Navigate to the Boot Manager section.
  3. Select the UEFI SD Device (or the relevant boot device) and press Enter.
  4. In the Boot Options menu, select Display (or Graphics in some versions).
  5. Look for the Rotation or Orientation option and select it.
  6. Choose the desired rotation/orientation (e.g., Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (Flipped), etc.).
  7. Save the changes and exit the UEFI menu.

Method 2: Using the UEFI Shell

  1. Boot the Jetson Orin Nano and enter the UEFI shell by pressing the ESCAPE key when prompted.
  2. Type setup and press Enter to access the UEFI setup utility.
  3. Navigate to the Display (or Graphics) section.
  4. Look for the Rotation or Orientation option and select it.
  5. Choose the desired rotation/orientation (e.g., Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (Flipped), etc.).
  6. Save the changes and exit the UEFI shell.

Method 3: Modifying the UEFI Variables

  1. Boot the Jetson Orin Nano and enter the UEFI shell by pressing the ESCAPE key when prompted.
  2. Type set and press Enter to access the UEFI variable editor.
  3. Navigate to the Display (or Graphics) section.
  4. Look for the Rotation or Orientation variable and select it.
  5. Modify the value to the desired rotation/orientation (e.g., Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (Flipped), etc.).
  6. Save the changes and exit the UEFI shell.

Comparison with Other Methods

The above methods are specific to the Jetson Orin Nano and may not work on other devices. If you’re using a different device, you may need to consult the device’s documentation or manufacturer’s support resources for specific instructions.

Additional Notes

  • The UEFI settings may vary depending on the device and firmware version.
  • Some devices may not support rotation/orientation changes during UEFI boot.
  • If you’re using a custom carrier board or modifying the device tree, you may need to update the kernel device tree and other configurations to reflect the changes.

By following these methods, you should be able to set the orientation/rotation of the screen during UEFI boot on the Jetson Orin Nano.

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Hi jobcespedes,

Are you using the devkit or custom board for Orin Nano?
What’s the Jetpack version in use?

May I know what’s the use case for the rotation for UEFI logo?
What’s the resolution required in your use case?

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Hi Kevin,

I’m currently testing on a Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kit, though the potential target system could be a SeeedStudio Industrial Jetson Orin Nano. JetPack version in use is 36.4.3.

The use case is that the display device is a tablet mounted in portrait (vertical) mode. The kernel console is already rotated correctly via boot args, but the UEFI boot stage (including text options and messages) is not. For potential end users, this doesn’t look right.

As a workaround, I rotated the boot logo at creation time, but text output still appears sideways. The target display resolution is 720x1280 (portrait).

I’ve also been experimenting with UEFI adaptation for improved boot times, but haven’t found any orientation option available there.

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I’ve checked with internal that the T234 GOP doesn’t support display rotation. It is not part of the GOP spec.
However, perhaps you can consider this: GitHub - apop2/GopRotate: A EDK2 Package that supplies a UEFI driver that will bind on top of Graphics Output Devices and rotate any Blt operations by 0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees. for your use case.

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Thanks for the reply and link to that package. I’ll have a closer look at it to consider it.

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