How to Configure Vertical Monitor Output?

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I utilize the monitor for my FreeNAS box fairly frequently, not every day, but frequently, and it would be far more convenient if I was able to flip the monitor from a horizontal axis to a vertical.

While I've come across solutions for FreeBSD using X Windows, since FreeNAS isn't meant to have additional software like that installed, I was hoping someone may know of a different solution.
  • I have come across threads where others have suggested sideways fonts, however I'm not sure where I would garnish such font files
  • Currently, I'm running the following script at startup to change to a smaller font that's more conducive to a modern widescreen monitor, however I'd prefer to utilize this in combination with a vertical monitor
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    #!/bin/sh
    
    echo 'allscreens_flags="-f 8x8 vgarom-thin-8x8"' >> /etc/rc.conf
    vidcontrol -f 8x8 vgarom-thin-8x8
    
    • I'm using the onboard VGA graphics on the motherboard (specs in signature)
 
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Ericloewe

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You don't. Maybe in future versions, since some of the advanced video bits look like they're going to be included with FreeNAS.
 
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