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10 changes: 7 additions & 3 deletions documentation/asciidoc/computers/configuration/screensaver.adoc
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Expand Up @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ The `dpms_timeout` variable controls the number of seconds of inactivity require

=== Console

The `dpms_timeout` screen blanking configuration used by Raspberry Pi Configuration only effects desktop sessions. In *console mode*, when your Raspberry Pi is connected to a monitor and keyboard with only a terminal for input, use the `consoleblank` setting in the boot command line.
The `dpms_timeout` screen blanking configuration used by Raspberry Pi Configuration only affects desktop sessions. In *console mode*, when your Raspberry Pi is connected to a monitor and keyboard with only a terminal for input, use the `consoleblank` setting in the boot command line.

==== Set console mode screen blanking

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sudo nano /boot/firmware/cmdline.txt
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You can adjust the number of seconds before Raspberry Pi OS blanks the console here. For instance, add `consoleblank=600` to disable HDMI output after 600 seconds of inactivity. Set the value to `0` to never blank the screen.
You can adjust the number of seconds before Raspberry Pi OS blanks the console here. For instance, add `consoleblank=600` to disable display output after 600 seconds of inactivity. Set the value to `0` to never blank the screen.

Changes to `cmdline.txt` only go into effect after a reboot. Use the `reboot` command to reboot your Raspberry Pi.
Changes to `cmdline.txt` only take effect after a reboot. Use the following command to reboot your Raspberry Pi:

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sudo reboot
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==== View current screen blanking setting

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