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Enhances boot speed by allowing unsigned modules in initrd after bootloader check. Signed-off-by: Alessandro Carminati (Red Hat) --- Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt b/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt index 0c38a8af95ce..beec86f0dd05 100644 --- a/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt +++ b/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt @@ -3410,6 +3410,15 @@ Note that if CONFIG_MODULE_SIG_FORCE is set, that is always true, so this option does nothing. + module_sig_check_wait= + This parameter enables delayed activation of module + signature checks, deferring the process until userspace + triggers it. Once activated, this setting becomes + permanent and cannot be reversed. This feature proves + valuable for incorporating unsigned modules within + initrd, especially after bootloader verification. + By employing this option, boot times can be quicker. + module_blacklist= [KNL] Do not load a comma-separated list of modules. Useful for debugging problem modules. -- 2.34.1