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CONFIG_BOOTLOADER_KEXEC¶

Boot using Linux kexec() system call

Type: bool

Help¶

This option signifies that Linux boots the kernel using kexec system call and utility. This method is used to boot the kernel over the network.

Direct dependencies¶

X86

(Includes any dependencies from if’s and menus.)

Defaults¶

No defaults. Implicitly defaults to n.

Kconfig definition¶

At Kconfig.zephyr:380

Included via Kconfig:10

Menu path: (top menu) → Boot Options

config BOOTLOADER_KEXEC
    bool
    prompt "Boot using Linux kexec() system call" if X86
    depends on X86
    help
      This option signifies that Linux boots the kernel using kexec system call
      and utility. This method is used to boot the kernel over the network.

(Definitions include propagated dependencies, including from if’s and menus.)