PackagesInclude kernel modules in the initramfs, and re-install the kernel (only effective for distribution kernels)
| Package | “initramfs” Flag Description |
|---|---|
| sys-firmware/intel-microcode | Install a small initramfs for use with CONFIG_MICROCODE_EARLY |
| sys-kernel/gentoo-kernel | Build initramfs along with the kernel. |
| sys-kernel/gentoo-kernel-bin | Build initramfs along with the kernel. |
| sys-kernel/linux-firmware | Create and install initramfs for early microcode loading in /boot (only AMD for now) |
| sys-kernel/vanilla-kernel | Build initramfs along with the kernel. |