NAME
kldload — load a file into the kernel
SYNOPSIS
kldload [−v] file ...
DESCRIPTION
The kldload utility loads file.ko into the kernel using the kernel linker. Note that if multiple modules are specified then an attempt will be made to load them all, even if some fail.
The following option is available:
−v
Be more verbose.
FILES
/boot/kernel
directory containing loadable modules. Modules must have an extension of .ko.
DIAGNOSTICS
The kldload utility exits 0 on success, and >0 if an error occurs.
AUTOMATICALLY LOADING MODULES
Some modules (ipfw, ipf, etc.) may be automatically loaded at boot time by having their operation enabled in rc.conf(5). Modules may also be auto-loaded through their addition to loader.conf(5).
SEE ALSO
kldload(2), loader.conf(5), rc.conf(5), kldconfig(8), kldstat(8), kldunload(8)
HISTORY
The kldload utility first appeared in FreeBSD 3.0, replacing the lkm(4) interface.
AUTHORS
Doug Rabson <dfr [AT] FreeBSD.org>
BSD April 25, 1997 BSD