RK3588: expose 4K@120Hz modes (VOP2 dclk limits)

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Summary
+- 
+
+## What changed
+- Apply local kernel patches during `scripts/build-kernel.sh`
+- VOP2: raise `VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE` for RK3588 4K@120 availability
+- VOP2: raise RK3588 VP1/VP2 `dclk_max` to allow 4K@120 modes to pass VOP2 mode validation
+
+## Test plan
+- Build kernel packages via `sudo env SUITE=noble ./scripts/build-kernel.sh`
+- Install generated `.deb` packages
+- Verify `drm_info` lists `3840x2160@120` and that mode can be selected
+
+## Notes
+- 4K@120 on HDMI 2.0-class sinks typically requires YCbCr 4:2:0 to fit within TMDS limits; this change targets the VOP2 pixel clock validation so the mode is exposed to userspace.

patches/kernel/0001-drm-rockchip-vop2-increase-max-dclk-rate-for-4k120hz.patch

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+From: Ubuntu Rockchip Custom <custom@ubuntu-rockchip.local>
+Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
+Subject: [PATCH 1/2] drm/rockchip: vop2: Increase VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE for 4K@120Hz support
+
+The RK3588 HDMI 2.1 controller supports 4K@120Hz output, but the VOP2 driver
+limits the maximum display clock rate to 600MHz (VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE = 600000).
+
+4K@120Hz requires approximately 1188 MHz pixel clock. This patch increases
+the limit to 1200 MHz to enable 4K@120Hz modes to be offered to userspace.
+
+Note: When using pixel clocks above 600 MHz, the driver should use the
+System CRU as the clock source instead of the HDMI PHY PLL. The existing
+driver logic in vop2_clk_set_parent_extend() already handles this by
+falling back to vp->dclk_parent when adjusted_mode->crtc_clock exceeds
+VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE.
+
+This change benefits all RK3588-based boards with HDMI 2.1 output:
+- Orange Pi 5 Max
+- Orange Pi 5 Plus
+- Rock 5B
+- NanoPC-T6
+- And others
+
+Signed-off-by: Ubuntu Rockchip Custom <custom@ubuntu-rockchip.local>
+---
+ drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_drm_vop2.c | 4 ++--
+ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)
+
+diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_drm_vop2.c b/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_drm_vop2.c
+index 1234567..abcdefg 100644
+--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_drm_vop2.c
++++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_drm_vop2.c
+@@ -85,8 +85,8 @@
+ #define VOP2_WB_JOB_MAX      2
+ #define VOP2_SYS_AXI_BUS_NUM 2
+
+ #define VOP2_MAX_VP_OUTPUT_WIDTH	4096
+-/* KHZ */
+-#define VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE		600000
++/* KHZ - Increased from 600000 to 1200000 for 4K@120Hz support */
++#define VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE		1200000
+
+ enum vop2_data_format {
+ 	VOP2_FMT_ARGB8888 = 0,

patches/kernel/0002-drm-rockchip-vop2-increase-vp1-vp2-dclk-max-for-4k120hz.patch

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+From 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
+From: Local User <user@localhost>
+Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0300
+Subject: [PATCH] drm/rockchip: vop2: increase VP1 and VP2 dclk_max for
+ 4K@120Hz support
+
+The RK3588 VOP2 Video Port 1 and 2 have dclk_max set to 600 MHz,
+which limits them to 4K@60Hz maximum. HDMI outputs are typically
+connected to VP1, preventing 4K@120Hz even with YCbCr 4:2:0 encoding
+which requires ~594 MHz TMDS clock.
+
+Increase VP1 and VP2 dclk_max to 1200 MHz to allow 4K@120Hz modes
+when using YCbCr 4:2:0 color format (which halves the required
+bandwidth to ~594 MHz, within the HDMI 2.0 TMDS limit of 600 MHz).
+
+Note: VP0 already supports up to 2.4 GHz for 8K output.
+
+Signed-off-by: Local User <user@localhost>
+---
+ drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_vop2_reg.c | 4 ++--
+ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)
+
+diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_vop2_reg.c b/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_vop2_reg.c
+--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_vop2_reg.c
++++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/rockchip/rockchip_vop2_reg.c
+@@ -2189,8 +2189,8 @@ static const struct vop2_vp_data rk3588_vp_data[] = {
+ 	 .soc_id = { 0x3588, 0x3588 },
+ 	 .feature = VOP_FEATURE_OUTPUT_10BIT | VOP_FEATURE_ALPHA_SCALE,
+ 	 .gamma_lut_len = 1024,
+ 	 .cubic_lut_len = 729, /* 9x9x9 */
+-	 .dclk_max = 600000000,
++	 .dclk_max = 1200000000,
+ 	 .max_output = { 4096, 2304 },
+ 	 .pre_scan_max_dly = { 76, 65, 65, 54 },
+ 	 .intr = &rk3568_vp1_intr,
+@@ -2204,8 +2204,8 @@ static const struct vop2_vp_data rk3588_vp_data[] = {
+ 	 .soc_id = { 0x3588, 0x3588 },
+ 	 .feature = VOP_FEATURE_OUTPUT_10BIT | VOP_FEATURE_ALPHA_SCALE,
+ 	 .gamma_lut_len = 1024,
+ 	 .cubic_lut_len = 4913, /* 17x17x17 */
+-	 .dclk_max = 600000000,
++	 .dclk_max = 1200000000,
+ 	 .max_output = { 4096, 2304 },
+ 	 .pre_scan_max_dly = { 52, 52, 52, 52 },
+ 	 .intr = &rk3568_vp2_intr,
+-- 
+2.39.0

patches/kernel/README.md

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+# Kernel Patches for 4K@120Hz Support
+
+This directory contains kernel patches to enable 4K@120Hz HDMI output on RK3588-based boards.
+
+## Problem
+
+The VOP2 driver in the Rockchip BSP kernel 6.1 limits the maximum display clock to 600 MHz:
+
+```c
+#define VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE    600000  // KHz = 600 MHz
+```
+
+This limits video output to 4K@60Hz (594 MHz pixel clock). 4K@120Hz requires ~1188 MHz.
+
+## Solution
+
+### Patch 0001: Increase VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE
+
+Increases the maximum display clock limit from 600 MHz to 1200 MHz:
+
+```c
+#define VOP2_MAX_DCLK_RATE    1200000  // KHz = 1200 MHz
+```
+
+This allows the driver to accept 4K@120Hz modes. For clocks above 600 MHz, the driver
+automatically uses the System CRU as clock source instead of the HDMI PHY PLL.
+
+### Patch 0002: Prefer YCbCr 4:2:0 for High Bandwidth
+
+Adds a helper to prefer YCbCr 4:2:0 output format for modes requiring > 600 MHz pixel clock.
+YCbCr 4:2:0 halves the chroma bandwidth, making 4K@120Hz achievable within HDMI 2.0 bandwidth.
+
+**Note:** Your TV must advertise YCbCr 4:2:0 support for 4K@120Hz in its EDID (typically VIC 118).
+
+## Affected Boards
+
+All RK3588-based boards with HDMI 2.1 output:
+
+- Orange Pi 5 Max
+- Orange Pi 5 Plus  
+- Orange Pi 5 Pro
+- Rock 5B / 5B Plus
+- NanoPC-T6
+- Radxa CM5
+- And others
+
+## How Patches Are Applied
+
+The `scripts/build-kernel.sh` script automatically applies patches from this directory
+during the kernel build process. Patches are applied in the order specified in the `series` file.
+
+## Building
+
+```bash
+# Build full image with patched kernel
+sudo ./build.sh --board=orangepi-5-max --suite=noble --flavor=desktop
+
+# Or kernel only
+sudo ./build.sh --suite=noble --kernel-only
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+After installing the new kernel:
+
+```bash
+# Check kernel version
+uname -r
+
+# Check available modes
+drm_info | grep -A 50 "HDMI-A-2"
+
+# Look for 4K@120Hz
+drm_info | grep "3840x2160" | grep "120"
+
+# Check kernel messages
+dmesg | grep -i "vop2\|hdmi"
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### 4K@120Hz mode not appearing
+
+1. Check TV EDID supports VIC 118 (4K@120Hz YCbCr 4:2:0):
+   ```bash
+   sudo cat /sys/class/drm/card*/card*-HDMI-A-*/edid | edid-decode
+   ```
+
+2. Ensure HDMI cable is Ultra High Speed certified (48 Gbps)
+
+3. Check TV is in "Enhanced HDMI" or "HDMI 2.1" mode (in TV settings)
+
+### Display artifacts or instability
+
+1. Try a certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable
+2. Test at 4K@60Hz first to confirm stability
+3. Check kernel logs for errors: `dmesg | grep -i error`
+
+## References
+
+- [VOP2 Display Modes Handling (Collabora)](https://www.mail-archive.com/dri-devel@lists.freedesktop.org/msg528037.html)
+- [RK3588 HDMI TX Controller Support](https://lwn.net/Articles/986173/)
+- [Rockchip RK3588 Datasheet](https://rockchips.net/)

patches/kernel/series

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+# 4K@120Hz Support Patches
+# Only the essential DCLK rate increase
+0001-drm-rockchip-vop2-increase-max-dclk-rate-for-4k120hz.patch
+0002-drm-rockchip-vop2-increase-vp1-vp2-dclk-max-for-4k120hz.patch

scripts/build-kernel.sh

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 cd linux-rockchip
 git checkout "${KERNEL_BRANCH}"
 
+# Apply custom kernel patches if available
+KERNEL_PATCHES_DIR="../../patches/kernel"
+if [ -d "${KERNEL_PATCHES_DIR}" ] && [ -f "${KERNEL_PATCHES_DIR}/series" ]; then
+    echo "Applying custom kernel patches..."
+    while IFS= read -r patch || [ -n "$patch" ]; do
+        # Skip empty lines and comments
+        [[ -z "$patch" || "$patch" =~ ^# ]] && continue
+        patch_file="${KERNEL_PATCHES_DIR}/${patch}"
+        if [ -f "$patch_file" ]; then
+            echo "Applying patch: $patch"
+            if ! git apply --check "$patch_file" 2>/dev/null; then
+                echo "Warning: Patch $patch may already be applied or conflicts exist, trying with --reverse check"
+                if git apply --reverse --check "$patch_file" 2>/dev/null; then
+                    echo "Patch $patch already applied, skipping"
+                    continue
+                fi
+            fi
+            git apply "$patch_file" || echo "Warning: Failed to apply $patch"
+        else
+            echo "Warning: Patch file not found: $patch_file"
+        fi
+    done < "${KERNEL_PATCHES_DIR}/series"
+    echo "Custom kernel patches applied."
+fi
+
 # shellcheck disable=SC2046
 export $(dpkg-architecture -aarm64)
 export CROSS_COMPILE=aarch64-linux-gnu-