System cannot boot with "fb: conflicting fb hw usage mgag200drmfb vs EFI VGA - removing generic driver" message in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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Issue

  • Systam cannot boot using UEFI mode.
  • The following message is output without a quiet kernel parameter.
fb: conflicting fb hw usage mgag200drmfb vs EFI VGA - removing generic driver

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • UEFI
  • MGA G200e Pilot graphics adapter

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