diff --git a/modules/desktop/default.nix b/modules/desktop/default.nix
index 4bcc269..c0af4b8 100644
--- a/modules/desktop/default.nix
+++ b/modules/desktop/default.nix
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ in {
 
       # bootloader
       boot.loader.systemd-boot.enable = true;
+      boot.loader.systemd-boot.consoleMode = "auto";
       boot.loader.efi.canTouchEfiVariables = true;
 
       # enable networking