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+.\" shorthand for double quote that works everywhere.
+.ds q \N'34'
+.TH intel_infoframes __appmansuffix__ __xorgversion__
+.SH NAME
+intel_infoframes \- View and change HDMI InfoFrames
+.SH SYNOPSIS
+.B intel_infoframes
+.SH DESCRIPTION
+.B intel_infoframes
+is a tool to view and change the HDMI InfoFrames sent by the GPU. Its main
+purpose is to be used as a debugging tool. In some cases (e.g., when
+changing modes) the Kernel will undo the changes made by this tool.
+
+Descriptions of the InfoFrame fields can be found on the HDMI and CEA-861
+specifications.
+
+Use the
+.B -h
+or
+.B --help
+options to learn how to use the command
+.SH LIMITATIONS
+Not all HDMI monitors respect the InfoFrames sent to them. Only Iron Lake
+or newer hardware is supported yet.
+.SH SEE ALSO
+HDMI specification, CEA-861 specification.