diff --git a/hw/xfree86/modes/xf86Crtc.c b/hw/xfree86/modes/xf86Crtc.c
index 7c9bb5a10..c710b060e 100644
--- a/hw/xfree86/modes/xf86Crtc.c
+++ b/hw/xfree86/modes/xf86Crtc.c
@@ -2273,8 +2273,7 @@ xf86CrtcSetInitialGamma(xf86CrtcPtr crtc, float gamma_red, float gamma_green,
     memcpy (crtc->gamma_green, green, crtc->gamma_size * sizeof (CARD16));
     memcpy (crtc->gamma_blue, blue, crtc->gamma_size * sizeof (CARD16));
 
-    /* Use copied values, the perfect way to test if all went well. */
-    
+    /* Do not set gamma now, delay until the crtc is activated. */
 
     free(red);