diff --git a/Documentation/gpu/drm-kms-helpers.rst b/Documentation/gpu/drm-kms-helpers.rst
index 23458252f198..0cc1b3bcc876 100644
--- a/Documentation/gpu/drm-kms-helpers.rst
+++ b/Documentation/gpu/drm-kms-helpers.rst
@@ -258,3 +258,12 @@ Tile group
 
 .. kernel-doc:: drivers/gpu/drm/drm_crtc.c
    :doc: Tile group
+
+Auxiliary Modeset Helpers
+=========================
+
+.. kernel-doc:: drivers/gpu/drm/drm_modeset_helper.c
+   :doc: aux kms helpers
+
+.. kernel-doc:: drivers/gpu/drm/drm_modeset_helper.c
+   :export:
diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/Makefile b/drivers/gpu/drm/Makefile
index 0238bf8bc8c3..a5824d926dc9 100644
--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/Makefile
+++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/Makefile
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ drm-$(CONFIG_AGP) += drm_agpsupport.o
 drm_kms_helper-y := drm_crtc_helper.o drm_dp_helper.o drm_probe_helper.o \
 		drm_plane_helper.o drm_dp_mst_topology.o drm_atomic_helper.o \
 		drm_kms_helper_common.o drm_dp_dual_mode_helper.o \
-		drm_simple_kms_helper.o drm_blend.o
+		drm_simple_kms_helper.o drm_blend.o drm_modeset_helper.o
 
 drm_kms_helper-$(CONFIG_DRM_LOAD_EDID_FIRMWARE) += drm_edid_load.o
 drm_kms_helper-$(CONFIG_DRM_FBDEV_EMULATION) += drm_fb_helper.o
diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_crtc_helper.c b/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_crtc_helper.c
index 604d3ef72ffa..5d2cb138eba6 100644
--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_crtc_helper.c
+++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_crtc_helper.c
@@ -75,35 +75,6 @@
  */
 
 /**
- * drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head() - move panels to the front in the
- * 						connector list
- * @dev: drm device to operate on
- *
- * Some userspace presumes that the first connected connector is the main
- * display, where it's supposed to display e.g. the login screen. For
- * laptops, this should be the main panel. Use this function to sort all
- * (eDP/LVDS) panels to the front of the connector list, instead of
- * painstakingly trying to initialize them in the right order.
- */
-void drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head(struct drm_device *dev)
-{
-	struct drm_connector *connector, *tmp;
-	struct list_head panel_list;
-
-	INIT_LIST_HEAD(&panel_list);
-
-	list_for_each_entry_safe(connector, tmp,
-				 &dev->mode_config.connector_list, head) {
-		if (connector->connector_type == DRM_MODE_CONNECTOR_LVDS ||
-		    connector->connector_type == DRM_MODE_CONNECTOR_eDP)
-			list_move_tail(&connector->head, &panel_list);
-	}
-
-	list_splice(&panel_list, &dev->mode_config.connector_list);
-}
-EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head);
-
-/**
  * drm_helper_encoder_in_use - check if a given encoder is in use
  * @encoder: encoder to check
  *
@@ -913,33 +884,6 @@ int drm_helper_connector_dpms(struct drm_connector *connector, int mode)
 EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_helper_connector_dpms);
 
 /**
- * drm_helper_mode_fill_fb_struct - fill out framebuffer metadata
- * @fb: drm_framebuffer object to fill out
- * @mode_cmd: metadata from the userspace fb creation request
- *
- * This helper can be used in a drivers fb_create callback to pre-fill the fb's
- * metadata fields.
- */
-void drm_helper_mode_fill_fb_struct(struct drm_framebuffer *fb,
-				    const struct drm_mode_fb_cmd2 *mode_cmd)
-{
-	int i;
-
-	fb->width = mode_cmd->width;
-	fb->height = mode_cmd->height;
-	for (i = 0; i < 4; i++) {
-		fb->pitches[i] = mode_cmd->pitches[i];
-		fb->offsets[i] = mode_cmd->offsets[i];
-		fb->modifier[i] = mode_cmd->modifier[i];
-	}
-	drm_fb_get_bpp_depth(mode_cmd->pixel_format, &fb->depth,
-				    &fb->bits_per_pixel);
-	fb->pixel_format = mode_cmd->pixel_format;
-	fb->flags = mode_cmd->flags;
-}
-EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_helper_mode_fill_fb_struct);
-
-/**
  * drm_helper_resume_force_mode - force-restore mode setting configuration
  * @dev: drm_device which should be restored
  *
diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_kms_helper.c b/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_kms_helper.c
deleted file mode 100644
index 127f574d29a4..000000000000
--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_kms_helper.c
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,66 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright (c) 2016 Intel Corporation
- *
- * Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its
- * documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that
- * the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright
- * notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and
- * that the name of the copyright holders not be used in advertising or
- * publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific,
- * written prior permission.  The copyright holders make no representations
- * about the suitability of this software for any purpose.  It is provided "as
- * is" without express or implied warranty.
- *
- * THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE,
- * INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN NO
- * EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
- * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE,
- * DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
- * TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE
- * OF THIS SOFTWARE.
- */
-
-#include <drm/drm_kms_helper.h>
-#include <drm/drm_crtc.h>
-#include <drm/drm_fourcc.h>
-#include <drm/drm_crtc_helper.h>
-#include <drm/drm_fb_helper.h>
-#include <drm/drm_plane_helper.h>
-#include <drm/drm_atomic_helper.h>
-#include <drm/drm_edid.h>
-
-/**
- * DOC: aux kms helpers
- *
- * This helper library contains various one-off functions which don't really fit
- * anywhere else in the DRM modeset helper library.
- */
-
-/**
- * drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head() - move panels to the front in the
- * 						connector list
- * @dev: drm device to operate on
- *
- * Some userspace presumes that the first connected connector is the main
- * display, where it's supposed to display e.g. the login screen. For
- * laptops, this should be the main panel. Use this function to sort all
- * (eDP/LVDS) panels to the front of the connector list, instead of
- * painstakingly trying to initialize them in the right order.
- */
-void drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head(struct drm_device *dev)
-{
-	struct drm_connector *connector, *tmp;
-	struct list_head panel_list;
-
-	INIT_LIST_HEAD(&panel_list);
-
-	list_for_each_entry_safe(connector, tmp,
-				 &dev->mode_config.connector_list, head) {
-		if (connector->connector_type == DRM_MODE_CONNECTOR_LVDS ||
-		    connector->connector_type == DRM_MODE_CONNECTOR_eDP)
-			list_move_tail(&connector->head, &panel_list);
-	}
-
-	list_splice(&panel_list, &dev->mode_config.connector_list);
-}
-EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head);
diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_modeset_helper.c b/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_modeset_helper.c
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..1d45738f8f98
--- /dev/null
+++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_modeset_helper.c
@@ -0,0 +1,153 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2016 Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its
+ * documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that
+ * the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright
+ * notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and
+ * that the name of the copyright holders not be used in advertising or
+ * publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific,
+ * written prior permission.  The copyright holders make no representations
+ * about the suitability of this software for any purpose.  It is provided "as
+ * is" without express or implied warranty.
+ *
+ * THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE,
+ * INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN NO
+ * EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE,
+ * DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
+ * TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE
+ * OF THIS SOFTWARE.
+ */
+
+#include <drm/drm_modeset_helper.h>
+#include <drm/drm_plane_helper.h>
+
+/**
+ * DOC: aux kms helpers
+ *
+ * This helper library contains various one-off functions which don't really fit
+ * anywhere else in the DRM modeset helper library.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head() - move panels to the front in the
+ * 						connector list
+ * @dev: drm device to operate on
+ *
+ * Some userspace presumes that the first connected connector is the main
+ * display, where it's supposed to display e.g. the login screen. For
+ * laptops, this should be the main panel. Use this function to sort all
+ * (eDP/LVDS) panels to the front of the connector list, instead of
+ * painstakingly trying to initialize them in the right order.
+ */
+void drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head(struct drm_device *dev)
+{
+	struct drm_connector *connector, *tmp;
+	struct list_head panel_list;
+
+	INIT_LIST_HEAD(&panel_list);
+
+	list_for_each_entry_safe(connector, tmp,
+				 &dev->mode_config.connector_list, head) {
+		if (connector->connector_type == DRM_MODE_CONNECTOR_LVDS ||
+		    connector->connector_type == DRM_MODE_CONNECTOR_eDP)
+			list_move_tail(&connector->head, &panel_list);
+	}
+
+	list_splice(&panel_list, &dev->mode_config.connector_list);
+}
+EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head);
+
+/**
+ * drm_helper_mode_fill_fb_struct - fill out framebuffer metadata
+ * @fb: drm_framebuffer object to fill out
+ * @mode_cmd: metadata from the userspace fb creation request
+ *
+ * This helper can be used in a drivers fb_create callback to pre-fill the fb's
+ * metadata fields.
+ */
+void drm_helper_mode_fill_fb_struct(struct drm_framebuffer *fb,
+				    const struct drm_mode_fb_cmd2 *mode_cmd)
+{
+	int i;
+
+	fb->width = mode_cmd->width;
+	fb->height = mode_cmd->height;
+	for (i = 0; i < 4; i++) {
+		fb->pitches[i] = mode_cmd->pitches[i];
+		fb->offsets[i] = mode_cmd->offsets[i];
+		fb->modifier[i] = mode_cmd->modifier[i];
+	}
+	drm_fb_get_bpp_depth(mode_cmd->pixel_format, &fb->depth,
+				    &fb->bits_per_pixel);
+	fb->pixel_format = mode_cmd->pixel_format;
+	fb->flags = mode_cmd->flags;
+}
+EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_helper_mode_fill_fb_struct);
+
+/*
+ * This is the minimal list of formats that seem to be safe for modeset use
+ * with all current DRM drivers.  Most hardware can actually support more
+ * formats than this and drivers may specify a more accurate list when
+ * creating the primary plane.  However drivers that still call
+ * drm_plane_init() will use this minimal format list as the default.
+ */
+static const uint32_t safe_modeset_formats[] = {
+	DRM_FORMAT_XRGB8888,
+	DRM_FORMAT_ARGB8888,
+};
+
+static struct drm_plane *create_primary_plane(struct drm_device *dev)
+{
+	struct drm_plane *primary;
+	int ret;
+
+	primary = kzalloc(sizeof(*primary), GFP_KERNEL);
+	if (primary == NULL) {
+		DRM_DEBUG_KMS("Failed to allocate primary plane\n");
+		return NULL;
+	}
+
+	/*
+	 * Remove the format_default field from drm_plane when dropping
+	 * this helper.
+	 */
+	primary->format_default = true;
+
+	/* possible_crtc's will be filled in later by crtc_init */
+	ret = drm_universal_plane_init(dev, primary, 0,
+				       &drm_primary_helper_funcs,
+				       safe_modeset_formats,
+				       ARRAY_SIZE(safe_modeset_formats),
+				       DRM_PLANE_TYPE_PRIMARY, NULL);
+	if (ret) {
+		kfree(primary);
+		primary = NULL;
+	}
+
+	return primary;
+}
+
+/**
+ * drm_crtc_init - Legacy CRTC initialization function
+ * @dev: DRM device
+ * @crtc: CRTC object to init
+ * @funcs: callbacks for the new CRTC
+ *
+ * Initialize a CRTC object with a default helper-provided primary plane and no
+ * cursor plane.
+ *
+ * Returns:
+ * Zero on success, error code on failure.
+ */
+int drm_crtc_init(struct drm_device *dev, struct drm_crtc *crtc,
+		  const struct drm_crtc_funcs *funcs)
+{
+	struct drm_plane *primary;
+
+	primary = create_primary_plane(dev);
+	return drm_crtc_init_with_planes(dev, crtc, primary, NULL, funcs,
+					 NULL);
+}
+EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_crtc_init);
diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_plane_helper.c b/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_plane_helper.c
index 16c4a7bd7465..ceef481031ee 100644
--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_plane_helper.c
+++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/drm_plane_helper.c
@@ -64,18 +64,6 @@
  */
 
 /*
- * This is the minimal list of formats that seem to be safe for modeset use
- * with all current DRM drivers.  Most hardware can actually support more
- * formats than this and drivers may specify a more accurate list when
- * creating the primary plane.  However drivers that still call
- * drm_plane_init() will use this minimal format list as the default.
- */
-static const uint32_t safe_modeset_formats[] = {
-	DRM_FORMAT_XRGB8888,
-	DRM_FORMAT_ARGB8888,
-};
-
-/*
  * Returns the connectors currently associated with a CRTC.  This function
  * should be called twice:  once with a NULL connector list to retrieve
  * the list size, and once with the properly allocated list to be filled in.
@@ -363,60 +351,6 @@ const struct drm_plane_funcs drm_primary_helper_funcs = {
 };
 EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_primary_helper_funcs);
 
-static struct drm_plane *create_primary_plane(struct drm_device *dev)
-{
-	struct drm_plane *primary;
-	int ret;
-
-	primary = kzalloc(sizeof(*primary), GFP_KERNEL);
-	if (primary == NULL) {
-		DRM_DEBUG_KMS("Failed to allocate primary plane\n");
-		return NULL;
-	}
-
-	/*
-	 * Remove the format_default field from drm_plane when dropping
-	 * this helper.
-	 */
-	primary->format_default = true;
-
-	/* possible_crtc's will be filled in later by crtc_init */
-	ret = drm_universal_plane_init(dev, primary, 0,
-				       &drm_primary_helper_funcs,
-				       safe_modeset_formats,
-				       ARRAY_SIZE(safe_modeset_formats),
-				       DRM_PLANE_TYPE_PRIMARY, NULL);
-	if (ret) {
-		kfree(primary);
-		primary = NULL;
-	}
-
-	return primary;
-}
-
-/**
- * drm_crtc_init - Legacy CRTC initialization function
- * @dev: DRM device
- * @crtc: CRTC object to init
- * @funcs: callbacks for the new CRTC
- *
- * Initialize a CRTC object with a default helper-provided primary plane and no
- * cursor plane.
- *
- * Returns:
- * Zero on success, error code on failure.
- */
-int drm_crtc_init(struct drm_device *dev, struct drm_crtc *crtc,
-		  const struct drm_crtc_funcs *funcs)
-{
-	struct drm_plane *primary;
-
-	primary = create_primary_plane(dev);
-	return drm_crtc_init_with_planes(dev, crtc, primary, NULL, funcs,
-					 NULL);
-}
-EXPORT_SYMBOL(drm_crtc_init);
-
 int drm_plane_helper_commit(struct drm_plane *plane,
 			    struct drm_plane_state *plane_state,
 			    struct drm_framebuffer *old_fb)
diff --git a/include/drm/drm_atomic_helper.h b/include/drm/drm_atomic_helper.h
index d86ae5dcd7b4..5a02e499f32b 100644
--- a/include/drm/drm_atomic_helper.h
+++ b/include/drm/drm_atomic_helper.h
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@
 #define DRM_ATOMIC_HELPER_H_
 
 #include <drm/drm_crtc.h>
+#include <drm/drm_modeset_helper_vtables.h>
+#include <drm/drm_modeset_helper.h>
 
 struct drm_atomic_state;
 
diff --git a/include/drm/drm_crtc_helper.h b/include/drm/drm_crtc_helper.h
index 4b37afa2b73b..982c299e435a 100644
--- a/include/drm/drm_crtc_helper.h
+++ b/include/drm/drm_crtc_helper.h
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 
 #include <drm/drm_crtc.h>
 #include <drm/drm_modeset_helper_vtables.h>
+#include <drm/drm_modeset_helper.h>
 
 extern void drm_helper_disable_unused_functions(struct drm_device *dev);
 extern int drm_crtc_helper_set_config(struct drm_mode_set *set);
@@ -53,11 +54,6 @@ extern bool drm_helper_encoder_in_use(struct drm_encoder *encoder);
 
 extern int drm_helper_connector_dpms(struct drm_connector *connector, int mode);
 
-extern void drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head(struct drm_device *);
-
-extern void drm_helper_mode_fill_fb_struct(struct drm_framebuffer *fb,
-					   const struct drm_mode_fb_cmd2 *mode_cmd);
-
 extern void drm_helper_resume_force_mode(struct drm_device *dev);
 
 int drm_helper_crtc_mode_set(struct drm_crtc *crtc, struct drm_display_mode *mode,
diff --git a/include/drm/drm_kms_helper.h b/include/drm/drm_kms_helper.h
deleted file mode 100644
index 9f3ffb27c871..000000000000
--- a/include/drm/drm_kms_helper.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright (c) 2016 Intel Corporation
- *
- * Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its
- * documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that
- * the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright
- * notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and
- * that the name of the copyright holders not be used in advertising or
- * publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific,
- * written prior permission.  The copyright holders make no representations
- * about the suitability of this software for any purpose.  It is provided "as
- * is" without express or implied warranty.
- *
- * THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE,
- * INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN NO
- * EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
- * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE,
- * DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
- * TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE
- * OF THIS SOFTWARE.
- */
-
-#ifndef __DRM_KMS_HELPER_H__
-#define __DRM_KMS_HELPER_H__
-
-#include <drm/drmP.h>
-
-extern void drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head(struct drm_device *);
-
-#endif
diff --git a/include/drm/drm_modeset_helper.h b/include/drm/drm_modeset_helper.h
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..b8051d5abe10
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/drm/drm_modeset_helper.h
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2016 Intel Corporation
+ *
+ * Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its
+ * documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that
+ * the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright
+ * notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and
+ * that the name of the copyright holders not be used in advertising or
+ * publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific,
+ * written prior permission.  The copyright holders make no representations
+ * about the suitability of this software for any purpose.  It is provided "as
+ * is" without express or implied warranty.
+ *
+ * THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE,
+ * INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN NO
+ * EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE,
+ * DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
+ * TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE
+ * OF THIS SOFTWARE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef __DRM_KMS_HELPER_H__
+#define __DRM_KMS_HELPER_H__
+
+#include <drm/drmP.h>
+
+void drm_helper_move_panel_connectors_to_head(struct drm_device *);
+
+void drm_helper_mode_fill_fb_struct(struct drm_framebuffer *fb,
+				    const struct drm_mode_fb_cmd2 *mode_cmd);
+
+int drm_crtc_init(struct drm_device *dev, struct drm_crtc *crtc,
+		  const struct drm_crtc_funcs *funcs);
+
+#endif
diff --git a/include/drm/drm_plane_helper.h b/include/drm/drm_plane_helper.h
index 0e0c3573cce0..badf9ab7a874 100644
--- a/include/drm/drm_plane_helper.h
+++ b/include/drm/drm_plane_helper.h
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 #include <drm/drm_rect.h>
 #include <drm/drm_crtc.h>
 #include <drm/drm_modeset_helper_vtables.h>
+#include <drm/drm_modeset_helper.h>
 
 /*
  * Drivers that don't allow primary plane scaling may pass this macro in place
@@ -37,9 +38,6 @@
  */
 #define DRM_PLANE_HELPER_NO_SCALING (1<<16)
 
-int drm_crtc_init(struct drm_device *dev, struct drm_crtc *crtc,
-		  const struct drm_crtc_funcs *funcs);
-
 int drm_plane_helper_check_update(struct drm_plane *plane,
 				  struct drm_crtc *crtc,
 				  struct drm_framebuffer *fb,
