amd64, 57600 serial install help

[Paul Macdonald]

On 21/07/2012 22:06, Ihsan Junaidi Ibrahim wrote:
> I assume you have compiled the bootblocks as per the instruction in the handbook.
>
> Second, do you have more than one serial port on the box because FreeBSD can only work its serial console magic on only one port at a time.
>
> If you redirect your IPMI serial console or just a normal serial console, take note it's interrupt number in the BIOS.
>
> You'll need to append the 0x10 flags to your UART device in device.hints file if the you plug in the cable at a non-default port.

i have submitted a PR re this as a serial install on 8.3 works fine.

Paul.



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