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4.3 Console Redirection (VT100 Mode)
The VT100 operating mode allows remote setups of the board. This configuration requires a remote
terminal that must be connected to the board through a serial communication link.
4.3.1 Requirements
The terminal should emulate a VT100 or an ANSI terminal. Terminal emulation programs such as Telix
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or ProComm
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can also be used.
4.3.2 Setting Up and Configuring
To set up the VT100 mode:
1.
Connect a monitor and a keyboard to your board and turn on the power.
2. Enter into the CMOS Setup program in the “Advanced” page, “Console Redirection” menu.
3. Select the VT100 mode and the appropriate COM port and save your setup.
4. Connect the communications cable.
5. Configure your terminal to communicate using the same parameters as in CMOS Setup.
6. Install the VT100 jumper. Reboot the board.
7. Use the remote keyboard and display to set up the BIOS.
8. Save the setup, exit, and disconnect the remote computer from the board to operate in stand-
alone configuration.
Console Redirection is done by refreshing the video address @ B8000h at the selected baud rate. This
means that a low baud rate refreshes the screen slowly, but the CPU time is maximized for the
applications. A high baud rate refreshes the screen rapidly, but the display frequently interrupts the
serial port.
Note:
If you do not require a full cable for your terminal, you can set up a partial cable by using only the
TXD and RXD lines. To ignore control lines, loop them back as shown in VT100 Partial Setup cable
diagram.