Elektra CPU User Manual V1.00
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7.2 BIOS Console Redirection Settings
For applications where the Video interfaces will not be used, the textual feedback typically sent to the
monitor can be redirected to a COM PORT. In this manner, a system can be managed and booted
without the need for any video connection.
The BIOS allows the following configuration options for Console Redirection to a COM PORT:
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COM PORT Address : Disabled (default), COM PORT A, or COM PORT B
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NOTE:
IF Console Redirection is enabled here, note that the Associated COM
PORT (“A” here referring to COM 1 and “B” referring to COM 2) will be
enabled, regardless of the COM PORT settings elsewhere.
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“Continue CR After POST” : Off (default) or On
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Determines whether the system is to Wait for CR over COM PORT before continuing
(after POST is completed, before OS starts loading)
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Baud Rate : 19.2K (default), 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K
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Console Connection : Direct (default) or Modem
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Console Type : PC ANSI (default, VT100, VT100 (8-bit), PC-ANSI (7-bit), VT100+, or VT-
UTF8
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Flow Control : CTS/RTS , XON-XOFF, None (default)
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# of video Pages to support 1(default) to 8
Note that Console Redirection only works for text-based interaction. If the OS enables video and
starts using direct video functions (as would be the case with a Linux X-terminal or Windows, for
instance), then Console Redirection will have no effect and video would be required.
