Re: Question: Emulating a STOP-A via a WinTel-based terminal...

From: Klaus Grote (klaus.grote_at_web.de)
Date: 02/23/05


Date: 22 Feb 2005 23:46:01 -0800


"DW" <dwhittier@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:<1109090242.612761.216640@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>...
> Hey, all...
>
> I'm trying to set up an E220 server without a vid card, via a
> Windows-based terminal via null modem.
>
> I have connectivity, and can see the POST. What I get on the screen is:
>
> Bad magic number in disk label
> Can't open disk label package
> Boot device: net File and args:
> Network Link Setup Failed.
> Please Check Cable and Try Again.
> Network Link Setup Failed.
> Please Check Cable and Try Again.
>
> I know what this means - the hard disk is not formatted, and the
> default boot device is set to Network.
>
> I want to break into the OK prompt so I can boot from the OS DVD image.
> Can I do this by emulating the STOP key somehow from my Windows
> terminal?
>
> Thanks!
>
> DW

Hi,

press CTRL + ALT GR + ], then you get a prompt.
Type in "send brk" without quot marks, press Enter
and you will see the OK Prompt.

CU
Klaus Grote
DNS GmbH



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