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From: Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com>
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Subject: Re: Serial terminal issues
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On Wed, 5 Jun 2013, Dimitry Andric wrote:

> On Jun 4, 2013, at 23:32, Alban Hertroys <haramrae@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I can't seem to get my serial terminal to work with my new system.
> ...
>>> cat /boot.config
>> -D -S19200
>>
>>> cat /boot/loader.conf
>> boot_multicons="YES"
>> boot_serial="YES"
>> comconsole_speed="19200"
>> console="comconsole,vidconsole"
>
> Does it work at 9600 baud?  Otherwise, check RTS/CTS, etc.

Also, check that the ten-pin header is on in the right orientation, not 
180 degrees around.