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Console Redirection
macros. Dell recommends that you either upgrade your version of HyperTerminal to
HyperTerminal Private Edition 6.1 or later or select new terminal emulation software.
You may be eligible for a free upgrade from your current version of HyperTerminal
from Hilgraeve at http://www.hilgraeve.com.
Configuring Console Redirection on the
Server System
Console redirection is configured through the system setup program. The Console
Redirection field allows you to select only the terminal type. The options available are
listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Terminal Emulation Types
Terminal Type
ANSI
VT100/220
ANSI POST
VT100/220 POST
If you select VT100/220 but not all the characters are visible on the screen, you
should go back to the system setup program and select ANSI as your terminal type.
ANSI can display the full set of ASCII characters.
Configuring Console Redirection on the
Client System
NOTE: The examples in this document assume that you have upgraded to Hilgraeve's
HyperTerminal Private Edition 6.1 or later. If you are using other terminal emulation
software, see the help file for that software.
Configuring the Ports
1.
Click Start, point to Programs—> Accessories—> Communications, and click
HyperTerminal.
2.
Enter any name for the new connection and select any icon.
3.
Click OK.
Terminal Emulation
ANSI. Used for utility partition applications or DOS.
VT100/220. Used for utility partition applications or DOS.
ANSI. Used for POST. No operating system support.
VT100 or VT220. Used for POST. No operating system
support.