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4. Add the /baudrate=9600 option to Boot.ini. This forces the baud rate on the
debug COM port to 9600 bps. Always set remote debug configurations for this
option.
5. Press the PrintScreen key on the target computer console. While in debug
mode, the PrintScreen key causes the host computer to break in.
6. Make sure both modems are set to transmit break signals. For some modems, a
break signal (CTRL+C) received from the computer may cause the modem to
perform a specific task without actually transmitting the break to the remote
system. For instance, the default behavior of U.S. Robotics modems is to flush
the data buffer before sending the break signal to the remote modem. Make
sure both modems are set to pass the CTRL+C character. Consult your modem
documentation for the necessary commands. For example, to disable
destructive breaks on U.S. Robotics modems, the command is AT&Y2.
7. With the modems connected and data carrier detect present, reboot the target
computer. If the target modem is set to ignore the state of DTR, the modems
will stay connected even if the target computer is rebooted. When the kernel
loads on the target computer, it outputs information to the debug port. If the
host computer is connected at that time, this can cause the systems to
synchronize.
Failure of the Target Modem to Auto-Answer
For all Hayes-compatible modems, ATS0=1 is the command that instructs the
modem to auto-answer on one ring. The target modem must be configured with
this setting. If the target modem does not auto-answer, follow the procedure
below:
1. Move the target modem to a COM port other than the port currently being used
by the kernel debugger. If only one COM port is available on the target
computer, connect the modem to a different computer or reboot the target with
the debugger disabled.
2. Use the Terminal application (or another communications program such as
Hyperterminal) to send the ATS0=1 command to the modem. Make sure you
receive an OK response from the modem.
3. If possible, dial the number for the modem from a telephone handset to check
that it now auto-answers.
4. Save the current modem configuration in non-volatile RAM so the modem is
in auto-answer mode when it is powered up. For example, the command
AT&W saves the current modem configuration to non-volatile RAM
(NVRAM) for U.S. Robotics modems. When the debug process is finished,
restore the factory defaults by sending the AT&F command (or equivalent) to
the modem. Use the AT&W command (or equivalent) to save the factory
defaults to NVRAM.
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