> On a 5000/200, you do not even need to remove the PMAG-F.
> The kernel will fall back to serial mode automatically.  This is true
> for all DECstations except the 5000/1xx (KMIN) achssis, where, due to
> the interrupt structure, you currently have to remove unsupported
> TurboChannel options (PMAG-D/E/F, PMAG-V, and FDDI boards.)
> 
> (i.e., NetBSD will work with unsupported boards in 5000/xx and 500/2xx).
> 
> I thought that both the Web pages explained this, and that I'd
> answered this via email.  Does the wording need to be clearer?

Nope, it's just that I've tried to connect a VT420 terminal to the serial port 
(I've tried both serial ports), and nothing happens. I've tested with 9600, 
8N1. What should the cable look like? I have only TX, RX and ground 
connected, maybe I need a full RS232?

Thanks.

Jorgen Pehrson