Hello,
Thanks.. I'll look that up...
another query... how does the frame pointer support help in
obtaining better debug information? Any hints or pointers are
sufficient for me to follow this up on my own.
Thanks
---- On Wed, 23 May 2001, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> > How do I get to break into kdb on a live system? is it by
using
> > the pause key ( I think I read that in the documentation or
> > something )...but what if I am running the target machine
> > console via a serial port? the pause key does not seem to
> > work...of course when I simulate a panic, the system goes
into
> > kdb..so, that's okay... buI would liek to know how to enter
it
> > at any point in time...
> > any pointers would be most welcome..
>
> From the serial port, control-A is the default accessor.
>
> Note that control-A won't be accepted until the interrupt
routine
> has been attached, which doesn't happen until the first
application
> program (e.g. mingetty or getty) opens the serial port. If
you
> need to break in via the serial port prior to that point,
you'll have
> to use the early kdb entry mechanism and establish the
appropriate
> breakpoint(s).
>
> scott
>
> > Thanks
>
>
>
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