Stuart Henderson wrote:
> On 2009-02-09, Christopher R. Hertel <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Has anyone seen this?
>>
>> I just installed OpenBSD4.4 on the flash in my 4501.  I've got a simple
>> /etc/boot.conf:
>>
>> stty com0 19200
>> set tty com0
>>
>> The system boots just fine but there is no five second delay at the boot>
>> prompt.  Odd.  So I changed the /etc/boot.conf to read:
>>
>> set timeout 10
>> stty com0 19200
>> set tty com0
>>
>> ...and still get the same results.  No delay at the boot> prompt.  The 4501
>> is up to date:  comBIOS ver. 1.33.
>>
>> Hit me with the clue bat?
> 
> I've noticed this too on 45xx hardware. I'm sure it didn't happen
> in the past, but I don't recall whether it started after a BIOS
> update or after a boot loader update.
> 
> If it helps someone with more knowledge of comBIOS to identify
> the problem, this timer uses the get RTC time/date calls (Int 1A,
> AH=02 and AH=04).

Thanks for the confirmation.  Always good to know I'm not completely off the
wall.  :)

I've found that I have a split second to hit a key and catch the prompt, but
it's difficult to catch it just right.

Chris -)-----

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