Description of problem: By default grub use an splashimage, but then the serial console feature will fail when it is used. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): grub-0.97-19 How reproducible: At the 2 lines in the menu.lst file: serial --unit=0 --speed=19200 --word=8 --parity=no --stop=1 terminal --timeout=10 serial console Steps to Reproduce: 1. add the lines 2. connect an serial cross cable at ttyS0/COM1 3. reboot the system Actual results: When grub starts you will get the message "Press any key to continue." on the serial and native console. But press an key at the serial console will have no effects. Expected results: That the text based grub menu will be shown on the serial console. Additional info: When comment out the splashimage line, you will get the key messages on both consoles like before, but now the key press function on the serial console will work. This is very critical for remote management when the server will not boot.
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