On Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM Dave Close <d...@compata.com> wrote:
>
> I have a machine running Fedora 41 which has stopped providing video
> for its console. Of course, the problem could be hardware, but there
> is no clear evidence of that. I am able to access the machine with SSH
> so I know it is working. I don't find any indication of a problem in
> log files. To help diagnose the issue, I'd like to access its console
> through its serial interface. (The machine does have a DB9 serial
> connector and I have verified that it works properly.)

Try booting a Live USB -- if that gives graphics you know the hardware is
working.

You can also run journalctl on a Live USB to view the journal on the
problem system.

I'm not sure what a serial connection will provide that isn't available with
ssh or using the Live USB.


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George N. White III
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