forget the root password

[aasoror]

use uart to fix the passwd question.

uart ..? this UART ?

[kermit]

Yes.

That is serial port, if you open the box, you can see four pins connector close to the fan, rx,tx,vcc,gnd. If you have a RS-232 chip, you can connect it with pc's serial port. On hypertermial, set 115200bps, 8-N-1. You can see a lot of funny message.

[aasoror]

Yes.

That is serial port, if you open the box, you can see four pins connector close to the fan, rx,tx,vcc,gnd. If you have a RS-232 chip, you can connect it with pc's serial port. On hypertermial, set 115200bps, 8-N-1. You can see a lot of funny message.

Thanks for the reply. Which cable did you use ..? all the cables that I could find were either 9 pins or 25 pins.

[supergizboy]

use uart to fix the passwd question.
cd /usr/local/etc/
vi passwd
The first line should be:
root:x:0:0:root::/bin/sh

just delete the "x"

Then you can login in.

Maybe because I dont install the sata driver, there are a lot of "watchdog test pid 205, threshold: 50" message on hypertermial , I need print the screen for reference after I enter the vi passwd cmd.

good to know and glad you fixed it.

[The Globule]

Just an idea here:

When you flash the PBO with a different version, that resets all your settings.
I quick fix could be to flash it back to old then new version of the software.

[kermit]

You need a rs-232 chip to convert serial port electronic signal to TTL signal, You only need 2 signals TX and RX to connect with PBO.
I use 9pins cables connect to my little uart board, this board has a rs232 chip to convert the singal level. From this board I connect it with PBO with 3 signals, TX,RX and GND. For the uart board need independ +5V DC power supply.

Thanks for the reply. Which cable did you use ..? all the cables that I could find were either 9 pins or 25 pins.

[aasoror]

You need a rs-232 chip to convert serial port electronic signal to TTL signal, You only need 2 signals TX and RX to connect with PBO.
I use 9pins cables connect to my little uart board, this board has a rs232 chip to convert the singal level. From this board I connect it with PBO with 3 signals, TX,RX and GND. For the uart board need independ +5V DC power supply.

so this would work ?

[tskitishvili]

1. more sophisticated design for the same price






2. another universal device which can be connected directly to serial port if your computer still has it





3. cheaper alternative



4. super cheap, but it does not have USB support. Only serial input.

[outatouch0]

You need a rs-232 chip to convert serial port electronic signal to TTL signal, You only need 2 signals TX and RX to connect with PBO.
I use 9pins cables connect to my little uart board, this board has a rs232 chip to convert the singal level. From this board I connect it with PBO with 3 signals, TX,RX and GND. For the uart board need independ +5V DC power supply.

Wow, wish I knew what any of that meant lol
At least we are finally getting some movement on this subject

[tskitishvili]

... For the uart board need independent +5V DC power supply.

I assume the boards with USB connection (listed above) do not need extra power. Am I right or wrong ?