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Ubuntu server installation via serial connection

Ubuntu server installation via serial connection

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dragonkid789
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03-23-2023, 11:58 AM
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You're looking to set up Ubuntu Server on your XTM 515 using serial access. Since you encountered a COM32 error, here are alternative approaches:

- Use a USB-to-serial adapter to connect your PC directly.
- Try connecting via a USB port that supports serial communication (like USB 2.0 or higher).
- If possible, use a virtual machine software that supports direct hardware access, such as VirtualBox or VMware, and configure it to use the serial port.
- Check if your motherboard supports USB serial ports and ensure drivers are installed for your specific chipset.
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dragonkid789
03-23-2023, 11:58 AM #1

You're looking to set up Ubuntu Server on your XTM 515 using serial access. Since you encountered a COM32 error, here are alternative approaches:

- Use a USB-to-serial adapter to connect your PC directly.
- Try connecting via a USB port that supports serial communication (like USB 2.0 or higher).
- If possible, use a virtual machine software that supports direct hardware access, such as VirtualBox or VMware, and configure it to use the serial port.
- Check if your motherboard supports USB serial ports and ensure drivers are installed for your specific chipset.