[syslinux] How to press F1 over a serial console?

[Ferenc Wagner]

Luciano Miguel Ferreira Rocha <strange at nsk.no-ip.org> writes:

> On Wed, Feb 28, 2007 at 02:24:03PM +0100, Ferenc Wagner wrote:
>
>>> I believe if you're doing vt100/vt220 emulation, F1 is represented by
>>> the sequence "<ESC>[OP".
>> 
>> Yes, the BIOS config says VT100/VT200 emulation (the other choice is
>> ANSI).  Sadly, the above sequence does not work.  Still, I can get
>> into the setup program (three unsuccessful boots will automatically
>> lead you there), where I can test various combinations for unlimited
>> time.  But already pressing ESC results in some action, I don't have a
>> chance for typing in sequences...  Must I program the telnet client or
>> the terminal emulator for sending the sequence 'instantenously'?
>
> Err... What terminal emulator are you using? All I've tried correctly
> output the escape sequence when I press F1.

It's the Serial-Over-Lan emulation of an IBM BladeCenter telnet
management interface, started over ssh running in an UTF-8 xterm.
Simple, isn't it?  At least 8 things can go wrong on the way. :)
-- 
Thanks,
Feri.