Users Guide

Escape Key Sequences 89

Escape Key Sequences

Console redirection uses ANSI or VT100/220 terminal emulation, which are limited to basic

ASCII characters. There are no function keys, arrow keys, or control keys in this character set.

However, most BIOS software requires the use of function keys and control keys for ordinary actions.

Specific function keys and escape keys can be emulated by using a special key sequence, called an

escape sequence, to represent a specific key.

Use the Escape sequences, listed in the following table, for keys while setting console redirection in

BIOS through serial port. These keys are also listed during BIOS POST. Press the spacebar to pause

and view the list. Supported sequences are also listed in the history of the system’s telnet client.

Table C-1. Escape sequences for specific keys

Key Supported sequences

F10 <Esc><0>

F12 <Esc><@>

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