[Soekris] serial problem on new 5501

[Wim Kerkhoff]

Hello all

I have a new 5501 here. Serial has never been used. I've tried all the 
common speeds, 8N1 no flow control, but no luck. The cable is definitely 
fine since it works with a switch.

Tried with the SATA connected and unconnected, no difference.

It must be running because I see it's MAC address showing up in my DHCP 
server's log.

Any ideas?

I saw suggestions in the list archives to short JP9 to restore the 
comBIOS to defaults. But there are no pins by JP9, just two spots on the 
board. Is it safe to short those?

Thanks!

Wim