I followed the different instruction and enter the break at a different point, but the system still did not receive my break..

0x1202 1200 baud

0x2101 Boots to bootstrap; Ignores break; boots into ROM if no IOS; 9600 baud

0x2102 Ignores break; boots into ROM if no IOS; 9600 baud

0x2120 Boots into rommon; 19200 console

0x2122 Ignores break; boots into ROM if no IOS; 19200 baud

0x2124 Uses Netboot; ignores break; boots to ROM if no IOS; 19200 baud

0x2142 Ignores break; boots to ROM if no IOS; 9600 baud; ignore configuration

0x2902 Ignores break; boots to ROM if no IOS; 4800 baud

0x2922 Ignores break; boots to ROM if no IOS; 38400 baud

0x3122 Ignores break; boots to ROM if no IOS; 57600 baud

0x3902 Ignores break; boots to ROM if no IOS; 2400 baud

0x3922 Ignores break; boots to ROM if no IOS; 115200 baud

Please let me know if this was helpful.

Regards,

podhillo

He can't get into ROMmon so he can't enter the config-registry. 

leolaohoo is right.. that service prevent me from getting the rommon running. I have tries sending a break in a few methods and in different stages of the boot process, at this point it seems to be unstoppable..

Hey,

You might want to try looking at this document and see if it works:

https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-2407

Hope this helps,

Ross.

Standard Break Key Combinations

Tips to Troubleshoot

• Problems that you encounter during password recovery often occur because you are not sure about what the break key sequence is for the (non-Cisco) software you use. For software not listed in the table, and for additional information, refer to the documentation of the individual software packages.

• The auxiliary (AUX) port is not active during the boot sequence of a router. Therefore, it is no use if you send a break through the AUX port. You need to have connection to the console port, and have these settings:

  9600 baud rate

  No parity

  8 data bits

  1 stop bit

  No flow control

• Some versions of Windows NT have hyperterminal software that cannot send the correct break key signal. Refer to http://www.hilgraeve.com/hyperterminal.html for more information and for an upgrade of the hyperterminal software.

• In some cases, the break sequence might not get transmitted properly when using a USB/Serial converter cable. In such cases, use a keyboard with a different connector port (for example, a PS/2).

How to Simulate a Break Key Sequence

Break key sequence simulation is useful if your terminal emulator does not support the break key, or if a bug does not allow your terminal emulator to send the correct signal.

Note: The hyperterminal under Windows NT had this behavior in the past.

Complete these steps to simulate a break key sequence:

1. Connect to the router with these terminal settings:

   1200 baud rate

   No parity

   8 data bits

   1 stop bit

   No flow control

   You no longer see any output on your screen, and this is normal.

2. Power cycle (switch off and then on) the router and press the SPACEBAR for 10-15 seconds in order to generate a signal similar to the break sequence.

3. Disconnect your terminal, and reconnect with a 9600 baud rate. You enter the ROM Monitor mode.

If all these methods fail to properly send a break, retry the procedures from a different terminal or PC platform.

Regards,

podhillo

Hi,

Try to do the following, it may help....

1. console to router

2. power cycle the router

3. while rebooting press ctrl+shift+Paus Break key

It should work as I did recently to one of my 881G.

if not working try ctrl+Paus Break

Regards,

Naidu.

I am starting to think that maybe there is IOS loaded to the system,

Because i am prity sure that the break sequence is being transmited by the terminal program.

I thin that in that case the system is a really bas problem,

I have similar systems; is there anything that can be done with the other systems to help out this busted one ?

Thanks

The only time I see in this forum of individuals having difficult with Ctrl+Break is when they are using a USB-to-Serial adaptor/interface.   You don't happen to use this, by chance, would you?

no   , I'm using a standard rs-232 9 pin cable. 

Good docu!