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diff --git a/release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT b/release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT
index 5e9f699e2024..e03d5309f39a 100644
--- a/release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT
+++ b/release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT
@@ -1237,6 +1237,12 @@ are 1Mb x36 bit (4 Mbyte) and 4Mb x36 bit (16 Mbyte). Each memory board
 can house 4 banks of SIMMs. SIMM sizes can not be mixed on a single memory
 board.
 
+Console:
+Both Lynx and Sable are somewhat stubborn when it comes to serial
+consoles. They need >> SET CONSOLE SERIAL before they go for
+a serial console. Pulling the keyboard from the machine is not sufficient,
+like it is on most other Alpha models.
+
 Embedded SCSI:
 Both Sable, DemiSable and Lynx have NCR810 based Fast SCSI onboard.