diff --git a/README.hardware b/README.hardware
index f72da94e39..11877367f4 100644
--- a/README.hardware
+++ b/README.hardware
@@ -241,8 +241,8 @@ Setup instructions
 You will need the following:
 * NFS root setup on your workstation
 * TFTP server installed on your workstation
-* Null modem cable connected from your workstation to the first serial port
-  on the board
+* Straight-thru 9-conductor serial cable (DB9, M/F) connected from your 
+  PC to UART1
 * Ethernet connected to the first ethernet port on the board
 
 --- Preparation ---