IPPC-6152A/6172A/6192A User Manual
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B.1
Overview
The IPPC-6152A/IPPC-6172A/IPPC-6192A cards' watchdog timer can be used to
monitor system software operation and take corrective action if the software fails to
function after the programmed period.
The watchdog timer is built into the I/O controller NCT6776D. It provides the following
functions for user programming:
1.
Can be enabled and disabled by user's program.
2.
Timer can be set from 1 to 255 seconds.
3.
Generates an interrupt or resets signal if the software fails to reset the timer
after time-out.
B.2
Watchdog Timer Programming
The I/O port address of the watchdog timer is 2E(hex), and data port address is
2F(hex).
Summary of Contents for IPPC-6152A
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Page 31: ...3 Jumper Settings Connectors Chapter 3 ...
Page 35: ...4 Intel Chipset Chapter 4 ...
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