Watchdog Timer
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Watchdog Timer
6.1
WDT Overview
This section explains the operation of the cPCI-3920’s Watchdog
Timer (WDT). The primary function of the WDT is to monitor the
cPCI-3920 operation and to reset the system if a software applica-
tion fails to function as programmed. The following WDT functions
may be controlled using a software application:
X
enabled and disabled
X
reloading timeout value
Figure 6-1: cPCI-3920 Watchdog Timer Architecture
The cPCI-3920 implements the internal WDT unit of the Intel 3100
chipset and its LPC interface. It contains registers of device6 at
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