AIMB-223 User Manual
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A.1
Programming the Watchdog Timer
The AIMB-223's watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software operation
and take corrective action if the software fails to function within the programmed
period. This section describes the operation of the watchdog timer and how to pro-
gram it.
A.1.1
Watchdog Timer Overview
The watchdog timer is built into the super I/O controller W83627DHG-P. It provides
the following user-programmable functions:
Can be enabled and disabled by user program
Timer can be set from 1 to 255 seconds or 1 to 255 minutes
Generates an interrupt or resets signal if the software fails to reset the timer
before time-out
A.1.2
Programming the Watchdog Timer
The I/O port address of the watchdog timer is 2E (hex) and 2F (hex). 2E (hex) is the
address port. 2F (hex) is the data port. You must first assign the address of register
by writing an address value into address port 2E (hex), then write/read data to/from
the assigned register through data port 2F (hex).
Summary of Contents for AIMB-223G2-S2A2E
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