Deditec USB WATCHDOG STICK, Hardware Description

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2.5.1.1. Connection via Reset-Button
If the PC is equipped with a Reset-Button, this button can be activated directly by
the Watchdog-Stick. If a timeout occurs, the watchdog will activate the Reset-
Button.
Therefore, the connection cable between Reset-Button and Mainboard must be
connected with the 1. Relay (Close-Relay) of the Watchdog-Stick.
Approach:
1. Disconnect the main power plug of your power supply .
2. Install the D-SUB-Slot-Card in the PC.
3. Connect the Watchdog-Stick (USB side) with the USB-Slot.
4. Connect the Watchdog-Stick (D-SUB side) with the D-SUB-Slot-Card (A).
5. Cut trough and strip the Reset-Button-Connection-Cable between Reset-Button
and the mainboard. Finally, connect the both cables with the 1. relay of the D-SUB-
Slot-Card (B). Regard, the correct connection and the labels of the relays
respectively, because the 1. relay is a closer relay and the 2. relay is an opener
relay.