Hercules III User Manual Rev A.2
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To modify the console redirection settings:
1.
Enter the BIOS.
2.
Select the Advanced menu.
3.
Select Console Redirection.
4.
In Com Port Address, select Disabled to disable the function, On-board COM A for COM1, or On-board
COM B for COM2 (default).
If you select Disabled, you will not be able to enter BIOS again during power-up through the serial port.
If you selected COMA or COMB, continue with the configuration, as follows.
5.
For Console Type, select PC ANSI.
6.
You can modify the baud rate and flow control here if desired.
7.
At the bottom, for Continue C.R. after POST, select Off (default) to turn off after POST or select On to
remain on always.
8.
Exit the BIOS and save your settings.
8.3
Watchdog Timer
Hercules III contains a watchdog timer circuit provided by the Super I/O controller SCH3116. The watchdog timer
can be configured using the BIOS and also using direct register command access mechanism to the SCH3116
controller.
Watchdog Timer Block Diagram
8.4
Backup Battery
Hercules III contains an integrated RTC/CMOS RAM backup battery. This battery has a capacity of 120mAH and
will last over five years in power-off state.
The on-board battery is activated for the first time during initial factory configuration and test. Storage
temperature of the board can affect the total battery life. Storage at 23ºC is recommended.