Introduction
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Watchdog Timer
The system board suppor ts the Watchdog Timer function. It allows
your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time
interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set
time interval so that your system will continue to operate. Refer to
Watchdog Timer in appendix C for more information.
Automatic CPU/Chassis Fan Off
The CPU and chassis fans will automatically turn off once the system
enters the Suspend mode.
Dual Function Power Button
Depending on the setting in the “Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN” field of
the Power Management Setup, this switch will allow the system to
enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.
Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse
This function allows you to use the keyboard or PS/2 mouse to
power-on the system. Refer to “Keyboard/Mouse Power On” in the
Integrated Peripherals section in chapter 3 for more information.
Important:
• The power button will not function once a keyboard
password has been set in the “KB Power On Password”
field of the Integrated Peripherals submenu. You must type
the correct password to power-on the system. If you forgot
the password, power-off the system and remove the
battery. Wait for a few seconds and install it back before
powering-on the system.
•
The 5VSB power source of your power supply must
support
≥
720mA.
RTC Timer to Power-on the System
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to
automatically power-on on the set date and time. Refer to “Resume
By Alarm” in the Power Management Setup section in chapter 3 for
more information.
