Nuvo-2000+ Series User’s Manual
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Appendix A Using H/W Watchdog Timer
Watchdog timer (WDT) is a hardware mechanism to secure the normal operation of a
system. When watchdog timer is set, user’s program must periodically reset the timer in
prior to watchdog timer is expired. This function allows users to reset the system in case of
system or application halts.
On Nuvo-2000+, watchdog timer function is implemented using ITE8783 Super I/O chip.
We provide an easy-to-use function library to program and utilize the watchdog function. In
this chapter, we illustrate how to use the WDT function.
A.1 Install WDT and DIO Library
The WDT_DIO function library is delivered in the form of a setup package named
WDT_DIO_Setup.exe
. In prior to program WDT and DIO on Nuvo-2000+ series, you
should execute the setup program and install the WDT and DIO library.
1. Execute
WDT_DIO_Setup.exe
. The following dialog appears.
