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Chapter 5 Setting up Software

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„ System Monitoring/RAS Application: SystemMonitor.exe

The RAS and System Monitoring features allow users to monitor temperature, voltage, and fan operation

alarms. This program is started automatically at the same time as the OS.

‹ System Monitoring Program: SystemMonitor.exe

‹ Watchdog Parameter Setup Program: System Monitor Property

„ System File: Sysmon.sys

This system file allows use of the RAS and System Monitoring features. This file should not be modified. If it

is modified, the RAS and System Monitoring features may not operate correctly.

„ Backlight OFF Screen Saver: Backlight Control.scr

This software is used to turn OFF the PS-A’s backlight after a specified period of inactivity. The use of this

feature will help to extend the life of the PS-A’s backlight. This program runs on Windows

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„ Backlight Control Console Application: Disp.exe

This command line utility is used to turn OFF both the PS-A’s backlight and display. This program runs on the

command prompt.

Settings Used

DISP [ON/OFF]

Option Switch

ON: Displayed / OFF: Not Displayed

Return Value

0: Completed Normally / -1: Option Switch Error

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When an Error Occurs (page6-13)

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6.3.1 Description (page6-10)

Certain application programs may not allow the PS-A’s backlight to turn OFF. Test each program

individually to check if the screen saver will operate correctly before use.

• If your application requires that the OS continuously turn the backlight display ON

and OFF, be sure to use the backlight control dll, Blioctl.dll.