Dell OptiPlex XE (Early 2010) - Manual

Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE —
Watchdog Timer
Dell OptiPlex Watchdog Timer allows you to:
• monitor your computer’s status.
• track programs listed in the Microsoft
®
Windows
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Task Manager.
• define the actions to be taken when a tracked program stops within a defined
interval of time.
You can download and install Watchdog Timer from the Dell support website at
support.dell.com/support/downloads.
Enabling Watchdog Timer on System Setup
You can enable Watchdog Timer from System Setup (BIOS).
Watchdog Timer’s hardware counter starts when you enable it in the
System Setup.
CAUTION: Enabling Watchdog Timer in System Setup without installing it first,
can cause your computer to reboot continuously.
NOTE: If you access Watchdog Timer without enabling it in the System Setup, a
message appears indicating that Watchdog Timer is disabled and you must enable it in
the System Setup.
NOTE: You must install Watchdog Timer before enabling it in the System Setup.
1 Turn on the computer and press the key when you see the Dell logo.
The System Setup screen appears.
2 Click Maintenance Watchdog Timer Support.
3 Select the Enable Watchdog Timer check box.
4 Click Apply and Exit. The computer restarts.
NOTE: Ensure that Watchdog Timer is disabled before performing an Operating System
reinstallation or if you pause your computer during the Power-on Self Test (POST).
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