[RndTbl] Intel watchdog in linux?
Daryl F
wyatt at prairieturtle.ca
Sun Aug 6 12:09:55 CDT 2017
On Sun, 6 Aug 2017, Trevor Cordes wrote:
> I have an Intel S1200BT-family server board which I'm pretty sure has a
> "watchdog" option in the BIOS. I find myself wanting this feature while
> working through a kernel hang bug (64-bit this time!). The board is
> considered an entry-level (E3) server board so while it does have many
> server bells, it's missing some of the higher-end whistles.
>
> Does anyone know if Linux has support for this watchdog? Where do I start
> looking in terms of packages/programs to support this? I'm hoping this is
> old hat to someone here...
>
> Thanks!
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I did a quick look at it appears that board has an IPMI watchdog. The
linux kernel can support IPMI if it is configured properly.
GNU has the bmc-watchdog daemon software for control.
HTH, Daryl
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