System BIOS configuration 22
Figure 13 Watchdog Configuration submenu
Table 12
Watchdog Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
POST Watchdog Timer
Action
Set this value to allow BMC to reset if the
operating system crashes or hangs. The setting
default value is Reset System.
Reset System
Disabling this option disables any BMC action if
OS crashes or hangs.
Disabled
Set this value to allow BMC to power down if
the operating system crashes or hangs.
Power Down
Set this value to allow BMC to power cycle if
the operating system crashes or hangs.
Power Cycle
BMC Watch Dog Time
Out
Sets a 10 minute timeout value for BMC to wait
before assuming the system has crashed and
needs to reset. The setting default value is 10
minutes.
10 Min
Sets a 5 minute timeout value for BMC to wait
before assuming the system has crashed and
needs to reset.
5 Min
Sets a 15 minute timeout value for BMC to wait
before assuming the system has crashed and
needs to reset.
15 Min