Messages in this thread | ![/](/images/icornerl.gif) | | Subject | Re: 2.2.19: config help text about "TCO timer" | Date | Thu, 12 Apr 2001 11:57:56 +0100 (BST) | From | Alan Cox <> |
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> I know TCO meaning that, but I can't believe it for a mainboard > component. Should the user then throw the PC away, or what? Or is it > more safe to reboot frequently. What has this to do with costs?
Its a watchdog timer. It reduces the <buzzword>TCO</buzzword> by letting you arrange for your machine to reboot regularly if not poked. Its wonderful and one of the reasons I deploy i815 motherboards with VIA processors (to avoid the need for/regular failure of CPU fans) for remote servers.
Alan
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