Dell Watchdog Timer Driver

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This package contains the Dell Watchdog Timer driver. The Watchdog Timer driver prevents your system from rebooting when the operating system is functioning properly.
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Version

1.2.1.0, A00

Release date

27 Feb 2022

Download Type

Driver

Category

Application

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Dell-Watchdog-Timer-Driver_16X56_WIN_1.2.1.0_A00.EXE
File Size: 15.84 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a74c5dddcc1578a74e982b58db124299
SHA1:
d551219fda3bb1a010a6cbc759d9227b64e8d367
SHA-256:
e527a1e3b5e3b0174249e01c84e5da5ac2ed599f24c12486fa770431c644bae3

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Ensure to follow the OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client system install instructions if you have the respective system.
Dell Watch Dog Timer
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

For Thin Client systems

Note: If the driver size is more than 900 MB, ensure to increase the RAM Disk Size to 1000 MB before installing the driver. If RAM Disk is not available, follow the below steps.

1. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
2. Disable the Write Filter (WF) by double-clicking the WF Disable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.
3. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
4. Click Download File.
5. Double-click the EXE/MSI file and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Enable the Write Filter by double-clicking WF Enable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.

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