linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH RFC] watchdog: add a new driver for VIA chipsets

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Date:	Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:34:29 +0100
From:	Wim Van Sebroeck <wim@...ana.be>
To:	Marc Vertes <marc.vertes@...fox.com>
Cc:	HaraldWelte@...tech.com, w.sang@...gutronix.de, mad_soft@...ox.ru,
	linux-watchdog@...r.kernel.org, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org,
	broonie@...nsource.wolfsonmicro.com
Subject: Re: [PATCH RFC] watchdog: add a new driver for VIA chipsets

Hi Marc,

> > The BIOS can at least start the hardware, so the hardware does work :-)
> >
> Hey, I just discovered that enabling Plug&Play in the BIOS is the key!
> 
> It unlocks watchdog control registers and opens access to counters and
> all the stuff. Sometimes lateral thinking helps :-)
> 
> So the driver will be able to normally support all features as documented
> in the datasheet. I plan an update tomorrow.

Nice !!! Please add a note about the fact that you need to enable PnP in the
driver.

Kind regards,
Wim.

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