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Chapter 4 Software Introduction and Services

4.2.2 Software Utility

BIOS Flash

The BIOS Flash utility allows customers to update the

flash ROM BIOS version, or use it to back up current BIOS

by copying it from the flash chip to a file on customers’

disk. The BIOS Flash utility also provides a command line

version and an API for fast implementation into custom

ized applications.

Embedded Security ID

The embedded application is the most important property

of a system integrator. It contains valuable intellectual

property, design knowledge and innovation, but it is easily

copied! Embedded Security ID utility provides reliable

security functions for customers to secure their application

data within embedded BIOS.

Monitoring

The Monitoring utility is for customer to monitor the sys-

tems health, like voltage, CPU and system temperature

and fan speed. These items are important to a device, if

critical errors occur and are not solved immediately, per

manent damage may be caused.

eSOS

The eSOS is a small OS stored in BIOS ROM. It will boot up

in case of a main OS crash. It will diagnose the hardware sta

tus, and then send an e-mail to the designated administrator.

The eSOS also provide for remote connection via Telnet

server and FTP server so the administrator can attempt to

rescue the system. Note: This function requires BIOS cus

tomization.

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