Abstract: A method of powering on a server is provided, wherein the server includes power consumption modules with the same functions, connectors, and a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The power consumption modules are connected to the server via the connectors respectively. This method includes the steps as follows. At first, the BIOS detects a delay power-up setting. When the delay power-up setting is detected, the BIOS staggers initialization times of the connectors, so that the connectors can be initialized respectively. When one of the connectors has been initialized, the connector is electrically connected to the corresponding power consumption module, so that the power consumption module can be delayed to be powered on.

Abstract: The invention provides a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), a computer device and a method for recovering the BIOS. The BIOS includes a first boot block, a second boot block and a main BIOS block. The computer device includes a control chip disposed therein and said BIOS. When the programs in the first boot block and the main BIOS block are damaged, the second boot block can be selected so as for the BIOS to boot from the second boot block. Meanwhile, a recovery module of the second boot block can be utilized to recover the first boot block and/or the main BIOS block.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is disclosed. The integrated circuit includes first and second transistors, first and second diodes, a first pin connected to the first transistor, a second pin connected to the second transistor, a third pin connected to the first diode, and a fourth pin connected to the second diode.

Abstract: A control circuit for controlling a switching device having a first terminal, a second terminal, and a control terminal is disclosed. The control circuit includes a first diode for coupling to the first terminal of the switching device, a second diode for coupling to the second terminal of the switching device, a first transistor for coupling to the control terminal of the switching device, and a second transistor coupled to the second diode. The first transistor is coupled to the first diode. The control circuit is configured to allow current flow in only one direction between the first and second terminals of the switching device.

Abstract: A control circuit for controlling a switching device having a first terminal, a second terminal, and a control terminal is disclosed. The control circuit includes a first diode for coupling to the first terminal of the switching device, a second diode for coupling to the second terminal of the switching device, a first transistor for coupling to the control terminal of the switching device, and a second transistor coupled to the second diode. The first transistor is coupled to the first diode. The control circuit is configured to allow current flow in only one direction between the first and second terminals of the switching device.