Abstract: A method capable of detecting a status of a basic input/output system (BIOS) for setting a clock is applied to a clock generating device of a computer motherboard and sets the clock according to a signal status of the BIOS or a trigger signal. A device capable of detecting the BIOS status for setting the clock is also proposed. The device has a crystal oscillator, a frequency control unit, a phase-lock-loop (PLL) spread-spectrum unit electrically connected with the crystal oscillator and the frequency control unit, a memory unit having a clock setting value stored therein, a detection control unit electrically connected with the memory unit and used to detect a signal status, and a logic control unit electrically connected with the PLL spread-spectrum unit, the frequency control unit and the detection control unit.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating structure is assembled on a Central Processing Unit, and has a water-cooling device, a fan and a support device. The support device is assembled between the water-cooling device and the fan to form an accommodating space. Hence, the heat-dissipating device can efficiently dissipate the heat from the Central Processing Unit and another electronic element that is disposed in the vicinity of the Central Processing Unit. Furthermore, the air-guiding device can guide the air from the fan to the correct place for cooling the Central Processing Unit or another electronic element.

Abstract: A battery securing structure with setting-cleared elements for being integrally assembled and welded onto a main board is provided. The battery securing structure comprises al insulation body, a first elastic structure, a second elastic structure, and a plurality of setting-cleared elements. The insulation body has a battery engagement portion and a securing portion. The first elastic structure is disposed on the bottom of the battery engagement portion for being electrically connected to one electrode of the battery. In addition, the second elastic structure is disposed on lateral side of the battery engagement portion for being electrically connected to another electrode of the battery. Moreover, a plurality of the setting-cleared elements is disposed on the securing portion.

Abstract: The invention describes a switching power supply system for automatically regulating circuit operating power and the method thereof. The switching power supply system has a sensing and monitoring unit connected to the computer system for detecting the operating status of the computer system and outputting a detection value, a setting unit for setting a trigger condition value, a storage unit connected to the setting unit for storing the trigger condition value, a comparator unit connected to the storage unit and the sensing and monitoring unit for comparing the detection value with the trigger condition value and outputting a comparison result signal, and a dual power system switching regulator unit connected to the comparator unit and to the converter through at least one dual power system unit for receiving the comparison result signal and regulating connection/disconnection between the dual power system unit and the converter based on the comparison result signal.

Abstract: In the present invention, an input component is provided. The input component includes a first area performing a first function while pressed with an external force, and a second area disposed around the first area and performing a second function while the first and the second areas simultaneously pressed with the external force.

Abstract: A locking device has a blocking member, a first operating unit and a second operating unit. The blocking member is provided for blocking a printed circuit board under a locking position when the printed circuit board is installed into the printed circuit board connector, so as to retain the printed circuit board within the printed circuit board connector. Furthermore, the blocking member is removed from the locking position by operating either the first operating unit or the second operating unit. The first operating unit and the second operating unit are spaced from each other and mounted to different positions, so as to benefit from applying either the first operating unit or the second operating unit to remove the locking position when either the first operating unit or the second operating unit is obstructed by other devices.

Abstract: A multi-media player includes a main frame, and a rotatable panel. The rotatable panel includes a mounting plate and a casing. The casing is rotatable between a first position where the back plate of the casing is rested on the front face of the mounting plate and a second position where the back plate is removed from the front face of the mounting plate to expose the window of the mounting plate. The front plate is provided with an indicator to indicate an operation condition of the multi-media player and a plurality of control switches to control an operation of the multi-media player.

Abstract: An integrated socket has a first slot and a second slot. The first slot has a structure and electric specifications in compliance with a first bus interface, and the second slot has a structure and electric specifications in compliance with a second bus interface. In addition, the first slot and the second slot are integrated into one in an efficient and a length manner, the first slot is used to support a printed circuit board with the first bus interface and the second slot is used to support a printed circuit board with the second bus interface. Because the integrated socket only occupies a length space of a computer motherboard, the space utilization of the computer motherboard is improved.

Abstract: A multi-media player includes a main frame, and a rotatable panel rotatably mounted on the main frame and including a mounting plate secured on the main frame and formed with a window, and a casing rotatably mounted on the mounting plate and rotatable between a first position where the casing is rested on the mounting plate and a second position where the casing is removed from the mounting plate to expose the window of the mounting plate. When the casing is moved from the first position to the second position, the casing stores a restoring force to provide an automatic restoring function. Thus, the rotatable panel can be restored automatically.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes multiple properly arranged indication members. Thus, the indication members may be operated corresponding to the strength of the local RF (radio frequency) signal, so that the user may directly learn the strength of the local RF signal easily, rapidly and instantaneously, so as to decide whether to transmit or receive the data or not, or to take other procedures, thereby preventing from incurring unnecessary time consumption, and thereby enhancing the working efficiency. In addition, the method for directly indicating the strength of a signal for a wireless communication device includes the steps of: querying a signal strength value; determining a control value according to the signal strength value; and using the control value to control operation of the multiple indication members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a CPU socket module which includes a protective cap for protecting the socket. The socket includes an electric region for electronically connecting a CPU. The protective cap includes a frame and a transparent cover which can be torn off easily. Therefore, the protective cap prevents the consumer from touching the electric region of the socket and allows the consumer inspects the quality of the electric region of the socket.

Abstract: A method for making a terminal includes forming a reinforcement enclosed around the pieces of the distal end of the terminal to combine and connect the pieces. Thus, the pieces of the distal end of the terminal are connected closely by the reinforcement to form a compact conic body without forming an opening in the distal end of the terminal, so that the distal end of the terminal has a greater structural strength, thereby preventing the distal end of the terminal from being broken or worn out due to mutual hit when the distal end of the terminal is inserted into a female terminal in a misalignment manner.

Abstract: The invention describes a switching power supply system for automatically regulating an operating frequency and the method. The switching power supply system has a sensing and monitoring unit connected to the computer system for detecting the operating status of the computer system and outputting a detection value, a setting unit for setting a trigger condition value, a storage unit connected to the setting unit for storing the trigger condition value, a comparator unit connected to the storage unit and the sensing and monitoring unit for comparing the detection value with the trigger condition value and outputting a comparison result signal, and a PWM switching frequency regulator unit connected to the comparator unit and the converter for receiving the comparison result signal and regulating the operating frequency of the pulse width modulation so that a converter can supply power to the computer system more efficiently.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating device is provided. The heat-dissipating device is capable of cooperating a cross-flow type fan, mainly comprising a heat-conductive base plate attached with at least one heat-conductive pipe, and fixedly provided with a plurality of fins on the heat-conductive pipe. An air-outlet gap is naturally formed between any two of the adjacent fins, and an accommodating opening is disposed at an identical location on each of said fins. Within the accommodating opening, a cross-flow type fan is further presented. When fan blades of the cross-flow type fan rotating, an airflow thus generated is allowed for uniformly contacting with each of said fins and discharged through said air-outlet gaps. Thereby, not only the significantly raised effect of heat-dissipation of the heat-conductive base plate, but also the effectively reduced working noise due to a parallel path of the airflow with respect to the fins may be obtained.

Abstract: A backup method for the basic input/output system (BIOS) of computer interfaces is disclosed. When the BIOS of an interface is broken, the backup BIOS stored in the computer can be transferred to the interface for maintaining normal operations.

Abstract: A power supply facility includes a primary power circuit coupled to energize a CPU, a control circuit coupled to the CPU, and an auxiliary power circuit coupled to the control circuit for supplying electric power to the CPU via the control circuit. A detecting device nay detect the power supply to the CPU, and may actuate the control circuit to couple the auxiliary power circuit to energize the CPU when the primary power circuit is unable to energize the CPU, or when the electric power supplied to the CPU is cut off, or when the power supply is less then the required value.

Abstract: A computer system has a central processing unit (CPU), and a chipset for supporting the CPU, and a selectable BIOS system. The chipset has a first general purpose input/output (GPIO) register. The selectable BIOS includes a primary and secondary BIOS programs, a timer circuit for generating a delay signal after power-on of the computer system, and a BIOS switching circuit. The primary BIOS program has confirmation code for generating a confirmation signal on the first GPIO register. The BIOS switching circuit shadows the primary or secondary BIOS program into a predetermined address space of the CPU according to the confirmation signal and the delay signal. While the primary BIOS program is shadowed, if the BIOS switching circuit receives the timer delay signal before receiving the BIOS confirmation signal, then the BIOS switching circuit causes the CPU to be reset and shadows the secondary BIOS program.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoelectric cooling apparatus for cooling an electronic device such as a CPU, or a computer chip. The apparatus cools the electronic device by two stages. In the first stage, a heat absorbing block collects the heat produced by the electronic device and the apparatus pre-cools the electronic device by dissipating a portion of the collected heat in a distant location through a front heat conductive device and a front radiator. Thereby the heat of the electronic device is reduced to a degree that a TEC can efficiently handle. In the second stage, a TEC of the apparatus dissipate the residual of the heat produced by the electronic device through at least a back heat pipe and a back radiator.