Abstract: A method to be implemented by the server includes steps of: during a power-on self-test, determining whether a storage device is communicatively connected to the server; when it is determined that a storage device is communicatively connected to the server, determining whether the storage device stores a script file having a preset filename; and when it is determined that the storage device stores a script file having the preset filename, performing a process of modifying the BIOS based on the script file.

Abstract: A cross authentication method includes steps of: a host central processing unit (CPU) module sending to a baseboard management controller (BIC) a request for BMC signature; the host CPU module receiving BMC signature data from the BMC; the host CPU module determining whether the received BMC signature data is authentic based on a BMC public key stored in the host CPU module; and the host CPU module allowing the BMC to access the host CPU module when it is determined that the BMC signature data is authentic.

Abstract: A system includes a host and a display. The host includes a programmable logic device (PIP), a baseboard management controller (BMC) and a switch. The PLD performs a power-on procedure based on a power-on sequence code, generates variable character information in the power-on procedure, and fills the variable character information into a variable field in a preset log text file to result in an updated log text file. When it is determined that the power-on procedure is not normally completed, the PLD controls the switch to switch to a debug mode, and transmits a video signal containing debug information corresponding to the updated log text file to the switch so that the video signal is outputted to the display.

Abstract: An integrated control management system includes an input output device. The input output device includes a database, a memory module, a first processing module, and a second processing module. The memory module receives and stores a plurality of integrated control commands, and one of the integrated control commands is generated based on a hardware control command for setting a hardware control transmitted by another input and output device. The first processing module reads the integrated control command from the memory module and obtains the hardware control data from the integrated control command. The first processing module updates the hardware control data to the database. The second processing module reads the database and updates the hardware control data stored in the database to another database in another input output device. The second processing module sets the hardware control based on the hardware control data stored in the database.

Abstract: A method of updating firmware of a BMC of a server, the server includes the BMC and a PLD, the method includes: in response to receipt of a firmware update instruction to update the firmware of the BMC, the BMC storing in the PLD a firmware configuration file that contains current settings; the BMC updating the firmware after storing the firmware configuration file in the PLD; the BMC being reset after updating the firmware; and the BMC executing an initializing process that includes sub-steps of reading the firmware configuration file from the PLD and applying the current settings contained in the firmware configuration file to the firmware.

Abstract: A method is implemented by a control terminal communicable with a computer, and includes: receiving a modification request, obtaining a configuration path that contains a target option name of a target option to be modified and a target page name of a target page; obtaining a current page name of a current page presented in a current setup screen of BIOS of the computer; transmitting a control instruction to the computer so as to enable the computer to switch contents presented in the current setup screen from the current page to the target page, and to change option selection from a current option to the target option; and transmitting a modification instruction to the computer so as to enable the computer to modify the target option to have a target configuration value.

Abstract: A server system and a power-saving method thereof are provided. The power-saving method includes: enabling, by a programmable logic unit in a working mode, a power-on control unit to operate according to a working power; determining, by the power-on control unit in the working mode, whether a power-saving power-off signal is received, and when the power-saving power-off signal is received, controlling, by the power-on control unit, the server system to be powered off and switched from the working mode to a soft-off mode; operating, by the programmable logic unit, according to standby power to enable, in the soft-off mode, the power-on control unit to operate according to the standby power; and turning off, by a baseboard management control unit, the programmable logic unit according to the power-saving power-off signal when the power-on control unit operates according to the standby power, to turn off the power-on control unit.

Abstract: A server rack system includes a plurality of servers, a plurality of power supply units for supplying power to the servers, and a microcontroller electrically connected to the servers and the power supply units. The microcontroller is configured to determine a number of those of the servers that are currently in operation, compare the number with a critical value, determine whether each of the power supply units operates normally, and control at least one of the servers that are currently in operation to operate at a lower operating frequency when the number is greater than the critical value and at least one of the power supply units operates abnormally.

Abstract: A server is provided. The server includes a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) memory, a storage device, and a processing unit. The BIOS memory stores a BIOS code, and the BIOS code provides a BIOS setup menu and a saving option in the BIOS setup menu for setting information of a plurality of BIOS setup items. The processing unit is coupled to the BIOS memory and the storage device. The processing unit executes the BIOS code during a power-on self-test (POST) process of the server. When executing the saving option, the processing unit stores the setting information of the plurality of BIOS setup items into the BIOS memory and the storage device, and the processing unit also stores a designated file name into the storage device, the designated file name corresponding to the setting information of the plurality of BIOS setup items that is stored into the storage device.

Abstract: A method for recording memory errors includes the following steps: upon detecting a current correctable error that occurred in a volatile memory device, determining whether a count value corresponding to the current correctable error exceeds a predetermined value; and when it is determined that the count value corresponding to the current correctable error thus detected does not exceed the predetermined value, sending update event information corresponding to the current correctable error to a BMC, in order for the BMC to record information of the current correctable error.

Abstract: A method of supplying electric power to a computer system compliant with specification provided by the OCP is provided. The method includes: a PLU setting an OCP_V3_EN signal to a high level so as to make the computer system operate in a first mode; a BMC obtaining card data from an OCP card when the computer system operates in the first mode; the BMC determining whether standby power provided by a PSU in the first mode is sufficient according to the card data; and when it is determined that the standby power is not sufficient, the BMC controlling the PLU to make the computer system operate in a second mode requiring more electric power, and to then control the PSU to provide main power that is greater than the standby power to the OCP card.

Abstract: A local server is provided. The local server includes a BIOS memory and control circuit. The BIOS memory stores a BIOS code and an actual setting data. The control circuit reads a current setting data corresponding to the local server from a cloud server in a POST procedure of the local server, and compares the actual setting data with the current setting data, and when the actual setting data does not match the corresponding current setting data, the control circuit sends the actual setting data to the cloud server, so that the actual setting data overwrites the current setting data in the cloud server.

Abstract: A backup control method is proposed to include: (A) two control units executing firmware such that the control units respectively operate in a master mode and a slave mode; (B) the control unit that operates in the master mode generating a health signal when executing the firmware; (C) a logic arithmetic unit determining, based on the health signal, whether the control unit that operates in the master mode functions normally; and (D) when the control unit that operates in the master mode is determined to not function normally, the logic arithmetic unit controlling a light emitting element to emit light, and notifying the control unit that operates in the slave mode such that the control unit which operates in the slave mode enters the master mode.

Abstract: A method for displaying a basic input-output system (BIOS) message during a power-on self-test (POST) of a computer system includes: after the computer system is connected to a power source, performing, by a baseboard management controller (BMC), an initialization procedure on a display unit so as to control the display unit; executing, by a processor, a BIOS stored in a memory component so as to generate the BIOS message; transmitting, by the processor, the BIOS message to the BMC; and transmitting, by the BMC, the BIOS message to the display unit.

Abstract: A tool-free hard disk bracket includes a base having abase body with a guide groove, and an engaging member connected to the base body. A frame includes a first side arm movably engaging with the engaging member. A handgrip is rotatably connected to one end of the base body. An operating unit includes an operating member releasably engaging with the handgrip and having a rotating shaft portion inserted rotatably and movably into the guide groove. The operating member is operated to rotate and release engagement with the handgrip, and is further operated to move along the guide groove toward the engaging member to push the engaging member to pivot and release engagement with the first side arm.

Abstract: A synchronization method, which is capable of data synchronization in both directions between a storage medium and a storage unit, includes steps of: determining whether first parameter data of the storage medium is identical to default parameter data stored in the storage medium; determining whether a value of a flag stored in the storage unit is equal to a first logical value; and performing data synchronization between the storage unit and the storage medium based on at least one of the two determinations.

Abstract: A method for controlling a correctable error reporting function and applicable to a server device is provided, including: receiving, by control unit, a plurality of first error messages sent by a first hardware component in which a plurality of correctable errors occurs in a plurality of hardware components; determining, by the control unit, according to the first error messages, error types of the errors occurring in the first hardware component; determining, by the control unit, whether the number of occurrences of the errors of the error types that occur in the first hardware component within first preset duration reaches a preset number of times; and if the determining result is yes, controlling, by the control unit, the first hardware component to stop performing an error reporting function corresponding to the first error type.

Abstract: A server rack assembly includes a pair of mounting units each including a panel, an adjustment plate, and rails. The panel has a first panel flange to connect a front support post. The adjustment plate is movably connected to the panel for connecting a rear support post and is adjustable to suit varying distances between front and rear support posts. The rails are detachably mounted on the panel; a gap between two rails is adjustable to accommodate different server devices.

Abstract: A power supplying method for a computer system is proposed. The computer system includes a first computer node, a first power supply unit corresponding to the first computer node, a second computer node, a second power supply unit corresponding to the second computer node, and a connection module electrically connected to the computer nodes and the power supply units. The power supplying method includes: detecting, by the first computer node, whether the second power supply unit operates abnormally; and upon detecting at least that the second power supply unit operates abnormally, controlling, by the first computer node, the first power supply unit to provide electric power to the second computer node through the connection module.

Abstract: A system includes a host and a display. The host includes a programmable logic device (PIP), a baseboard management controller (BMC) and a switch. The PLD performs a power-on procedure based on a power-on sequence code, generates variable character information in the power-on procedure, and fills the variable character information into a variable field in a preset log text file to result in an updated log text file. When it is determined that the power-on procedure is not normally completed, the PLD controls the switch to switch to a debug mode, and transmits a video signal containing debug information corresponding to the updated log text file to the switch so that the video signal is outputted to the display.