Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for techniques for small form factor device cooling. An apparatus includes a housing unit, a fan located within the housing unit, a plurality of inlets on the housing unit for directing air to the fan, and a plurality of exhaust ports on the housing unit for directing air away from the fan in multiple different directions.

Abstract: Miniaturization techniques, systems, and apparatus relating to power supplies, memory, interconnections, and LEDS are described herein. Specifically, some aspects of the invention relate to techniques for miniaturization of power supplies. Other aspects relate to systems and methods for optimizing memory performance in a computer device or system. Still further, some aspects relate to systems and methods for miniaturizing and optimizing memory layout on a circuit board. Other aspects relate to systems and methods for attaching an integrated circuit, which comprises an array of pins, to a circuit board through the use of an adaptor that comprises a BGA, and which is configured to electrically and physically attach to the circuit board. Furthermore, some aspects relate to systems and methods for achieving activation of at least one multi-color LED, such as a bi-color or tri-color LED, using multiple electrical ground outputs or signals intended to activate only a single unicolor LED.

Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligent and flexible management and monitoring of computer systems are provided using platform management controllers (PMCs) located on circuit boards of a computer system. The PMCs provide for enhanced circuit board certification and security, enhanced systems monitoring and reporting, and enhanced systems control. The PMCs also allow for emulation of processor-based devices and are low-power, low-cost and very fast when compared to the devices replaced and functionality provided. A power supply tracking apparatus helps to ensure that a first power input to an operational circuit maintains a predefined relationship to a second power input to the operational circuit. Systems and methods for receiving computer systems diagnostics information and for customizably displaying such information from a diagnostics monitoring device are incorporated into a computer system.