Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method for recovering a BIOS in a computer is described, comprising: unattendingly loading a BIOS recovery code image into system ROM stored on a bootable device; and unattendingly rebooting the computer.

Abstract: One embodiment of a diagnostic system is a diagnostic device which tests at least one modular-processing device, comprising a coupler configured to communicatively mate with an access port residing on the modular-processing device, and a video controller configured to receive video information from the modular-processing device and configured to generate a video signal that is communicated to a display.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and method for controlling program download pertain to determining the configuration of an existing program that executes on the computing device, determining the configuration of a new program that is to be installed on the computing device to replace the existing program, determining whether installation of the new program is authorized, and preventing installation of the new program if installation is not authorized.

Abstract: A system and method of resource conflict detection and reporting during power on self test is provided. The method includes, for example, reading the state of a flag indicative of a user-selected compatibility mode requiring at least partial reallocation of resources. If the flag is in a first state and one or more devices will become inaccessible due to resource constraints, at least one message indicative of a resource conflict is generated.