Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the operation of data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may include a computing device that may perform various operations using hardware devices. The operation of the hardware devices may be updated by storing data in secure locations of the hardware devices. To store data in the secure locations, a delayed write may be stored in an unsecure storage location of a hardware devices during an unsecure phase of operation of a data processing system. Once the data processing system enters a more secure phase of operation, the delayed write may be validated and used to update the data in the secure locations during the more secure phase of operation of the data processing system.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a DDR5 DIMM and a voltage regulator. The voltage regulator provides a voltage rail to the DDR5 DIMM. In a first mode, the voltage rail is based upon a pulse frequency modulation, and in a second mode, the voltage rail is based upon a forced continuous conduction mode). Selection of one of modes is based upon an input to the voltage regulator. When the information handling system is in a first state, the information handling system provides an input signal to the input to direct the voltage regulator to operate in the first state, and when the information handling system is in a second state associated with a sleep mode of the information handling system, the information handling system provides the first input signal to the first input of the voltage regulator to direct the voltage regulator to operate in the second state.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a DDR5 DIMM and a voltage regulator. The voltage regulator provides a voltage rail to the DDR5 DIMM. In a first mode, the voltage rail is based upon a pulse frequency modulation, and in a second mode, the voltage rail is based upon a forced continuous conduction mode). Selection of one of modes is based upon an input to the voltage regulator. When the information handling system is in a first state, the information handling system provides an input signal to the input to direct the voltage regulator to operate in the first state, and when the information handling system is in a second state associated with a sleep mode of the information handling system, the information handling system provides the first input signal to the first input of the voltage regulator to direct the voltage regulator to operate in the second state.

Abstract: Managing a memory element of a memory module, including identifying a PPR listing for the memory element that is stored at a SPD of the memory module; identifying an event associated with a memory address location of the memory element during runtime of the memory module and in response accessing the SPD to write data to the PPR listing indicating the memory address location of the memory element associated with the event; determining whether the PPR listing has available space to store the data indicating the memory address location of the memory element associated with the event; determining that the PPR listing has available space to store the data indicating the memory address location of the memory element associated with the event, and in response, storing the data indicating the memory address location of the memory element associated with the event at the PPR listing at the SPD.

Abstract: A secure hardware component retention assembly, including a tray assembly moveably coupled to an information handling system (IHS), the tray assembly including a coupling member and a spring element; a hardware component coupled to the tray assembly; a fastening element coupled to the IHS; wherein when the fastening element is in a first state, the fastening element is engaged with the coupling member to maintain a first positioning of the tray assembly internal to the IHS and the hardware component is engaged with a connector of the IHS, wherein when the fastening element is in a second state, the fastening element is disengaged from the coupling member such that the spring element exerts a force to translate the tray assembly so as to i) position at least a portion of the tray assembly external to the IHS and ii) disengage the hardware component from the connector of the HIS.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for an automated platform design tool are provided herein. An example method includes extracting information from a first file corresponding to a first computing design, the information including an identifier of at least one network, components associated with the identifier, and connections for each of the components; comparing the first computing design to a second computing design, wherein the comparing comprises: detecting that a second schematic file corresponding to the second computing design comprises the identifier, and determining, for at least one given component, whether the second schematic file includes a matching component based on the set of connections for the at least one given component; determining differences between the first computing design and the second computing design based on the results of the comparing; and initiating at least one automated action based at least in part on the one or more differences.

Abstract: Managing a memory element of a memory module, including identifying a PPR listing for the memory element that is stored at a SPD of the memory module; identifying an event associated with a memory address location of the memory element during runtime of the memory module and in response accessing the SPD to write data to the PPR listing indicating the memory address location of the memory element associated with the event; determining whether the PPR listing has available space to store the data indicating the memory address location of the memory element associated with the event; determining that the PPR listing has available space to store the data indicating the memory address location of the memory element associated with the event, and in response, storing the data indicating the memory address location of the memory element associated with the event at the PPR listing at the SPD.

Abstract: Managing a temperature of a memory element of an information handling system, the method comprising: identifying a lower temperature boundary of the memory element; determining an initial temperature of the memory element; determining whether the initial temperature is less than the lower temperature boundary; in response to determining that the initial temperature is less than the lower temperature boundary: performing a series of repeated burst refresh operations at the memory element; after performing the series of repeated burst refreshes operations, determining an updated temperature of memory element; determining whether the updated temperature is less than the lower temperature boundary; and in response to determining that the updated temperature is greater than the lower temperature boundary, performing a normal boot of the memory element.

Abstract: Managing a temperature of a memory element of an information handling system, the method comprising: identifying a lower temperature boundary of the memory element; determining an initial temperature of the memory element; determining whether the initial temperature is less than the lower temperature boundary; in response to determining that the initial temperature is less than the lower temperature boundary: performing a series of repeated burst refresh operations at the memory element; after performing the series of repeated burst refreshes operations, determining an updated temperature of memory element; determining whether the updated temperature is less than the lower temperature boundary; and in response to determining that the updated temperature is greater than the lower temperature boundary, performing a normal boot of the memory element.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a processor, a system baseboard management controller (BMC), and a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) add-in card. The FPGA add-in card includes an FPGA and a card BMC. The FPGA is programmed with a plurality of accelerated function units (AFUs) to perform processing tasks for the processor. The card BMC receives a first indication from the system BMC, the first indication to halt a first processing task associated with a first AFU, halts the first processing task in response to the first indication, receives a second AFU from the system BMC, and reprograms the FPGA with the second AFU.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a first device having a first data communication interface connected to a first socket area of a socket. A second device includes a second data communication interface connected to a second socket area of the socket. A host processor includes a third data communication interface connected to a third socket area of the socket. When an interposer is installed into the socket in a first orientation, the interposer connects the first data communication interface to the third data communication interface. When the interposer is installed into the socket in a second orientation, the interposer connects the first data communication interface to the second data communication interface.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a fan controller operates in a standard mode when main power is provided to the power supply unit in which speed of the fan is controlled in response to a primary pulse width modulation (PWM) signal from a power controller. A loss of the main power to the power supply unit may be detected at a logic circuit, which provides a secondary PWM signal to the fan controller in response to the loss of the main power. In certain embodiments, the fan controller is operated in a power loss mode in response to the secondary PWM signal to direct the speed of the fan to a low-power consumption target speed.

Abstract: An information handling system includes first and second devices, a connectivity switch, and a baseboard management controller. The first and second devices are configured to communicate with first and second processors of the information handling system. The connectivity switch is connected between the first and second devices and the first and second processors. The connectivity switch operates in one of a plurality of configurations including a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration. Each of the configurations provides a different connectivity between the first device, the second device, the first processor, and the second processor. The baseboard management controller determines a setup of the first and second devices, and provides a connectivity indication signal to the connectivity switch based on the setup of the first and second devices. The connectivity indication signal identifies one of the configurations for the connectivity switch.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a controller and first, second and third devices. The devices power-on during a power-on sequence of the information handling system. During the power-on sequence, the controller provides a first power brake signal to the first device via a first power brake line, a second power brake signal to the second device via a second power brake line, and a third power brake signal to the third device via a third power brake line. The controller removes the first power brake signal from the first power brake line. In response to an expiration of a first amount of time, the controller removes the second power brake signal from the second power brake line. In response to an expiration of a second amount of time, the controller removes the third power brake signal from the third power brake line.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a voltage regulator, a device, and a controller. The voltage regulator provides an output voltage to power on the device. The controller includes a voltage enable sense line. The controller provides a signal to enable the voltage regulator on the voltage enable sense line at a first voltage associated with a first state. The controller also monitors a voltage level on the voltage enable sense line, and determines whether the voltage level of the voltage enable sense line has changed to a second voltage level associated with a second state. In response to the voltage level on the voltage enable sense line changing to the second voltage level, the controller detects that the output voltage is fully turned on and provided to the device.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a device and a baseboard management controller. The device is configured to communicate with a processor of the information handling system. The baseboard management controller is configured to communicate with the device via an in-band communication channel. The baseboard management controller determines whether data is received from the device via an in-band communication channel, and determines whether the baseboard management controller may communicate with the device via an out-of-band communication channel. In response to the data not being received and the baseboard management controller not able to communicate with the device, the baseboard management controller detects a failure of the device. In response to the detection of the failure of the device, the baseboard management controller isolates the device.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a fan controller operates in a standard mode when main power is provided to the power supply unit in which speed of the fan is controlled in response to a primary pulse width modulation (PWM) signal from a power controller. A loss of the main power to the power supply unit may be detected at a logic circuit, which provides a secondary PWM signal to the fan controller in response to the loss of the main power. In certain embodiments, the fan controller is operated in a power loss mode in response to the secondary PWM signal to direct the speed of the fan to a low-power consumption target speed.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a first device having a first data communication interface connected to a first socket area of a socket. A second device includes a second data communication interface connected to a second socket area of the socket. A host processor includes a third data communication interface connected to a third socket area of the socket. When an interposer is installed into the socket in a first orientation, the interposer connects the first data communication interface to the third data communication interface. When the interposer is installed into the socket in a second orientation, the interposer connects the first data communication interface to the second data communication interface.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a controller and first, second and third devices. The devices power-on during a power-on sequence of the information handling system. During the power-on sequence, the controller provides a first power brake signal to the first device via a first power brake line, a second power brake signal to the second device via a second power brake line, and a third power brake signal to the third device via a third power brake line. The controller removes the first power brake signal from the first power brake line. In response to an expiration of a first amount of time, the controller removes the second power brake signal from the second power brake line. In response to an expiration of a second amount of time, the controller removes the third power brake signal from the third power brake line.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a device and a baseboard management controller. The device is configured to communicate with a processor of the information handling system. The baseboard management controller is configured to communicate with the device via an in-band communication channel. The baseboard management controller determines whether data is received from the device via an in-band communication channel, and determines whether the baseboard management controller may communicate with the device via an out-of-band communication channel. In response to the data not being received and the baseboard management controller not able to communicate with the device, the baseboard management controller detects a failure of the device. In response to the detection of the failure of the device, the baseboard management controller isolates the device.