Abstract: A method for configuring a computer system memory, includes powering on the computer system; retrieving options for initializing the computer system; assigning to a first segment of the memory a first pre-defined setting; assigning to a second segment of the memory a second pre-defined setting; and booting the computer system.

Abstract: A method for configuring a computer system memory, includes powering on the computer system; retrieving options for initializing the computer system; assigning to a first segment of the memory a first pre-defined setting; assigning to a second segment of the memory a second pre-defined setting; and booting the computer system.

Abstract: A method for configuring a computer system memory, includes powering on the computer system; retrieving options for initializing the computer system; assigning to a first segment of the memory a first pre-defined setting; assigning to a second segment of the memory a second pre-defined setting; and booting the computer system.

Abstract: A method for configuring a computer system memory, includes powering on the computer system; retrieving options for initializing the computer system; assigning to a first segment of the memory a first pre-defined setting; assigning to a second segment of the memory a second pre-defined setting; and booting the computer system.

Abstract: A method for configuring a computer system memory, includes powering on the computer system; retrieving options for initializing the computer system; assigning to a first segment of the memory a first pre-defined setting; assigning to a second segment of the memory a second pre-defined setting; and booting the computer system.

Abstract: A method for configuring a computer system memory, includes powering on the computer system; retrieving options for initializing the computer system; assigning to a first segment of the memory a first pre-defined setting; assigning to a second segment of the memory a second pre-defined setting; and booting the computer system.

Abstract: For updating a basic input output system (BIOS) code stored in a non-volatile memory (NVM) included in an information handling system (IHS), a plurality of conditions permitting the updating of the BIOS stored in the NVM from a memory of the IHS are verified. The contents of the memory are preserved by disabling interrupts and disabling bus masters capable of causing a change in the contents of the memory. The BIOS stored in the NVM is updated from the memory. A user interface is provided to display status of the updating of the NVM to improve user experience. Upon completion of the updating the IHS is reset by enabling a cold reboot, thereby enabling the changes made to the BIOS to take effect.

Abstract: A system and method for notifying an operating system of an error signal transmitted by a communications medium is disclosed. The communications medium connects a plurality of electronic devices. The operating system includes device drivers and is capable of configuring communications between one or more applications and the communications medium. A detector is coupled to the communications medium. The detector receives error signals transmitted by the communications medium, one or more error signals associated with one of the electronic devices. A BIOS is coupled to the detector. The BIOS is capable of determining an electronic device associated with a first error signal. The BIOS generates a hot-eject signal identifying that electronic device in response to the first error signal. The operating system blocks communications between the applications and the identified electronic device in response to the BIOS generating the hot-eject signal.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for detecting a first memory in a first node and detecting a second memory in a second node coupled to the first node. The system, method, and computer program product ensure that a first set of contiguous addresses is mapped to a portion of the first memory where the first set of contiguous addresses each have a value lower than a four gigabyte address, and ensure that a second set of contiguous addresses is mapped to a portion of the second memory where the second set of contiguous addresses each have a value lower than the four gigabyte address.

Abstract: A system and method for notifying an operating system of an error signal transmitted by a communications medium is disclosed. The communications medium connects a plurality of electronic devices. The operating system includes device drivers and is capable of configuring communications between one or more applications and the communications medium. A detector is coupled to the communications medium. The detector receives error signals transmitted by the communications medium, one or more error signals associated with one of the electronic devices. A BIOS is coupled to the detector. The BIOS is capable of determining an electronic device associated with a first error signal. The BIOS generates a hot-eject signal identifying that electronic device in response to the first error signal. The operating system blocks communications between the applications and the identified electronic device in response to the BIOS generating the hot-eject signal.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for detecting a first memory in a first node and detecting a second memory in a second node coupled to the first node. The system, method, and computer program product ensure that a first set of contiguous addresses is mapped to a portion of the first memory where the first set of contiguous addresses each have a value lower than a four gigabyte address, and ensure that a second set of contiguous addresses is mapped to a portion of the second memory where the second set of contiguous addresses each have a value lower than the four gigabyte address.

Abstract: A system and method of operating a computer system include ignoring all inputs from an input/output device during a power-on self test procedure except a pre-specified input; prompting a user for a password upon detection of the pre-specified input; comparing the password entered by the user in response to the prompting to a previously-stored password; and processing inputs other than the pre-specified input during the power-on self-test procedure if and only if the password entered by the user matches the previously-stored password. In one embodiment, the password must be entered by the user with a pre-specified period of time after the prompt.