Abstract: Systems and methods (“utility”) for providing a computer system with a mechanism to record live data on a continuous basis which may be analyzed subsequent to a fault condition is provided. The utility uses the existing DRAM memory of a computer system as a retentive DRAM (RDRAM) device that may be used to store the data. To accomplish this, software and firmware is provided for continuously refreshing the DRAM memory across resets that are due to fault conditions. Further, non-maskable interrupts (NMI) are used to flag a variety of fault conditions to the computer system. To make the utility platform independent, a standardized power and configuration interface is used to implement a computer system reset that preserves the contents of the RDRAM.

Abstract: Systems and methods (“utility”) for providing a computer system with a mechanism to record live data on a continuous basis which may be analyzed subsequent to a fault condition is provided. The utility uses the existing DRAM memory of a computer system as a retentive DRAM (RDRAM) device that may be used to store the data. To accomplish this, software and firmware is provided for continuously refreshing the DRAM memory across resets that are due to fault conditions. Further, non-maskable interrupts (NMI) are used to flag a variety of fault conditions to the computer system. To make the utility platform independent, a standardized power and configuration interface is used to implement a computer system reset that preserves the contents of the RDRAM.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for supporting drawers within a cabinet while relying solely on the floor of the cabinet for support. The preferred apparatus includes a pair of opposing vertical support members, a pair of horizontal stability members, and one or more sliding drawers. The vertical support members are adapted for mounting on the storage cabinet floor, horizontal base, or other platform located within a storage cabinet. Tabs are included on the vertical support members for attaching the horizontal stability members, although the drawers themselves might be used for horizontal support. The vertical support members are arranged and configured such that the width between them can vary depending on the size of drawer desired.